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Oregon, the final frontier. Early in our nation’s history, the land west of the Mississippi River was unmapped and unexplored. Only the local indigenous peoples were familiar with the mysterious Pac……続きを見る

A non fiction historical treatise on the JFK Assassination. The why, the who and how it was orchestrated by the top Intelligence agencies. This is how history will be written. 続きを見る

You see her everywhere on the Hill in St. Louis. She graces front lawns and backyards. She stands perched atop a bakery and, in another location, watches over the parking lot of an antique market. G……続きを見る

On the road again; it’s time to drive Kansas roads again! In Historic Kansas Roadsides, Roxie Yonkey takes readers on a winding journey, starting at White Cloud in the state’s northeast corner and e……続きを見る

Unraveling the Complexities of Great Plains Warfare Ever wondered about the intricate dynamics of warfare among the Native American tribes of the Great Plains? This comprehensive exploration delves ……続きを見る

Are you ready for a stroll down memory alley? Can you recall a time when cops arrested rioters who were setting fire to buildings and vandalizing historical monuments? Remember when shoplifters actu……続きを見る

Mothers of Conservatism tells the story of 1950s Southern Californian housewives who shaped the grassroots right in the two decades following World War II. Michelle Nickerson describes how red-hunti……続きを見る

Uncover the history of Antebellum America through the voices of those who lived it. This book analyzes more than 70 primary documents from the antebellum period of American history, shedding light o……続きを見る

Embark on a Journey Through America's Wild Frontier – Where Legends Were Born and History Was Forged Legends of the American Frontier by Dr. Bhaskar Bora offers a captivating exploration of the indi……続きを見る

Orlando is one of the top travel destinations on the planet, now welcoming over 60 million people annually. Most of these visitors come on vacation to experience the world-famous theme parks like Wa……続きを見る

Porkopolis. City of Seven Hills. The Queen City. Whatever you call it, Cincinnati is home to two million who live and work in and around the city. A mix of Midwestern charm and industry, Cincinnati ……続きを見る

Where in the city can you find an underground troll, an alley crawling with spiders, or a bar hidden behind a bookcase? Secret Wichita: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure takes you on an a……続きを見る

Every city has its lore and legends, and Syracuse is no different. Ask a local for a spooky story, and they'll probably tell you about Thirteen Curves or the Landmark Ghost. But dig deep enough, and……続きを見る

Why is the most iconic building on the Providence skyline called the Superman Building? What’s that giant termite hovering over I-95 in Providence? Why does Rhode Island have a monument to a chicken……続きを見る

Driving north from Chicago opens up the wonderland known as the North Shore, a string of remarkable suburban areas, each with its own story and yet all bound together by rail lines, highways, and a ……続きを見る

Why is every street in Atlanta named “Peachtree”? What do Atlantans mean when they say “Inside the Perimeter” or “Outside the Perimeter”? Why can’t Atlanta handle a little snow? Why do locals hate i……続きを見る

Wisconsin is known for its outdoor recreation, supper clubs, and being “America’s Dairyland,” but intriguing wonders and obscure events lie hidden in plain sight. Why does a temporary circus billboa……続きを見る

Days spent on wide expanses of fine sand. Nights riding roller coasters and carousels, games of mini golf and ski-ball, and meals of thin crust pizza and hand-dipped ice cream. The Atlantic coast be……続きを見る

Embárquese en un viaje al corazón y alma de América en esta fascinante investigación sobre un estado cuya historia puede verse en sus ciudades y pantanos. Esta narración no es solo un recuento de ev……続きを見る

Si quiere descubrir la fascinante historia de Florida, ¡siga leyendo! El sol, las playas, los equipos deportivos, los parques de atracciones y mucho más contribuyen a que Florida sea el segundo esta……続きを見る

¿Sabía que la mayoría de los agentes de la ley del oeste eran delincuentes? Muchos de los hombres de la ley más conocidos del salvaje Oeste americano tenían múltiples cargos criminales a su nombre. ……続きを見る

Arbitrating Empire offers a new history of the emergence of the United States as a global power-one shaped as much by attempts to insulate the US government from international legal scrutiny as it w……続きを見る

Times, Crimes and the Tenderloin in Pre-Prohibition Toledo is a collection of stories that paint a vivid picture of the Tenderloin era in Toledo during the two decades before the passage of the 18th……続きを見る

Dive into the untold story of betrayal, resistance, and resilience in How the US Stole Hawaii: Paradise Lost. This gripping account takes you beyond the postcard-perfect images of paradise to uncove……続きを見る

Discover the epic story behind the city that defines ambition, resilience, and the boundless potential of humanity. Why Is NYC So Huge? From Rivers to Riches takes you on an unforgettable journey th……続きを見る

In the foreword to this collection, Robert Lipsyte writes that Ambrose Clancy “can uncoil a sentence like a silken rope, snap it like a whip, tie up a complicated thought. He can write long, he can ……続きを見る

This book collects more than two hundred fascinating and rarely seen historical photographs of Palm Springs, newly digitized from the Palm Springs Historical Society's expansive archive. Featured ar……続きを見る

This is a small book with some thirty photographs, some beautiful, some grim. The book especially remembers and memorializes two Aiken, SC, law enforcement officers who were shot to death while doin……続きを見る

**A New York Times Book Review Editor's Choice | From the Pulitzer-winning author of the New York Times bestseller The Nazis Next Door A deeply reported exploration of the violent resurgence of hatr……続きを見る

Uncommon - A Black Man's Journey By Mel King Dive into the compelling and heartfelt memoir of Mel King, a Black man who navigates life's challenges and triumphs from South Central Los Angeles to the……続きを見る