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Island Escapes, South Seas Adventures, and Musical Surf Parties of Midcentury Cinema Tiki Culture arose as the defining expression of American pop culture during World War II and its influence conti……続きを見る

The pioneers of Mill Creek Canyon in the San Bernardino Mountains were visionaries, eccentrics and adventurers. Daniel Sexton married a Native American wife hoping to gain the secret to a mine, whil……続きを見る

Genesee Country, composed of Allegany, Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, Monroe and Ontario Counties near the Genesee River in western New York, is rich in local history with national importance. The Se……続きを見る

Robert Henry is a character more suited for fiction than nonfiction. While just a boy, he fought with the Overmountain Men at Kings Mountain and battled British troops along the Catawba River. As a ……続きを見る

Legends, Lore and True Tales of Utah explores an eclectic past Ordinary history books often fail to address the obscure or the unexplained, leaving questions buried in annals of yesteryear. Where we……続きを見る

German immigrants of the nineteenth century brought their traditions of winemaking and mouthwatering cuisine to the slopes of Mount Penn high above Reading. With a Santa Claus beard and a long-stemm……続きを見る

To book a ride on the "World's Shortest Airline" or learn aerial stunts from the redheaded widow of Lawrence Avenue, you've got to go through the airports buried beneath the housing developments and……続きを見る

Life in Burbank during the '60s and '70s was an unparalleled experience. From biking Lucky Busters trail to enjoying movies at the Cornell Theater and shopping at The Akron, Burbankers' choices of e……続きを見る

Pamlico Sound is one of the most storied bodies of water among North Carolina's Outer Banks. Early colonists to Roanoke Island used it for protection. Blackbeard the pirate was killed there in 1718,……続きを見る

This book provides a comprehensive historical analysis of the evolution of transportation systems in the United States, exploring the technological, economic, social, and environmental implications ……続きを見る

The history of the United States cannot be separated from the history of immigration. From its inception, the country has been shaped by waves of people seeking freedom, opportunity, and refuge from……続きを見る

Trees are not just natural resources; they are also cultural ones that present unique challenges and opportunities for public historians. Trees can serve as important objects of memory, recalling pa……続きを見る

僅以此書 紀念四百年來開拓法拉盛的各族裔先辈 感谢四十年來拓展法拉盛的華裔移民 祈願各族裔法拉盛人齊心協力，共同建设新移民家園 我們這一代，是幸運的一代。 我八十年代初來到法拉盛。當時我是個二十多歲的小……続きを見る

From one of the most acclaimed and influential historians of the United States, an insightful guide to our history and why it matters. Eric Foner has done more to shape the public and professional u……続きを見る

The University of Hartford's Hartt School celebrates its centennial in this lavishly illustrated book. The Hartt School holds unique qualities that continue to distinguish it from other performing a……続きを見る

In 1757, a sailing ship owned by an affluent Connecticut merchant sailed from New London to the tiny island of Bence in Sierra Leone, West Africa, to take on fresh water and slaves. On board was the……続きを見る

Westover, a girls' school in Middlebury, Connecticut, was founded in 1909 by emancipated "New Women," educator Mary Hillard and architect Theodate Pope Riddle. Landscape designer Beatrix Farrand did……続きを見る

Stone Breaker is an in-depth, accessible biography of a true American polymath, James Gates Percival. A poet, linguist, and unstable savant Percival was also a brilliant geologist who walked thousan……続きを見る

When Ella Tambussi Grasso ran for governor of Connecticut in 1974, she had not lost an election since she was first voted into the state's General Assembly in 1952. The people of Connecticut chose h……続きを見る

Stunning photography and fact-filled text reveal new perspectives on southern New England's most unique natural region. A picturesque journey through the traprock highlands from New Haven, Connectic……続きを見る

O Discurso de Despedida de George Washington, publicado em 1796, é um marco na história dos Estados Unidos, onde Washington anunciou que não buscaria um terceiro mandato como presidente. Escrito com……続きを見る

George Washington’s Farewell Address, published in 1796, is a landmark in United States history, where Washington announced that he would not seek a third term as president. Written with the assista……続きを見る

Sumérjase en el corazón de Nueva York con esta fascinante guía. Descubra la interesante saga de una de las ciudades más emblemáticas del mundo. Qué ofrece este libro: Comienzos prehistóricos: Descu……続きを見る

A brief history of the beloved St. Roch neighborhood corner bar, the St. Roch Tavern. This manuscript summarizes primary source research from the Orleans Parish Notarial Archives and New Orleans Cit……続きを見る

Utah Woman Suffrage Song Book is a powerful and revelatory collection of poetry and song lyrics written by Latter-day Saint women during the late 19th century, all dedicated to the cause of women’s ……続きを見る

This book is a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of one of the world's most influential cities. Spanning from its founding in 1781 as a small Spanish pueblo to its transformation into a spr……続きを見る

This book provides a comprehensive and erudite exploration of Fall River, Massachusetts, tracing its rich history from its early settlement to its transformation into an industrial powerhouse and it……続きを見る

This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the history of Lawton, Oklahoma, from its founding in 1901 to its current role as a thriving regional center. Organized into twenty detailed chapters,……続きを見る

Explore and Learn LFK Lawrence was founded in 1854 by the New England Emigrant Aid Company, and it has a bevy of historical locations for visitors. Downtown's infamous Mass Street was nearly destroy……続きを見る

This title was originally published in 1959. Many titles in the Voices Revived program are also newly available as ebooks, offered at a discounted price to support wider access to scholarly work. 続きを見る