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Bremerhaven, Germany, 1919. A young, desperately poor German father leaves his small family to seek treatment for the poison gas that scalded his lungs on the battlefields of World War I. He never r……続きを見る

A sixty-minute escape to 1970, when gas was cheap, hitchhiking was safe(ish) and adventure waited around every bend. I was twenty-one, broke, and itching to escape the gray slush of Indiana winters.……続きを見る

Exploring the history of US politics from the first European contact with the 'New World' in 1492, up to the 2024 presidential elections, this book is an engaging account of America's development fr……続きを見る

Alfred Schalck de la Faverie (1857-1921) "Napoléon n’a jamais mis les pieds en Amérique. Il en eut plusieurs fois l’intention. Et plusieurs fois, au cours de son étonnante carrière, son influence fu……続きを見る

Have you ever wondered what life was like on a pirate ship? What were the everyday lives of pirates like, and what led them to such a perilous and difficult existence? "A Pirates Life For Me" gives ……続きを見る

Despite having little practical experience in managing large, conventional armies, Washington proved to be a capable and resilient leader of the American military forces during the Revolutionary War……続きを見る

Frederick Jackson Turner's 'History of the Frontier' is a seminal work that explores the significance of the frontier in shaping American identity and history. Turner's detailed analysis delves into……続きを見る

Often forgotten are the witchcraft cases before 1692. Beginning in Connecticut and spreading throughout the colonies over 300 people found themselves accused, often more than once. These are their s……続きを見る

In the darkest days of the American Revolution, as the fate of a new nation hung in the balance, Black Patriots took up the cause of liberty by the hundreds, swelling the ranks of the fledgling Cont……続きを見る

Embark on an extraordinary journey through Colorado, a state rich in history, breathtaking landscapes, and a tapestry of myths and legends that have enchanted generations. Myths and Legends of Color……続きを見る

Dive into the wonderfully weird world of Colorado's 314 museums, where every visit is a delightful scavenger hunt through the eccentric, the historic, and the downright bizarre. From the rich histor……続きを見る

An utterly compelling story of how the cultural, social, and political practices of Native Americans transformed the way life is lived throughout the world, with a new introduction by the author “As……続きを見る

This book is a comprehensive overview of the history of modern American thought and examines a wide range of modern thought and thinkers from 1860, when Charles Darwin’s Origin of Species was publis……続きを見る

Building a Special Relationship offers thoughtful insight into Canadian and American foreign relations during the 1950s, when Canada and the United States found new diplomatic footing as allies in t……続きを見る

Available in this new hardback edition for the first time in decades, Sweet Soul Music was hailed by Newsweek on publication as 'a stunning chronicle.... a panoramic survey of a lost world [and] one……続きを見る

This engaging non-fiction book tells the story of how America has shifted from being the world's greatest democracy to becoming an oligarchy over the past forty years. Through thorough research and ……続きを見る

Over the period of two years author has devoted the intervals between official duties to collecting and collating materials for the study of sign language. As the few publications on the general sub……続きを見る

"Old Mackinaw; Or, The Fortress of the Lakes and its Surroundings" by W. P. Strickland. Published by e-artnow. e-artnow publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known……続きを見る

The Great Explorers of North America: Complete Biographies, Historical Documents, Journals & Letters is a meticulously curated anthology that captures the spirit of exploration that defined an era. ……続きを見る

As the Continental Army was gaining traction in 1778, the British opted for multiple fronts, dividing the colonists' resources. In alliance with the Iroquois, they led the Six Nations to attack the ……続きを見る

Historicus Ned Blackhawk verweeft vijf eeuwen inheemse en niet-inheemse Amerikaanse geschiedenis in ‘De herontdekking van Amerika’. Het boek won in Amerika The National Book Award. In ‘De herontdekk……続きを見る

With original primary source documents, this anthology brings readers into the vast unknown 19th-century American Westーthrough the eyes of the explorers who saw it for the first time. This volume b……続きを見る

This unique addition to Civil War literature examines the extensive influence Quaker belief and practice had on Lincoln's decisions relative to slavery, including his choice to emancipate the slaves……続きを見る

Focusing on ten key figures whose careers illuminate the history of the European exploration of North America, this book presents compelling first-person narratives that bring to life the challenges……続きを見る

Nestled among the rugged landscape of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park lies the old frontier town of McCarthy, Alaska. Surrounded by monumental mountains, glaciers, and other incredibly unique lands……続きを見る

The Great Explorers of North America: Complete Biographies, Historical Documents, Journals & Letters captures the adventurous spirit and transformative historical narratives of explorers who venture……続きを見る

Early American Children’s Clothing and Textiles: Clothing a Child 1600–1800 explores the life experiences of Indigenous, Anglo-European, African, and mixed-race children in colonial America, their c……続きを見る

Now in its second edition, The Atlantic Slave Trade in World History has been updated to include recent scholarship, and an analysis of how debates have changed in light of recent key events such as……続きを見る

"Fascinating . . . [a] 300-plus year history of North America" from the award-winning historian and author of The Holocaust: History & Memory ( Military Heritage). Prize-winning author Jeremy Black ……続きを見る

First published in 2001, Barren Lands is the classic true story of the men who soughtーand foundーa great diamond mine on the last frontier of the far north. From a bloody 18th-century trek across t……続きを見る