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In English and many other languages the name «Kon-Tiki» is a byword for adventure and the exotic. The journey of the Kon-Tiki from Peru to Polynesia in 1947 became one of the founding myths of the p……続きを見る

“A treasure of hardcore fish intelligence and delightful tidbits of fish history.”ーDale Bowman, Chicago Sun-Times Fish don’t heed state boundaries, and neither does this comprehensive, photo-filled……続きを見る

Bruce Dancis arrived at Cornell University in 1965 as a youth who was no stranger to political action. He grew up in a radical household and took part in the 1963 March on Washington as a fifteen-ye……続きを見る

Another addition to the Southern Women series, Alabama Women celebrates women’s histories in the Yellowhammer State by highlighting the lives and contributions of women and enriching our understandi……続きを見る

In a fascinating memoir, retired Episcopal priest Francis X. Walter shares his journey from the days of the Great Depression in Mobile, Alabama, across decades of Deep South segregation, and into th……続きを見る

"Several years from now, when every vestige of slavery has disappeared, and even its existence has become a fading memory, America, and probably Europe, will suddenly awake to the sad fact that we h……続きを見る

Many decades ago the word Florida was synonymous with mosquitoes, alligators, snakes, and Indians. As a part of this Union, it was at that time considered financially a worthless sand-spit, which ha……続きを見る

Francis W. Halsey’s The Old New York Frontier offers a compelling exploration of the rich and turbulent history of New York's frontier region between 1614 and 1800. Through vivid detail and thorough……続きを見る

Written between 1939 and 1940, when Francis Scott Fitzgerald was working for Universal Studios, "The Pat Hobby Stories" is a fascinating study in self-satire that brings to life the Hollywood years ……続きを見る

Fifty years after Jefferson County found itself wedged between the Union and the Confederacy, President Woodrow Wilson declared war on Germany and the Central Powers. Suddenly towns like Shepherdsto……続きを見る

By: Jay G. Cisco, Pub, 1909, reprinted 2023, 320 pages, Index, E-BOOK, ISBN #978-1-63914-488-4.. Sumner County was created in 1786 from Davidson County. It was later divided to create the counties o……続きを見る

Listen to the stories of the restless dead Amidst the sparkling lakes and rolling hills of Northern Michigan lies Newaygo County. The towns nestled within her borders were founded by hardy pioneers,……続きを見る

A study of the rise and decline of puritanism in England and New England that focuses on the role of godly men and women. It explores the role of family devotions, lay conferences, prophesying and o……続きを見る

An environmental History of California during the Gold Rush Between 1849 and 1874 almost $1 billion in gold was mined in California. With little available capital or labor, here's how: high-pressure……続きを見る

"The Southern Plantation: A Study in the Development and the Accuracy of a Tradition" by Francis Pendleton Gaines is a scholarly exploration of the southern plantation system, examining its evolutio……続きを見る

In "Reminiscences of Confederate Service, 1861-1865," Francis Warrington Dawson offers an intimate and poignant account of his experiences during the American Civil War. Through a blend of personal ……続きを見る

Hero Stories from American History offers an enthralling exploration into the iconic narratives that have shaped the United States, presenting a rich tapestry of tales steeped in valor, sacrifice, a……続きを見る

This annotated edition of General Hodges’s WWII diary offers a unique firsthand account of the First US Army from D-Day to V-E Day: “a fascinating book” (Bowling Green Daily News). During World War ……続きを見る

An account of the civil rights march that ended in the unlawful incarceration of African American protestorsーand the basis for the 2017 documentary. In October 1965, nearly 800 young people attempt……続きを見る

A “fascinating illumination of little-known accounts and personalities” by two experts on the Battle of Gettysburg (Civil War News). The historiography of Gettysburg’s second day is usually dominate……続きを見る

“A rich blend of narrative history, personal recollections, and heart-wrenching oral testimonials . . . powerful.” ーImali J. Abala, author of The Dreamer With an introduction that provides a histor……続きを見る

The shocking murder of railroad laborers in nineteenth-century Pennsylvaniaーand the centuries-long coverup that followedーis revealed in this true crime history. In June 1832, railroad contractor P……続きを見る

In 'The Oregon Trail,' Francis Parkman presents a vivid and meticulously detailed account of his 1846 journey along the emigrant trail to the Pacific Northwest. Through a blend of rich description a……続きを見る

At the time of its original publication, Working-Class America represented the new labor history par excellence. A roster of noteworthy scholars in the field contribute original essays written durin……続きを見る

In The Williamsburg Avant-Garde Cisco Bradley chronicles the rise and fall of the underground music and art scene in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn between the late 1980s and the early 20……続きを見る

Fray Francisco Atanasio Domínguez, canonical inspector of the missions of New Mexico in 1776, compared most everything in New Mexico to Mexico City, "the delightful and alluring cradle of my birth, ……続きを見る

Originally serialized in “Knickerbocker's Magazine” between 1847 and 1849, “The Oregon Trail” is a fascinating chronicle of Francis Parkman's travels on the Oregon Trail during the summer of 1846 th……続きを見る

The New York Times called this book a "valuable addition to the too-small list of books that give reliable accounts of the daily lives of the early Colonists … beautifully made and interestingly ill……続きを見る

The second in Francis Parkman's fantastic series of histories of the European colonists, 'France and England in North America'. This volume looks at the 17th century French Jesuit missionaries in Ca……続きを見る

11 works of Francis Parkman American historian (1823-1893) This ebook presents a collection of 11 works of Francis Parkman. A dynamic table of contents allows you to jump directly to the work sel……続きを見る