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By: Mary L. Cox, Pub. 1937, reprinted 2025, 244 pages, E-Book, ISBN #978-0-63914-940-7. Hale County was created in 1876 from Bexar County. This book was written by the author to preserve a permanent……続きを見る

The definitive, groundbreaking biography of John Singer Sargent, the great American artist of the Gilded Age. John Singer Sargent (1856–1925) remains as elusive today as he was during his time. Art ……続きを見る

Presidents and the American Presidency, Fourth Edition, engages students in the study of the presidency through an exploration of both the political institution and those who have held the office. C……続きを見る

Delve into San Antonio's wicked past, from the lawless lore of the Spanish settlement through the criminal misdeeds of the modern metropolis. Residents of the Alamo City tolerated scores of cockfigh……続きを見る

An American makes the trek across Siberia via horse, carriage and sled, during the mid nineteenth century. Original Illustrations included.続きを見る

According to the Book of Mormon, dissent wracked the Hebrew prophet Lehi’s family after they traveled to the Americas around 600 BC. A son, Laman, led rebellious followers who became “Lamanites,” cu……続きを見る

The second installment of a no-holds-barred look at the history of the famed Texas Rangers from western author Mike Cox Following up on his magnificent history of the 19th century Texas Rangers, Mik……続きを見る

In "The Adventures of the Ojibbeway and Ioway Indians in Europe," George Catlin presents an engaging and vivid account of his travels with indigenous tribes in Europe during the 19th century. Throug……続きを見る

In "Decisive Battles Since Waterloo," Thomas Wallace Knox offers a comprehensive analysis of key military engagements that have shaped the course of modern history, following the landmark Battle of ……続きを見る

In "The History of Minnesota and Tales of the Frontier," Charles E. Flandrau weaves a rich tapestry of historical narrative and engaging anecdotes that illuminate the formative years of Minnesota's ……続きを見る

Two killers. A tainted trial. A bungled execution. The killers were Pevay and Timme. In 1841 they slew two men and wounded others in an angry rampage through the Victorian countryside. As Tasmanian ……続きを見る

Buying and Selling Civil War Memory explores the ways in which Gilded Age manufacturers, advertisers, publishers, and others commercialized Civil War memory. Advertisers used images of the war to se……続きを見る

Starting in the 1860s, the people of Covert, Michigan, broke laws and barriers to attempt what then seemed impossible: to love one's neighbor as oneself. This is the inspiring, true story of an extr……続きを見る

A product of the "spiritual hothouse" of the Second Great Awakening, Spiritualism became the fastest growing religion in the nation during the 1850s, and one of the principal responses to the widesp……続きを見る

James Alexander Hamilton, son of Alexander, influenced U.S. history, advising leaders and supporting abolition, with personal historical insights. Born in the year of the Constitutional Convention, ……続きを見る

What if the fate of an entire nation hinged on something as peculiar as bird droppings? Why Did Guano Change the Course of U.S. History? Beyond the Horizon takes you on an exhilarating journey throu……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

By: Jan Maddux & Carolyn Gregg, Pub. 2018, 604 pages, E-BOOK, Index, ISBN #978-1-63914-482-2. Greene County was originally Tennessee County, having been formed in 1783. Prior to its formation, it wa……続きを見る

In "The True Tales of The Most Famous Frontiersmen," Charles Haven Ladd Johnston weaves a compelling tapestry of adventure and historical narrative, showcasing the lives of iconic figures who shaped……続きを見る

In "The History of Duelling (Vol. 1 & 2)," J. G. Millingen provides a comprehensive and meticulously researched account of the practice and cultural significance of duelling across various societies……続きを見る

In "The History of Duelling," J. G. Millingen provides a meticulously researched examination of the cultural and historical practices surrounding dueling from antiquity to the 19th century. Millinge……続きを見る

In "The History of the Hen Fever: A Humorous Record," Geo. P. Burnham employs a witty and satirical narrative to explore the quirks of poultry culture during the late 19th century. This engaging wor……続きを見る

In "The Crime Against Kansas," Charles Sumner delivers a passionate and incisive critique of the pro-slavery forces undermining the integrity of the young Kansas territory during the contentious era……続きを見る

In "The Long Nineteenth Century," Charles Downer Hazen presents a comprehensive examination of the transformative years from the French Revolution to the onset of World War I. This scholarly work is……続きを見る

This unique collection of "SLAVERY: Hundreds of Documented Testimonies of Former Slaves, Influential Memoirs, Records on Living Conditions and Customs in the South & History of Abolitionist Movement……続きを見る

In "Indian Wars under the Lead of Sitting Bull," James P. Boyd profoundly explores the tumultuous period of Native American resistance against U.S. expansionism in the late 19th century. Boyd's narr……続きを見る

In "Camp-Fire and Cotton-Field: Southern Adventure in Time of War," Thomas Wallace Knox presents a rich tapestry of experiences drawn from his travels through the Southern states during the American……続きを見る

**America’s first great organized-crime lord was a ladyーa nice Jewish mother named Mrs. Mandelbaum. “A tour de force . . . With a pickpocket’s finesse, Margalit Fox lures us into the criminal under……続きを見る

A fresh examination of the life and crimes of the highest-ranking federal official ever tried for treason and espionage American Traitor examines the career of the notorious Gen. James Wilkinson, wh……続きを見る

Was life on the range in the 1880s and 1890s anything like the hard riding, hard working, hard drinking shoot 'em up images that moviegoers saw in old Westerns? Yes-and then some, the authentic docu……続きを見る