Many volumes have been written setting forth the patriotism and heroism of the fathers of the Republic, but the devotion of the mothers and daughters has received far less attention.
The Underground Railroad Collection: Real Life Stories of the Former Slaves and Abolitionists brings to life the harrowing, invigorating narratives of escape and the tireless quest for freedom facilitated by the Underground Railroad.
Thomas Paine's 'Common Sense' is a revolutionary pamphlet that played a significant role in shaping the political landscape of the American colonies during the Revolutionary War.
In 'The Winning of the American West,' Theodore Roosevelt takes readers on a detailed journey through the expansion and settlement of the American West.
The author of this book has attempted to present to the reader the story and triumphs of the frontier lad of nine years, from the wild Western scenes of Kansas and Nebraska, from the prairies of the Platte to the parlors of the East and the palaces of Europe.
Daniel Defoe's 'The History of the Devil' is a groundbreaking work that delves into the religious, philosophical, and moral aspects of the concept of evil.
This book is a thorough history of the American Revolution from the beginning of the crisis between American colonies and the British government until the final victories in the War which brought independence to America.
How the idea of deep time transformed how Americans see their country and themselvesDuring the nineteenth century, Americans were shocked to learn that the land beneath their feet had once been stalked by terrifying beasts.
The purpose of this book is to shed light upon Hamilton's private life and career as a soldier, lawyer, and statesman by using a large number of original letters and documents, written by him and various members of his family as well as his contemporaries.
Historias y travesías por la libertad te invita a emprender este viaje al pasado de Suramérica, donde la gente común luchó hombro a hombro junto con quienes se convirtieron en personajes destacados de la historia que no hubieran logrado la independencia sin la participación decidida de la gente de a pie.
The Spy of the Rebellion is Allan Pinkerton's expansive memoir of Civil War intelligence work, recounting the secret operations, disguises, coded communications, and counter-espionage efforts undertaken on behalf of the Union.
In this series, private investigators pick up where the historians left off, taking on a series of major cold cases in history, starting with the mishandling of evidence relating to the life and times of Billy the Kid.
More Tales Behind the Tombstones tells the stories behind the deaths (or supposed deaths) and burials of even more of the Old Wests most nefarious outlaws, notorious women, and celebrated lawmen.
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Unique in California historyand beloved by visitors and residents alikethe city of Santa Barbara boasts three great historical properties: the Mission, the Courthouse, and the Presidio.
In a groundbreaking study of the day-to-day law and culture of slavery, Ariela Gross investigates the local courtrooms of the Deep South where ordinary people settled their disputes over slaves.
For the last sixty years, American foreign and defense policymaking has been dominated by a network of institutions created by one piece of legislation--the 1947 National Security Act.
In Moby-Dick, Ishmael declares, "e;Be it known that, waiving all argument, I take the good old fashioned ground that a whale is a fish, and call upon holy Jonah to back me.
How the early presidents shaped America's highest officeFrom George Washington's decision to buy time for the new nation by signing the less-than-ideal Jay Treaty with Great Britain in 1795 to George W.
The reasons behind Detroit's persistent racialized poverty after World War IIOnce America's "e;arsenal of democracy,"e; Detroit is now the symbol of the American urban crisis.
The story of personal debt in modern AmericaBefore the twentieth century, personal debt resided on the fringes of the American economy, the province of small-time criminals and struggling merchants.
A compelling history of atheism in American public lifeA much-maligned minority throughout American history, atheists have been cast as a threat to the nation's moral fabric, barred from holding public office, and branded as irreligious misfits in a nation chosen by God.
Puritans in the New World tells the story of the powerful yet turbulent culture of the English people who embarked on an "e;errand into the wilderness.
Georg Ebers' historischer Roman 'Homo sum' entführt den Leser in das alte Ägypten und erzählt die faszinierende Geschichte eines jungen Arztes, der vor den Herausforderungen des Lebens und der Liebe steht.
In a series of fascinating essays that explore topics in American politics from the nation's founding to the present day , The Democratic Experiment opens up exciting new avenues for historical research while offering bold claims about the tensions that have animated American public life.
In 'Constitutional Interpretations,' a finely curated anthology by Alexander Hamilton and Emory Speer, the diverse fabric of American constitutional thoughts is explored through a variety of distinctive literary styles.
St, John (Crevec ur) wrote these "e;Letters"e; during a period of seven years prior to the American Revolutionary War, while farming land near Orange County, New York.
This book provides a surprising answer to two puzzling questions that relate to the very "e;soul"e; of the professional study of economics in the late twentieth century.
Medical technology meets rural, Amish values of simplicity, home health remedies, and unwavering faith in divine providence when a country-boy-turned-country doctor returns to his roots in Ohio.
