Social and cultural history

In 1861, war between the United States and the Chiricahua seemed inevitable.

A book of brief essays, illustrative art, and photography from often obscure historical and ethnological studies of Apache history, life, and culture in the last half of the nineteenth century.

Young Martha Jane Cannary began life as a camp follower and street urchin.

During the Battle of Fort Wagner in 1863, Sgt.

By 1900, the tale of the 300 Texians who died in the 1836 battle of the Alamo had already become legend.

In 1948 most white people in the North had no idea how unjust and unequal daily life was for the 10 million African Americans living in the South.

Here is a revisitation--part tribute, part update--of Stephen Birminghams much-loved Real Lace.

From the earliest days of the western frontier, women heeded the call to go west along with their husbands, sweethearts, and parents.

Idahos Remarakble Women 2 tells the history of the Gem State through the stories of fifteen pioneering women, all born before 1900, who made a profound impact on Idaho.

Clashes between white and Indian societies are erupting into war when Sarah Wakefield is taken captive in 1862.

In this reprint of a classic Indian Captivity Narrative from the 19th century, Nelson Lee recounts his adventures and his narrow escape from the Comanches in tales nearly too tall to be true.

Brave Hearts: Indian Women of the Plains tells the story of Plains Indian women through a series of fascinating vignettes.

The Definitive Guide to Ancient and Contemporary Rock Art!

Colorado Territory in 1864 wasnt merely the wild west, it was a land in limbo while the Civil War raged in the east and politics swirled around its potential admission to the union.

It began as poisonous rotgut in Medieval RussiaIvan the Terrible liked it, Peter the Great loved itbut this grain alcohol \u201cwithout distinctive character, aroma, taste, or color\u201d has become our uncontested king of spirits.

Part food narrative, part investigation, part adventure story, Organic is an eye-opening and entertaining look into the anything goes world behind the organic label.

A Sweet Taste ofHistory captures the grandeur of the sweet tablethe grand finale course of an 18th century meal.

Discover the nation's capital from behind the scenes.

FEATURED IN THE NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY BIG CHICKEN: A FAST FOOD CONSPIRACY Winner of the J.

When the luxury liner Ile de France sailed into New York harbor for the first time in 1927, she brought to America the first great, coordinated example of what the French then called LArt Moderne.

Colorado Territory in 1864 wasnt merely the wild west, it was a land in limbo while the Civil War raged in the east and politics swirled around its potential admission to the union.

Following liberation in April 1945, Vienna was characterized by destruction, cold, hunger, and an acute housing shortage.

Balleneros, loberos y guaneros en Patagonia y Malvinas es una investigación original y pionera sobre historia ambiental e introducción de especies biológicas en el mar patagónico, costas e islas como causa de la navegación.

"e;Why limit happy to an hour?

In den letzten Jahren seines Lebens hat der französische Aufklärer Denis Diderot eine Reihe von Erzählungen vorgelegt, die als "Summe" seines moralphilosophischen Denkens gelten können.

Aus Überzeugung für Freiheit und Würde des Menschen!

This carefully crafted ebook: "e;THE OLD BRITISH TALES OF THE BUSH - 5 Intriguing Books of Australia (Illustrated)"e; is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents.

What does it mean to be a Canadian?

From New York Times bestselling author, master fixologist, reality TV star, and ';Cocktail Queen,' Bethenny Frankel, comes the ultimate drink guide for every Skinnygirl's shelf!

The New York Times bestselling investigation into the sexual, economic, and emotional lives of women is ';an informative and thought-provoking book for anyonenot just the single ladieswho want to gain a greater understanding of this pivotal moment in the history of the United States' (The New York Times Book Review).

Essence magazine is the most popular, well respected, and largest circulated black women's magazine in history.

Schwarze Messen, Satanismus, Teufelskult - das Satanische hat im Rock 'n' Roll seit jeher einen festen Platz.

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In this poetic handbook, written when he was just twenty-three, the world-famous high-wire artist Philippe Petit offers a window into the world of his craft.

Nashville, August 1920.

Kenneth Rose was one of the most astute observers of the post-war Establishment.

'Lively' THE TIMES'Engrossing' THE SPECTATOR'Stunning' WOMAN & HOME'Marvellous' BBC HISTORY MAGAZINEThrough ancient art, evocative myth, intriguing archaeological discoveries and philosophical explorations, Bettany Hughes takes us on a voyage of discovery to reveal the truth behind Venus, and why this immortal goddess is so much more than nudity, romance and sex.

When we look into the future, we imagine economic collapse, environmental disaster and the zombie apocalypse.

Why do the Japanese almost always go for holidays in groups?

A journey along one of Britain's oldest roads, from Dover to Anglesey, in search of the hidden history that makes us who we are today.

At the beginning of the Second World War, medical experts predicted epidemics of physical and mental illness on the home front.

'The most detailed, amusing and accurate account ever of the post-war world of the English Establishment' William Shawcross, Daily Telegraph'Extremely entertaining' Jane Ridley, Literary ReviewKenneth Rose was one of the most astute observers of the establishment for over seventy years.

'A triumph' INDEPENDENT'A thought-provoking and indispensable book' DAILY MAIL'An instant classic .

Vladimir Nabokov's Lolita is one of the most beloved and notorious novels of all time.

John Tusa is a distinguished journalist, broadcaster and leader of arts organisations, best remembered for his times at the BBC, including creating Newsnight.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2019 WAINWRIGHT BOOK PRIZELONGLISTED FOR THE 2019 POLARI FIRST BOOK AWARD'This is a book to get lost in .

'Sex, disappointment and scandal from some of the 20th century's biggest icons all set against an impossibly luxurious and elegant French backdrop .

'A tale of buccaneering matriarchs marrying their American princess daughters to the dim-witted, cash-strapped sons of British peers .

After spontaneously hosting a birthday pub crawl through London's finest alehouses, Thomas J.

The groundbreaking story of the BBC's first Black woman broadcaster - finally brought to light.