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Report copyright infringementby James E. (James Everett) Seaver (Author)"A Narrative of the Life of Mrs. Mary Jemison" recounts the remarkable true story of Mary Jemison, a young woman captured by Seneca Indians in the mid-18th century. Compiled by James E. Seaver, this captivating biography offers a firsthand account of Jemison's life among the Seneca people, providing a unique perspective on Native American culture and the challenges of the American frontier. Enduring hardship and adapting ...

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Report copyright infringementby Laurence Marcellus Larson (Author)"Canute the Great: The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age" explores the life and reign of one of England's most fascinating, yet often overlooked, rulers. Laurence Marcellus Larson delves into the era of Canute, illuminating his role in shaping England and the broader political landscape of medieval Europe. This meticulously researched biography examines Canute's ascent to power amidst the backdrop of Viking expan...

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Report copyright infringementby Jeannie Gunn (Author)"We of the Never-Never" by Jeanie Mrs. Aeneas Gunn offers a captivating glimpse into pioneer life in the Australian Northern Territory. This enduring account transports readers to the vast and unforgiving outback, vividly portraying the challenges and triumphs of frontier life. Based on the author's own experiences, the book provides a unique perspective on early Australian history, capturing the spirit and resilience of those who dared to ...

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Report copyright infringementby Martin Richardson (Author)A childhood memoir of South London during the swinging 1960s and 1970s, miniskirts and the Beatles, but where life was anything but normal. From villains and bent coppers to gun-running in Africa and imprisonment, all brought to a focus by an IRA terrorist assassination plot that punctuated the end of an era. This is the story of small-time scoundrel, Victor Richardson, a character larger than life but smaller than human, seen through ...

The Chronicles of John Cannon, Excise Officer and Writing Master, Part 2: 1734-1743 (Somerset)

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Report copyright infringementby John Money (Editor)John Cannon, known to some as 'the poor man's Pepys', was the self-taught son of a Somerset farmer. Though some episodes in Cannon's life have been partially drawn upon in other studies, this edition is the first full scale study enabling Cannon and his world to be understood in their entirety.The manuscript he wrote over nearly 60 years offers a remarkably candid autobiography, crowded with people of all ranks in hundreds of different places...

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Report copyright infringementby Michael Bliss (Editor), Desmond Morton (Introduction by)The transcript of Louis Riel's trial has never been readily accessible to the general reader interested in the 1885 Rebellion and related events. This work will promote knowledge of the facts, and illustrate a social phenomenon of nineteenth-century Canada.Author BiographyMichael Bliss was a Canadian historian and a University Professor Emeritus in the Department of History and the History of Medicine Prog...

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Report copyright infringementby Albert Einstein (Author), Diana Kormos Buchwald (Editor), Tilman Sauer (Editor)The ultimate collection of Einstein's public writings on everything from religion and art to pacifism and the atomic bomb The Essential Einstein: Public Writings presents a rich selection of Einstein's humanistic writings drawn from a diverse array of materials he sanctioned for publication during his lifetime. Distinct from previous collections, this incisive book presents previousl...

Jesuit Missionary in Eighteenth-Century Sonora: The Family Correspondence of Philipp Segesser

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Report copyright infringementby Raymond H. Thompson (Editor), Werner S. Zimmt (Editor), Dahlquist E. Robert (Editor)The Swiss Jesuit missionary Philipp Segesser was sent to northwestern Mexico in 1731. His letters home, translated and edited in this fascinating book, provide a frank and intimate view of missionary life on the remote northwestern frontier of New Spain.Author BiographyRaymond H. Thompson is the director emeritus of the Arizona State Museum and Riecker Distinguished Professor em...

The Memoirs of General William Tecumseh Sherman: The Complete Annotated Edition

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Report copyright infringementby William T. Sherman (Author), John F. Marszalek (Editor), Louie P. Gallo (With)A titan among Civil War military geniuses gives an unvarnished account of his career, presented for the first time in a definitive annotated edition, marking the 150th anniversary of the original publication. William Tecumseh Sherman's memoirs were a sensation when first published in 1875, as Americans grappled with the aftermath of the Civil War and its emerging place in collective m...

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Report copyright infringementby Andrew Lipman (Author)Taken to Europe as a slave, he found his way home and changed the course of American history "A captivating, elegantly written biography."--Melanie Kirkpatrick, Wall Street Journal Winner of the PROSE Award in Biography from the Association of American Publishers ● Winner of the Society of Colonial Wars Distinguished Book Award ● Winner, 2025 New England Society Book Awards in Historical Nonfiction ● Named a Best Native Studies Book of 20...

Selected Speeches and Writings of Theodore Roosevelt

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Report copyright infringementby Theodore Roosevelt (Author), Gordon Hutner (Editor)Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) was America's most published president with an incredible output of writing including forty books, over a thousand articles, and countless speeches and letters. Collected here in one volume are examples of Roosevelt's voluminous writings over a dazzling array of topics. Organized by general categories, readers can sample writings on subjects as varied as the environment, the dange...

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Report copyright infringementby Dan Wylie (Author)Over the decades a great deal has been written about Shaka, the most famous-or infamous-of Zulu leaders. It may come as a surprise, therefore, that even the most basic facts about his life are locked in obscurity. His date of birth, what he looked like, and the circumstances of his assassination remain unknown. Meanwhile the public image, sometimes monstrous, sometimes heroic, juggernauts on-truly a "myth of iron" that is so intriguing, so dr...

Napoleon and His Empire: Europe, 1804-1814

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Report copyright infringementby P. Dwyer (Editor), Alan Forrest (Editor)Napoleon and His Empire brings together some of the world's leading Napoleonic historians to provide a timely overview of current trends in research and historiography. It not only revisits traditional themes but also looks at new research on questions of citizenship, gender, education and local government.Author BiographyKATHERINE AASLESTAD Associate Professor of History at West Virginia University, USA HOWARD G. BROWN P...

Poppaea Sabina: The Life and Afterlife of a Roman Empress

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Report copyright infringementby Neil W. Bernstein (Author)Like many famous figures from antiquity, we must work through layers of fantasy in order to uncover the life of Poppaea Sabina (c. 30-65 CE). As the ancient sources tell it, Poppaea pushed the young emperor Nero to murder his mother, execute his wife Octavia, marry her and make her his empress--and then, a few years later, kick her to death in a drunken rage. Poppaea's genuine motives and actions, however, cannot be easily recovered fr...

House of Smoke: A Southerner Goes Searching for Home

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Report copyright infringementby John T. Edge (Author)The author of The Potlikker Papers: A Food History of the Modern South tells his own story this time. Of growing up in a house wrecked by violence and a South haunted by racism. And of how his search for home led him to find escape and belonging through food. Until he realizes that gathering at the table is just one small step toward reckoning. "A story for all Americans on a path to self-awareness, honesty, and love."--Wright Thompson, New...

The Women's Orchestra of Auschwitz: A Story of Survival

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Report copyright infringementby Anne Sebba (Author)Moving and powerful, this is a vivid portrait of the women who came together to form an orchestra in order to survive the horrors of Auschwitz. New York Times bestselling author of Les Parisiennes and That Woman: A Life of Wallis Simpson now examines how a disparate band of young girls struggled to overcome differences and little musical knowledge to please the often-sadistic Nazi overseers. In 1943, German SS officers in charge of Auschwitz-...

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Report copyright infringementby Joe Manchin (Author), Nick Saban (Contribution by)A memoir--and a manifesto--like no other, by a true maverick in American politics With a foreword by Nick Saban Dead Center: It is where Senator Joe Manchin III has stood his entire life. For him, it's where the real solutions lie, if we are ever going to tame the anger, bitterness, intolerance, and tribalism that have infected our political system. Through 43 years in politics, and 15 years in the Senate, Joe M...

In Search of a Boy Named Chester: A gift to my father for his 100th birthday

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Report copyright infringementby Ford S. Worthy (Author), Nicole Pajor Moore (Cover Design by)Shortly after the end of World War II, a 21-year-old Navy officer - just back after a year at war in the Pacific - was eager to return to his small hometown in eastern North Carolina for a brief home leave. At the San Francisco airport, a mother travelling to Omaha offered him her seat - a patriotic gesture of gratitude, he believed. There was one condition: the sailor would need to accompany her 10-y...

The Waterbearers: A Memoir of Mothers and Daughters

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Report copyright infringementby Sasha Bonét (Author)A powerful new voice, telling the American story through three generations of Black mothers. "The Waterbearers is one of the most beautiful and truthful books I've ever read." --Imani Perry, National Book Award-winning author of South to America "An epic love song and remarkable ballad of generations." --Leslie Jamison, author of The Empathy Exams Sasha Bonét grew up in 1990s Houston, worlds removed from the Louisiana cotton plantation that ...

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Report copyright infringementby Bill Kurtis (Author)Starting with his coverage of the largest tornado in Kansas history, legendary correspondent, anchorman, and producer Bill Kurtis details his whirlwind career reporting American history as it unfolded, from the Chicago Seven to Charles Manson to Agent Orange. A fast-paced, entertaining, and inspiring story about the potent combination of talent and luck in the network era of television.From his beginnings as a kid from Kansas working at loca...

Tomorrow Never Comes: Coming of Age in Saigon 1969

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Report copyright infringementby Robert Boriskin (Author) Number of Pages: 240 Dimensions: 0.55 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: September 15, 2025

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Report copyright infringementby Joseph R. Tedeschi (Author)Knowing My Father: The Collision of the O. B. Jennings and War Knight relates Joe's methodical search to know more about his long-lost father. In that search, Joe discovers the tragic story of the fiery collision of the US tanker O. B. Jennings and the British merchant ship War Knight during World War I as their convoy evaded German U-boats in the English Channel. A US Navy armed guard defending the O. B. Jennings, gunner's mate Micha...

Radical of Radicals: Austin Blair: Civil War Governor-In His Own Words

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Report copyright infringementby Jack Dempsey (Author)A rich documentary story of premier Union leader, "War Governor" Austin Blair, told largely in his own words and contextualized with key annotations. Statesman Austin Blair championed human rights in America, cherished the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, and made major contributions to Union victory in the Civil War. Believing strongly that secession is treason, he supported emancipation and the use of the North's military...

Herod and Mary: The True Story of the Tyrant King and the Mother of the Risen Savior

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Report copyright infringementby Kathie Lee Gifford (Author), Bryan M. Litfin (With)Now available in trade paper!Explore the interwoven lives of King Herod and Mary, Mother of Jesus as New York Times bestselling author Kathie Lee Gifford brings these biblical figures into a new light. Follow Herod from boyhood as he strives and fails throughout his life to become a beloved king. Walk in the steps of Mary of Nazareth as she navigates the repercussions of Herod's deadly obsession.Delve into the ...

The Boy in the Back: A True Story of Survival in Auschwitz and Mauthausen

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Report copyright infringementby Fern Lebo (Author), Jan Blumenstein (Author)On his 16th birthday, June 5, 1944, Jan Blumenstein and his family are driven like livestock to the cattle cars outside of town. Today, as the chilling echoes of "never again" ring increasingly hollow, the relevance of The Boy in the Back becomes painfully evident.An unflinching chronicle of terror, determination and resilience, this book tells Jan's life story from the terror of the Nazi trains to Auschwitz, to the j...

Virginia Patriots: Their Lives, Contributions, and Burial Sites

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Report copyright infringementby Lawrence Knorr (Author), Joe Farrell (Author), Joe Farley (Author)Joe Farrell, Joe Farley, and Lawrence Knorr have traveled across the eastern USA to the graves of over 200 founding fathers (and mothers) responsible for the birth of the United States of America. This special volume includes those who lived, worked, and or died in Virginia. Included in this volume are biographies and grave information for 30 of these luminaries who made significant contributions...

Chinese Songs in a French Key: How Judith Gautier's Book of Jade Introduced Europe to Chinese Poetry

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Report copyright infringementby Pauline Yu (Author)In early 1867, a book of poems stunned the French literary world. Titled The Book of Jade, it featured Chinese calligraphy and named ancient Chinese poets as sources, leaving readers uncertain whether the collection was a translation or a French author's invention. Though the book was published under a pseudonym, the author was quickly recognized as Judith Gautier, the young daughter of a prominent writer. Resembling neither contemporary Fren...

Our History Our Voice: The Mexican American History Project of Greeley

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Report copyright infringementby Lorretta Chavez (Author), Sarris (Author), Andrés Gonzales Guerrero (Author)In Greeley, Mexican Americans range from recent immigrants to those who lived before this land became part of the United States. There is a saying: We didn't cross the border; the border crossed us. Mexican Americans have called Greeley home for generations and proudly embrace each new generation. Their ancestors were here, cultivating the land, building our neighborhoods, nourishing ou...

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Report copyright infringementby Gene Jankowski (Author)"Rare is the leader who embodies the instinct and intellect to drive an art form forward-as Gene Jankowski did for television. And even rarer is the talent who can entertain with elegance-as he does in the pages of this extraordinary memoir." Bob Gazzale, President and CEO, American Film InstituteBehind the Eye is the lively story of how a little boy from Buffalo, enchanted with moving pictures, rose to become president and chairman of CB...

A Soldier's Son: An American Boyhood During World War II

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Report copyright infringementby John Hodgkins (Author)John Hodgkins was eight years old when his father was drafted into the army and left for Europe for fight in WWII. After his return, his father never spoke much of the war. After his father's death, John opened his father's diary and two boxes of memorabilia. Number of Pages: 328 Dimensions: 0.78 x 8.5 x 5.86 IN Publication Date: January 01, 2006

Yellowstone Jack: The Life and Times of Legendary Pioneer Jack Baronett

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Report copyright infringementby Robert V. Goss (Author)Jack Baronett (1829-1906) was an important figure in the history of Yellowstone National Park. In his early life he traveled the world, prospecting and mining in Australia, Africa, China, and Alaska. He traveled to the Yellowstone region in 1864--eight years before the Park was established--to join other early prospectors searching for gold and exploring the geyer basins. His first claim to fame came in 1869 when he and a partner rescued ...

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