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Indians in Seventeenth-Century Virginia - Paperback

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by Ben C. McCary (Author)The purpose of this work is to offer a comprehensive summary, prior to the Indians' disappearance, of all manner of life and culture of the Algonquians and of the other tribes known to have inhabited 17th-century Virginia, namely the Iroquois and Sioux. Following his description of the principal tribes within the Powhatan confederation, tribes such as the Nansemond, Pamunkey, Pissaseck, and so on, the author's primary focus thereafter is with the social organization o...

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by Aaron Parrett (Author)When Montana Territory was established in 1864, it was a land of tepees and ramshackle cabins, of lawless vigilantes and miners scraping out meager livings. One hundred and fifty years later, the dramatic changes to the Treasure State are overshadowed only by the startling similarities. On the occasion of Montana's 150th territorial anniversary, and with a perspective born from a lifetime's devotion to the history of his home state, author Aaron Parrett compares where...

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by J. W. Dalton (Author)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number of Pages: 150 Dimensions: 0.5 x 9 x 6 IN Publ...

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by William Harrison Lowdermilk (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be pr...

The Giddings Family: Or, The Descendants of George Giddings, who Came From St. Albans, England, to Ipswich, Mass., in 1635. With a Record o - Paperback

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by Minot S. B. 1837 Giddings (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be pres...

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by J. H. [From Old Catalog] Cook (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be ...

The Sport of Polo - A Collection of Classic Equestrian Magazine Articles - Paperback

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by Various (Author)This collection of articles were originally published in equestrian magazines in the early part of the 20th century. Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection we have compiled a series of historical and informative publications on the subject of horse riding. The titles in this range include 'The Use of Horses in the Military, ' 'The Sport of Point-to-Point Horse Riding, ' 'Holidays on Horseback, ' and many more. Each publication has been professionally cura...

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by Fabio R. Araujo (Introduction by), Wentworth Webster (Author)Basque legends is a set of local legends and some of its variations compiled by the author. Number of Pages: 170 Dimensions: 0.36 x 9.69 x 7.44 IN Publication Date: September 29, 2015

Southern Folk Medicine, 1750-1820 - Paperback

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by Kay K. Moss (Author)Explores homespun remedies and medicinal herbsSouthern Folk Medicine, 1750-1820 explores methods of cure during a time when the South relied more heavily on homespun remedies than on professionally prescribed treatments. Bringing to light several previously unpublished primary sources, Kay K. Moss inventories the medical ingredients and practices adopted by physicians, herb women, yeoman farmers, plantation mistresses, merchants, tradesmen, preachers, and quacks alike. ...

What Happened to Pompeii? Ancient Rome History for Kids Children's Ancient History - Paperback

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by Baby Professor (Author)Maybe you've heard about Pompeii - that unfortunate city now buried in ashes. Perhaps when you hear the word today you would immediately think about the horrors residents went through when Mount Vesuvius erupted. But Pompeii was once a thriving city and its residents full of life. Let's experience Pompeii when it was still full of glory. Open this book today! Number of Pages: 64 Dimensions: 0.13 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: January 11, 2024

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by Seth H. Bramson (Author)The history of Florida railroads began as early as 1834, when the Tallahassee-St. Marks Railroad incorporated. On April 14, 1836, the St. Joseph-Lake Wimico line was the first to be put into service, with trains operating between the boomtown of St. Joseph and the Apalachicola River. Although the Florida railroad "boom" began with Henry Flagler and Henry Bradley Plant, the expansion continued into the 1920s when the president of Seaboard Railway, S. Davies Warfield,...

Biblical Covenants: God's Eternal Agreement with Man - Paperback

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by Naomi Alldridge (Author) Each generation produces changes in its native language. Words loose original meanings and take on new meanings. New idioms are formed, and old ones sometimes lose their original meanings. Because of this it becomes difficult to read text written in previous centuries. Although most people know of Adam's original sin, many do not understand why it could affect them. They do not understand how and why ancient covenants were made, nor do they understand how a covena...

Kyphi Magic and Art Creating the Breath of the Gods - Paperback

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by Justine M. Crane (Author)Detailed instruction in the art of creating ancient Egyptian Kyphi incense. Number of Pages: 30 Dimensions: 0.06 x 9.25 x 7.5 IN Publication Date: July 26, 2014

Gullah Geechee: A People A Culture A Force - Paperback

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by S. Fleurimont (Author)Celebrate Gullah Geechee's rich culture with this stylish journal. Gullah Geechee culture is an under represented piece of American history that often gets lost in the canon of historical mentions. Descendants of enslaved continental Africans, Gullah Geechee influences can be heard in the music, tasted in the food and seen in the fashion in South Carolina, Georgia and Florida. 6x9 college ruled Number of Pages: 112 Dimensions: 0.23 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN Publication Date: M...

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by James Edmonds 1806-1896 Saunders (Author), Elizabeth Saunders Blair Stubbs (Created by)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we co...

Census of Ireland 1851: Part III, Report on Status of Disease in Ireland - Paperback

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by Anonymous (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced,...

History Lover's Guide to Chicago - Hardcover

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by Greg Borzo (Author)Founded next to a great lake and a sluggish river, Chicago grew faster than any city ever has. Splendid department stores created modern retailing, and the skyscraper was invented to handle the needs of booming businesses in an increasingly concentrated downtown. The stockyards fed the world, and railroads turned the city into the nation's transportation hub. A great fire leveled the city, but Chicago rose again. Glorious museums, churches and theaters sprang up. Explore...

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by Mark Shulman (Author)Sometimes the coolest places are right outside your front door. Learning about Chicago's interesting and unique culture has never been so super fun!Did you know that Chicago's Home Insurance Building was the world's first skyscraper? Or that lacrosse was originally created by the Algonquian people? Have you ever heard that Walt Disney was born in Chicago? From the Great Chicago Fire, to delicious deep-dish pizza, Super Cities!: Chicago covers it all, and is sure to eng...

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by Karen Bush Gibson (Author)Ghost stories from Cape Cod have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!The haunted history of the Cape comes to life--even when the main players are dead. Get lost amongst the spirits that haunt the John Pope House. Or catch a glimpse of Jarvesville Historic District's annual phantom parade. Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on. Num...

Laramie, Wyoming. Indelible Photographs - Paperback

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by H. D. Webster (Created by)This stunning collection of photographs captures the beauty and spirit of Laramie, Wyoming, a town known for its natural wonders and vibrant culture. From sweeping landscapes to intimate portraits, H. D. Webster's images showcase the people, places, and traditions that make Laramie such a special place. This book is a must-have for anyone who loves photography, travel, or the American West.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and ...

The Upper Country: French Enterprise in the Colonial Great Lakes - Paperback

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by Claiborne A. Skinner (Author)The Upper Country melds myth and conventional history to provide a memorable tale of French designs in the middle of what became the United States. Putting the reader on the battlefields, at the trading posts, and on the rivers with voyageurs and their allies from the Indian nations, Claiborne Skinner reveals the saintly missionaries and jolly fur traders of popular myth as agents of a hard-nosed, often ruthless, imperial endeavor. Skinner's engaging narrative ...

Museum Bums: A Cheeky Look at Butts in Art - Hardcover

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by Mark Small (Author), Jack Shoulder (Author)Based on the eponymous viral Twitter account, Museum Bums, a celebration of classical art, history, and shapely derri鑽es, encourages readers to learn something new while still managing to have a chuckle. What do Hieronymus Bosch, the Roman cult of Antinous, and the peach emoji all have in common? But of course, butts, of course! Divided into six categories of keisters, this humorous history book takes you on a whirlwind tour of the finest rear en...

Culinary Tour Through Alabama History - Hardcover

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by Monica Tapper (Author)One of the surest ways to connect with the past is to sample what was on its plate. That's the goal with this gustatory journey through Alabama history. Sweetmeats with the governor's lonely, oft-depressed wife in 1832 Greensboro. Shrimp and crabmeat casserole at a long-departed preacher's house at the Gaines Ridge Dinner Club in Camden. Pimento cheese and tea with notes of cinnamon and citrus at the Bragg-Mitchell Mansion in Mobile. Poundcake from Georgia Gilmore's k...

The Sacred Hoop: Recovering the Feminine in American Indian Traditions - Paperback

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by Paula Gunn Allen (Author)This pioneering work, first published in 1986, documents the continuing vitality of American Indian traditions and the crucial role of women in those traditions.Author BiographyPaula Gunn Allen (1939-2008) was a professor of English at the University of California, Los Angeles, and a Native American of Laguna Pueblo and Sioux heritage. She authored many books, including The Sacred Hoop: Recovering the Feminine in American Indian Tradition, and was the editor of Sp...

Brown in the Windy City: Mexicans and Puerto Ricans in Postwar Chicago - Paperback

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by Lilia Fernández (Author)Brown in the Windy City is the first history to examine the migration and settlement of Mexicans and Puerto Ricans in postwar Chicago. Lilia Fernández reveals how the two populations arrived in Chicago in the midst of tremendous social and economic change and, in spite of declining industrial employment and massive urban renewal projects, managed to carve out a geographic and racial place in one of America's great cities. Through their experiences in the city's cent...

Wax and Gold: Tradition and Innovation in Ethiopian Culture - Paperback

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by Donald N. Levine (Author)In Abyssinian poetry, the "wax" is the obvious meaning, the "gold" is the hidden meaning. In Wax and Gold, Donald N. Levine explores mid-to-late-twentieth-century Ethiopian society on the same two levels, using modern sociology and psychology to seek answers to the following questions: What is the nature of the traditional culture of the dominant ethnic group, the Amhara, and what are its enduring values? What aspects of modern culture interest this society and by ...

Theodore Roosevelt Abroad: Nature, Empire, and the Journey of an American President - Hardcover

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by J. Lee Thompson (Author)In a life full of momentous episodes, Theodore Roosevelt's fifteen-month post-presidential odyssey to Africa and Europe has never been given its due place. A tale of daring adventure, international celebrity, a friendship lost, and a political legacy transformed, Theodore Roosevelt Abroad is the first full account of this important time in history.Author BiographyJ. LEE THOMPSON is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and Professor of History at Lamar University...

Barrios Norteños: St. Paul and Midwestern Mexican Communities in the Twentieth Century - Paperback

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by Dionicio Nodín Valdés (Author)Mexican communities in the Midwestern United States have a history that extends back to the turn of the twentieth century, when a demand for workers in several mass industries brought Mexican agricultural laborers to jobs and homes in the cities. This book offers a comprehensive social, labor, and cultural history of these workers and their descendants, using the Mexican barrio of "San Pablo" (St. Paul) Minnesota as a window on the region. Through extensive ar...

Wisconsin's Best Breweries and Brewpubs: Searching for the Perfect Pint - Paperback

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by Robin Shepard (Author) This information-packed guidebook introduces you to more than sixty breweries and brewpubs-from the Shipwrecked Brew Pub in Egg Harbor, to smaller craft breweries like Capital Brewery west of Madison, to the world-famous Miller Brewing Company of Milwaukee. Robin Shepard includes descriptions and his personal ratings of some 600 local beers, plus a taster's chart you can use to record your own preferences. For each brewpub and brewery site you'll find: - a descripti...

The View from the Stands: A Season with America's Baseball Fans - Paperback

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by Johanna Wagner (Author)The View from the Stands is both the story of one fan's love of the game and an examination of the effect baseball has had on fans everywhere throughout its history. A collection of stories and insights compiled during the summer of 2002 in each of MLB's thirty parks, The View from the Stands provides us with the fans' perspective on every team and stadium in the league, and on the most important issues currently affecting the game. It gives a voice to the masses of ...

Chasing The Frontier: Scots-Irish in Early America - Paperback

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by Larry J. Hoefling (Author)The story of the Scots-Irish is one of the struggles and achievements of an American immigrant group that existed for only a short period, whose descendants continued to make their marks on the young country for generations. From the North of Ireland to the backwoods of the American frontier, the tale of the Scots-Irish includes a massive exodus to the New World, where they founded communities in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, and the Irish Tract of North Caro...

Who Are The Original Hebrews? - Paperback

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by Bishop R. F. Davis (Author)This book will explain who the original Hebrews are according to the Bible. The intent of this book is to make some corrections for people that have read the Bible over the centuries and have been misguided concerning the original Hebrews. Number of Pages: 68 Dimensions: 0.16 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: June 19, 2007