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King Philip: War Chief of the Wampanoag People - Paperback

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by John Stevens Cabot Abbott (Author)Metacomet (1638-1676), also known by his adopted English name King Philip, was chief to the Wampanoag people and the second son of the sachem Massasoit. He became a chief in 1662 when his brother Wamsutta (or King Alexander) died shortly after their father Massasoit. Wamsutta's widow Weetamoo (d. 1676), sunksqua of the Pocasset, was Metacomet's ally and friend for the rest of her life. Metacomet married Weetamoo's younger sister Wootonekanuske. No one know...

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by Joseph Marlin (Author)Like the Cheshire Cat, much of Chicago's history fades away while perched in plain sight. For more than a century, the brick walls of the city served as a ready canvas for advertisements that married artistic experimentation and commercial endeavor. Intrepid painters planted signs for horseshoers and Hamlin's Wizard Oil in places where they would outlast the way of life they represented. Since author Joseph Marlin began documenting the city's advertisements more than ...

Hispanic Lost Treasure of the Eastern United States - Paperback

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by W. Craig Gaines (Author)The eastern United States contains many tales of lost Hispanic treasure during the Spanish period and subsequent wars of independence between Spain and its American colonies. Many Spanish treasure ships were sunk by hurricanes, storms, and human error along the coast of the eastern United States in Texas, Louisiana, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, and other states. Fabulous recoveries of lost Spanish gold, silver, and jewels continue to be made al...

The Great Book of Ireland: Interesting Stories, Irish History & Random Facts About Ireland - Paperback

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by Bill O'Neill (Author)How much do you know about Ireland? There's so much to learn about the Emerald Isle that even its residents don't know. In this trivia book, you'll learn more about Ireland's history, pop culture, folklore, and so much more In The Great Book of Ireland, you'll learn: How did Ireland get its name? Why is it known as the Emerald Isle? Who was St. Patrick really? What do leprechauns and shamrocks have to do with St. Patrick's Day? Which Irish company had a 9,000-year...

Gullah Geechee Heritage in the Golden Isles - Hardcover

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by Amy Lotson Roberts (Author), Patrick J. Holladay (Author), Melanie R. Pavich (Foreword by)The Golden Isles are home to a long and proud African American and Gullah Geechee heritage. Ibo Landing was the site of a mass suicide in protest of slavery, the slave ship Wanderer landed on Jekyll Island and, thanks to preservation efforts, the Historic Harrington School still stands on St. Simons Island. From the Selden Normal and Industrial Institute to the tabby cabins of Hamilton Plantation, aut...

Stories of Rootworkers & Hoodoo in the Mid-South - Hardcover

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by Tony Kail (Author)Men and women who carried the mantle of African healing and spirituality in the Mid-South were frequently accused and attacked for their misunderstood culture. The same healers and spiritual workers feared by outsiders were embraced and revered by families who survived because of their presence. From Tennessee to Mississippi, ancient formulas and potions were integral parts of the African American community. Follow author Tony Kail as he takes us down the back roads of ru...

The Great Canal: The Legacy of the Central California Irrigation District - Paperback

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by Alan M. Paterson (Author)A history of the development of the Central California Irrigation District. Canals are common in many parts of the American West; they have become such an unremarkable part of the everyday scene that they usually pass unnoticed. That is no doubt true for the seemingly nondescript earthen canal on the western outskirts of Los Banos crossed every day by thousands of travelers on State Highway 152. But this is no ordinary canal, it was the first big canal in Californi...

Battle of Iwo Jima - World War II: A History from Beginning to End - Paperback

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by Hourly History (Author)Discover the remarkable history of the Battle of Iwo Jima...After the shock and devastation of the December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, the Americans were determined to take their revenge on the Empire of Japan. The Japanese were just as determined to become the dominant power in the Pacific, a goal they were well on their way to achieving as they occupied China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaya, Burma, Northern Borneo, the Dutch East Indies, and the Philippines. As t...

History of Mexico: A Captivating Guide to Mexican History, Starting from the Rise of Tenochtitlan through Maximilian's Empire to the Mexi - Hardcover

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by Captivating History (Author)If you want to discover the captivating history of Mexico, then keep reading...Before the modern country was born in 1821, the territory that today comprises 32 states and few small islands was inhabited by ancient dynasties and kingdoms of warriors, astronomers, priests, temples for human sacrifice, and, surprisingly, some of the largest cities in the world. It is estimated that the sacred city of Chichen Itza, in the Yucatan Peninsula, was larger than Paris at...

The Winter War: A Captivating Guide to the Russo-Finnish War between Finland and the Soviet Union - Paperback

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by Captivating History (Author)If you want to discover the captivating history of the Winter War, then keep reading...In December 1940, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill made a speech about a conflict that had some leading figures in Britain and France, including Churchill himself, briefly discussing the idea of going to war with the Soviet Union, even though they were already fighting Adolf Hitler.Of course, war makes strange bedfellows, and one year later, Churchill would find himsel...

Mexican History: A Captivating Guide to the History of Mexico and the Mexican Revolution - Paperback

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by Captivating History (Author)If you want to discover the captivating history of Mexico, then keep reading...Two captivating manuscripts in one book: History of Mexico: A Captivating Guide to Mexican History, Starting from the Rise of Tenochtitlan through Maximilian's Empire to the Mexican Revolution and the Zapatista Indigenous Uprising The Mexican Revolution: A Captivating Guide to the Mexican Civil War and How Pancho Villa and Emiliano Zapata Impacted Mexico Before the modern country was...

Disconnected from Death: The Evolution of Funeral Customs and the Unmasking of Death in America - Paperback

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by Troy Taylor (Author), April Slaughter (Author)DISCONNECTED FROM DEATHTHE EVOLUTION OF FUNERAL CUSTOMS AND THE UNMASKING OF DEATH IN AMERICA BY APRIL SLAUGHTER AND TROY TAYLORAmericans have a complicated history with death - that final darkness at the end of life. Our ancestors dealt with death on a daily basis, dreaming up countless traditions and rituals to try and understand it. Society today, however, has disconnected from death. In years past, Americans died at home. Bodies were prepar...

John Stark of Rogers' Rangers: a Famous Ranger and His Associates During the French & Indian War: The Life of General John Stark of New Hampshire by H - Paperback

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by Howard Parker Moore (Author), Caleb Stark (Author)The early military career of a great American soldier and patriotStudents of the history of the American War of Independence will be familiar with Major-General John Stark of the Continental Army who served at Bunker Hill, Trenton, Princeton and notably at Bennington, 1777. However, in common with many American soldiers of his period, he had once been a soldier of the British Army. More interestingly he joined the elite rangers, serving wit...

Timeline of the American Revolutionary War Era Early American History Grade 4 Children's American History - Paperback

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by Baby Professor (Author)At the end of this book, you should have all the information you need to successfully construct a timeline of the American Revolutionary War Era. A timeline will help you to better see how and why the revolutionary war took place. Examine its beginnings and its end. Know the key personalities involved in every historic part of the timeline. Go ahead and grab a copy today. Number of Pages: 72 Dimensions: 0.15 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: December 31, 2020

The Gangs of Chinatown: The History and Legacy of Chinese Street Gangs in America - Paperback

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by Charles River (Author)San Francisco Chinatown, September 4, 1977, 2:00 a.m. Despite it being the middle of the night, Chinatown was still a hive of activity. Fresh produce glistening with dew was being delivered by vegetable vendors at grocery stores. Chinese barbeque chefs at neighborhood restaurants were preparing juicy roast duck and sticky sweet red barbeque pork for both the late-night crowd and tomorrow's lunch rush. Walking down the dense streets, vibrant Cantonese could be heard fr...

The Memoirs of Paul Kruger: Four Times President of the South African Republic: Told by Himself - Paperback

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by Paul Kruger (Author)Paul Kruger was the dominating figure of Boer-and therefore South African-history of the nineteenth century. His life spanned the time of the Great Trek-the European settlement of the interior-right up to the end of the Second Boer War, and the shadow of his political career stretched deep into the twentieth century.His memoirs, dictated while in exile shortly after the end of the Second Boer War, provide a remarkable and unique insight into this period of history, from...

The Romans: A Captivating Guide to the People, Emperors, Soldiers and Gladiators of Ancient Rome, Starting from the Roman Republic through the Roman E - Paperback

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by Captivating History (Author)To discover the full story of Rome's rise to become the mightiest empire the world has known and the astounding little-known facts about how it fell into utter ruin, keep reading.It is probably the greatest story in all history: how the people in a tiny village on the Tiber River took over the entire known world of its day and developed brilliant literature, buildings, armies, roads, and laws that we still talk about thousands of years later.This great empire wa...

Stories from Texas: Some of Them are True Vol. II - Paperback

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by W. F. Strong (Author)This is a collection of 70 stories from the popular radio series, Stories from Texas, that runs on the Texas Standard Network of 32 NPR stations across Texas. This is the second book in the series and includes short, memorable stories, that are extensions of the radio stories. Some are inspirational and some are humorous. The book covers the exploits of classic Texans like Sam Houston and Jim Bowie and modern icons such as Barbara Jordan, Mary Kay Ash, and T. Boone Pic...

The Mexican Experience in Chicago: Early Memories and Echoes in Our Time - Paperback

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by Marc Zimmerman (Author)Chicagoland's Latino population developed in relation to labor needs in the steel mills, railroad lines and packing houses. First, the Mexican population grew slowly serving as a buffer against African American and striking workers. Many were deported during the Depression; but in spite of continuing deportations, the population grew, as Mexicans and Puerto Ricans arrived in great numbers after World War II. With the 60s, Cubans joined the wave, so that by the 1970s,...

VINTAGE OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS CARDS Vintage coloring book for adults. A Christmas Coloring Book Inspired By Authentic Vintage Christmas Cards: Color - Paperback

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by Grayscale Melodies (Author)if you are looking for fun-to-color, detailed old time vintage christmas images, this book is for you...This nostalgic Christmas coloring book for adults is filled with timeless christmas pictures from an era long gone. Sants's, vintage children in different christmas scenes, decorations, animals, and much more! These gorgeous illustrations are fun to color and will be the perfect companion for the winter holiday season.Old fashioned christmas coloring book, Vint...

The Kings and Queens of England and Great Britain Colouring Book - Paperback

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by Joseph Stephen (Author)From William the Conqueror and the Normans, through Henry VIII and the Tudors, and all the way up to Elizabeth II and the house of Windsor, this beautifully illustrated book covers all of the kings and queens to have reigned England and Great Britain.With detailed histories of each monarch alongside a full-page image of that king or queen, you'll be learning while you are enjoying colouring in these important people.Take some time away from your everyday life to enjo...

The Last Voyage of the Clotilda, the True Story of the Last Slave Ship Voyage (1914) - Paperback

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by Emma Langdon Roche (Author)"Roche published the first account of the last slave ship to enter the United States....She was the artist/writer daughter of a prominent white family here. She spent a great deal of time interviewing the people who had been illegally brought into South Alabama to be the slaves of several local men." -Michael Thomason, PhD, Lagniappe Weekly In 1914 Emma Langdon Roche (1878-1945) published the book "Historic Sketches of the South," which book included several chap...

Jazz Age Chicago: Crucible of Modern America - Hardcover

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by Joseph Gustaitis (Author)When people imagine 1920s Chicago, they usually (and justifiably) think of Al Capone, speakeasies, gang wars, flappers and flivvers. Yet this narrative overlooks the crucial role the Windy City played in the modernization of America. The city's incredible ethnic variety and massive building boom gave it unparalleled creative space, as design trends from Art Deco skyscrapers to streamlined household appliances reflected Chicago's unmistakable style. The emergence of...

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by Darren Freeman (Author)This book was written to address the current state of conceptual views of Islam, The Islamic State and Terrorism. It will thrust the reader to acknowledge the differences in religious and cultural beliefs between Islam, and other religious faiths. It will educate the reader to be able to understand the difficulties encountered with dealing with a religion where groups of followers seek to enforce and indoctrinate others to believing one view of faith and beliefs and ...

Forgotten Desert Mothers: Sayings, Lives, and Stories of Early Christian Women - Paperback

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by Laura Swan (Author)In The Forgotten Desert Mothers, Second Edition, Laura Swan introduces readers to the sayings, lives, stories, and spirituality of women in the early Christian desert and monastic movement, from the third century on. In doing so, she finally sets the record straight that women played an important and influential role in early Christianity, indeed a role that has been long overshadowed by men. She begins with an exploration of the historical context and spirituality of th...

Norse Mythology: A Guide to Norse History, Gods, and Goddesses - Paperback

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by Jordan Parr (Author)NORSE MYTHOLOGYIn the age of Vikings, many citizens of what is now known as Norway, Denmark, and Sweden left their native soil to journey the world in search of riches. Riding the tumultuous waves of the sea, the adventurers would come to be known as raiders, pirates, traders, and settlers across the European nations and islands. This is around the time it was discovered that, to the surprise of those the Vikings bombarded, they did not belong to a Christian faith. It w...

Presidency of William McKinley - Hardcover

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by Lewis L. Gould (Author)In this interpretation of the McKinley presidency Lewis L. Gould contends that William McKinley was the first modern president. Making use of extensive original research in manuscript collections in the United States, Great Britain, and France, Gould argues that during McKinley's four and a half years in the White House the executive office began to resemble the institution as the twentieth century would know it. He rejects the erroneous stereotypes that have long ob...

The Indiana Flag: Who Really Designed It? - Hardcover

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by David B. Reddick (Author)Hoosier schoolchildren learn that Paul Hadley of Mooresville designed the state flag in 1917 and won a $100 prize from the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) for his efforts. But, is that what really happened?The Indiana Flag: Who Really Designed It? chronicles the DAR's four-year campaign to persuade lawmakers to adopt a unique state flag. It details how two other flags - one designed by a Civil War veteran from Richmond, Indiana, in 1914 and one created b...

The Letters of Simeon Stylites - Paperback

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by Charles C. Torrey (Author)Simeon Stylites or Symeon the Stylite was a Syrian Christian ascetic, who achieved notability by living 37 years on a small platform on top of a pillar near Aleppo. Several other stylites later followed his model. Simeon is venerated as a saint by the Oriental Orthodox, Eastern Orthodox, and Roman Catholic Churches. Number of Pages: 26 Dimensions: 0.05 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: June 01, 2023

The History of Women in The Marines: Women's Firsts In The Marines - Paperback

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by Savannah Harris (Author)Women Who Changed the Face of War: Discover the Fascinating Histories of Women Who Overcame Prejudices, Destroyed Obstacles, and Paved the Way for Female Marines in the US. Today, only 8% of the officers in the Marines are women. We consider that an amazing accomplishment, even though it might not seem sufficient. But there's no denying it -- the Marine Corps, the last all-male fortification of the US military has finally accepted that which they couldn't deny any ...

Myths, Tall Tales and Half Truths of Cape Cod - Hardcover

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by James H. Ellis (Author)Cape Cod, one of the nation's oldest regions, can claim many firsts, but not as many as some want you to believe. Boastfulness, tall tales and plain stretching the truth about history is widely practiced in this tourist mecca. Even esteemed institutions such as churches and historical societies are nimble in the art of gilding the lily. Discover where The Wizard of Oz film really premiered, whether Mercy Otis Warren had a hand in writing the Bill of Rights and who ...

Mound Builders' Works, Near Newark, Ohio - Paperback

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by Isaac Smucker (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, repro...