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The Laughter Family Genealogy
Henry Laughter (1719-1771) was possibly the original Laughter to come to the United States. One source said that he came from England. The first record found in America was on 20 March 1742 in Edgecombe County, North Carolina.
The Plessy Case
In 1896 the U.S. Supreme Court case Plessy v. Ferguson upheld "equal but separate accommodations for the white and colored races" on all passenger railways within the state of Louisiana. In this book, Lofgren traces the roots of this landmark case in the post-Civil War South and pinpoints its moorings in the era's constitutional, legal, and intellectual doctrines.
Motion Pictures From the Fabulous 1940's
In Europe the war was already old, but while feeding nickels into roadhouse jukeboxes, the Presidential conventions, where the biggest question would be whether That Man in the White House would shatter yet another precedent and run for a third term. To many Americans, there seemed little else worth worrying about. As with all time periods, the 1940s had a set of specific fads that were popular around the country. Read this book and find out about the films of this decade and more...
Accidental Enlightenment
Part travel guide, part illuminating how-to manual for a more fulfilling, connected life, Accidental Enlightenment is an absorbing look into the adventures and insights of Stephen Banick, an inveterate wanderer, observer, and chronicler of the world at large. Banick recounts mishaps, bummed rides, quirky friendships and riveting personal epiphanies spanning nearly twenty years of exploration into far-flung places - some out of this world. With stunning imagery and impressive political and cultural trivia, Banick offers frank and humorous insight into his travels, which encompass more than just where to find cheap lodging and cheaper beer. [i]Accidental Enlightenment[/i] is the author's personal Gulliver story as he seeks to both connect with the great tapestry of human culture as well as discover his own 'Landscapes, Mindscapes, and Soulscapes.' Throughout the book, Banick encourages readers to s-t-r-e-t-c-h their own perception of Self through immersion in as many cultures and ideas as possible: The end result hopefully being that we can all 'step into our latent magnificence.'
The American Western A Complete Film Guide
A comprehensive film guide featuring films and television shows of the great American western. The stories of the men and women who tamed the old West. Also featuring actors and directors who made these films possible.
