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The Southern World
Describes the history of trade routes and commerce in the New World, including the Panama Route, the Inca Royal Road, the California Mission Trail, and the Cape Horn Route.
On the Tip of Your Tongue
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Women's World
From ancient Egyptian queen Nefertiti to Attorney General Janet Reno, this illustrated guide presents the fascinating history of women and their achievements through time. Arranged chronologically by era and by year, each entry is divided into four major categories: Politics/Law/Medicine; Religion/Education/Everyday Life; Science/Technology/Medicine; and Arts and Literature. 105 photos.
Timelines of War
Provides information on all wars, revolutions, battles, and weapons from ancient Assyria to the Russian Insurrection of 1993
Facts about American Immigration
Focuses on who came and from where, why they came, the nature of their journeys, where they settled, and the many efforts to stop them. An overview, which includes extensive statistical data, places the process of immigration in a wide historical and global context.
Island of hope, island of tears
A story of those who entered the new world through Ellis Island in their own words.
Dictionary of 20th Century History
A new dictionary of the history of the twentieth century, covering the people, the events and the social and political changes of that momentous century. With around 8000 entries, this dictionary provides quick answers to who, what or when in the last century. As well as this wide range of entries covering would history there is also a detailed chronology to help the reader place events in context. * Entries covering people, places, events, political and social change* global coverage* World chronology plus selection of maps and diagrams* Selected internet references The twentieth century is the key period in history studied in school and this dictionary will provide invaluable reference in the history classroom and to students of history. The text is adapted from a major encyclopedic database to provide both depth of coverage and information which is up to date.
Twentieth Century Limited
Seventeen-year-old Henry Horstman was one of 1.4 million Germans who braved the Atlantic Ocean to immigrate into the United States during the 1880s with the hope of achieving a better life. Twentieth Century Limited details the compelling life story of Horstman, who pursued his boyhood dream in one of the most dangerous industries in America only to lose it in the prime of his life. Douglass Horstman, the grandson of Henry Horstman, draws on memories and historical accounts as he chronicles his grandfather's fascinating lebengeschichte (life story) while also highlighting the carnage on the rails that devastated the lives of thousands of railroad workers and their families during a time when...
Surviving the Oregon Trail
"Read about how over half a million men, woman and children risked their lives and traveled west on the Oregon Trail in hopes for a better future"--Provided by publisher.
Never Come Back
Never Come Back By: Karen Jensen Never Come Back is a gold mine of anthropological/sociological information about a very distinct social-religious group of people. The determination with which these Mennonites faced and overcame countless obstacles is a wonder and inspiration. -Col. Thomas Snodgrass, USAF (retired); history professor at the Air War College, USA Air Force Academy and adjunct history professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Arizona Follow Karen Jensen as she painstakingly uncovers her Mennonite roots in Prussia and Russia. It is an exciting story, not because it is a well-written novel, but because it is true! -Dr. William Varner, The Master’s University Karen Jens...
