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Excerpt: "The history of America is the story of trail-makers, pioneers in every sense of the word. Our forefathers had trails to make in new fields of government, of invention and in city building, but before all, smoothing the way for all, came the men and women who explored and ploughed and planted the wilderness. Their story will grow in interest as the years pass. Their deeds have already taken on something of the dim quality of heroic myths....
2) Viva Mexico!
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The book is a journey among the Mexican people and starts in 1904 with a visit to his brother's coffee plantation in Jalapa, Mexico, with his mother.
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Illinois 1000 is a quick dive into the lives of the English and the Indians of the Upper Midwest a thousand years ago.Building on The Year 1000 by British historians Robert Lacey and Danny Danzinger, the author moves from one side of the Atlantic to the other. The contrasts are as much from the past to the present as between the two very different cultures. 'Primitive' is often used to describe the Indians' way of life, and not without at least some...
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Excerpt: "My purpose in this book has been to condense into a brief account just those things that the ordinary man or woman wants to know about how we prepared for and waged our share in the world war. I have tried to picture the large outlines of achievement, to present the important facts, and to show how it was all inspired and rushed forward by the flaming spirit of the people. Volumes will be required, and will of course be written, to tell...
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Excerpt: "For that matter the whole west coast of Africa is called by the natives The White Man's Grave; and everywhere the fever stalks along the beach like a grim sentinel warning the stranger to stay away and ready to beat him into delirium and death if he lands. But the name, The White Man's Grave, is especially attached to several of the oldest of the coast settlements. Notable among these is Gaboon, in the French Congo, almost exactly at the...
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 21 x 26 cm
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In this happy, vibrant tribute to Rock Your Mocs Day, observed yearly on November 15, author Laurel Goodluck (Mandan, Hidatsa, and Tsimshian) and artist Madelyn Goodnight (Chickasaw) celebrate the joy and power of wearing moccasins--and the Native pride that comes with them. A perfect book for Native American Heritage Month, and all year round!
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Comment habitons-nous, dans la Nord-Amérique? Quelle est notre manière collective d'être sur cette terre et comment en tirons-nous notre subsistance? L'ouvrage propose une enquête géophilosophique sur l'habitation postcoloniale, qui fait apparaître le vécu spatial contemporain comme un mouvement général de déracinement. Ce mouvement correspond au processus de colonisation et à la révolution industrielle, dont l'habitat actuel est le résidu....
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"Leah Myers may be the last member of the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe in her family line, due to her tribe's strict blood quantum laws. In this unflinching and intimate memoir, Myers excavates the stories of four generations of women in order to leave a record of her family. Beginning with her great-grandmother, the last full-blooded Native member in their lineage, she connects each woman with her totem to construct her family's totem pole: protective...
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In The Displaying of Supposed Witchcraft Webster goes as far as suggesting that the bible has been mistranslated to support the belief in witches. Glanville and More were defending the New Philosophy which insists all magic must be supernatural, and that can only mean God or the Devil.
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The Witchcraft Delusion of 1692 is a historical book written by Thomas Hutchinson in 1870. The book details the infamous Salem Witch Trials that took place in Massachusetts in 1692. Hutchinson provides a comprehensive account of the events leading up to the trials, the trials themselves, and their aftermath. He explores the political, social, and religious factors that contributed to the hysteria that led to the trials, including the Puritan belief...
12) The 1854 Oration
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"It matters little where we pass the remnant of our days. They will not be many".
A powerful lament for an imperilled way of life, the 1854 speech traditionally attributed to Chief Seattle of the Duwamish Tribe is a vital document in the history of the Indigenous peoples of North America. Chief Seattle's oration was delivered in the face of the impending loss of his people's land to the State of Washington, and it remains a profound meditation on...
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Rhoda of the Underground by Florence Finch Kelly is a novel set in England during the 19th century. It follows the story of Rhoda, a young woman who lives in poverty and is forced to work in the London Underground. Despite the harsh conditions and struggles she faces, Rhoda remains optimistic and determined to improve her life. Through her journey, she faces challenges, makes new friends, and learns important life lessons that shape her character...
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Step into the compelling narrative that delves into the tapestry of the Kennedy dynasty, unraveling their ascent to unprecedented national and global eminence. "Power & Ambition: The Kennedy Family and the Tragedy of an American Dynasty" is a meticulously researched book that vividly portrays ambition, triumph, and tragedy. This book meticulously traces the Kennedy family's journey from humble Irish roots to the corridors of power. Anchored by Joseph...
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The influence of globalization in the American Southwest is not a new or recent trend of the twentieth or twenty-first century. The phenomenon of globalization goes back centuries to the arrival of the first Spanish and the French, among others. The fifteenth and sixteenth centuries are only the most pronounced aspects of globilization but there are earlier influences as well. My study is a general overview.
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320 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 27 cm.
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"Lace up your hiking boots for the next in Lonely Planet's highly successful Epic Hikes series, this time exploring 50 of the Americas' most rewarding treks and trails. From Canada's longest hut-to-hut hike, the Sunshine Coast Trail, to a descent through Havasu Canyon in the USA, and the Santa Cruz Trail of northern Peru, we cover a huge variety of themes and experiences across routes that range from one-day walks to multi-day treks. Each of the featured...
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Not all pirates are as infamous as Blackbeard. Their stories, however, are no less compelling. 'The Whydah Pirates Speak' is a collection of true pirate stories, told in a series of factual, non-fiction articles based on information from primary resources. These stories are about the men who sailed with Sam Bellamy and Olivier Levasseur on, or in consort with the Whydah and terrorized the seas as pirates. Some joined by choice. Some by force. Most...
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Discover the captivating story of John F. Kennedy, the iconic figure whose influence went far beyond politics. In The Kennedy Icon: A Retrospective of JFK's Cultural Impact, you will explore Kennedy's cultural impact and delve into the intricate tapestry of his evolution as a leader amidst societal change. From his aspirational presence in 1950s America to his lasting imprint on the nation's psyche, uncover the reasons behind Kennedy's enduring status...
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From the man shipped home in a rum barrel to the most dangerous woman in America, Chicago history comes to life in these tantalizing tales.Living Landmarks of Chicago goes beyond the what, when, and where to tell the how and why of fifty Chicago landmarks. More than a book about architecture, these are stories of the people who made Chicago and many of its most popular tourist attractions what they are today. Each chapter is a vignette that introduces...
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1 videodisc (132 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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By 1876, most of the nation's American Indians had been forcibly relocated to reservation land. In the Dakota Territory, Red Cloud had settled his people on the great Sioux Reservation, becoming wards of the government. Other Sioux leaders saw this as defeat and continued to live in the traditional way, with legendary resistance. Then an economic depression struck, and gold was discovered in the Black Hills -- on Sioux land. In this film, the lives...
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