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  • The Strange Story of Harper's Ferry

    by Joseph Barry ...
    Series series Civil War Classics
    To commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the end of the Civil War, Diversion Books is publishing seminal works of the era: stories told by the men and women who led, who fought, and who lived in an America that had come apart at the seams.The story of John Brown's Raid is one of tremendous import to Civil War Historians. This chronicle of the famous abolitionist's raid on a federal armory—and his ... Read more

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  • The Strange Story of Harper's Ferry, with Legends of the Surrounding Country

    Unveiling the Enigmatic History and Folklore of Harper's Ferry

    by Joseph Barry ...
    In "The Strange Story of Harper's Ferry, with Legends of the Surrounding Country," Joseph Barry weaves a rich tapestry of narrative that intertwines historical facts with local folklore, offering readers a vivid exploration of Harper's Ferry'Äîa site steeped in American history and culture. Through a blend of storytelling and analytical prose, Barry presents the dramatic events surrounding John ... Read more

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  • A Civil War Miscellany

    Series Book 8 - Civil War
    This volume, the eighth in a nine-volume series about the Civil War, provides views of the Civil War that are not easy to characterize and, thus, belong in a separate volume.Included are complete works by Joseph Barry, William Pittenger, J. R. Freese, and George Alfred TownsendSpecific items are:“The Strange Story of Harper’s Ferry,” by Joseph Barry“Capturing a Locomotive: A History of Secret ... Read more

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  • Matching Minds with Sondheim

    The Puzzles and Games of the Broadway Legend

    by Barry Joseph ...
    By near-universal consensus, Stephen Sondheim was the greatest musical theater composer of his generation-celebrated, among other things, for the wit, sophistication, and intricacy of shows from West Side Story to Sunday in the Park with George. But a less well-known avenue for his brilliance was his lifelong fascination with designing and constructing intricate puzzles and games, from treasure ... Read more

    $28.39 USD

  • Making Dinosaurs Dance

    A Toolkit for Digital Design in Museums

    by Barry Joseph ...
    Series series American Alliance of Museums
    Making Dinosaurs Dance: A Toolkit for Digital Design in Museums takes the reader behind the scenes to learn how the American Museum of Natural History innovates visitor digital engagement, highlighting design techniques used both there and at museums around the world. Based on the author’s six years at the landmark institution that inspired the Night at the Museum franchise, the book introduces ... Read more

    $48.59 USD

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    Matching Minds with Sondheim

    The Puzzles and Games of the Broadway Legend

    by Barry Joseph ...
    Narrated by Barry Joseph ...

    Unabridged

    12 hours

    By near-universal consensus, Stephen Sondheim was the greatest musical theater composer of his generation—celebrated, among other things, for the wit, sophistication, and intricacy of shows from West Side Story to Sunday in the Park with George. But a less well-known avenue for his brilliance was his lifelong fascination with designing and constructing intricate puzzles and games, from treasure ... Read more

    $27.00 USD

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