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The Early Day of Rock Island and Davenport

The Narratives of J. W. Spencer and J. M. D. Burrows

by John W. Spencer, J. M. D. Burrows ...

The volume contains J. W. Spencer's "Reminiscences of Pioneer Life in the Mississippi Valley," first published in 1872, and "Fifty Years in Iowa: Being the Personal Reminiscences of J. M. D. Burrow, Concerning the Men and Events, Social Life, Industrial, Interests, physical Development, and Commercial Progress of Davenport and Scott County, During the Period From 1838 to 1888," first published in ... Read more

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The volume contains J. W. Spencer's "Reminiscences of Pioneer Life in the Mississippi Valley," first published in 1872, and "Fifty Years in Iowa: Being the Personal Reminiscences of J. M. D. Burrow, Concerning the Men and Events, Social Life, Industrial, Interests, physical Development, and Commercial Progress of Davenport and Scott County, During the Period From 1838 to 1888," first published in
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Hear That Lonesome Whistle Blow: The Epic Story of the Transcontinental Railroads

The Epic Story of the Transcontinental Railroads

by Dee Brown ...

A fascinating and atmospheric history of the transcontinental railroad—the nineteenth century’s greatest and most relentless feat of national expansionHear that Lonesome Whistle Blow unspools the history of the beginnings of the American railroad system. By the mid-nineteenth century, settlers in Missouri and California were separated by a vast landscape that dwarfed and isolated them, conquerable ... Read more

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A fascinating and atmospheric history of the transcontinental railroad—the nineteenth century’s greatest and most relentless feat of national expansionHear that Lonesome Whistle Blow unspools the history of the beginnings of the American railroad system. By the mid-nineteenth century, settlers in Missouri and California were separated by a vast landscape that dwarfed and isolated them, conquerable
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Trail of Tears

The Rise and Fall of the Cherokee Nation

by John Ehle ...

A sixth-generation North Carolinian, highly-acclaimed author John Ehle grew up on former Cherokee hunting grounds. His experience as an accomplished novelist, combined with his extensive, meticulous research, culminates in this moving tragedy rich with historical detail.The Cherokee are a proud, ancient civilization. For hundreds of years they believed themselves to be the "Principle People" ... Read more

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A sixth-generation North Carolinian, highly-acclaimed author John Ehle grew up on former Cherokee hunting grounds. His experience as an accomplished novelist, combined with his extensive, meticulous research, culminates in this moving tragedy rich with historical detail.The Cherokee are a proud, ancient civilization. For hundreds of years they believed themselves to be the "Principle People"
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The Voyageur Canadian History 2-Book Bundle

The Refugee / The Letters and Journals of Simon Fraser, 1806-1808

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Voyageur Classics is a series that issues special new versions of Canadian classics, with added material and special introductions. In this bundle we find two classic works of Canadian historical writing. During three extraordinary years, 1805-1808, Simon Fraser undertook the third major expedition across North America, culminating in his famous journey down the river in British Columbia that now ... Read more

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Voyageur Classics is a series that issues special new versions of Canadian classics, with added material and special introductions. In this bundle we find two classic works of Canadian historical writing. During three extraordinary years, 1805-1808, Simon Fraser undertook the third major expedition across North America, culminating in his famous journey down the river in British Columbia that now
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Hell on Wheels

Wicked Towns Along the Union Pacific Railroad

by Dick Kreck ...

Overnight settlements, better known as "Hell on Wheels," sprang up as the transcontinental railroad crossed Nebraska and Wyoming. They brought opportunity not only for legitimate business but also for gamblers, land speculators, prostitutes, and thugs. Dick Kreck tells their stories along with the heroic individuals who managed, finally, to create permanent towns in the interior West. ... Read more

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Overnight settlements, better known as "Hell on Wheels," sprang up as the transcontinental railroad crossed Nebraska and Wyoming. They brought opportunity not only for legitimate business but also for gamblers, land speculators, prostitutes, and thugs. Dick Kreck tells their stories along with the heroic individuals who managed, finally, to create permanent towns in the interior West.
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William Clark and the Shaping of the West

by Landon Y. Jones ...

"The endeavors of the amazing William Clark are fascinating, and they help us understand the opening of the west and the expansion of America." —Walter Isaacson, #1 New York Times -bestselling authorBetween 1803 and 1806, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark co-captained the most famous expedition in American history. But while Lewis ended his life just three years later, Clark, as the highest ... Read more

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"The endeavors of the amazing William Clark are fascinating, and they help us understand the opening of the west and the expansion of America." —Walter Isaacson, #1 New York Times -bestselling authorBetween 1803 and 1806, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark co-captained the most famous expedition in American history. But while Lewis ended his life just three years later, Clark, as the highest
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The Chicago Massacre of 1812

by Joseph Kirkland ...

THE morning of Fort Dearborn's fatal day dawned bright and clear over Lake Michigan and the sandy flat. The "reveille" doubtless was sounded before sun-rise; and one can imagine the rattle of the drum and scream of the fife as they broke the dewy stillness and floated away, over the sand-spit and out on the lake; across the river to the Kinzie house and its outbuilding, the Ouillemette house; and ... Read more

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THE morning of Fort Dearborn's fatal day dawned bright and clear over Lake Michigan and the sandy flat. The "reveille" doubtless was sounded before sun-rise; and one can imagine the rattle of the drum and scream of the fife as they broke the dewy stillness and floated away, over the sand-spit and out on the lake; across the river to the Kinzie house and its outbuilding, the Ouillemette house; and
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Early Life Among the Indians: (Abridged, Annotated)

by Benjamin G. Armstrong ...

For fifty-four years in the 19th century, Benjamin Armstrong spent his life with Native American tribes, learning their customs and languages, and becoming the adopted son of a Chippewa chief. Armstrong sat before Presidents Filmore and Lincoln on separate occasions as interpreter and advocate for Native American visitors to Washington.In this remarkable book, Armstrong relates his many years in ... Read more

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For fifty-four years in the 19th century, Benjamin Armstrong spent his life with Native American tribes, learning their customs and languages, and becoming the adopted son of a Chippewa chief. Armstrong sat before Presidents Filmore and Lincoln on separate occasions as interpreter and advocate for Native American visitors to Washington.In this remarkable book, Armstrong relates his many years in
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A Narrative of the Life of David Crockett, of the State of Tennessee

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by Davy Crockett, Eliza Fairchild ...

In "A Narrative of the Life of David Crockett, of the State of Tennessee," Davy Crockett presents a compelling amalgamation of autobiography and folk tales, capturing the ethos of early 19th-century America. With its conversational tone and vivid anecdotes, the narrative serves not only as a personal account of his adventures on the American frontier but also as a reflection of the broader ... Read more

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In "A Narrative of the Life of David Crockett, of the State of Tennessee," Davy Crockett presents a compelling amalgamation of autobiography and folk tales, capturing the ethos of early 19th-century America. With its conversational tone and vivid anecdotes, the narrative serves not only as a personal account of his adventures on the American frontier but also as a reflection of the broader
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The Sod-house Frontier, 1854-1890: A Social History of The Northern Plains

From the Creation of Kansas & Nebraska to The Admission of The Dakotas [Illustrated]

by Everett Newfon Dick ...

"A hundred years ago the great prairie region now comprising the states of Kansas, Nebraska, and North and South Dakota was regarded as unfit for human habitation. As late as the middle of the last century the maps of the United States included it within 'The Great American Desert,' and successive waves of migration passed it by for what seemed more hospitable lands farther west. But now these ... Read more

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"A hundred years ago the great prairie region now comprising the states of Kansas, Nebraska, and North and South Dakota was regarded as unfit for human habitation. As late as the middle of the last century the maps of the United States included it within 'The Great American Desert,' and successive waves of migration passed it by for what seemed more hospitable lands farther west. But now these
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Running Mad for Kentucky

Frontier Travel Accounts

Edited by Ellen Eslinger ...

The crossing of America's first great divide—the Appalachian Mountains—has been a source of much fascination but has received little attention from modern historians. In the eighteenth century, the Wilderness Road and Ohio River routes into Kentucky presented daunting natural barriers and the threat of Indian attack. Running Mad for Kentucky brings this adventure to life. Primarily a collection of ... Read more

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The crossing of America's first great divide—the Appalachian Mountains—has been a source of much fascination but has received little attention from modern historians. In the eighteenth century, the Wilderness Road and Ohio River routes into Kentucky presented daunting natural barriers and the threat of Indian attack. Running Mad for Kentucky brings this adventure to life. Primarily a collection of
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Chicago: Its History and its Builders, Volume 1

by Josiah Seymour Currey ...

Maybe there has never been a more comprehensive work on the history of Chicago than the five volumes written by Josiah S. Currey - and possibly there will never be. Without making this work a catalogue or a mere list of dates or distracting the reader and losing his attention, he builds a bridge for every historically interested reader. The history of Windy City is not only particularly ... Read more

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Maybe there has never been a more comprehensive work on the history of Chicago than the five volumes written by Josiah S. Currey - and possibly there will never be. Without making this work a catalogue or a mere list of dates or distracting the reader and losing his attention, he builds a bridge for every historically interested reader. The history of Windy City is not only particularly
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