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“stephen elliott kramer”

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  • Great Cities of the United States: Historical, Descriptive, Commercial, Industrial

    by Stephen Elliott Kramer & Gertrude Van Duyn Southworth ...
    “Drop anchor!” rang out the command as the little Dutch vessel furled her sails. On every side were the shining waters of a widespread bay, while just ahead stretched the forest-covered shores of an island. All on board were filled with excitement, wondering what lay beyond. “Have we at last really found a waterway across this new land of America?” they asked. There was only one way to know—to go ... Read more

    $6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Great Cities of the United States

    by Stephen Elliott Kramer; Gertrude Van Duyn Southworth ...
    "Great Cities of the United States" by Stephen Elliott Kramer and Gertrude Van Duyn Southworth is a captivating exploration of the diverse urban landscapes across America. The authors delve into the unique characteristics that define each city, highlighting their historical significance, cultural richness, and architectural marvels. Through vivid descriptions and insightful analysis, the book ... Read more

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  • Great Cities of the United States

    Historical, Descriptive, Commercial, Industrial

    by Stephen Elliott Kramer, Gertrude Van Duyn Southworth ...
    Great Cities of the United States offers an intricate tapestry of urban life through the lens of two profound chroniclers, Stephen Elliott Kramer and Gertrude Van Duyn Southworth. This anthology is a celebration of the diversity and dynamism that define America's great cities, capturing the essence of metropolitan life with literary finesse. Readers will kaleidoscopically journey through stories, ... Read more

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  • The Great Railroad Revolution

    The History of Trains in America

    by Christian Wolmar ...
    The captivating story of how trains shaped American history**“Wolmar’s sweeping history of railroads in America is rich in drama.” —**The New YorkerThe United States was made by the railroads. Promoted by visionaries and built through heroic effort, more than two hundred thousand miles of railroad track and a series of magisterial stations covered the United States by the early 1900s. Trains ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

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  • The Race Underground

    Boston, New York, and the Incredible Rivalry That Built America's First Subway

    by Doug Most ...
    In the late nineteenth century, as cities like Boston and New York grew more congested, the streets became clogged with plodding, horse-drawn carts. When the great blizzard of 1888 crippled the entire northeast, a solution had to be found. Two brothers from one of the nation's great families-Henry Melville Whitney of Boston and William Collins Whitney of New York-pursued the dream of his city ... Read more

    $14.39 USD

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  • George M. Pullman: Palace Car Magnate

    by Daniel Alef ...
    Executive jets and yachts are the quintessential tableau of today's tycoons. A century or more ago it was Pullman Palace Cars and yachts. The Palace Cars were ornate, featured extravagant pomp, from crystal chandeliers and marble baths to sumptuous bedrooms, libraries and living rooms walled in mahogany, with servant quarters nearby. The man who made this possible, George Pullman, catered to the ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

  • The Hudson

    America's River

    by Frances F. Dunwell ...
    "A commanding and inspiring biography of a river that gave rise to an art movement, progressive social quests, [and] landmark environmental cases." — Booklist (starred review)Includes maps, photos, and illustrationsFrances F. Dunwell presents a rich portrait of the Hudson and of the visionary people whose deep relationship with the river inspired changes in American history and culture. Lavishly ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Hudson: A History

    by Tom Lewis ...
    The Hudson River has always played a vital role in American culture. Flowing through a valley of sublime scenery, the great river uniquely connects America’s past with its present and future. This book traces the course of the river through four centuries, recounting the stories of explorers and traders, artists and writers, entrepreneurs and industrialists, ecologists and preservationists-those ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • Wet Britches and Muddy Boots

    A History of Travel in Victorian America

    by John H. White ...
    Series series Railroads Past and Present
    "Succeeds admirably as an introductory survey of the early American travel experience"—from the National Book Award-nominated author ( Journal of Transport History ).What was travel like in the 1880s? Was it easy to get from place to place? Were the rides comfortable? How long did journeys take? Wet Britches and Muddy Boots describes all forms of public transport from canal boats to oceangoing ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • A History of the Boston & Maine Railroad: Exploring New Hampshire's Rugged Heart by Rail

    by Bruce D. Heald ...
    Series series Brief History
    On June 27, 1835, New Hampshire chartered the Boston & Maine Railroad, and a juggernaut was born. By 1900, the B&M operated some 2,300 miles of track in northern New England, having taken over an astonishing forty-seven different railroads since its inception. The B&M loomed particularly large in the Granite State, where it controlled 96 percent of all tracks and was the primary conveyance through ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The WPA Guide to Maine

    The Pine Tree State

    by Federal Writers' Project ...
    During the 1930s in the United States, the Works Progress Administration developed the Federal Writers’ Project to support writers and artists while making a national effort to document the country’s shared history and culture. The American Guide series consists of individual guides to each of the states. Little-known authors-many of whom would later become celebrated literary figures-were ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • The WPA Guide to Connecticut

    The Constitution State

    by Federal Writers' Project ...
    During the 1930s in the United States, the Works Progress Administration developed the Federal Writers’ Project to support writers and artists while making a national effort to document the country’s shared history and culture. The American Guide series consists of individual guides to each of the states. Little-known authors-many of whom would later become celebrated literary figures-were ... Read more

    $7.99 USD