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  • River of Dark Dreams

    Slavery and Empire in the Cotton Kingdom

    by Walter Johnson ...
    When Jefferson acquired the Louisiana Territory, he envisioned an “empire for liberty” populated by self-sufficient white farmers. Cleared of Native Americans and the remnants of European empires by Andrew Jackson, the Mississippi Valley was transformed instead into a booming capitalist economy commanded by wealthy planters, powered by steam engines, and dependent on the coerced labor of slaves. ... Read more

    $19.49 USD

  • Soul by Soul

    Life Inside the Antebellum Slave Market

    by Walter Johnson ...
    Winner of the Frederick Jackson Turner AwardWinner of the John Hope Franklin PrizeWinner of the Avery O. Craven AwardSoul by Soul tells the story of slavery in antebellum America by moving away from the cotton plantations and into the slave market itself, the heart of the domestic slave trade. Taking us inside the New Orleans slave market, the largest in the nation, where 100,000 men, women, and ... Read more

    $26.99 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • The Broken Heart of America

    St. Louis and the Violent History of the United States

    by Walter Johnson ...
    A history of American racial exploitation and resistance, told through the turbulent past of the city of St. Louis."A masterpiece that both haunts and inspires." —Heather Ann Thompson, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Blood in the WaterFrom Lewis and Clark's 1804 expedition to the 2014 uprising in Ferguson, American history has been made in St. Louis. And as Walter Johnson shows in this searing ... Read more

    $16.99 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • The Great Events by Famous Historians: From Charlemagne to Frederick Barbarossa

    Unveiling Medieval Chronicles: From Conquests to Intrigues

    by Various ...
    The Great Events by Famous Historians: From Charlemagne to Frederick Barbarossa is a monumental anthology that chronicles pivotal moments in European history through the eyes of prominent historians of their times. This compilation uses a rich tapestry of narratives to weave together the lives and actions of key figures like Charlemagne and Frederick Barbarossa, presenting their historical ... Read more

    $1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • HEALTHY LIVING VERSUS OBESITY

    The Proven Ways to Overcome Obesity and Recipes to Gain Energy

    by Walter k. Johnson ...
    The book" Healthy Living Versus Obesity: The Proven Ways to Overcome Obesity And Recipes to Gain Energy" sheds adequate light on ways toGet rid of Obesity and live healthy life.The book features the causes, consequences and how to combat the obesity. Also, the effects of obesity on the lives of people,various ways to overcome it and its effects on the children are respectively addressed in this ... Read more

    $5.36 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Texas Rangers

    A Century of Frontier Defense

    by Walter Prescott Webb ...
    Series series Texas Classics
    The renowned historian's classic study of the Texas Ranger Division, presented with its original illustrations and a foreword by Lyndon B. Johnson.Texas Rangers tells the story of this unique law enforcement agency from its origin in 1823, when it was formed by "Father of Texas" Stephen F. Austin, to the 1930s, when legendary lawman Frank Hamer tracked down the infamous outlaws Bonnie and Clyde. ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Meet the Natives

    by Walter M. Pesman, Dan Johnson ...
    A must-have for hikers and nature lovers. To the millions of people who visit the Rocky Mountains each and every year, Meet the Natives has long aided in the identification of the diverse and appealing plant life found in its many ecosystems. In order to meet the great demand for an up-to-date and comprehensive book, this classic guide has been revised and updated. This edition is the first to ... Read more

    $18.99 USD

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    The Broken Heart of America

    St. Louis and the Violent History of the United States

    by Walter Johnson ...
    Narrated by Jamie Renell ...

    Unabridged

    15 hours 46 min

    A history of American racial exploitation and resistance, told through the turbulent past of the city of St. Louis."A masterpiece that both haunts and inspires." —Heather Ann Thompson, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Blood in the WaterFrom Lewis and Clark's 1804 expedition to the 2014 uprising in Ferguson, American history has been made in St. Louis. And as Walter Johnson shows in this searing ... Read more

    $31.99 USD

    Also available as: eBook

    Also available as: eBook

  • Byways in British Archaeology

    Uncovering the Hidden Gems of British Archaeology

    by Walter Johnson ...
    In "Byways in British Archaeology," Walter Johnson presents a compelling examination of lesser-known archaeological sites across Britain, offering readers an insightful exploration of the cultural and historical significance of these overlooked treasures. The book intertwines narrative prose with meticulous scholarly analysis, making it accessible to both academic audiences and general readers ... Read more

    $1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Mysterious Adventures Five Issue Jumbo Comic

    by Walter Johnson ...
    The Content in this Compilation has been Image Enhanced and Digitally Remastered for your Viewing and Reading Pleasure. Stories Include:1.....Soldier of the Dead2.....Curse of the Witch3.....The Unholy Quest4.....Curse of the Salem Queen5.....Terror of the Ancient Skeleton6.....The Pool of Eternity and much more! ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

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    River of Dark Dreams

    Slavery and Empire in the Cotton Kingdom

    by Walter Johnson ...
    Narrated by Tom Perkins ...

    Unabridged

    19 hours 18 min

    When Jefferson acquired the Louisiana Territory, he envisioned an "empire for liberty" populated by self-sufficient white farmers. Cleared of Native Americans and the remnants of European empires by Andrew Jackson, the Mississippi Valley was transformed instead into a booming capitalist economy commanded by wealthy planters, powered by steam engines, and dependent on the coerced labor of slaves. ... Read more

    $30.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Byways in British Archaeology

    by Walter Johnson ...
    The following chapters, though superficially presenting the appearance of disconnected essays, really possess a strong bond of continuity. Running through the whole, implied, where not actually expressed, will be found an insistence on the principle which, in a former work, I ventured to call folk-memory. This folk-memory-unconsciously, for the most part, but sometimes with open ceremony-keeps ... Read more

    $2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus