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The Poisoner's Handbook

Murder and the Birth of Forensic Medicine in Jazz Age New York

de Deborah Blum ...

Narrado por Coleen Marlo ...

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9 hora 14 minutos

Deborah Blum, writing with the high style and skill for suspense that is characteristic of the very best mystery fiction, shares the untold story of how poison rocked Jazz Age New York City. In The Poisoner's Handbook, Blum draws from highly original research to track the fascinating, perilous days when a pair of forensic scientists began their trailblazing chemical detective work, fighting to end ... Leer más

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Deborah Blum, writing with the high style and skill for suspense that is characteristic of the very best mystery fiction, shares the untold story of how poison rocked Jazz Age New York City. In The Poisoner's Handbook, Blum draws from highly original research to track the fascinating, perilous days when a pair of forensic scientists began their trailblazing chemical detective work, fighting to end
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When Brooklyn Was Queer

de Hugh Ryan ...

Narrado por Hugh Ryan ...

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11 hora 31 minutos

The never-before-told story of Brooklyn’s vibrant and forgotten queer history, from the mid-1850s up to the present dayHugh Ryan’s When Brooklyn Was Queer is a groundbreaking exploration of the LGBT history of Brooklyn, from the early days of Walt Whitman in the 1850s up through the queer women who worked at the Brooklyn Navy Yard during World War II, and beyond. No other book, movie, or ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

The never-before-told story of Brooklyn’s vibrant and forgotten queer history, from the mid-1850s up to the present dayHugh Ryan’s When Brooklyn Was Queer is a groundbreaking exploration of the LGBT history of Brooklyn, from the early days of Walt Whitman in the 1850s up through the queer women who worked at the Brooklyn Navy Yard during World War II, and beyond. No other book, movie, or
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Six Women of Salem

The Untold Story of the Accused and Their Accusers in the Salem Witch Trials

de Marilynne K. Roach ...

Narrado por Kate Reading ...

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17 hora 8 minutos

Six Women of Salem is the first work to use the lives of a select number of representative women as a microcosm to illuminate the larger crisis of the Salem witch trials. By the end of the trials, beyond the twenty who were executed and the five who perished in prison, two hundred and seven individuals had been accused, seventy four had been "afflicted," thirty two had officially accused their ... Leer más

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Six Women of Salem is the first work to use the lives of a select number of representative women as a microcosm to illuminate the larger crisis of the Salem witch trials. By the end of the trials, beyond the twenty who were executed and the five who perished in prison, two hundred and seven individuals had been accused, seventy four had been "afflicted," thirty two had officially accused their
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Let Us Now Praise Famous Men

Three Tenant Families

de James Agee ...

Narrado por Lloyd James ...

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15 hora 14 minutos

A landmark work of American photojournalism “renowned for its fusion of social conscience and artistic radicality” (New York Times)In the summer of 1936, James Agee and Walker Evans set out on assignment for Fortune magazine to explore the daily lives of sharecroppers in the South. Their journey would prove an extraordinary collaboration and a watershed literary event when Let Us Now Praise Famous ... Leer más

$22.99 USD

A landmark work of American photojournalism “renowned for its fusion of social conscience and artistic radicality” (New York Times)In the summer of 1936, James Agee and Walker Evans set out on assignment for Fortune magazine to explore the daily lives of sharecroppers in the South. Their journey would prove an extraordinary collaboration and a watershed literary event when Let Us Now Praise Famous
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Of Plymouth Plantation

de William Bradford, Harold Paget ...

Narrado por Matthew McAuliffe ...

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12 hora 20 minutos

The most important and influential source of information about the Pilgrims and Plymouth Colony, this landmark account was written between 1630 and 1647. It vividly documents the Pilgrims’ adventures: their first stop in Holland, the harrowing transatlantic crossing aboard the Mayflower, the first harsh winter in the new colony, and the help from friendly Native Americans that saved their lives.No ... Leer más

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The most important and influential source of information about the Pilgrims and Plymouth Colony, this landmark account was written between 1630 and 1647. It vividly documents the Pilgrims’ adventures: their first stop in Holland, the harrowing transatlantic crossing aboard the Mayflower, the first harsh winter in the new colony, and the help from friendly Native Americans that saved their lives.No
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Martin Van Buren

A Captivating Guide to the Man Who Served as the Eighth President of the United States

de Captivating History ...

Narrado por Duke Holm ...

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2 hora 1 minutos

Explore the captivating life of Martin Van BurenHistory chiefly remembers Martin Van Buren as the eighth president of the United States (1837- 1841). He was also, however, notable for achieving many firsts in American politics. He was the first American president to be born a citizen of the country, and not a British subject. He was the first Dutchman and the first man without Anglo-Saxon ancestry ... Leer más

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Explore the captivating life of Martin Van BurenHistory chiefly remembers Martin Van Buren as the eighth president of the United States (1837- 1841). He was also, however, notable for achieving many firsts in American politics. He was the first American president to be born a citizen of the country, and not a British subject. He was the first Dutchman and the first man without Anglo-Saxon ancestry
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This Land is Your Land

A Road Trip Through U.S. History

de Beverly Gage ...

Narrado por Gabra Zackman ...

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8 hora 43 minutos

A Barack Obama Summer Reading List SelectionPulitzer Prize–winning author of G-Man and acclaimed historian Beverly Gage takes the ultimate road trip into the American past.Ride along with Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Beverly Gage as she travels the country to see the museums, historic sites, roadside attractions, reenactments, and souvenir shops where Americans learn—and fight—about our ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

A Barack Obama Summer Reading List SelectionPulitzer Prize–winning author of G-Man and acclaimed historian Beverly Gage takes the ultimate road trip into the American past.Ride along with Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Beverly Gage as she travels the country to see the museums, historic sites, roadside attractions, reenactments, and souvenir shops where Americans learn—and fight—about our
... Leer más
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Constitution of the United States, The

The Original Document, September 17, 1787 - Includes All 27 Amendments

de America's Founding Fathers ...

Narrado por Howard Lester ...

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55 minutos

This audiobook is designed for you to listen to while reading the Kindle book of the same title or any unabridged version of the U.S. Constitution. Reading while listening to Howard Lester's smooth and flawless narration creates an immersive multi-sensory experience for studying, understanding, and enjoying this most revered American document. This proven approach of reading while listening will ... Leer más

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This audiobook is designed for you to listen to while reading the Kindle book of the same title or any unabridged version of the U.S. Constitution. Reading while listening to Howard Lester's smooth and flawless narration creates an immersive multi-sensory experience for studying, understanding, and enjoying this most revered American document. This proven approach of reading while listening will
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The Journey Begins

Tales of the Sea (Book One)

de Cynthia Elder ...

Narrado por Joshua Macrae ...

Series Audiolibro 1 - Tales of the Sea
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8 hora 58 minutos

The year is 1830. In the small seafaring town of West Barnstable, Massachusetts, young James Jenkins follows the sailor’s life. Ruth Fish, the daughter of a ship’s captain, bristles with passion to see the world and escape the confines of her small town. Separated for years at a time from home and family, James binds himself to them through letters that span the vastness of oceans and time. Torn ... Leer más

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The year is 1830. In the small seafaring town of West Barnstable, Massachusetts, young James Jenkins follows the sailor’s life. Ruth Fish, the daughter of a ship’s captain, bristles with passion to see the world and escape the confines of her small town. Separated for years at a time from home and family, James binds himself to them through letters that span the vastness of oceans and time. Torn
... Leer más
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As the Stage Turned

A Front Row Theatre Memoir

de Jeannie Emser Schultz ...

Narrado por Jeannie Emser Schultz ...

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8 hora 41 minutos

Sammy Davis, Jr. opened it. Luther Vandross closed it. During the 19 years in between, a who’s who of the world’s top entertainers and speakers performed on the novel revolving stage of the Front Row Theatre, from Liberace to Alice Cooper, Jay Leno to Jerry Seinfeld, Marlene Dietrich to Dolly Parton, Presidents Ford and Carter and culinary grand dame Julia Child. Many were unknown opening acts, ... Leer más

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Sammy Davis, Jr. opened it. Luther Vandross closed it. During the 19 years in between, a who’s who of the world’s top entertainers and speakers performed on the novel revolving stage of the Front Row Theatre, from Liberace to Alice Cooper, Jay Leno to Jerry Seinfeld, Marlene Dietrich to Dolly Parton, Presidents Ford and Carter and culinary grand dame Julia Child. Many were unknown opening acts,
... Leer más
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Diary of a Forty-Niner, The

de Chauncey Canfield ...

Narrado por Larry G. Jones ...

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7 hora 8 minutos

Not all that glitters is gold, and gold mining was not the simple get-rich-quick scheme many thought it was. The Diary of a Forty-Niner draws readers into the day-to-day life of a prospector during the California Gold Rush. The narrator Alfred. T. Jackson leaves home to move out West, dreaming: “I would like to have enough capital so that I would not have to slave from sunrise till dark as I did ... Leer más

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Not all that glitters is gold, and gold mining was not the simple get-rich-quick scheme many thought it was. The Diary of a Forty-Niner draws readers into the day-to-day life of a prospector during the California Gold Rush. The narrator Alfred. T. Jackson leaves home to move out West, dreaming: “I would like to have enough capital so that I would not have to slave from sunrise till dark as I did
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The Colfax Massacre

The Untold Story of Black Power, White Terror, and the Death of Reconstruction

de LeeAnna Keith ...

Narrado por Gwen Steel ...

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8 hora 6 minutos

On Easter Sunday, 1873, in the tiny hamlet of Colfax, Louisiana, more than 150 members of an all-black Republican militia, defending the town's courthouse, were slain by an armed force of rampaging white supremacists. The most deadly incident of racial violence of the Reconstruction era, the Colfax Massacre unleashed a reign of terror that all but extinguished the campaign for racial equality ... Leer más

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On Easter Sunday, 1873, in the tiny hamlet of Colfax, Louisiana, more than 150 members of an all-black Republican militia, defending the town's courthouse, were slain by an armed force of rampaging white supremacists. The most deadly incident of racial violence of the Reconstruction era, the Colfax Massacre unleashed a reign of terror that all but extinguished the campaign for racial equality
... Leer más
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Henry Sieben and the Montana Story

de Ciara Ryan ...

Narrado por Craig R. Sieben ...

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8 hora 50 minutos

Perhaps no life is more emblematic of Montana's transition from a wild and contested territory to a settled and vibrant state than that of Henry Sieben (1848-1937). He arrived in Montana in 1864 with John Bozeman's first wagon train. A seventeen-year-old German immigrant, he was intent on making his fortune, and his story and that of the state are inextricably linked. From gold mining to ... Leer más

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Perhaps no life is more emblematic of Montana's transition from a wild and contested territory to a settled and vibrant state than that of Henry Sieben (1848-1937). He arrived in Montana in 1864 with John Bozeman's first wagon train. A seventeen-year-old German immigrant, he was intent on making his fortune, and his story and that of the state are inextricably linked. From gold mining to
... Leer más
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The Heartland

An American History

de Kristin L. Hoganson ...

Narrado por Gabra Zackman ...

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9 hora 51 minutos

A history of a quintessentially American place--the rural and small town heartland--that uncovers deep yet hidden currents of connection with the world.When Kristin L. Hoganson arrived in Champaign, Illinois, after teaching at Harvard, studying at Yale, and living in the D.C. metro area with various stints overseas, she expected to find her new home, well, isolated. Even provincial. After all, she ... Leer más

$20.00 USD

A history of a quintessentially American place--the rural and small town heartland--that uncovers deep yet hidden currents of connection with the world.When Kristin L. Hoganson arrived in Champaign, Illinois, after teaching at Harvard, studying at Yale, and living in the D.C. metro area with various stints overseas, she expected to find her new home, well, isolated. Even provincial. After all, she
... Leer más
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Becoming Los Angeles

Myth, Memory, and a Sense of Place

de DJ Waldie ...

Narrado por Fred Sanders ...

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8 hora 56 minutos

Bestselling author and beloved chronicler of Los Angeles D.J. Waldie reconsiders the city in a collection of contemporary essays.Becoming Los Angeles, a new collection by the author of the acclaimed memoir Holy Land, blends history, memory, and critical analysis to illuminate how Angelenos have seen themselves and their city. Waldie’s particular concern is commonplace Los Angeles, whose rhythms of ... Leer más

$20.00 USD

Bestselling author and beloved chronicler of Los Angeles D.J. Waldie reconsiders the city in a collection of contemporary essays.Becoming Los Angeles, a new collection by the author of the acclaimed memoir Holy Land, blends history, memory, and critical analysis to illuminate how Angelenos have seen themselves and their city. Waldie’s particular concern is commonplace Los Angeles, whose rhythms of
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Concise History of Boston, A: The Rise of the Cradle of American Liberty

de Robert Callahan ...

Narrado por Robert Callahan ...

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1 horas 54 minutos

Experience the dramatic American history of a windswept peninsula that transformed into a global crucible of liberty. From deep Indigenous roots to fiery colonial protests, this fast-paced narrative captures the turbulent rise of a revolutionary city.Perfect for your daily commute or an educational deep-dive, this immersive urban history explores the raw, fractious evolution of a proud port town. ... Leer más

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Experience the dramatic American history of a windswept peninsula that transformed into a global crucible of liberty. From deep Indigenous roots to fiery colonial protests, this fast-paced narrative captures the turbulent rise of a revolutionary city.Perfect for your daily commute or an educational deep-dive, this immersive urban history explores the raw, fractious evolution of a proud port town.
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The Plot to Change America

How Identity Politics Is Dividing the Land of the Free

de Mike Gonzalez ...

Narrado por Tim Getman ...

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9 hora 2 minutos

The Plot to Change America exposes the myths that help identity politics perpetuate itself. This book reveals what has really happened, explains why it is urgent to change course, and offers a strategy to do so. Though we should not fool ourselves into thinking that it will be easy to eliminate identity politics, we should not overthink it, either. Identity politics relies on the creation of ... Leer más

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The Plot to Change America exposes the myths that help identity politics perpetuate itself. This book reveals what has really happened, explains why it is urgent to change course, and offers a strategy to do so. Though we should not fool ourselves into thinking that it will be easy to eliminate identity politics, we should not overthink it, either. Identity politics relies on the creation of
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Mob Adjacent

A Family Memoir

de Jeffrey Gentile, Michael Gentile, Jr. ...

Narrado por Nick Smeriglio ...

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11 hora 13 minutos

The true story of "Mob Adjacent: A Family Memoir" follows an ordinary family's extraordinary life under the protection of the infamous Chicago Outfit. Take an acid trip down memory lane with brothers Jeffrey and Michael Gentile, Jr. as they discover a parallel world hidden behind a suburban facade. For them, "The Wonder Years" collides with "The Sopranos." Hoodlums and gangsters filter in and out ... Leer más

$16.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

The true story of "Mob Adjacent: A Family Memoir" follows an ordinary family's extraordinary life under the protection of the infamous Chicago Outfit. Take an acid trip down memory lane with brothers Jeffrey and Michael Gentile, Jr. as they discover a parallel world hidden behind a suburban facade. For them, "The Wonder Years" collides with "The Sopranos." Hoodlums and gangsters filter in and out
... Leer más
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Stickeen

de John Muir ...

Narrado por Andre Stojka ...

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1 horas 4 minutos

“Stickeen…pushed his head past my shoulders, looked down and across, then looked me in the face and began to mutter and whine; saying as plainly as if speaking with words, “Surely, you are not going into that awful place.”As the darkness of a freezing night approaches, an experienced American naturalist and a dog are trapped on an Alaskan Glacier.This is a true story, written by one of the United ... Leer más

$2.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

“Stickeen…pushed his head past my shoulders, looked down and across, then looked me in the face and began to mutter and whine; saying as plainly as if speaking with words, “Surely, you are not going into that awful place.”As the darkness of a freezing night approaches, an experienced American naturalist and a dog are trapped on an Alaskan Glacier.This is a true story, written by one of the United
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Brief History of Nashville, A

de KJ Smith ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Madison G ...

Series Audiolibro 98 - A Brief History of - City Edition
Completo

57 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Brief History of NashvilleDiscover the fascinating history of Music City in A Brief History of Nashville. From its founding as a frontier settlement in 1779 to its rise as the heart of country music and a thriving cultural hub, this book offers a concise yet engaging look at Nashville’s evolution. Explore the key events, influential figures, and ... Leer más

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Brief History of NashvilleDiscover the fascinating history of Music City in A Brief History of Nashville. From its founding as a frontier settlement in 1779 to its rise as the heart of country music and a thriving cultural hub, this book offers a concise yet engaging look at Nashville’s evolution. Explore the key events, influential figures, and
... Leer más
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Brief History of Ohio, A

de KJ Smith ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Madison G ...

Series Audiolibro 35 - A Brief History of - US States Edition
Completo

56 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Brief History of OhioOhio, the Buckeye State, has long been at the crossroads of American history, shaping the nation through its leadership in politics, industry, and culture. A Brief History of Ohio offers a concise and engaging look at the events, people, and places that have defined this key Midwestern state.From its early days as home to Native ... Leer más

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Brief History of OhioOhio, the Buckeye State, has long been at the crossroads of American history, shaping the nation through its leadership in politics, industry, and culture. A Brief History of Ohio offers a concise and engaging look at the events, people, and places that have defined this key Midwestern state.From its early days as home to Native
... Leer más
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Brief History of Colorado, A

de KJ Smith ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Madison G ...

Series Audiolibro 6 - A Brief History of - US States Edition
Completo

1 horas 38 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Brief History of ColoradoColorado, a land of towering mountains, expansive plains, and rich natural beauty, has a history as dramatic as its landscape. A Brief History of Colorado offers an insightful exploration of the people, events, and challenges that have shaped this iconic state.From the first Native American tribes who lived in harmony with ... Leer más

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Brief History of ColoradoColorado, a land of towering mountains, expansive plains, and rich natural beauty, has a history as dramatic as its landscape. A Brief History of Colorado offers an insightful exploration of the people, events, and challenges that have shaped this iconic state.From the first Native American tribes who lived in harmony with
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Brief History of Kansas, A

de KJ Smith ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Madison G ...

Series Audiolibro 16 - A Brief History of - US State History
Completo

1 horas 21 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Brief History of KansasKansas, known for its sweeping plains and rich agricultural heritage, holds a unique place in American history. A Brief History of Kansas offers a concise yet engaging overview of the state's pivotal moments, from its turbulent birth during the struggle for slavery’s expansion to its central role in the American heartland ... Leer más

$7.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Brief History of KansasKansas, known for its sweeping plains and rich agricultural heritage, holds a unique place in American history. A Brief History of Kansas offers a concise yet engaging overview of the state's pivotal moments, from its turbulent birth during the struggle for slavery’s expansion to its central role in the American heartland
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The Hidden History of East Tennessee

de Joe Guy ...

Narrado por Matt Coles ...

Completo

4 hora 23 minutos

Critically acclaimed author Joe Guy serves up a stout batch of East Tennessee history in this latest collection of articles from his popular newspaper column. From Chattanooga up to Knoxville, and every town and holler in between, Guy recounts the absorbing and oft-forgotten history of this great region with stories of revenuers, Overmountain Men, Confederate cavalry girls, and the lost tribe of ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

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Critically acclaimed author Joe Guy serves up a stout batch of East Tennessee history in this latest collection of articles from his popular newspaper column. From Chattanooga up to Knoxville, and every town and holler in between, Guy recounts the absorbing and oft-forgotten history of this great region with stories of revenuers, Overmountain Men, Confederate cavalry girls, and the lost tribe of
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