From the award-winning author of "Jesse James: Last Rebel of the Civil War" comes the first full, authoritative look at the life of Cornelius Vanderbilt--the complex and combative man whose genius and force of will gave birth to modern capitalism.
This revisionist biography of Jesse James is highly critical of his "popular bandit" image, and argues that he was a terrorist, whose targets were selected based on his pro-Confederacy sympathies, and whose methods were excessively brutal and violent. A New York Times Notable Book for 2002.
Campers, anglers, hunters, and nature lovers--the woodland hideaway you've dreamed of is in these pages. From an elegant water gazebo to a traditional tipi, all can be found in RUSTIC RETREATS. The authors, who are experienced designers and builders, offer illustrated, step-by-step instructions for more than 20 low-cost, sturdy, beautiful outdoor ...
From the impeachment of Andrew Johnson to the saga of the "Gilded Age" and Reconstruction, this period of American history is brought to life through the words of those who lived through it, including: Booker T. Washington; Andrew Carnegie; and Julia Dent Grant.
Narratives of Civil War military leaders are presented chronologically and woven together with editorial notes. The text comprises the Civil War experience, from daily army life and the sights and sounds of battle, to the moral and strategic decisions that rested upon the commanders' shoulders.
From the impeachment of Andrew Johnson to the saga of the Gilded Age and Reconstruction, it all comes to life through the words of those who lived it...Booker T. Washington, Andrew Carnegie, Thomas Miller, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Julia Dent Grant, and many others.
This convenient volume contains the speeches and documents that made our country great, including The Declaration of Independence, The U.S. Constitution and Amendments, Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address and Emancipation Proclamation, Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" Speech, and much more--all with concise introductions.
The In Their Own Words books have been praised as "illuminating and engaging" (Robert M. Utley, author of The Lance and the Shield), and "stimulating [and] valuable" (James M. McPherson, bestselling author of Battle Cry of Freedom). The latest addition to this series, which blends original-source documents with compelling narrative, covers the ...
Praised as "a lively and engaging invitation to early American history" (Ian K. Steele, author of Warpaths) and "a valuable addition to the literature of the American Iliad" (James M. McPherson, bestselling author of Battle Cry of Freedom), the In Their Own Words series takes readers into the hearts and minds of those who lived history. In this ...
This volume features first-hand accounts from both Federal and Confederate commanders. Drawn from original documents and narratives, the eye-witness accounts are presented chronologically. Includes editorial notes and maps.
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