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61) Minnesota's Best: 365 Unique Adventures - The Essential Guide to Unforgettable Experiences in the
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Hold on to your lutefisk and get ready to eat some hotdish as we say "you-betcha" to what makes Minnesota such a great state! Embark on a journey like no other with "Minnesota's Best: 365 Unique Adventures - The Essential Guide to Unforgettable Experiences in the Land of 10,000 Lakes (2023-2024 Edition)." This captivating guidebook takes you deep into the heart of Minnesota, revealing its hidden treasures and extraordinary wonders. Discover the untamed...
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"A paleontological odyssey that manages to be informative, witty, educational-and enormous fun." -Simon Winchester, author of The Map That Changed the World, Krakatoa, and A Crack in the Edge of the World
An epoch tale of a scientist and an artist on the ultimate 5,000-mile paleo road trip.
Cruisin' the Fossil Freeway follows the most unusual travels of a paleontologist and an artist as they drive across the American West in search of fossils....
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Evade the Tourist Herds and Enter Into An Insider's Baltimore.Known and unknown history, hidden delights and fascinating stories pervade the history of Baltimore. This kaleidoscope of discovery, personalities, egos, scandals and conflicts frame one of America's oldest cities.This guide transports you to the precise famous and infamous locations where history occurred. The scenes may sometimes appear ordinary, weird, but often illuminate the physical...
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What does it take to be recognized as a historian? A PhD, of course, and a lifetime spent reading and researching through piles of boring books; then, publication of another boring book. And "we the People" are expected to take everything the historian writes and utters and accept it as "gospel" without question. But what about the facts which historians ignore or those which don't fit their own "personal opinion"? WHY LINCOLN CHOSE WAR is not boring....
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In the early 20th century, dreamers would have the grand idea of making an American version of the Great Sphinx. It would see artists and politicians collude and plan a unique American monument. Known as Mt Rushmore, it would consist of four sculpted heads of American presidents who most shaped America. It would take years and be championed by the great artist, Gutzon Borglum. It would be built and go on to be an epic monument treasured by all America....
67) Martin Delany
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Martin Delany grew up in Charles Town, Virginia to a free mother and an enslaved father. Though he was free, Martin couldn't learn to read because it was against Virginia law. He and his family moved to Pennsylvania, which was a free state. There, Martin learned medicine and became one of the first Black doctors in the United States. During the Civil War, he went on to become the first Black major. Read Martin's inspiring true story for the first...
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Winter of the Shifting Stars is fiction. It is a story about a year in the life of a 10-year-old Lakota girl, set in the year 1833. The Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota tribes were kotas, or friends and allies, Their enemies called them the Sioux.Blue Whirlwind's father had been killed the previous year by enemy warriors, whose people were being pushed west by white settlers. Her village must prepare for war, to avenge this death, while continuing their...
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Every life, every death tells a story.With such lush and savage history, the Towns of Milton and Ballston were one, Balls-Town. The settlers, pioneers may still be recognized for the start of the towns, but there is more to the story. People, not just prominent, and the writings of people, long past, where their work may be long forgotten. It is a shame that some are forgotten, so with this being a history of Balls-Town, the incorporation of the Village...
70) My Two Ancestors
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Pauline stands at the crossroads of two remarkable lineages, tracing her heritage back to the rich soils of Africa and the vast landscapes of North America. Her story is a vibrant tapestry woven from the histories of Native and African Americans, celebrating their unique confluence and shared legacy in America. We are the sum total of our ancestors, their experiences shaping our interests, beliefs, and identities.With a deep appreciation for her cultural...
71) Iowa's Best: 365 Unique Adventures - The Essential Guide to Unforgettable Experiences in the Hawk
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Iowa...a state filled with exciting adventures, heartwarming culture, and unforgettable experiences!Embark on a year-long journey through the diverse landscape and rich culture of the Hawkeye State with "Iowa's Best: 365 Unique Adventures - The Essential Guide to Unforgettable Experiences in the Hawkeye State (2023-2024 Edition)".From the rolling farmland to vibrant cityscapes, Iowa has a unique adventure waiting for you every day of the year. This...
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The story of the Space Shuttle Challenger was a sad one. The failed launch caused the demise of its astronauts. Today, the unfortunate launch of the Space Shuttle Challenger is used to better space flight and to ensure that the same accident does not happen again. Learn about what happened and how such an unfortunate event can be prevented. Secure a copy today!
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When Astronaut Neil Armstrong took the very first step onto the moon's surface in July 1969, it was the biggest television event of the 20th century. About 650 million earthlings tuned into this historic event. Fifty years later I learned that my wife and Neil Armstrong share a distant 5th great-grandfather (David Kennedy, Sr.) who immigrated to America from Ireland in 1726. This book highlights Armstrong's pioneering spirit that descends from his...
74) Bucket Ride
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In August 2022, a 57-year-old desk jockey, husband, and father, set out to ride his bicycle ffrom the Atlantic shore to the Pacific. He did not expect to make it the whole way. He certainly did not expect to have anything interesting to say about the effort. To his surprise, he did make it the whole way, and he accumulated some observations along the way.
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After the Battle of Boston ended in March 1776, General Washington realized that a surprise raid on his headquarters was a serious possibility. To counter that possibility, Washington decided to form an elite unit of soldiers who would be responsible for protecting his own person and household, as well as the official papers of the Continental Army. On 11 March 1776, General Washington sent a general order to each regiment surrounding Boston, requesting...
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Colonial American History Stories - 1215 - 1664 contains almost 300 history stories presented in a timeline that begins in 1215 with the signing of the Magna Carta to the printing of the first Bible in Colonial America in 1664. This journal of historical events mark the beginnings of the United States and serve as a wonderful guide of American history. These reader friendly stories include:June 15, 1215 - King John I signs Magna Carta at Runnymede...
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When reading PTSD! "Endurance and Escape, Writings of Self-Consciousness", you will allow the author to take you on a journey describing the pitfalls and growing pains of our American active duty and military veterans. The author will also note the veterans' profound struggles while coping with day to day life surrounding family, friends, and loved ones.
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As the Continental Army was gaining traction in 1778, the British opted for multiple fronts, dividing the colonists' resources. In alliance with the Iroquois, they led the Six Nations to attack the frontiers of Northeast Pennsylvania and upstate New York. Hundreds of American militia and colonists were slaughtered.Gen. George Washington ordered an invasion of those allies in central and western New York. Led by Gen. John Sullivan, the expedition was...
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