Martha's Vineyard is cherished by many as a summer paradise, but few know of its rich past. Descendants of the first Native American inhabitants still reside on the Vineyard. Once a critical whaling h
Before the oil boom and rise of Hollywood brought today's renowned landmarks to downtown Los Angeles, an entirely different and often forgotten high Victorian city existed. Prior to Union Station, the
Columbia sits on hills overlooking the Congaree, Saluda and Broad Rivers. The name evokes sanctuary and the American spirit. Its central location in the state makes it the meeting place of the Upstate
What began as the boom site for the mid-nineteenth-century Upper Midwest lumber industry quickly grew into the town of St. Anthony. In 1872, St. Anthony was annexed by its neighbor, Minneapolis, but t
At the mouth of the Connecticut River, Griswold Point boasts a rich history filled with remarkable individuals. In 1640, Colonel George Fenwick granted the land to Matthew Griswold I, who then turned
ExploreFairplay from the beginning with local historian Linda Bjorklund as she tracesthe town’s story through Spanish settlers, early American government,Union-Confederate tensions and modern developm
Legendhas it that Rex Clark won fifteen square miles of failed farms, rutted roadsand broken water mains in a poker game. Using his wife’s newspaper fortune,Clark tried orchards and then poultry. Loca
In 1833, a New Hampshire industrialist named Daniel Pratt moved south. Pratt established the largest cotton gin factory in the world and, with it, a town known fittingly as Prattville. Soon this humbl
From quack cures to infamous doctors, the history of medicine is littered with bad mistakes and unexpected discoveries. This insightful introduction uncovers the stories of Typhiod Mary, Sigmund Freu
Provides an overview of the history of Israel as a modern nation, set into the lengthy story of Jewish history, with an emphasis on the period since Israel's independence in 1948, exploring the countr
An updated look at more than 5,000 years of India's history.As recently as the turn of the century, Western images of India pictured it as a land of religion, luxury, and desperate poverty—holy
A comprehensive history of Argentina, including its origins, culture, and future.Argentina has a population that ranks among the most educated and skilled in Latin America. Illiteracy scarcely e
Praise for the previous edition:"...a well-written book and an excellent addition for all library collections."—American Reference Books Annual"Recommended."—ChoiceAs recently as the turn
Praise for the previous edition:"...a good place to start for anyone doing general research on Peru...recommended for general and academic collections."—American Reference Books Annual In
Praise for the previous edition:"...a clear, concise history..."—Reference & Research Book News"...very thorough...This work is a good choice for those wanting to familiarize themselves wit
An up-to-date look at the political isolation, war, and anarchy that distinguish Afghanistan's history.Praise for the previous hardcover edition:"...very thorough...This work is a good choice for tho
"... concise and interesting accounts of the [history] of ... Argentina ... most appropriate for university collections and could be used as [a textbook] for undergraduate classes in Latin American s
With tensions escalating between the United States and North Korea over the North's resumption of its nuclear weapons program, Korea has recently become a focus of media attention. Home to more than
