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Recounts the story of the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore the uncharted western wilderness, placing it in its historical context.

A biography of the noted statesman and inventor, featuring excerpts from his letters, pamphlets, essays, scientific papers, and autobiography.

Presents a biography, including excerpts from his speeches, letters, and other writings, of the man who was president during the Civil War.

"A warrior I have been. Now, it is all over. A hard time I have had." With these words, Sitting Bull surrendered to the U.S. government on July 20, 1881. Sitting Bull spent most of his life trying to protect his people. A proud father and brave warrior, Sitting Bull wanted the Lakota Sioux to continue hunting buffalo and roaming the Plains. Although he lost this battle, Sitting Bull is remembered for his brave actions and notable accomplishments....

Fleetwood Mac was a triumph from the beginning-their first album was the UK's bestselling album of 1968. After some low points-when founder Peter Green left, some fans felt that the band continuing was sacrilege-Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks joined, and the band's 1977 album Rumours became one of history's immortals, a true classic that remained in the charts for years and public affection forever.  In the press, the ethereal Californian Stevie...

A biography of the man made famous by a poem about the American Revolution, placing his life and work in its real historical context.

Presented in a chronological format and including primary sources and archival images, this book recounts events leading to World War II, the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, and the entry of the United States into World War II.

Discover what circumstances led to the outbreak of World War II, how everday people and their leaders reacted to it, and how its outcome affected the world for the rest of the twentieth century and beyond.

Presented in a chronological format and including primary sources and archival images, this book describes how civilians suffered more than half the deaths and injuries of World War II and how people in Allied countries contributed to the war effort.