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This Land is Your Land

A Road Trip Through U.S. History

par Beverly Gage ...

Lu par Gabra Zackman ...

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8 heure 43 min

Pulitzer 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 history. From the birth of the nation in ... En savoir plus

$34.99 CAD

Pulitzer 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 history. From the birth of the nation in
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American Reich

A Murder in Orange County, Neo-Nazis, and a New Age of Hate

par Eric Lichtblau ...

Lu par Gary Tiedemann ...

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10 heure 35 min

From the Pulitzer-winning author of the New York Times bestseller The Nazis Next Door, a deeply reported exploration of the violent resurgence of hatred and white supremacy through the lens of Orange County, California—“ground zero” for racial extremism—and the story of one brutal murder there that revealed the deep roots of violent bigotry as a bellwether for the country.One night in early 2018, ... En savoir plus

$35.99 CAD

From the Pulitzer-winning author of the New York Times bestseller The Nazis Next Door, a deeply reported exploration of the violent resurgence of hatred and white supremacy through the lens of Orange County, California—“ground zero” for racial extremism—and the story of one brutal murder there that revealed the deep roots of violent bigotry as a bellwether for the country.One night in early 2018,
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When Brooklyn Was Queer

par Hugh Ryan ...

Lu par Hugh Ryan ...

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11 heure 31 min

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 ... En savoir plus

$27.95 CAD

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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Lone Star Nation

How a Ragged Army of Courageous Volunteers Won the Battle for Texas Independence

par H. W. Brands ...

Lu par Chuck Montgomery ...

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8 heure 10 min

From bestselling historian and long-time Texan H. W. Brands, a richly textured history of one of the most fascinating and colorful eras in U.S. history—the Texas Revolution and the forging of a new America.“For better or for worse, Texas was very much like America. The people ruled, and little could stop them. If they ignored national boundaries, if they trampled the rights of indigenous peoples ... En savoir plus

$21.99 CAD

From bestselling historian and long-time Texan H. W. Brands, a richly textured history of one of the most fascinating and colorful eras in U.S. history—the Texas Revolution and the forging of a new America.“For better or for worse, Texas was very much like America. The people ruled, and little could stop them. If they ignored national boundaries, if they trampled the rights of indigenous peoples
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Brief History of Austin, A

par KJ Smith ...

Lu par Digital Voice Madison G ...

Collections Livre audio : 10 - A Brief History of - City Edition
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1 heures 21 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Brief History of AustinExplore the vibrant past of Texas' capital city in A Brief History of Austin. From its founding in 1839 as a small settlement to its rise as a leading tech and cultural hub, this book offers a quick yet fascinating look at Austin’s growth. Discover how the city’s unique blend of music, politics, and innovation has shaped its ... En savoir plus

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Brief History of AustinExplore the vibrant past of Texas' capital city in A Brief History of Austin. From its founding in 1839 as a small settlement to its rise as a leading tech and cultural hub, this book offers a quick yet fascinating look at Austin’s growth. Discover how the city’s unique blend of music, politics, and innovation has shaped its
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Brief History of Oregon, A

par KJ Smith ...

Lu par Digital Voice Madison G ...

Collections Livre audio : 37 - A Brief History of - US States Edition
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1 heures 16 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Brief History of OregonOregon, a state known for its stunning landscapes, progressive spirit, and deep-rooted history, has played a pivotal role in the development of the American West. A Brief History of Oregon offers a captivating exploration of the people, events, and milestones that have shaped this remarkable state.From its indigenous tribes and ... En savoir plus

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Brief History of OregonOregon, a state known for its stunning landscapes, progressive spirit, and deep-rooted history, has played a pivotal role in the development of the American West. A Brief History of Oregon offers a captivating exploration of the people, events, and milestones that have shaped this remarkable state.From its indigenous tribes and
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Becoming Los Angeles

Myth, Memory, and a Sense of Place

par DJ Waldie ...

Lu par Fred Sanders ...

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8 heure 56 min

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 ... En savoir plus

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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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Brief History of Colorado, A

par KJ Smith ...

Lu par Digital Voice Madison G ...

Collections Livre audio : 6 - A Brief History of - US States Edition
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1 heures 38 min

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 ... En savoir plus

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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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They Should Stay There

The Story of Mexican Migration and Repatriation during the Great Depression

par Fernando Saul Alanis Enciso ...

Lu par Rudy Sanda ...

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10 heure 24 min

While Mexicans were hopeful for economic reform following the Mexican revolution, by the 1930s, large numbers of Mexican nationals had already moved north and were living in the United States in one of the twentieth century's most massive movements of migratory workers. Fernando Saúl Alanís Enciso provides an illuminating backstory that demonstrates how fluid and controversial the immigration and ... En savoir plus

$24.42 CAD

While Mexicans were hopeful for economic reform following the Mexican revolution, by the 1930s, large numbers of Mexican nationals had already moved north and were living in the United States in one of the twentieth century's most massive movements of migratory workers. Fernando Saúl Alanís Enciso provides an illuminating backstory that demonstrates how fluid and controversial the immigration and
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The Browns of California

The Family Dynasty that Transformed a State and Shaped a Nation

par Miriam Pawel ...

Lu par Christina Delaine ...

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18 heure 53 min

A Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist's panoramic history of California and its impact on the nation, from the Gold Rush to Silicon Valley—told through the lens of the family dynasty that led the state for nearly a quarter century.In The Browns of California, journalist and scholar Miriam Pawel weaves a narrative history that spans four generations, from August Schuckman, the Prussian immigrant who ... En savoir plus

$40.70 CAD

A Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist's panoramic history of California and its impact on the nation, from the Gold Rush to Silicon Valley—told through the lens of the family dynasty that led the state for nearly a quarter century.In The Browns of California, journalist and scholar Miriam Pawel weaves a narrative history that spans four generations, from August Schuckman, the Prussian immigrant who
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Chesapeake Oysters

The Bay's Foundation and Future

par Kate Livie ...

Lu par Bianca Bryan ...

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6 heure 47 min

Chesapeake oysters are part of the legacy of the area, history on the half-shell. Hear of their beginning (foot-long bivalves!) through cultivation today.The eastern oyster, the humble bivalve and delicious treat, are the living bones of the Chesapeake, as well as the ecological and historical lifeblood of the region. When colonists first sailed these impossibly abundant shores, they described ... En savoir plus

$21.70 CAD

Chesapeake oysters are part of the legacy of the area, history on the half-shell. Hear of their beginning (foot-long bivalves!) through cultivation today.The eastern oyster, the humble bivalve and delicious treat, are the living bones of the Chesapeake, as well as the ecological and historical lifeblood of the region. When colonists first sailed these impossibly abundant shores, they described
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Old Man River

The Mississippi River in North American History

par Paul Schneider ...

Lu par Alan Sklar ...

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13 heure 37 min

In Old Man River, Paul Schneider tells the story of the river at the center of America's rich history—the Mississippi. Some fifteen thousand years ago, the majestic river provided Paleolithic humans with the routes by which early man began to explore the continent's interior. Since then, the river has been the site of historical significance, from the arrival of Spanish and French explorers in the ... En savoir plus

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In Old Man River, Paul Schneider tells the story of the river at the center of America's rich history—the Mississippi. Some fifteen thousand years ago, the majestic river provided Paleolithic humans with the routes by which early man began to explore the continent's interior. Since then, the river has been the site of historical significance, from the arrival of Spanish and French explorers in the
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Black Fire

The True Story of the Original Tom Sawyer---and of the Mysterious Fires That Baptized Gold Rush-Era San Francisco

par Robert Graysmith ...

Lu par Robert Graysmith ...

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11 heure 58 min

When twenty-eight-year-old San Francisco Daily Morning Call reporter Mark Twain met Tom Sawyer at a local bathhouse in 1863, he was seeking a subject for his first novel. As Twain steamed, played cards, and drank beer with Sawyer (a volunteer firefighter, customs inspector, and local hero responsible for having saved ninety lives at sea), he had second thoughts about Shirley Tempest, his proposed ... En savoir plus

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When twenty-eight-year-old San Francisco Daily Morning Call reporter Mark Twain met Tom Sawyer at a local bathhouse in 1863, he was seeking a subject for his first novel. As Twain steamed, played cards, and drank beer with Sawyer (a volunteer firefighter, customs inspector, and local hero responsible for having saved ninety lives at sea), he had second thoughts about Shirley Tempest, his proposed
... En savoir plus
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Rivers in the Desert

William Mulholland and the Inventing of Los Angeles

par Margaret Leslie Davis ...

Lu par Paul Boehmer ...

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11 heure 16 min

Rivers in the Desert follows the remarkable career of William Mulholland, the visionary who engineered the rise of Los Angeles as the greatest American city west of the Mississippi. He sought to transform the sparse and barren desert into an inhabitable environment by designing the longest aqueduct in the Western Hemisphere, bringing water from the mountains to support a large city.This ... En savoir plus

$27.13 CAD

Rivers in the Desert follows the remarkable career of William Mulholland, the visionary who engineered the rise of Los Angeles as the greatest American city west of the Mississippi. He sought to transform the sparse and barren desert into an inhabitable environment by designing the longest aqueduct in the Western Hemisphere, bringing water from the mountains to support a large city.This
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Small but Important Riots

The Cavalry Battles of Aldie, Middleburg, and Upperville

par Robert F. O’Neill ...

Lu par Al Kessel ...

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8 heure 29 min

June 1863. The American Civil War was two years old, and the U.S. Army in Virginia was in chaos. Reeling after the recent defeat at Chancellorsville, the Federals, especially the Cavalry Corps, scrambled to regroup. Confederate general Robert E. Lee seized the moment to launch a second invasion of the North. At this critical moment, the much-maligned Federal cavalry stepped to center stage.Small ... En savoir plus

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June 1863. The American Civil War was two years old, and the U.S. Army in Virginia was in chaos. Reeling after the recent defeat at Chancellorsville, the Federals, especially the Cavalry Corps, scrambled to regroup. Confederate general Robert E. Lee seized the moment to launch a second invasion of the North. At this critical moment, the much-maligned Federal cavalry stepped to center stage.Small
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Hidden History of Long Island

par Richard Panchyk ...

Lu par Troy Allan ...

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3 heure 55 min

Long Island's history is filled with fascinating firsts, magnificent mansions, and captivating characters.From Glenn Curtiss, the first pilot to fly a plane on the island, to Earle Ovington, who carried the country's first airmail, the area has been known as the cradle of aviation. Millionaire William K. Vanderbilt's Long Island Motor Parkway, remnants of which still remain, was the nation's first ... En savoir plus

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Long Island's history is filled with fascinating firsts, magnificent mansions, and captivating characters.From Glenn Curtiss, the first pilot to fly a plane on the island, to Earle Ovington, who carried the country's first airmail, the area has been known as the cradle of aviation. Millionaire William K. Vanderbilt's Long Island Motor Parkway, remnants of which still remain, was the nation's first
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Ghosts of Galveston

par Kathleen Shanahan Maca ...

Lu par Johanna Parker ...

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2 heure 32 min

One of the oldest cities in Texas, Galveston has witnessed more than its share of tragedies. Devastating hurricanes, yellow fever epidemics, fires, a major Civil War battle, and more cast a dark shroud on the city's legacy. Ghostly tales creep throughout the history of famous tourist attractions and historical homes. The altruistic spirit of a schoolteacher who heroically pulled victims from the ... En savoir plus

$14.92 CAD

One of the oldest cities in Texas, Galveston has witnessed more than its share of tragedies. Devastating hurricanes, yellow fever epidemics, fires, a major Civil War battle, and more cast a dark shroud on the city's legacy. Ghostly tales creep throughout the history of famous tourist attractions and historical homes. The altruistic spirit of a schoolteacher who heroically pulled victims from the
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1777

Tipping Point at Saratoga

par Dean Snow ...

Lu par Bob Souer ...

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14 heure 5 min

In the autumn of 1777, near Saratoga, New York, an inexperienced and improvised American army led by General Horatio Gates faced off against the highly trained British and German forces led by General John Burgoyne. The British strategy in confronting the Americans in upstate New York was to separate rebellious New England from the other colonies. Despite inferior organization and training, the ... En savoir plus

$29.85 CAD

In the autumn of 1777, near Saratoga, New York, an inexperienced and improvised American army led by General Horatio Gates faced off against the highly trained British and German forces led by General John Burgoyne. The British strategy in confronting the Americans in upstate New York was to separate rebellious New England from the other colonies. Despite inferior organization and training, the
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God, War, and Providence

The Epic Struggle of Roger Williams and the Narragansett Indians against the Puritans of New England

par James A. Warren ...

Lu par Bob Souer ...

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7 heure 31 min

A devout Puritan minister in seventeenth-century New England, Roger Williams was also a social critic, diplomat, theologian, and politician who fervently believed in tolerance. Banished from Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1635, Williams purchased land from the Narragansett Indians and laid the foundations for the colony of Rhode Island as a place where Indian and English cultures could flourish side ... En savoir plus

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A devout Puritan minister in seventeenth-century New England, Roger Williams was also a social critic, diplomat, theologian, and politician who fervently believed in tolerance. Banished from Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1635, Williams purchased land from the Narragansett Indians and laid the foundations for the colony of Rhode Island as a place where Indian and English cultures could flourish side
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The Lowells of Massachusetts

An American Family

par Nina Sankovitch ...

Lu par Jo Anna Perrin ...

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16 heure 5 min

The Lowells of Massachusetts were a remarkable family. They were settlers in the New World in the 1600s, revolutionaries creating a new nation in the 1700s, merchants and manufacturers building prosperity in the 1800s, and scientists and artists flourishing in the 1900s.Though no strangers to controversy, the family boasted some of the most astonishing individuals in America's history: Percival ... En savoir plus

$42.06 CAD

The Lowells of Massachusetts were a remarkable family. They were settlers in the New World in the 1600s, revolutionaries creating a new nation in the 1700s, merchants and manufacturers building prosperity in the 1800s, and scientists and artists flourishing in the 1900s.Though no strangers to controversy, the family boasted some of the most astonishing individuals in America's history: Percival
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This Vast Southern Empire

Slaveholders at the Helm of American Foreign Policy

par Matthew Karp ...

Lu par Tom Zingarelli ...

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10 heure 30 min

For proslavery leaders like John C. Calhoun and Jefferson Davis, the nineteenth-century world was torn between two hostile forces: a rising movement against bondage, and an Atlantic plantation system that was larger and more productive than ever before. In this great struggle, southern statesmen saw the United States as slavery's most powerful champion. Overcoming traditional qualms about a strong ... En savoir plus

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For proslavery leaders like John C. Calhoun and Jefferson Davis, the nineteenth-century world was torn between two hostile forces: a rising movement against bondage, and an Atlantic plantation system that was larger and more productive than ever before. In this great struggle, southern statesmen saw the United States as slavery's most powerful champion. Overcoming traditional qualms about a strong
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Those Turbulent Sons of Freedom

Ethan Allen's Green Mountain Boys and the American Revolution

par Christopher S. Wren ...

Lu par Peter Berkrot ...

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7 heure 4 min

In Those Turbulent Sons of Freedom, Christopher S. Wren overturns the myth of Ethan Allen as a legendary hero of the American Revolution and a patriotic son of Vermont and offers a different portrait of Allen and his Green Mountain Boys. They were ruffians who joined the rush for cheap land on the northern frontier of the colonies in the years before the American Revolution. Allen did not serve in ... En savoir plus

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In Those Turbulent Sons of Freedom, Christopher S. Wren overturns the myth of Ethan Allen as a legendary hero of the American Revolution and a patriotic son of Vermont and offers a different portrait of Allen and his Green Mountain Boys. They were ruffians who joined the rush for cheap land on the northern frontier of the colonies in the years before the American Revolution. Allen did not serve in
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They Knew They Were Pilgrims

Plymouth Colony and the Contest for American Liberty

par John G. Turner ...

Lu par Bob Souer ...

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13 heure 1 min

An ambitious new history of the Pilgrims and Plymouth Colony, published for the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower's landing.In 1620, separatists from the Church of England set sail across the Atlantic aboard the Mayflower. Understanding themselves as spiritual pilgrims, they left to preserve their liberty to worship God in accordance with their understanding of the Bible.There exists, however, an ... En savoir plus

$40.70 CAD

An ambitious new history of the Pilgrims and Plymouth Colony, published for the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower's landing.In 1620, separatists from the Church of England set sail across the Atlantic aboard the Mayflower. Understanding themselves as spiritual pilgrims, they left to preserve their liberty to worship God in accordance with their understanding of the Bible.There exists, however, an
... En savoir plus
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The World That Made New Orleans

From Spanish Silver to Congo Square

par Ned Sublette ...

Lu par Sean Crisden ...

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11 heure 52 min

Offering a new perspective on the unique cultural influences of New Orleans, this entertaining history captures the soul of the city and reveals its impact on the rest of the nation. Focused on New Orleans' first century of existence, a comprehensive, chronological narrative of the political, cultural, and musical development of Louisiana's early years is presented. This innovative history tracks ... En savoir plus

$27.81 CAD

Offering a new perspective on the unique cultural influences of New Orleans, this entertaining history captures the soul of the city and reveals its impact on the rest of the nation. Focused on New Orleans' first century of existence, a comprehensive, chronological narrative of the political, cultural, and musical development of Louisiana's early years is presented. This innovative history tracks
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