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The Devil in the Shape of a Woman

Witchcraft in Colonial New England

af Carol F. Karlsen ...

Fortalt af Jo Anna Perrin ...

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9 timer 10 min

Confessing to "familiarity with the devils," Mary Johnson, a servant, was executed by Connecticut officials in 1648. A wealthy Boston widow, Ann Hibbens was hanged in 1656 for casting spells on her neighbors. The case of Ann Cole, who was "taken with very strange Fits," fueled an outbreak of witchcraft accusations in Hartford a generation before the notorious events at Salem.More than three ... Læs mere

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Confessing to "familiarity with the devils," Mary Johnson, a servant, was executed by Connecticut officials in 1648. A wealthy Boston widow, Ann Hibbens was hanged in 1656 for casting spells on her neighbors. The case of Ann Cole, who was "taken with very strange Fits," fueled an outbreak of witchcraft accusations in Hartford a generation before the notorious events at Salem.More than three
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Hemingway's Key West

af Stuart B. McIver ...

Fortalt af David Colacci ...

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4 timer 52 min

The only place in the United States that Hemingway could really call home after he started writing was the tropical island of Key West. During his decade here in the 1930s, he acquired his famed macho persona as Papa, the biggest Big Daddy of them all. This vivid portrait of Ernest Hemingway's Key West reveals both Hemingway, the writer, and Hemingway, the macho, hard-drinking sportsman. His Key ... Læs mere

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The only place in the United States that Hemingway could really call home after he started writing was the tropical island of Key West. During his decade here in the 1930s, he acquired his famed macho persona as Papa, the biggest Big Daddy of them all. This vivid portrait of Ernest Hemingway's Key West reveals both Hemingway, the writer, and Hemingway, the macho, hard-drinking sportsman. His Key
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West Virginia and the Civil War

Mountaineers Are Always Free

af Mark A. Snell ...

Fortalt af John Guccion ...

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8 timer 28 min

The only state born as a result of the Civil War, West Virginia was the most divided state in the nation. About forty thousand of its residents served in the combatant forces about twenty thousand on each side.The Mountain State also saw its fair share of battles, skirmishes, raids, and guerrilla warfare, with places like Harpers Ferry, Philippi, and Rich Mountain becoming household names in 1861. ... Læs mere

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The only state born as a result of the Civil War, West Virginia was the most divided state in the nation. About forty thousand of its residents served in the combatant forces about twenty thousand on each side.The Mountain State also saw its fair share of battles, skirmishes, raids, and guerrilla warfare, with places like Harpers Ferry, Philippi, and Rich Mountain becoming household names in 1861.
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Eerie Florida

Chilling Tales from the Panhandle to the Keys

af Mark Muncy, Kari Schultz ...

Fortalt af Paul Boehmer ...

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4 timer 53 min

The author of Freaky Florida shares a unique guide to the state's strangest attractions—from Florida Bigfoot to lost cemeteries, UFO sightings, and more.Most people know Florida as the land of endless sunny beaches, Disney World, and NASA shuttle launches. But the state is also home to many hidden mysteries, eerie legends, and tales of bizarre creatures. In Eerie Florida, author Mark Muncy and ... Læs mere

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The History of Florida

Fortalt af Gary Tiedemann ...

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20 timer 8 min

This is the heralded "definitive history" of Florida. No other book so fully or accurately captures the highs and lows, the grandeur and the craziness, the horrors and the glories of the past 500 years in the Land of Sunshine.Twenty-three leading historians, assembled by renowned scholar Michael Gannon, offer a wealth of perspectives and expertise to create a comprehensive, balanced view of ... Læs mere

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This is the heralded "definitive history" of Florida. No other book so fully or accurately captures the highs and lows, the grandeur and the craziness, the horrors and the glories of the past 500 years in the Land of Sunshine.Twenty-three leading historians, assembled by renowned scholar Michael Gannon, offer a wealth of perspectives and expertise to create a comprehensive, balanced view of
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Secession and State Creation

What Everyone Needs to Know

af James Ker-Lindsay, Mikulas Fabry ...

Fortalt af Ian Putnam ...

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5 timer 59 min

What makes a state? This question has attracted more and more attention in recent years with Catalan's illegal vote for independence from Spain and Palestine's ongoing search for international recognition. And while Scotland chose to remain with the United Kingdom, discussions of independence have only continued as the ramifications of the Brexit vote begin to set in. Kosovo, South Sudan, and the ... Læs mere

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What makes a state? This question has attracted more and more attention in recent years with Catalan's illegal vote for independence from Spain and Palestine's ongoing search for international recognition. And while Scotland chose to remain with the United Kingdom, discussions of independence have only continued as the ramifications of the Brexit vote begin to set in. Kosovo, South Sudan, and the
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Brief History of Maine, A

af KJ Smith ...

Fortalt af Digital Voice Madison G ...

Serier Lydbog 19 - A Brief History of - US States Edition
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1 time 25 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Brief History of MaineMaine, known for its rugged coastline, dense forests, and charming small towns, has a history steeped in independence and resilience. A Brief History of Maineexplores the significant events and people that have shaped this unique state, from its early indigenous cultures to its evolution as a key part of New England.From its ... Læs mere

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Brief History of MaineMaine, known for its rugged coastline, dense forests, and charming small towns, has a history steeped in independence and resilience. A Brief History of Maineexplores the significant events and people that have shaped this unique state, from its early indigenous cultures to its evolution as a key part of New England.From its
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One Person, One Vote

A Surprising History of Gerrymandering in America

af Nick Seabrook ...

Fortalt af Reynaldo Piniella ...

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12 timer 25 min

A redistricting crisis is upon us. This surprising, compelling book tells the history of how we got to this moment—from the Founding Fathers to today’s high-tech manipulation of election districts—and shows us how to protect our most sacred, hard-fought principle of one person, one vote. Here is THE book on gerrymandering for citizens, politicians, journalists, activists, and voters.“Seabrook’s ... Læs mere

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A redistricting crisis is upon us. This surprising, compelling book tells the history of how we got to this moment—from the Founding Fathers to today’s high-tech manipulation of election districts—and shows us how to protect our most sacred, hard-fought principle of one person, one vote. Here is THE book on gerrymandering for citizens, politicians, journalists, activists, and voters.“Seabrook’s
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Virus 1918

Spanish Influenza - the words of people who lived it.

af Robert John Hadfield ...

Fortalt af Robert John Hadfield ...

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5 timer 19 min

"...with the dead body of his son for company on the last half of the trip and himself delirious with Spanish influenza..."“...take the secretions from the noses and throats of influenza patients and place them in the noses and throats of the volunteers.”“..the casket was placed upon the porch and the heart-broken mother and daughter stepped out the door and took a last look at the face of the ... Læs mere

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"...with the dead body of his son for company on the last half of the trip and himself delirious with Spanish influenza..."“...take the secretions from the noses and throats of influenza patients and place them in the noses and throats of the volunteers.”“..the casket was placed upon the porch and the heart-broken mother and daughter stepped out the door and took a last look at the face of the
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Lost Department Stores of San Francisco (Landmarks)

af Anne Evers Hitz ...

Fortalt af Ann Richardson ...

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4 timer 28 min

In the late nineteenth century, San Francisco's merchant princes built grand stores for a booming city, each with its own niche. For the eager clientele, a trip downtown meant dressing up—hats, gloves, and stockings required—and going to Blum's for Coffee Crunch cake or Townsend's for creamed spinach. The I. Magnin empire catered to a selective upper-class clientele, while middle-class shoppers ... Læs mere

102,11 kr.

In the late nineteenth century, San Francisco's merchant princes built grand stores for a booming city, each with its own niche. For the eager clientele, a trip downtown meant dressing up—hats, gloves, and stockings required—and going to Blum's for Coffee Crunch cake or Townsend's for creamed spinach. The I. Magnin empire catered to a selective upper-class clientele, while middle-class shoppers
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Amerikanska presidenter : drag ur Förenta staternas historia

af Sven Wikberg ...

Fortalt af Björn Löfgren ...

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5 timer 21 min

Det finns få nationer med en lika omtvistad historia som Amerika. Även om landet är relativt ungt, så är det idag en ledande världsmakt. Men hur började allt? Vilka var det som hade makten? Sven Wikberg tar med läsaren på en spännande upptäcktsresa inom ett komplicerat och spännande ämne. - ... Læs mere

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Hanging Ruth Blay

An Eighteenth-Century New Hampshire Tragedy

af Carolyn Marvin ...

Fortalt af Hannah Cabell ...

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2 timer 36 min

The true story of a woman hanged in colonial Portsmouth for burying her stillborn out-of-wedlock baby.On a cold December morning in 1768, thirty-one-year-old Ruth Blay approached the gallows for her execution. Standing on the high ground in the northwest corner of what is now Portsmouth's old South Cemetery, she would have had a clear view across the pasture to the harbor and open sea.The ... Læs mere

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The true story of a woman hanged in colonial Portsmouth for burying her stillborn out-of-wedlock baby.On a cold December morning in 1768, thirty-one-year-old Ruth Blay approached the gallows for her execution. Standing on the high ground in the northwest corner of what is now Portsmouth's old South Cemetery, she would have had a clear view across the pasture to the harbor and open sea.The
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Brief History of North Carolina, A

af KJ Smith ...

Fortalt af Digital Voice Madison G ...

Serier Lydbog 33 - A Brief History of - US States Edition
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1 time 27 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Brief History of North CarolinaNorth Carolina, a state marked by rich traditions, natural beauty, and a deep sense of heritage, has played a vital role in the story of America. A Brief History of North Carolinaoffers a captivating exploration of the people, events, and milestones that have shaped this diverse and influential state.From its early ... Læs mere

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Brief History of North CarolinaNorth Carolina, a state marked by rich traditions, natural beauty, and a deep sense of heritage, has played a vital role in the story of America. A Brief History of North Carolinaoffers a captivating exploration of the people, events, and milestones that have shaped this diverse and influential state.From its early
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Small Town, Big Oil

The Untold Story of the Women Who Took on the Richest Man in the World-And Won

af David W. Moore ...

Fortalt af Rebecca Gibel ...

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8 timer 22 min

Never underestimate the underdog.In the fall of 1973, the Greek oil shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis, husband of President John F. Kennedy's widow, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and arguably the richest man in the world, proposed to build an oil refinery on the narrow New Hampshire coast, in the town of Durham. At the time, it would have cost $600 million to build and was expected to generate 400 ... Læs mere

157,13 kr.

Never underestimate the underdog.In the fall of 1973, the Greek oil shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis, husband of President John F. Kennedy's widow, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and arguably the richest man in the world, proposed to build an oil refinery on the narrow New Hampshire coast, in the town of Durham. At the time, it would have cost $600 million to build and was expected to generate 400
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Boston's Living Legacy

af Dr. David K. Ewen ...

Fortalt af Dr. David K. Ewen ...

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39 min

Cultural diversity and boundless creativity flourish within the vibrant tapestry of Boston's neighborhoods. It's a place where the cherished echoes of history effortlessly intertwine with the cadence of forward-thinking progress, where each street corner whispers its own narrative, inviting exploration and connection. At its core, Boston's essence is a harmonious dance of evolution and heritage—a ... Læs mere

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Cultural diversity and boundless creativity flourish within the vibrant tapestry of Boston's neighborhoods. It's a place where the cherished echoes of history effortlessly intertwine with the cadence of forward-thinking progress, where each street corner whispers its own narrative, inviting exploration and connection. At its core, Boston's essence is a harmonious dance of evolution and heritage—a
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Lone Star Nation

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

af H. W. Brands ...

Fortalt af Don Leslie ...

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17 timer 36 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 ... Læs mere

196,12 kr.

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 Oklahoma, A

af KJ Smith ...

Fortalt af Digital Voice Madison G ...

Serier Lydbog 36 - A Brief History of - US States Edition
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1 time 17 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Brief History of OklahomaOklahoma, a state defined by its vast landscapes, rich Native American heritage, and pioneering spirit, has a history as complex and compelling as its terrain. A Brief History of Oklahoma offers a concise yet engaging exploration of the key events and people that have shaped this remarkable state.From its origins as a land of ... Læs mere

62,80 kr. eller Gratis med Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Brief History of OklahomaOklahoma, a state defined by its vast landscapes, rich Native American heritage, and pioneering spirit, has a history as complex and compelling as its terrain. A Brief History of Oklahoma offers a concise yet engaging exploration of the key events and people that have shaped this remarkable state.From its origins as a land of
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The Georgetown Set

Friends and Rivals in Cold War Washington

af Gregg Herken ...

Fortalt af Lloyd James ...

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17 timer 2 min

This fascinating, behind-the-scenes history of postwar Washington is a rich and colorful portrait of the close-knit group of journalists, spies, and government officials who waged the Cold War over cocktails and dinner.In the years after World War II, Georgetown's leafy streets were home to an unlikely group of cold warriors: a coterie of affluent, well-educated, and well-connected civilians who ... Læs mere

196,12 kr.

This fascinating, behind-the-scenes history of postwar Washington is a rich and colorful portrait of the close-knit group of journalists, spies, and government officials who waged the Cold War over cocktails and dinner.In the years after World War II, Georgetown's leafy streets were home to an unlikely group of cold warriors: a coterie of affluent, well-educated, and well-connected civilians who
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Soul by Soul

Life Inside the Antebellum Slave Market

af Walter Johnson ...

Fortalt af Tom Perkins ...

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10 timer 22 min

Soul by Soul tells the story of slavery in antebellum America by moving away from the cotton plantations and into the slave market itself, the heart of the domestic slave trade. Taking us inside the New Orleans slave market, the largest in the nation, where 100,000 men, women, and children were packaged, priced, and sold, Walter Johnson transforms the statistics of this chilling trade into the ... Læs mere

141,41 kr.

Soul by Soul tells the story of slavery in antebellum America by moving away from the cotton plantations and into the slave market itself, the heart of the domestic slave trade. Taking us inside the New Orleans slave market, the largest in the nation, where 100,000 men, women, and children were packaged, priced, and sold, Walter Johnson transforms the statistics of this chilling trade into the
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The Lost Southern Chefs

A History of Commercial Dining in the Nineteenth-Century South

af Robert F. Moss ...

Fortalt af Chris Abernathy ...

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9 timer 49 min

In recent years, food writers and historians have begun to retell the story of southern food. Heirloom ingredients and traditional recipes have been rediscovered, the foundational role that African Americans played in the evolution of southern cuisine is coming to be recognized, and writers are finally clearing away the cobwebs of romantic myth that have long distorted the picture. The story of ... Læs mere

157,13 kr.

In recent years, food writers and historians have begun to retell the story of southern food. Heirloom ingredients and traditional recipes have been rediscovered, the foundational role that African Americans played in the evolution of southern cuisine is coming to be recognized, and writers are finally clearing away the cobwebs of romantic myth that have long distorted the picture. The story of
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Twenty-One Boxes

Robin's Story and the Tragedy of the Edenton Seven

af Betsy Hester, Robin Couto ...

Fortalt af Betsy Hester, Robin Couto ...

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8 timer 49 min

In 1989, the Little Rascals Day Care in Edenton, North Carolina, was suddenly thrust into the national spotlight. One day, the owner's husband disciplined a boy at naptime, and soon an angry mother suggested that it was more than just a slap. Rumors quickly morphed into charges of unimaginable crimes against dozens of little children. Panic consumed the town, as the police, therapists, and parents ... Læs mere

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In 1989, the Little Rascals Day Care in Edenton, North Carolina, was suddenly thrust into the national spotlight. One day, the owner's husband disciplined a boy at naptime, and soon an angry mother suggested that it was more than just a slap. Rumors quickly morphed into charges of unimaginable crimes against dozens of little children. Panic consumed the town, as the police, therapists, and parents
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Brief History of Mississippi, A

af KJ Smith ...

Fortalt af Digital Voice Madison G ...

Serier Lydbog 24 - A Brief History of - US States Edition
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1 time 37 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Brief History of MississippiMississippi, a state rich in history and culture, has played a pivotal role in shaping the American South. A Brief History of Mississippi offers an engaging exploration of the events, people, and traditions that have defined this state, from its earliest Native American civilizations to its modern-day contributions.Delve ... Læs mere

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Brief History of MississippiMississippi, a state rich in history and culture, has played a pivotal role in shaping the American South. A Brief History of Mississippi offers an engaging exploration of the events, people, and traditions that have defined this state, from its earliest Native American civilizations to its modern-day contributions.Delve
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Brief History of Hawaii, A

af KJ Smith ...

Fortalt af Digital Voice Madison G ...

Serier Lydbog 11 - A Brief History of - US States Edition
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1 time 51 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Brief History of HawaiiHawaii, an archipelago of stunning islands surrounded by the vast Pacific Ocean, is a land of deep cultural traditions and rich history. A Brief History of Hawaii offers a captivating exploration of the islands' journey from ancient Polynesian settlement to its modern-day status as the 50th state of the United States.This book ... Læs mere

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Brief History of HawaiiHawaii, an archipelago of stunning islands surrounded by the vast Pacific Ocean, is a land of deep cultural traditions and rich history. A Brief History of Hawaii offers a captivating exploration of the islands' journey from ancient Polynesian settlement to its modern-day status as the 50th state of the United States.This book
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The Bookshop

A History of the American Bookstore

af Evan Friss ...

Fortalt af Jay Myers ...

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10 timer 16 min

**A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERGoodreads Choice Award Winner in History & BiographyOne of Time’s 100 Must-Read Books of 2024"A spirited defense of this important, odd and odds-defying American retail category." —The New York Times"It is a delight to wander through the bookstores of American history in this warm, generous book." —Emma Straub, New York Times bestselling author and owner of Books Are ... Læs mere

157,21 kr.

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The Devil in the Shape of a Woman

Hemingway's Key West

West Virginia and the Civil War

Eerie Florida

The History of Florida

Secession and State Creation

Brief History of Maine, A

One Person, One Vote

Virus 1918

Lost Department Stores of San Francisco (Landmarks)

Amerikanska presidenter : drag ur Förenta staternas historia

Hanging Ruth Blay

Brief History of North Carolina, A

Small Town, Big Oil

Boston's Living Legacy

Lone Star Nation

Brief History of Oklahoma, A

The Georgetown Set

Soul by Soul

The Lost Southern Chefs

Twenty-One Boxes

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