Hordes of pioneers moved west at a time when Dakota Territory was still unsettled. When the railroad came to town, this land of opportunity soon became a small town called De Smet. Through the years, muddy streets and wooden shacks were replaced with brick and mortar, and the little town grew into a county seat. The hallmark of De Smet comes from the pen of Laura Ingalls Wilder, when she wrote five of her Little House books set in the community. Ensuing years saw the demolition of several ...

New from ReAnimus Press! The bestselling book and basis for the Emmy award-winning documentary (letters read by Robert DeNiro, Robert Downey Jr., Robin Williams...) — is now available in ebook edition!"An overwhelmingly eloquent book of the purest and most simple writing on Vietnam."—David HalberstamDecades after the end of the Vietnam War, Dear America allows us to witness the war firsthand through the eyes of the men and women who served in Vietnam. In this collect...

A profoundly moving and historical record—letters sent by sixteen fathers imprisoned in the Gulag camps to their children during the 1930s–1950s."They will live as human beings and die as human beings; and in this alone lies man's eternal and bitter victory over all the grandiose and inhuman forces that ever have been or will be." —Vasily Grossman, Life and FateBetween the 1930s and 1950s, millions of people were sent to the Gulag in the Soviet Uni...

Trailblazers of Learning gathers three classic studies of educational pioneers, tracing the ideals, institutions, and personal commitments that have shaped public understandings of teaching and learning. Moving between biography, commemorative history, and civic-minded educational reflection, the volume illuminates how individual initiative becomes part of a wider culture of reform. Its varied modes of narration—from intimate portraiture to institutional memorialization—make the collection...

Charles Edward Putney: An Appreciation is a memorial work published by the Charles E. Putney Memorial Association in 1911. It is a tribute to Charles Edward Putney, a prominent American businessman, philanthropist, and community leader. The book offers a detailed account of his life, character, and contributions to society, with a focus on his impact in the areas of industry, education, and social welfare. Through a combination of biographical narrative, personal anecdotes, and testimonial...

The Maruti Suzuki XISS Awanish Kumar Dev Memorial Trust has, over the past 9 years, been organizing a series of talks focusing on the importance of Industrial Relations and Employee Relations. This book is a compilation of those lectures. Eminent thought leaders, top HRMs from the best in the industry come together each year to share insights into HR practices, and to offer solutions to commonly shared issues. Companies with some of the best HR practices such as Nestle, Wipro, RANE, St. Go...

The "Mount Rushmore National Memorial" authored by the Mount Rushmore National Memorial Society of the Black Hills presents an in-depth exploration of one of America's most iconic monuments. The book meticulously chronicles the history, symbolism, and engineering marvels behind the colossal sculptures of Presidents Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt. Richly illustrated and embedded with historical narratives, it employs a scholarly yet accessible literary style, ideal f...

"Mount Rushmore National Memorial" serves as a comprehensive exploration of one of America'Äôs most iconic landscapes, intertwining history, art, and cultural significance. The book encapsulates the monumental efforts behind the sculpting of the four presidential faces carved into granite, presenting a blend of meticulous research and engaging narrative. With vivid descriptions and archival photographs, it delves into the intricate planning, engineering challenges, and the artistic vision ...

In "Charles Edward Putney: An Appreciation," the Charles E. Putney Memorial Association artfully encapsulates the life, contributions, and enduring legacy of a remarkable figure whose impact on the community and the world extends beyond mere biography. This compendium intertwines personal anecdotes, critical analyses, and historical context, presenting a literary style that balances reverence with scholarly rigor. Each chapter reveals not only the milestones of Putney'Äôs life but also the...

For nearly 80 years, Pennhurst State School and Hospital was a reminder of how society viewed and treated people with intellectual disabilities. Over its existence, Pennhurst was home to more than 10,600 people. Many spent decades there, working to keep the institution running by performing various jobs. While some enjoyed the lives they had fashioned for themselves at Pennhurst, for many others, life there was crushing. Pennhurst also played a central role in the lives of its employees an...

Buffalo, the county seat of Johnson County in northeastern Wyoming, began in 1878 as an army town adjacent to Fort McKinney (1877'1894). Since that foundation was laid, Buffalo has been witness to gold prospectors and settlers as a waypoint along the Bozeman Trail, nearby battles during the ensuing Indian Wars, and the Cattle War of 1892. Those events and their associated hard times helped forge the town's unique heritage and culture and made its place in American history significant. It w...

Powerful: this single word aptly describes a naval vessel known as a battleship. The USS Alabama (BB-60) was the last of four South Dakota-class battleships built for World War II. She is well armored and designed to survive an attack while continuing to fight. Her main battery, known as "Big Guns," consisted of nine 16-inch guns; each could launch a projectile weighing as much as a small car that could hit a target 21 miles away. Her crew numbered 2,332 men, none of whom were lost to enem...