How well do you know your neighboring state? Have you ever been there to visit? History is a great teaching tool, but it is also a diamond in the rough for vacations. History of a place can give you the flavor of the atmosphere and provide sights to see that are off the beaten path. So before you head out on vacation, pick up a history book!
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Alabama: The Heart of Dixie (World Almanac Library of the States Series)
Alabama: The Heart of Dixie (World Almanac Library of the States Series)
Alabama: The Heart of Dixie (World Almanac Library of the States Series)
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Presents the history, geography, people, politics and government, economy, social life and customs, state events and attractions, and notable...
John Tyler Morgan and the Search for Southern Autonomy
John Tyler Morgan and the Search for Southern Autonomy
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John Tyler Morgan (1824-1907) was a major figure in regional and national politics during a crucial era in southern history. A leader in Alabama...
History of the American Indians, 1775
History of the American Indians, 1775
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James Adair was an Englishman who lived and traded among the southeastern Indians for more than 30 years, from 1735 to 1768. During that time he...
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8.6: The Great Alaska Earthquake March 27, 1964
8.6: The Great Alaska Earthquake March 27, 1964
8.6: The Great Alaska Earthquake March 27, 1964
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Stan Cohen,Paperback, English-language edition,Pages:120,Pub by Pictorial Histories Publishing Company Incorporated
Shamans and Kushtakas: North Coast Tales of the Supernatural
Shamans and Kushtakas: North Coast Tales of the Supernatural
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A powerful mix of history and legend dramatizes the values and traditions of Tlingit and Haida societies in Southeast Alaska.
Alaska
Alaska
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A profile of the biggest state, including its geography, history, economy, population, resources, famous citizens, and places of interest to...
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Mexicans in Scottsdale, Arizona (Images of America Series)
Mexicans in Scottsdale, Arizona (Images of America Series)
Mexicans in Scottsdale, Arizona (Images of America Series)
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Though their role in the history of Scottsdale's development has been marginalized over the years, Mexicano residents made many important...
Beloved Land: An Oral History of Mexican American in Southern Arizona
Beloved Land: An Oral History of Mexican American in Southern Arizona
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Ten Mexican American family ranchers in Arizona tell about their own lives, but also the lives and histories of their ancestors and the land...
Burntwater
Burntwater
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In Navajo country, where the land is thick with legends and forgotten histories, a writer sets out to find a place that no longer exists except on...
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Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves: Arkansas Narratives, Part 8
Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves: Arkansas Narratives, Part 8
Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves: Arkansas Narratives, Part 8
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TYPEWRITTEN RECORDS PREPARED BY THE FEDERAL WRITERS' PROJECT 1936-1938
Scenic Driving the Ozarks: Including the Ouachita Mountains
Scenic Driving the Ozarks: Including the Ouachita Mountains
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This guide contains 32 drives that highlight the natural and cultural history of the Ozarks--a region that extends across five states but lies...
Slave Narratives. a Folk History of Slav
Slave Narratives. a Folk History of Slav
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Prepared by the Federal Writers' Project of the Works Progress Administration for the State of Arkansas
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History of California
History of California
History of California
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This book is an attempt to present the history of California in so simple and interesting a way that children may read it with pleasure.
Vintage
Vintage
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A swift dramatic story of the Donati family in actual events affecting the history of California's Napa Valley, from the late 1800s through the...
Mission San Lius Obispo de Tolosa (Missions of California Series)
Mission San Lius Obispo de Tolosa (Missions of California Series)
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The story of the missions is a compelling human drama that is a vital piece not only of California history, but also of American history. Indeed,...
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History of Leadville and Lake County, Colorado
History of Leadville and Lake County, Colorado
History of Leadville and Lake County, Colorado
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Don L. Griswold, Colorado Historical Society, Don L. Griswald,Hardcover, English-language edition,Pages:2250,Pub by Colorado History Society
This Soldier Life: The Diaries of Romine H. Ostrander, 1863 and 1865, in Colorado Territory
This Soldier Life: The Diaries of Romine H. Ostrander, 1863 and 1865, in Colorado Territory
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Malkoski A. Paul (Annotations), Paul A. Malkoski,Paperback,Series: Colorado History (Paperback) Ser., English-language edition,Pages:130,Pub by...
On Colfax Avenue: A Victorian Childhood
On Colfax Avenue: A Victorian Childhood
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Everyone was moving to Denver, which was mushrooming all over the prairie and giving every evidence of becoming a metropolis of real proportion...
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Stratford and the Sea
N is for Nutmeg: A Connecticut Alphabet
N is for Nutmeg: A Connecticut Alphabet
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An alphabet book that introduces Connecticut's history, culture, and landscape, from the state bird, American Robin, to the letter z in Noah...
Victorian Hartford Revisited, Connecticut (Postcard History Series)
Victorian Hartford Revisited, Connecticut (Postcard History Series)
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The gilded city of Hartford triumphantly returns in this volume, Victorian Hartford Revisited, a compilation of many never before published images...
The Sikorsky Legacy, Connecticut (Images of Aviation Series)
The Sikorsky Legacy, Connecticut (Images of Aviation Series)
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This book traces the history of Sikorsky aviation and its founder, Igor I. Sikorsky, one of the most talented and versatile aeronautical pioneers...
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Primary Source History of the Colony of Delaware
Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware Breweries
Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware Breweries
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Lively descriptions of 57 breweries and brewpubs in Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and Washington, D.C., with a history of brewing in the area and...
Peoples of the River Valleys: The Odyssey of the Delaware Indians
Peoples of the River Valleys: The Odyssey of the Delaware Indians
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Offers a fresh interpretation of the history of the Delaware, or Lenape, Indians in the context of events in the mid-Atlantic region and the Ohio...
Bridges over the Delaware River: A History of Crossings
Bridges over the Delaware River: A History of Crossings
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Bridge enthusiasts and those interested in the history of the cities and towns in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania along the Delaware River...
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Cedar Key, Florida: A History
Cedar Key, Florida: A History
Cedar Key, Florida: A History
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Kevin M. McCarthy,Paperback, English-language edition,Pages:157,Pub by History Press, The
Cuban Baseball: A Statistical History, 1878-1961
Cuban Baseball: A Statistical History, 1878-1961
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Now a resident of Tampa, Florida, Havana native Figueredo has written for The Sporting News and SABR. Baseball enthusiasts will enjoy his...
History of Florida Baptist's Sunday School
History of Florida Baptist's Sunday School
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L. David Cunningham,Paperback, English-language edition,Pages:216,Pub by Xulon Press
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History of the Georgia Prison System
History of the Georgia Prison System
History of the Georgia Prison System
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The history of the prison system is written every day by its men and women. The Georgia Prison System has grown from the Georgia Penitentiary in...
General Sherman and the Georgia Belles: Tales from Women Left Behind
General Sherman and the Georgia Belles: Tales from Women Left Behind
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Cathy J. Kaemmerlen,Paperback, English-language edition,Pages:124,Pub by History Press, The
Remembering Milledgeville: Historic Tales from Georgia's AnteBellum Capital
Remembering Milledgeville: Historic Tales from Georgia's AnteBellum Capital
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Hugh T. Harrington,Paperback, English-language edition,Pages:159,Pub by History Press, The
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Hawaii: The Pacific State
Hawaii: The Pacific State
Hawaii: The Pacific State
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An introduction to Hawaii's history with theories on its origin, and to its geography, culture, and industries.
Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor
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Presents an overview of the history of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, including the 1941 Japanese attack during World War II and the establishment of the...
Hawaii, the Big Island Trailblazer: Where to Hike, Snorkel, Surf, Bike Drive
Hawaii, the Big Island Trailblazer: Where to Hike, Snorkel, Surf, Bike Drive
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The authors describe 100-plus treks for diverse activities on the Orchid Isle. They include facts on its volcanic geology and history, lodging and...
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Idaho (America the Beautiful Series #2)
Idaho (America the Beautiful Series #2)
Idaho (America the Beautiful Series #2)
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Describes the geography, plants, animals, history, economy, religions, culture, sports, arts, and people of Idaho.
Interpreting Local Culture and History
Interpreting Local Culture and History
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J. Sanford Rikoon, Judith Austin (Editor),Paperback, English-language edition,Pages:293,Pub by University of Idaho Press
State History: Idaho (Switched-On School House Series)
State History: Idaho (Switched-On School House Series)
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SOSID,Multimedia - CD-ROM,Series: Switched-On School House Series, English-language edition,Pub by Alpha Omega Publications (AZ)
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Stealing Indian Women: Native Slavery in the Illinois Country
Stealing Indian Women: Native Slavery in the Illinois Country
Stealing Indian Women: Native Slavery in the Illinois Country
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The first history of Indian slavery in the Mississippi Valley during the colonial era. Based almost entirely on original source documents from the...
Illinois (Portrait of America Series)
Illinois (Portrait of America Series)
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Discusses the history, economy, culture, and future of Illinois. Also includes a state chronology, pertinent statistics, and maps.
Illinois Central Railroad (MBI Railroad Color History Series)
Illinois Central Railroad (MBI Railroad Color History Series)
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One of America's greatest railroads, serving the Midwest and the South for more than 150 years before being acquired by Canadian National in 1999,...
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Indiana
Indiana
Indiana
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An introduction to the geography, history, economy, people, environmental issues, and interesting sites of Indiana.
Indiana
Indiana
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Describes the geography, history, government, people, culture, and attractions of Indiana.
A History of Culver and The Culver Military Academy
A History of Culver and The Culver Military Academy
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In this history you'll discover much you never knew about Culver, Indiana, including its connections to Buffalo Bill, Will Rogers, and Jesse...
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Iowa
Iowa
Iowa
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Discusses the geographic features, history, government, people, and attractions of the midwestern state known for its rich farmland.
Iowa (This Land is Your Land)
Iowa (This Land is Your Land)
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Describes the geography, history, government, people, culture, and attractions of Iowa.
Grinnell, Iowa in Vintage Postcards (Postcard History Series)
Grinnell, Iowa in Vintage Postcards (Postcard History Series)
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From an abolitionist hotbed to the home of a prestigious liberal arts college, Grinnell, Iowa, is known across the country as a jewel of the...
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Kansas: A History
Kansas: A History
Kansas: A History
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Kenneth S. Davis,Paperback, Edition: 1,Series: States and the Nation Series, English-language edition,Pages:260,Pub by Norton, W. W. & Company,...
Big Sky Rivers: The Yellowstone and Upper Missouri
Big Sky Rivers: The Yellowstone and Upper Missouri
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This environmental history digs into the journals of fur traders and settlers, and the records of flora, fauna, and floods, to recall a time when...
University of Kansas: A History
University of Kansas: A History
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Clifford Stephen Griffin,Hardcover, English-language edition,Pages:810,Pub by University Press of Kansas
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History of Kentucky Basketball -
History of Kentucky Basketball -
History of Kentucky Basketball -
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History of Kentucky Basketball -
Owensboro, Kentucky (Postcard History Series)
Owensboro, Kentucky (Postcard History Series)
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Postcard History Series: Owensboro is a window into our past, offering a fascinating pictorial view of this city and some surrounding areas in...
Hopkinsville, Kentucky (Postcard History Series)
Hopkinsville, Kentucky (Postcard History Series)
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Hopkinsville is an enlightening collection designed to inform, entertain, 0and educate history buffs with images of the Pearl of the Pennyroyal. ...
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Twenty-Seventh Louisiana Volunteer Infantry
Twenty-Seventh Louisiana Volunteer Infantry
Twenty-Seventh Louisiana Volunteer Infantry
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This regimental history focuses on the first infantry assigned to the defense of icksburg during the Civil War. A detailed biographical register...
Old Louisiana
Old Louisiana
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This fascinating volume footnotes much of Louisiana's history, beginning with vignettes of the early French and Spanish settlers and plantation...
South to Louisiana: The Music of the Cajun Bayous
South to Louisiana: The Music of the Cajun Bayous
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A comprehensive look at the history of this unique region's music from early Cajun and Cajun-Country through Zydeco, blues, and Swamp Pop. A chart...
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Down East Magazine
Down East Magazine
Down East Magazine
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Down East Magazine,The magazine of Maine is devoted to exploring the State of Maine- its rugged natural beauty, rich history and intriguing...
Maine Made Guns and Their Makers
Maine Made Guns and Their Makers
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The long and rich history of Maine's firearm history is a story of highly skilled Yankee gunsmiths, inventors, colorful characters, and...
Down East: A Maritime History of Maine
Down East: A Maritime History of Maine
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Lincoln Paine has laid down the framework for an understanding of Maine's maritime history by relating the population and landscape of today to...
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Voices from Colonial America: Maryland 1634-1776
Voices from Colonial America: Maryland 1634-1776
Voices from Colonial America: Maryland 1634-1776
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First-person accounts, archival illustrations, and historic maps reveal Maryland's rich history. Discover how the colony was founded by Catholics...
The History Of University Education In Maryland
The History Of University Education In Maryland
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Bernard Christian Steiner,Paperback, English-language edition,Pages:72,Pub by Kessinger Publishing Company
Silver Spring Success: The 300 Year History of Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring Success: The 300 Year History of Silver Spring, Maryland
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Richard C. Jaffeson,Hardcover, English-language edition,Pages:144,Pub by Xlibris Corporation
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Through the Heartland on U. S. 20: Massachusetts: Volume I: A Historical Travel Guide
Maynard, Massachusetts: A House in the Village
Maynard, Massachusetts: A House in the Village
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Jan Voogd,Paperback, English-language edition,Pages:127,Pub by History Press, The
Lexington, Massachusetts: Treasures from Historic Archives
Lexington, Massachusetts: Treasures from Historic Archives
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Richard P. Kollen,Paperback, English-language edition,Pages:155,Pub by History Press, The
Steamboats of Gloucester and the North Shore
Steamboats of Gloucester and the North Shore
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Sutherland, a former steamboat man and city councilor in Gloucester, Massachusetts, draws on local research and personal and family memories to...
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Drive Down Memory Lane: The Named State and Federal Highways of Michigan
Drive Down Memory Lane: The Named State and Federal Highways of Michigan
Drive Down Memory Lane: The Named State and Federal Highways of Michigan
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A comprehensive history and listing of each named state and federal highway in Michigan.
Michigan
Michigan
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Describes the geography, history, government, economy, people, and culture of this state of many contrasts.
Michigan Railroads and Railroad Companies
Michigan Railroads and Railroad Companies
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Michigan Railroads and Railroad Companies is an invaluable reference manual for everyone interested in regional transportation history, the...
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Old Rail Fence Corners: The A. B. C. 'S of Minnesota History
Old Rail Fence Corners: The A. B. C. 'S of Minnesota History