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Historic Sites and Landmarks That Shaped America [2 volumes]

Author : Mitchell Newton-Matza
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1243 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book Historic Sites and Landmarks That Shaped America [2 volumes] written by Mitchell Newton-Matza and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2016-09-06 with total page 1243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exploring the significance of places that built our cultural past, this guide is a lens into historical sites spanning the entire history of the United States, from Acoma Pueblo to Ground Zero. Historic Sites and Landmarks That Shaped America: From Acoma Pueblo to Ground Zero encompasses more than 200 sites from the earliest settlements to the present, covering a wide variety of locations. It includes concise yet detailed entries on each landmark that explain its importance to the nation. With entries arranged alphabetically according to the name of the site and the state in which it resides, this work covers both obscure and famous landmarks to demonstrate how a nation can grow and change with the creation or discovery of important places. The volume explores the ways different cultures viewed, revered, or even vilified these sites. It also examines why people remember such places more than others. Accessible to both novice and expert readers, this well-researched guide will appeal to anyone from high school students to general adult readers.

Historic Sites and Landmarks That Shaped America

Author : Mitchell Newton-Matza
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781440845475
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (454 download)

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Download or read book Historic Sites and Landmarks That Shaped America written by Mitchell Newton-Matza and published by . This book was released on 2016-08 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

50 Great American Places

Author : Brent D. Glass
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1451682034
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (516 download)

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Download or read book 50 Great American Places written by Brent D. Glass and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-03-15 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A one-of-a-kind guide to fifty of the most important cultural and historic sites in the United States guaranteed to fascinate, educate, and entertain—selected and described by the former director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. From Massachusetts to Florida to Washington to California, 50 Great American Places takes you on a journey through our nation’s history. Sharing the inside stories of sites as old as Mesa Verde (Colorado) and Cahokia (Illinois) and as recent as Silicon Valley (California) and the Mall of America (Minnesota), each essay provides the historical context for places that represent fundamental American themes: the compelling story of democracy and self-government; the dramatic impact of military conflict; the powerful role of innovation and enterprise; the inspiring achievements of diverse cultural traditions; and the defining influence of the land and its resources. Expert historian Brent D. Glass explores these themes by connecting places, people, and events and reveals a national narrative that is often surprising, sometimes tragic, and always engaging—complete with photographs, websites for more information, and suggestions for other places nearby worth visiting. Sites you would expect to read about—in Boston, New York, and Washington, DC—are here, as well as plenty of surprises, such as the Palace of the Governors in Santa Fe, or Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, or the Village Green in Hudson, Ohio; less obvious places that, together with the more well-known destinations, collectively tell the story of America. For families who want to take a trip that is both educational and entertaining, for history enthusiasts, or anyone curious about our country’s greatest places, this book is the perfect guide.

Lies Across America

Author : James W. Loewen
Publisher : The New Press
ISBN 13 : 1620974932
Total Pages : 482 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (29 download)

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Download or read book Lies Across America written by James W. Loewen and published by The New Press. This book was released on 2019-09-24 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fully updated and revised edition of the book USA Today called "jim-dandy pop history," by the bestselling, American Book Award–winning author "The most definitive and expansive work on the Lost Cause and the movement to whitewash history." —Mitch Landrieu, former mayor of New Orleans From the author of the national bestseller Lies My Teacher Told Me, a completely updated—and more timely than ever—version of the myth-busting history book that focuses on the inaccuracies, myths, and lies on monuments, statues, national landmarks, and historical sites all across America. In Lies Across America, James W. Loewen continues his mission, begun in the award-winning Lies My Teacher Told Me, of overturning the myths and misinformation that too often pass for American history. This is a one-of-a-kind examination of historic sites all over the country where history is literally written on the landscape, including historical markers, monuments, historic houses, forts, and ships. New changes and updates include: • a town in Louisiana that was the site of a major but now-forgotten enslaved persons' uprising • a totally revised tour of the memory and intentional forgetting of slavery and the Civil War in Richmond, Virginia • the hideout of a gang in Delaware that made money by kidnapping free blacks and selling them into slavery Entertaining and enlightening, Lies Across America also has a serious role to play in contemporary debates about white supremacy and Confederate memorials.

Historic Sites and Landmarks That Shaped America [2 volumes]

Author : Mitchell Newton-Matza
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1610697502
Total Pages : 858 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book Historic Sites and Landmarks That Shaped America [2 volumes] written by Mitchell Newton-Matza and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2016-09-06 with total page 858 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exploring the significance of places that built our cultural past, this guide is a lens into historical sites spanning the entire history of the United States, from Acoma Pueblo to Ground Zero. Historic Sites and Landmarks That Shaped America: From Acoma Pueblo to Ground Zero encompasses more than 200 sites from the earliest settlements to the present, covering a wide variety of locations. It includes concise yet detailed entries on each landmark that explain its importance to the nation. With entries arranged alphabetically according to the name of the site and the state in which it resides, this work covers both obscure and famous landmarks to demonstrate how a nation can grow and change with the creation or discovery of important places. The volume explores the ways different cultures viewed, revered, or even vilified these sites. It also examines why people remember such places more than others. Accessible to both novice and expert readers, this well-researched guide will appeal to anyone from high school students to general adult readers.

Monuments

Author : Judith Dupré
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Monuments written by Judith Dupré and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the award-winning, bestselling author of Skyscrapers, Churches, and Bridges comes a stunning visual history that serves as a tribute to classic American landmarks.

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of American Landmarks

Author : Thomas W. Paradis
Publisher : Lorenz Books
ISBN 13 : 9780754820857
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (28 download)

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Download or read book The Illustrated Encyclopedia of American Landmarks written by Thomas W. Paradis and published by Lorenz Books. This book was released on 2011-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Landmarks selected from the National Landmark Register including buildings, structures, historic districts, places of military history, recreation grounds, public spaces, homes of famous people, and monuments.

Historic Landmarks of America as Seen and Described by Famous Writers

Author : Esther Singleton
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 472 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Historic Landmarks of America as Seen and Described by Famous Writers written by Esther Singleton and published by . This book was released on 1906 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Landmarks & Historic Sites of Long Island

Author : Ralph F. Brady
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1614235902
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (142 download)

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Download or read book Landmarks & Historic Sites of Long Island written by Ralph F. Brady and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2012-07-17 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everyone lucky enough to live on Long Island already knows that it’s like nowhere else in the world. From lighthouses and a one-hundred-year-old carousel to World War II camps and missile sites, Long Island native Ralph Brady reveals the secrets to what makes this little-big island so special with a tour of some of Nassau and Suffolk’s most historic locations. Walt Whitman, William Vanderbilt, Theodore Roosevelt and many others occupied remarkable homes around the island. Charles Lindbergh made his historic flight to France from what is now a shopping mall. For many years, a Long Island factory gave the world the game of Scrabble. Even the waters teem with history, with the modern submarine making its start off the coast. Come explore these and other settings from Long Island’s past.

The American Revolution

Author : Frances H. Kennedy
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199324239
Total Pages : 480 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (993 download)

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Download or read book The American Revolution written by Frances H. Kennedy and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2014-05-13 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1996, Congress commissioned the National Park Service to compile a list of sites and landmarks connected with the American Revolution that it deemed vital to preserve for future generations. Some of these sites are well known--Bunker Hill, Valley Forge, Fort Ticonderoga--and in no danger of being lost; others less so-- Blackstock's Plantation in South Carolina or Bryan's Station in Kentucky--and more vulnerable. But all are central to the story of our nation's fight for independence. From battlefields to encampments, meeting houses to museums, these places offer us a chance to rediscover the remarkable men and women who founded this nation and to recognize the relevance of not just what they did, but where they did it. The American Revolution: A Historical Guidebook takes readers to nearly 150 of these sites, providing an overview of the Revolution through an exploration of the places where American independence was articulated, fought for, and eventually secured. Beginning with the Boston Common, first occupied by British troops in 1768, and closing with Fraunces Tavern in New York, where George Washington bid farewell to his officers on December 4, 1783, Kennedy takes readers on a tour of the most significant places of Revolutionary history. Accompanied by illuminating excerpts and essays from some of the foremost scholars in the field, including David McCullough, Barbara Tuchman, David Hackett Fischer, Eric Foner, and John Ferling, the entries move in a roughly chronological order from the pre-Revolutionary years up through 1787. Taken together, the combination of site, essay, and excerpt provides rich context and overview, giving a sense of the major figures and events as well as the course of the Revolution, and cover topics ranging from the Boston Tea Party to the frontier wars. The guide is encyclopedic in scope and covers a wide geographical sweep. Accompanied by historical maps, as well as a number of illuminating primary documents including the Declaration of Independence and letters from John Adams and George Washington, it offers a comprehensive picture of how the Revolutionary War unfolded on American soil, and also points readers to the best writing on the subject in the last fifty years. The American Revolution: A Historical Guidebook is an essential companion for anyone interested in the story and history of our nation's founding.

The Visual Encyclopedia of American Landmarks

Author : Thomas W. Paradis
Publisher : Lorenz Books
ISBN 13 : 9780857234148
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (341 download)

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Download or read book The Visual Encyclopedia of American Landmarks written by Thomas W. Paradis and published by Lorenz Books. This book was released on 2016-02-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fascinating book contains more than 150 significant landmarks of the United States of America. It includesplaces of military history and conflict, recreation grounds and public spaces, and skyscrapers built usinggroundbreaking design and construction techniques. Anhistorical overview of every landmark details the reason for its existence, methods of construction anddevelopment, important architectural considerations, andassociations with culturally important events or people.Here is the perfect reference for students of American social history and architecture, as well as those keen to travel and see the best of what each state has to offer.

The Great American Landmarks Adventure

Author : Kay Weeks
Publisher : Government Printing Office
ISBN 13 : 9780160811388
Total Pages : 56 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (113 download)

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Download or read book The Great American Landmarks Adventure written by Kay Weeks and published by Government Printing Office. This book was released on 2008-08 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Depicts forty-three National Historic Landmarks, from a prehistoric cave painting to the 1969 moon rocket, and explains their significance in representing events, achievements, ideals, and cultures in America.

Historic Monuments of America

Author : Donald Young
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781597641241
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (412 download)

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Download or read book Historic Monuments of America written by Donald Young and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume presents a unique opportunity to tour and relive American history, not only in words but also in stunningly evocative photography. These powerful images conjure up a feeling for the past and provide a sense of historical continuity from the nation???s early war-torn days, expressed in sites such as Valley Forge and Gettysburg, to the late-nineteenth-century era of prosperity and renewed optimism embodied in the opulent mansions of Gilded Age millionaires. Traveling across the United States, region by region, this survey explores many significant landmarks. For the history buff, the student, and those wishing to re-acquaint themselves with the American story on a dynamic and visual level, here is the all-in-one volume that presents the past with authoritative historical facts and inspiring imagery.

America's Sacred Sites

Author : Brad Lyons
Publisher : Chalice Press
ISBN 13 : 0827200889
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (272 download)

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Download or read book America's Sacred Sites written by Brad Lyons and published by Chalice Press. This book was released on 2020-04-28 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the authors of America’s Holy Ground: 61 Faithful Reflections on Our National Parks. The National Park Service oversees more than the 61 national parks; monuments and historic sites mark where important events in America’s story occurred, protect unique natural landmarks, and remember those who changed history. Brad Lyons and Bruce Barkhauer help you consider how your faith and values are reflected in those treasured places. America’s Holy Sites: 50 Faithful Reflections on Our National Monuments and Historic Landmarks visits an NPS site in each state, considering a unique trait of each place and connecting it to your own life. Courage, mercy, leadership, liberty – these are just a few of the themes you’ll explore on this unique journey. A scripture verse and a trio of questions take your experience deeper.

Historic Landmarks of America as Seen and Described by Famous Writers

Author : Esther Singleton
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9781451001990
Total Pages : 407 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (19 download)

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Download or read book Historic Landmarks of America as Seen and Described by Famous Writers written by Esther Singleton and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2015-06-25 with total page 407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Historic Landmarks of America as Seen and Described by Famous Writers One of the most striking features of American history is the fact that the greater number of important events have occurred amidst bold and beautiful scenery. It has, therefore, been my aim to present in this volume, a number of the most picturesque and important pilgrimage places in America - places that are doubly famous for their beauty and historical associations. It would be impossible to include within the covers of a small book every scene that justifies the name of a Landmark of American History. I have, therefore, in my selections, endeavoured to take the reader on as long and varied a trip as possible, from the Atlantic to the Pacific Coast, from Canada to Mexico, from Maine to Florida, and down the Mississippi from the Great Lakes to New Orleans, not omitting a few inland towns such as Mexico and Santa Fe, Denver and Chicago, that represent the oldest and the newest phases of civilization in the Western Hemisphere. I have also ventured to include a short description of my own of a town of entirely different type - the much neglected, but very charming, remnant of Colonial days - Annapolis. In addition to cities, I have included lakes, bays, straits, mountains, islands, harbours, plains, and rivers that have formed the stage-setting for most dramatic episodes. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Historic Landmarks of Black America

Author : George Cantor
Publisher : Gale Cengage
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 420 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Historic Landmarks of Black America written by George Cantor and published by Gale Cengage. This book was released on 1991 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The paper edition (9408-1, $17.95) bears the subtitle, A traveler's guide, and is attributed to Visible Ink Press, a division of Gale. This reference is meant for students or travelers seeking information on sites throughout the US (plus Ontario) that are relevant to African-American history. A brief review of that history is followed by information about some 300 sites, arranged by region and then by state, with location and visitation data and discussion of each site's historical significance. Includes regional site-location maps, photos, a timeline, a bibliography, and an index. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Historic Landmarks of America

Author : Esther Singleton
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780267773411
Total Pages : 402 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (734 download)

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Download or read book Historic Landmarks of America written by Esther Singleton and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-02-04 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Historic Landmarks of America: As Seen and Described by Famous Writers The reader will doubtless notice the preponderance Of the fort among the landmarks. This is explained by the fact that nearly every American town had its origin in the little stockade first built for protection against the savages and later as a redoubt against French or English foes. These are eloquent testimonies to the far-sightedness of the French, English, and American generals and explorers, who planted their garrisons in such commanding positions. Many of these sites have now become great cities, such as, for instance, Pittsburg and Detroit, and many of these old forts - such as Fort Marion in St. Augustine, Niagara, Ticonderoga, West Point, Michilimacinac, etc., are among the most picturesque sights that America offers to the traveller. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.