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Hidden History of Queens (Hardcover)

Queens has a history filled with fascinating firsts cool characters and ramshackle ruins. From the nation s first modern highway to the first-ever transatlantic flight the borough has long been at the forefront of modern transportation. Poet Clement... more

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Railway Transportation: A History of Its Economics and of Its Relation to the State Based With the Author s Permission Upon President Hadley s Railroad Transportation: Its History and Its Laws (P

Hadley and Raper s groundbreaking work on the economics and history of railway transportation is a must-read for anyone interested in the development of modern transportation systems. Their comprehensive analysis sheds light on the complex relationship... more

Hidden History: Hidden History of Civil War Tennessee (Paperback)

A collection of lesser-known historical stories from Tennessee during the Civil War -- Join author James B. Jones Jr. on an exciting journey through the unknown and hidden history of Civil War Tennessee. Tennessee s Civil War history is an oft-told... more

Hidden History: Hidden History of Franklin County Vermont (Hardcover)

Tucked between the Canadian border and Lake Champlain Franklin County was one of colonial America s earliest economic military and cultural byways. From Native American occupation to America s early wars and bootlegging many of the region s stories... more

Hidden History: Hidden History of Montgomery County Indiana (Paperback)

Montgomery County never fails to surprise the visitor with its unique and varied history. Even local residents are often unaware of some of their county heritage. Anyone who spends some time in Crawfordsville will eventually know about General Lew... more

Hidden History: Hidden History of South Jersey: : From the Capitol to the Shore (Paperback)

South Jersey is perhaps best known for its beachside boardwalks glitzy Atlantic City hotels and blueberry farms but behind these iconic symbols are the overlooked tales that are unique to New Jersey. While much of Harriet Tubman s life is well known... more

Hidden History: Hidden History of Portland Oregon (Paperback)

In this engaging narrative author JD Chandler crafts a people s history of Portland Oregon sharing the lesser-known stories of individuals who stood against the tide and fought for liberty and representation: C.E.S. Wood who documented the conflict be more

Hidden History Hidden History of Ravenswood and Lake View (Paperback)

It s easy to get caught up in the hidden history of Ravenswood and Lake View like the Harm s Park picnic that lasted fifty-four years or the political gimmickry of the Cowboy Mayor of Chicago. Who can resist a double take over folk like the Father of... more

Hidden History: Hidden History of Colonial Greenwich (Paperback)

Greenwich in the seventeenth century was a lost world with tythingmen and meeting warners wild horse hunters herdsmen townsmen pounders and planters. Faced with an ever-changing environment citizens set many new-world boundaries. Farmers created common... more

Hidden History Hidden History of Western Kentucky (Paperback)

What makes western Kentucky so unique? Sometimes it seems as if the history of this distinctive region lies buried deep within its awe-inspiring cave systems. Join western Kentucky historian Berry Craig as he penetrates the depths of the region s... more

Hidden History Of...: Hidden History of Henderson County North Carolina (Paperback)

Join author and historian Terry Ruscin as he reveals Henderson County s forgotten yet colorful history complete with its own cast of characters and historic landmarks. Who composed a blockbuster opera a few miles from downtown Hendersonville? Who were... more

Thom Hartmann Hidden History The Hidden History of American Democracy (Paperback)

America s most popular progressive radio host and New York Times bestselling author Thom Hartmann paves the way to saving our democracy. In this powerful sweeping history and analysis of American democracy Thom Hartmann shows how democracy is the one... more

Hidden History: Hidden History of the Toe River Valley (Paperback)

Tales from North Carolina s high country. The Toe River winds its way past the peaks of Mount Mitchell and into the valley that bears its name. Mineral mines go back to the earliest days of Yancey County and encouraged some of the first settlers to... more

Hidden History: Hidden History of Bangor:: From Lumbering Days to the Progressive Era (Paperback)

When celebrity aviator Harry Atwood made the first aeroplane flight over Bangor in 1912 observers were astonished. It was a sign that the city had recovered from the great fire of 1911 that had destroyed its downtown the year before. While some events ar more

Hidden History: Hidden History of the New Hampshire Seacoast (Paperback)

The New Hampshire Seacoast has a wealth of overlooked history - some remnants are hidden in plain sight while others are just plain hidden. Meet the minister and early religious founder who was involved in an armed confrontation in Dover with another... more

Hidden History: Hidden History of Jefferson City (Hardcover)

Quite a bit has happened in Missouri s capital city since Lewis and Clark passed through the area on their famous journey. And some of that history has remained hidden. Being the center of politics in the state and possessing a small-town mindset the... more

Hidden History: Hidden History of Rochester Minnesota (Paperback)

Series statement from publisher s website. The author of Lost Rochester explores more Med City history beyond the medicine. Stories surrounding the establishment of Rochester as a medical mecca are well documented and often showcased but countless... more

Hidden History: Hidden History of Civil War Charleston (Paperback)

Forgotten tales of Charleston s Civil War history have been collected into this new compendium for today s history lovers. In a city as old as Charleston it s only natural for some stories to become less well-known over time but the Palmetto State s... more

Hidden History: Hidden History of Aiken County (Paperback)

Situated between the mountains and the coast Aiken County attracted ailing members of the southern planter class once the railroad from Charleston to Hamburg was completed in 1833. After the Civil War grand hotels and sporting activities drew wealthy... more

Hidden History: Hidden History of Roanoke: Star City Stories (Paperback)

Author Nelson Harris delves into the annals of history to uncover these marvelous and mostly unknown stories of the Star City of the South. How did a Roanoke neighbor s secret upend North Carolina politics and why did a weeding scandal in Big Lick make... more

Hidden History: Hidden History of Lewiston Idaho (Paperback)

There s more to Lewiston s history than first meets the eye and local author and historian Steven D. Branting has the stories to prove it. Branting offers a revealing look into the aspects of Lewiston s past that other more conventional histories may h more

Hidden History: Hidden History of Uptown & Edgewater (Paperback)

If any place in Chicago has been all things to all men it has to be the corner of the city that is occupied by Edgewater and Uptown. Babe Ruth and Mahatma Gandhi found a place of refuge at the Edgewater Beach Hotel but the locale has also been a... more

Hidden History: Hidden History of Clinton Iowa (Paperback)

Two things people frequently say about Clinton are that it was the lumber capital of the world and home to the most millionaires per capita. While those interesting nuggets are not exactly true there are plenty of fascinating facts about the city. Learn more

Hidden History: Hidden History of Ponte Vedra (Paperback)

Ponte Vedra is well known for its beaches and world renowned for its PGA dream course Sawgrass but what did it look like before tourists flocked to the shores? How did Native Americans interact with the area before Spain s Ponce de Leon made his first... more

Hidden History: Hidden History of Terre Haute (Paperback)

Many know about Terre Haute s long-gone reputation as a sin city but that hardly tells the whole story. Unknown to all but a few the city was home to a POW camp for Confederate prisoners and divers once plucked valuable freshwater pearls from the... more

Railway Transportation; a History of Its Economics and of Its Relation to the State Based with the Author S Permission Upon President Hadley S Railroad Transportation: Its (1912) [Leather Bound]

Leatherbound edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Reprinted from 1912 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr d reprint. Illustrations Index if any are... more

Studies in Economic History: Men Cities and Transportation: A Study in New England History 1820-1900 Volume I (Hardcover)

Men Cities and Transportation: A Study in New England History 1820-1900 Volume I more

Legacies of the Industrial Revolution: Steam Engine and Transportation - History Book for Kids Children s History (Paperback)

History books tell us that certain events happened and leaders were involved. However this history book will tell us the outcomes of the Industrial Revolution that can still be felt today. The steam engine and transportation are only some of the... more

Pre-Owned White Fox and Icy Seas in the Western Arctic: The Fur Trade Transportation and Change in the Early Twentieth Century (The Lamar Series in Western History) Hardcover

9780300221794. Pre-Owned: Good condition. Hard cover. Language: English. Pages: 344. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 344 p. Contains: Illustrations. The Lamar Western History. How the fur trade changed the North and created the modern Arctic In the... more

Pre-Owned Connections Across Eurasia: Transportation Communication and Cultural Exchange on the Silk Roads (Explorations in World History) Paperback

Our books are pre-loved which means they have been read before. We carefully check all our books and believe them to be in a - USED - VERY GOOD Condition condition. If you re not completely satisfied please get in touch & we ll be happy to help.... more

Railway Transportation: A History of its Economics and of its Relation to the State Based With the Author s Permission Upon President Hadle

In this groundbreaking work Charles Lee Raper provides a comprehensive survey of the history of railway transportation from its early origins to the complex and multifaceted system that exists today. Drawing on a wealth of economic political and social... more

The transportation act 1920; its sources history and text together with its amendments to the Interstate commece act explained analyzed and compared; comprising extracts from reports and debates

Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Reprinted from 1923 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr d reprint. Illustrations Index if any are included in black and white.... more

Transportation: The Aviation History of Greater Riverside (Paperback)

Ever since aircraft changed the scope of the First World War flight became both a passion and business in Riverside. Early barnstormers needed places to park refuel and service their aircraft so airports started popping up. Alessandro Field became... more

Pre-Owned The Fatal Shore: History of the Transportation of Convicts to Australia 1787-1868 Paperback

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Pre-Owned The Fatal Shore: History of the Transportation of Convicts to Australia 1787-1868 Paperback

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Past And Present Of Plattsburgh: Romantic History Of A Prosperous Village Its Early Settlement Battles On Land And Water Transportation Facilities

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United... more