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A Short History of Mail Delivery relates the story of mail delivery from the messenger services of the ancient world to the wonders of instantaneous modern email delivery. Readers will learn about the first postage stamps as well as the beginnings of package delivery giants Federal Express and United Parcel Service.
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Short History of Public Parks – Indiana Edition recounts the history of the public park from its early beginnings as hunting parks for European nobles to the extensive state and national parks of today.Cemetery HistoryCemeteries served as the first parks as landscape designers began designing cemeteries that proved a pleasant place for both the dead and the living.State ParksThe book serves as a guide to the state parks of the United States, as...
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Early parks evolved from deer parks nobles used for hunting. United States cities constructed huge landscaped graveyards, which people used for recreational purposes. Cities next created public parks based on the cemetery concept. The desire to preserve natural areas led the establishment of the National Park System. The book includes an extensive list of US state park systems.
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In this book, the US Political Parties and the Presidents - Book 1, American history buffs will learn the history of the early political parties, philosophies and campaigns in the United States. Book 1 covers the presidential elections from the period beginning with the first Presidential campaign to the campaign of 1854, on the eve of the Civil War. Learn about the history of US politics.
6167) Slavery in America
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Some studies of early America highlight events such as the first Thanksgiving and the establishment of different colonies. But true historians realize that American history is tightly bound to the history of enslavement in the Americas. This carefully researched volume presents the difficult topic of American slavery sensitively yet comprehensively. Readers will learn about the European slave trade and how and why it expanded to the American colonies....
6168) Sojourner Truth
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Born into slavery in 1797, Sojourner Truth escaped to freedom with her baby daughter by 1826. For the rest of her life, this extraordinary woman continued to fight for rights for black people, women, and other disenfranchised populations. This in-depth account explores Truth's fascinating life as an abolitionist leader. Photographs bring the information to life and sidebars add dimension to the main text. A timeline highlights key moments in Truth's...
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The United States was once a small group of states that had been colonies of Great Britain. It grew into a world power rapidly and a major driver of that rise was immigration and migration. Readers of this thought-provoking book will discover just how important the movement of people to and across the United States has been throughout the nation's history. They'll learn how diversity has been vital to the country's growth and success and consider...
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Composed in the summer heat in the shade of a huge elm tree in Corydon, Indiana the 1816 Constitution served Indiana's needs until replaced by a new document in 1851. The Story of the Indiana Constitution serves as a handbook and guide to the foundation of Indiana law. It includes the text of the original 1816 Constitution as well as the original text and amendments of its 1851 replacement.
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YOU are struggling to survive during the Great Depression. As a migrant worker, you travel from place to place hoping to earn enough money to get by. How will you find a way to feed and clothe yourself and your family? Step back in time to face the challenges that real people were met with during this difficult time in history.
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Following the American Revolution, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams fundamentally didn't agree on how the country should be run. Both men would be president-and yet, they didn't see eye to eye for many years. This book offers a unique take on the founding of the United States through the eyes of two Founding Fathers, including the writing of the U.S. Constitution and the creation of the first political parties. Quotes from the prolific writings of...
6173) The Tuskegee Airmen
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The first African American flying unit in the US military were called the Tuskegee Airmen. They trained at the Tuskegee Army Air Field in Alabama and flew more than 1,500 missions. During World War II, these men became some of the most decorated servicemen of the Army Air Forces. In this informative book, readers will learn about all about the Tuskegee Airmen, the missions they accomplished, and the prejudice and discrimination they faced at home....
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Ulysses S. Grant was the general of the Union army who led the North to victory in the Civil War. But at one time, he wasn't thought to be fit to serve in the military at all! Robert E. Lee has a similarly confounding story: he was asked to command the Union army! This book offers a look at the two looming personalities that fought each other for the future of a nation. Biographical information and historical facts are intertwined in this engaging...
6175) W. E. B. Du Bois
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In this in-depth biography, readers will learn all about W. E. B. Du Bois and his life's work to fight for racial equality. They'll discover the roles he played in the Niagara Movement and the NAACP and understand how his ideas sometimes put him at odds with other reformers of the day. An informative timeline offers insight into the context of Du Bois' life and work. Eye-catching photographs bring the information to life and fascinating sidebars add...
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In 1861, the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter marked the beginning of the American Civil War. Union troops surrendered after 36 hours of fierce battle. The controversial election of Abraham Lincoln, the contentious issue of slavery, and the South's demand for states' rights all factored into this momentous event. This book delves into other key moments of the war that followed. A detailed timeline, historical paintings, and primary sources bring...
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The Battles of Lexington and Concord are often referred to as the beginning of the American Revolution in April 1777. However, the towns were also the location of key events both before and after the war. This book provides a detailed look at these famous battles, including the mysterious first shot of the war, also called "" the shot heard round the world."" Primary sources, interesting sidebars offering more information, and a timeline of the entire...
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The United States may never have entered World War II if it were not for the Japanese attack on the U.S. fleet at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. Upon hearing of the attack, the American public clamored for a declaration of war against Japan, which soon led to combat with Italy and Germany as well. Japan's motivation for attacking the United States and the repercussions of the event--including the internment of Japanese Americans in the states--are thoroughly...
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In 1962, people in the United States, Cuba, and the Soviet Union, seemed to be holding their breath as they stood at the precipice of nuclear war. U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara later recalled that he thought October 27, 1962, ""was the last Saturday I would ever see."" Packed with interesting sidebars and fascinating facts, this book transports readers back to a time of political intrigue. John F. Kennedy, Fidel Castro, and Nikita Khrushchev...
6180) What Happened on D-Day?
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Allied forces led by the United States and England landed in German-occupied France on June 6, 1944. More than 160,000 soldiers landed in Normandy. The fates of these forces, the key figures of leadership, and the adversity and triumphs of World War II are recounted in this detailed volume, which includes an overview of many other significant military events. Readers will be drawn to the incredible wartime photographs and appreciate the detailed timeline...
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