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New York City. The Big Apple. The city of dreams. The city so nice they named it twice. These are just some of the monikers given to not only the most highly populated city in North America, but perhaps the most culturally diverse region in all the world. Modern age New York is stamped on the map for its breathtaking skylines and iconic financial centers, as well as being the quintessential melting pot, where people go to "make it big" and take a chance on long-awaited dreams.

Joe Farrell, Joe Farley, and Lawrence Knorr have traveled across the eastern USA to the graves of over 200 founding fathers (and mothers) responsible for the birth of the United States of America. This special volume about Rhode Island includes those that lived, worked, and or died in the Ocean State. Included in this volume are biographies and grave information for 6 of these luminaries who made significant contributions to the Revolutionary cause. In this volume: Nathaniel Greene John Collins William Ellery Stephen Hopkins Henry Marchant Samuel Ward Index

In a little corner of Maine occupied by a wholly unremarkable town, the tension in the air is palpable; taxes are rising; more and more redcoats roam the streets; the whispers of rebellion are growing louder. Like it or not, war is brewing... I had pledged myself to a life of nonviolence, but how much longer could that promise hold?My life in Cesarton had always been simple: Throw some coals into the fire, grab my hammer and a red-hot lump of metal, and bang it until it ended up in a shape I liked. That's how my apprenticeship under Grigory had been going, and despite the tensions caused by...

'On the 27th of the sixth month, called August, 1725, my husband and all our men-servants being abroad, eleven Indians, armed with tomahawks and guns, who had some time before been skulking about the fields, and watching an opportunity of our men’s absence, came furiously into the house...' Thus begins the story of the captivity of Elizabeth Hanson, 'taken in substance from her own mouth' by the English Quaker Samuel Bownas. This book contains the complete text of Bownas's 1760 edition, with an introduction and notes designed to explain the background to this extraordinary true story. For...

Under the Skin investigates the role of cross-cultural body modification in seventeenth-century and eighteenth-century North America, revealing that the practices of tattooing and scalping were crucial to interactions between Natives and newcomers. These permanent and painful marks could act as signs of alliance or signs of conflict, producing a complex bodily archive of cross-cultural entanglement. Indigenous body modification practices were adopted and transformed by colonial powers, making tattooing and scalping key forms of cultural and political contestation in early America.

For thousands of years two distinct cultures evolved unaware of one another’s existence. Separated by what one culture called The Great Sea and known to the other as the Atlantic Ocean, the course of each culture’s future changed irreversibly 400 years ago.

In the years leading up to the Revolutionary War, the American colonies are teetering on the brink of disaster. With the threat of unbridled control by the British Parliament, Boston patriots seek to overturn their motherland's tyrannical practices.

Though Americans would be able to look back in hindsight at 1777 as the year the American Revolution reached a turning point in favor of the colonists, the winter of 1777 was still considered a miserable point for the cause at the time. Although Benedict Arnold and Horatio Gates were victorious at Saratoga, George Washington and his Continental army had been less successful.

Do you want to learn about Abigail Adams but don’t have the time or patience to read a thick book? Then this short and concise book “Abigail Adams: First Lady of the United States” is for you!! During Abigail Adams’ long and productive life, she had many interesting adventures and made many contributions to the young American republic, including the following: One of the “founding mothers” of the United States of America. Acted as a political advisor to her husband while he served as ambassador, vice president, and president, for the United States. An early advocate for the ...

The First Continental Congress was in business from September 5 to October 26, 1774. In those fifty-two days, a group of fifty-six men laid the groundwork for American independence. This is their story.

Among other things, Franklin was a printer, philosopher, inventor, statesman, and not least, a writer. Franklin's autobiography captures the essence of his spirit. In it, we can see him as a product of the 18th century enlightenment, a type of Yankee statesman who could use the language of Addison, Steele, Swift, and Defoe. In his autobiography, Franklin asks himself, "Who am I, how did I come to be, and why am I a human being as I am?" And he answers with the honesty, wit, and charm.

In addition to government archives, many original colonial documents have been digitized by university collaborations and can now be found on the internet for FREE. With more digitized documents, it is also becoming possible to do genealogical research from home rather than traveling to ancestorial locations to look up original hard copy records most of which are typically kept on file by county within the state of their origin. The author of this book is neither a professional historian nor a professional genealogist but has extensive expertise in using computer tools and analyzing data. ...

Description: Readers of Indiana’s Timeless Tales – Pre-History to 1781 will discover a wealth of early Indiana history with this timeline of events that cover Indiana history from prehistory up until the formation of the Northwest Territory. Journal of Events During this era, settlements in the future state of Indiana were sparse. Vincennes, Indiana's oldest city, was established in 1702 as a French Trading Post. By the time of the Revolutionary War, Britain had taken possession as a prize won during the French and Indian War. George Rogers Clark George Rogers Clark's 1778 - 79 campaign...

Warm, humid, salty air hovered over the city like a blanket. The unsuspecting small coastal community was bustling with energy and possibility; the town was alive with the sound of creaking ship masts, and vendors, and on Market Street, new shops and businesses were settling in as the economy began to show signs of life. One reason for the growth and prosperity was trading routes from faraway lands. Ships came from Europe, the Caribbean, and even China, carrying cargos filled with lumber, tobacco, rice, and flour, as international trade expanded.

Three journeys. Three loves. One enduring legacy. Experience the complete saga of faith, courage, and romance that forged America's first permanent New England settlement in Tim Sawyer's captivating Plymouth Collection. From the perilous Mayflower crossing to the tender unions that strengthened the colony to the powerful story of redemption that completed the foundation of a new world, this trilogy brings Plymouth's extraordinary beginnings to vivid life. In Mayflower Hearts, Plymouth Weddings, and Carpenter's Redemption, Sawyer masterfully weaves historical accuracy with emotional depth, ...

Dive into the unparalleled journey with "A Stroll Through American History" by H.D. Ingles—a literary piece of excellent quality and a rare find of its kind on the market. This book presents a concise list of pivotal events that shaped America's past, offering readers a clear timeline without overwhelming detail. Perfect for history buffs and curious minds, Ingles' engaging storytelling brings each era to life, sparking a newfound appreciation for the complexities of American history. Whether you're a seasoned historian or a casual reader, this book offers a straightforward exploration of...

Do you want to learn about King Philip’s War but don’t have the time or patience to read a thick book? Then this short and concise book “King Philip’s War: A Short History of New England’s Bloodiest Struggle” is for you!! In this book you will read about: Concise, Engaging History – Designed for the busy reader, this book delivers a gripping account of King Philip’s War in under an hour, part of the bestselling 30-Minute Book Series. The Bloodiest War of Colonial America – Learn how this 17th-century conflict became the deadliest war per capita in American history, ...

By any objective measure, the Articles of Confederation failed. In this book, historian CL Gammon analyzes the Articles of Confederation paragraph by paragraph and illustrates the inadequacies of America's first constitution.

What happened in Plantation America did not stay on the Plantation. Why? Because it couldn't. This book, Plantation Soul takes the reader through the drama, the trauma and the damage of Plantation America on the souls of it's captives. It further discusses what can be done spiritually to remedy the soul damage.

The Dutch, through the directors of the West India Company, purchased Manhattan Island in 1625. They had come to the New World as traders, not expecting to assume responsibility as the sovereign possessor of a conquered New Netherland. They did not intend to make war on the native peoples around Manhattan Island, but they did; they did not intend to help destroy native cultures, but they did; they intended to be overseas the tolerant, pluralistic, and antimilitaristic people they thought themselves to be - and in so many respects were - at home, but they were not.