What contributed to Grace King's critical acclaim, and her continued importance across time, was the panoramic view of social and historical New... Læs mere
Sportsmen will find pleasant reading in this rich collection of tales of hunting in the Old South. The book will be of particular interest to... Læs mere
The thirty years prior to the Civil War were flamboyant and fiery times for the South. People had a passion for political issues and an ear for the lusty oratory that could be... Læs mere
The first comprehensive study of Harry S. Truman as commander in chief, this is an important and highly relevant book, especially in view of the growing concern over the president's ability to wage war without the consent of either the Congress or the American people.
From contemporary newspapers, periodicals, memoirs, and diaries, this book fashions a fascinating story of a great actress and her contribution to the development of American repertory theatre during this vital period.
William Hoffman is a master storyteller, and Follow Me Home reveals him at his inimitable best. In these superbly crafted stories, he explores one of the most secret places of the... Læs mere
Chosen by Eleanor Copenhaver Anderson before her death in 1985 to publish her husband's secret love letters, Anderson scholar Ray Lewis... Læs mere
Are we using the best system of values to examine the nation's political problems? Must we forsake idealism for realism? These are... Læs mere
Examines the interlocking careers and influence of six black clergymen, two of them fugitive slaves, who lived in the antebellum North and... Læs mere
Dominated by the personalities of three towering figures of the US's middle period - Henry Clay, John C. Calhoun, and Andrew Jackson - Olive Branch and... Læs mere