"This book covers Joan Newton Cuneo's life and her role (from 1905 to 1915) as the premier female racer in the United States and spokeswoman for women drivers and good roads"--Provided by publisher.
Mirroring the chaotic nature of the American experience at war in Vietnam, this memoir recounts the experiences of a young Marine Corps officer in a series of unrelated short... Læs mere
In 1933, Genevieve Yost, Kansas State Historical Society cataloguer, published a History of Lynching in Kansas. This book is a development of that work, researched with the... Læs mere
California's ""Glamour Boy"" and world champion boxer was a movie attraction for women and a money-making draw for promoters... Læs mere
"Freedom of speech was restricted during the Revolutionary War. In the struggle for independence, those who remained loyal to the... Læs mere
During the period 1771-1938, hundreds of acts of mob violence took place within the bounds of Ohio. Many of these acts were attributed to well-known and... Læs mere
Vampire characters are ubiquitous in popular culture, serving as metaphors for society's most sensitive subjects - sexuality, gender roles, race, ethnicity, class -... Læs mere
"Georges Simenon's 75 novels and 28 short stories featuring Chief Inspector Jules Maigret provide us with a great deal of information... Læs mere