"Here is a critical and historical overview of unconventional and aesthetically challenging films, all of feature length. The author focuses on the... Læs mere
Steam locomotives dominated the landscapes across the world from the 1820s to the 1960s. Out of this came a new hobby, building... Læs mere
Documents the development, testing, manufacture, procurement, and utilization of flying clothing and accessories worn by American airmen... Læs mere
This volume examines a group of actors who bring drama to the big screen the way the fair-haired hero never could - the villains of the Westerns. It considers their backgrounds, feelings about themselves, their families and their roles.
A comprehensive look at automobile manufacturing during its heyday in Cleveland and the remainder of Ohio, and illustrates what it took to succeed... Læs mere
During the 19th century, baseball was a game with few rules, many rowdy players and... Læs mere
Shows how boxers, journalists, politicians, publicans, and others used national, ethnic,... Læs mere
From 1647-1663 eleven people were hanged as witches on the New England frontier, in the Connecticut River Valley. This book examines... Læs mere
By recounting the long history of law's close relationship with the US National Pastime, this exhaustive and detailed... Læs mere
"This book describes how baseball reached its nadir in the late 1960s and how it survived and began its comeback. The lack of offense is examined, taking in... Læs mere
Using the simple metric Wins Above Average, David Kaiser leads us on a fascinating tour through the history of major... Læs mere
Explores the early westerns of John Wayne, from his first starring role in the 1930 epic The Big Trail through his breakthrough role as... Læs mere