From 1947 through 1963, the merged studios of Universal and International produced highly entertaining westerns that ranged from... Læs mere
Many of the stars of the nearly 75 westerns went on to become American icons... Læs mere
Examining science fiction author Hugo Gernsback's career, this work explores the many ways in which his work influenced the genre. It summarizes the... Læs mere
Best known as the author of the acclaimed novel ""River of Earth"" (1940), Alabama native James Still is one of the most critically... Læs mere
The Lincoln-Douglas senatorial debates of 1858 marked a significant crossroads in the political career of Abraham Lincoln. This work discusses... Læs mere
Features a history of the New York Yankees over the years which saw them at the top of the American League and at the bottom. Based upon interviews with former players,... Læs mere
In 1953, August A Busch purchased the St Louis Cardinals for nearly four million dollars. His dream included not only the best players money could buy but... Læs mere
Released in May 1977, the original ""Star Wars"" movie inaugurated the age of the movie blockbuster. It also... Læs mere
Olive Thomas was one of Hollywood's first true movie stars. Born in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, in 1894, she moved to New York at age sixteen and... Læs mere
Investigates the great international crisis of 1839-1841, precipitated by Mehemet Ali Pasha, when he turned against his own Sultan, advancing his... Læs mere
After he arrived in Europe with the 35th Infantry Division, Murray Leff traded his cigarette ration for a 35mm camera.... Læs mere
Baseball post season barnstorming is a phenomenon specific to baseball and to American sports. The ""barn-"" part of the word was used to emphasize the rural aspect of the games. The ""-storm"" part was used to describe the speed of the movement from game to game.