Reveals the Benjamin Franklin behind the many masks and shows that the real Franklin was far more remarkable than anyone has yet discovered. The author shows us a powerful intellect lurking behind the leather-apron countenance. This lively, witty, and revelatory book is written for readers who... číst celé
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What are the Kansas state's outstanding landforms, and where are they found? How were Kansas rocks and minerals formed? Why is Kansas world famous among fossil collectors? How does one 'read the rocks' to find evidence of ancient oceans, earthquakes, and even volcanoes in Kansas? This title provides the answers to these questions and more.
The 70s witnessed economic decline in America, coupled with a series of foreign policy failures, events that created an air of unease and uncertainty. This volume examines the ways in which Americans responded to a changing world and sought to redefine themselves. číst celé
A long-anticipated revised edition of one of the most respected and popular guides to the Gettysburg National Military Park. číst celé