162 results for 'westward'

Westward the Wilderness by B.N. Rundell is set against the backdrop of the American West in the early 19th century. Two friends, Gabe and Ezra, embark on a perilous journey to escape bounty hunters...

Westward the Tide (Louis L'Amour's Lost Treasures) by Louis L'Amour is a gripping tale of danger and violence on the high seas. Matt Bardoul, a lone drifter, finds himself entangled in a perilous...

The Manor of Northam has a rich history dating back to the Norman invasion. Recorded in the Domesday Book, it was part of lands owned by a Saxon Lord named Bristric, providing early evidence of human...

Building a House Divided: Slavery, Westward Expansion, and the Roots of the Civil War by Stephen G. Hyslop The origins of the American Civil War can be traced back to the early years of the Republic,...

The Bend of the Road Tiding Westward by Keith R. Brehmer For centuries, the remote enclave of Dithmarschen has weathered storms - both natural and political. A free farmer's republic during medieval...

The American West History of the Wild West and Westward Expansion 1803--1890 Discover the reality of life on the frontier during the Gilded Age, when the United States' expansion into the west seemed...

The presidential election of 1844 was one of the most pivotal moments in American history. A different outcome could have led to a significantly altered nation. This year saw the westward expansion...

Westward Expansion and Migration provides an engaging exploration of American history for students in grades 6-12. This comprehensive resource covers key topics such as Lewis and Clark, the Santa Fe...

The Westward Migration of Jews from Eastern Europe During the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries by Moses Avigdor Shulvass This book explores a significant but previously underexamined chapter in...

Between 1840 and 1870, more than a quarter of a million Americans embarked on one of the greatest migrations in modern history. While the experiences of frontiersmen have become an integral part of...

Steve Sheinkin's engaging narrative explores America's westward expansion in nine lively chapters, starting with the Louisiana Purchase and ending with the Lakota massacre at Wounded Knee in 1890. He...

A dream to fulfil led two friends to embark on an adventure across America in 2010. They traded corporate jobs for rail-tracking, following old railroad routes through the vast American West during a...

Westward Ho! is a historical novel by Charles Kingsley, set in 16th-century England and based on the adventures of Elizabethan corsair Amyas Preston. The story follows Amyas as he sets sail with Sir...

Experience the legend of the Oregon Trail with Moon Oregon Trail Road Trip. This comprehensive guide takes you along the 2,170-mile historic route from Independence, Missouri to Oregon City,...

A comprehensive study of America's transformation in the second half of the nineteenth century, this book explores two pivotal aspects of US history: expansion and consolidation.From westward...

A Newer World explores the adventures of two men who shaped America's westward expansion: John C. Frémont and Kit Carson. Between 1842 and 1854, they ventured into unknown territory in search of...

The First Transcontinental Railroad's westward push is halted near its starting point in both East and West. A mysterious saboteur is thwarting repeated injunctions from the railroad's president,...

The story of the Vikings in North America is one of fact and fiction. From their westward expansion across the North Atlantic in the tenth and eleventh centuries to the myths that have developed...

The Missouri Crisis, 1819-1821 A bitter struggle over westward expansion and slavery nearly destroyed the fragile United States. From its early days, American leaders knew that an unpredictable issue...

The National Road in Pennsylvania is a testament to America's history, with its origins dating back to Native American trails. Over time, it has been transformed into a roadway suitable for military...

A powerful and poignant novel set against the backdrop of America's westward expansion. Take Me Home A Novel by Brian Leung tells the story of Adele "Addie" Maine, who returns to her hometown in...

The Filth of Progress: A New Perspective on America's Westward Expansion By Ryan Dearinger, published by Univ of California Press in 2015. For over a century, the story of progress in the American...

The March Up CountryA historical account of the United States' westward expansion, this book explores the pivotal moment in American history when thousands of settlers embarked on a perilous journey...

Blood Meridian Or the Evening Redness in the WestA masterpiece of American literature, Cormac McCarthy's novel is a brilliant subversion of the Western genre, set against the backdrop of America's...

Simon Winchester explores the complex and often contentious history of land ownership around the world. From the early days of American westward expansion to the more recent debates over colonialist...

Blood and Dust by J.C. Paulson is a gripping novel set in the wild early days of Canada's westward expansion.When James Sinclair finds himself hunted, he embarks on a perilous journey across half a...

The Ingalls family's journey westward continues as they find temporary work in a hotel. If they can save enough money, they'll be able to continue their search for a new home. Their stay in Burr Oak,...

The White Stag tells the epic story of a tribal migration and their fierce leader. For generations, the tribes had moved relentlessly westward, obeying the voices of their pagan gods, which compelled...

A River of Dust: A Celebration of Global Interconnectedness This beautifully illustrated picture book tells the story of dust, tracing its journey from North Africa to the online marketplaces basin...

Freemasonry on the Frontier: Papers from the 2020 Conference for Quatuor Coronati Lodge in the United States of AmericaA collection of conference papers reflecting the westward expansion of...

Europe and the world are troubled by revolution and counter-revolution. Cholera is rumoured to be moving westwards once more. In their small ways, Clorinda and her circle diffuse a little benevolence...

Berlin: The Downfall 1945Antony Beevor recounts the brutal death-throes of Hitler's Reich at the hands of the rampaging Red Army, in a harrowing and compelling narrative of events that still provoke...

Cumberland County's county seat, Carlisle is situated approximately 18 miles west of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania's state capital. Founded in 1751 as a pioneer town, it played a significant role in the...

Dee Brown's West: An Anthology brings together a collection of articles tracing the history of the Western frontier from early settlements to the Battle of Wounded Knee.Spanning over 150 years, this...

Growing Up with the Country Childhood on the Far Western FrontierA major study of American childhood, now available again in paperback, explores how children helped shape and were shaped by the...

Steven B. Smith's photographs chronicle the transformation of the Western landscape into suburbia. His images capture the juxtaposition of natural beauty and human-made structures, revealing the...

The West: An Illustrated History by Geoffrey C. Ward is an outstanding work of scholarly synthesis that tells the story of North America's westward expansion. Complemented by essays from seven noted...

Get to know the leaders who shaped America's history. This comprehensive overview covers all 45 presidents from George Washington to the latest commander-in-chief.Discover fascinating facts about...

Experience the epic journey of the Oregon Trail through the personal accounts of those who braved its challenges. Compiled from trail diaries and memoirs, Oregon Trail Stories offers a unique glimpse...

Explore the history of North America's most significant forts, from the northernmost reaches to El Morro in Puerto Rico. This collection features 44 historic sites, including Fort McHenry, Fort...

Thomas Fitzpatrick's life was marked by three distinct careers that spanned thirty years of the early westward movement. As a mountain man, guide, and Indian agent, he navigated the complexities of...

Bruno de Nicola explores the development of women's status in the Mongol Empire from its origins in Mongolia to the end of the Ilkhanate in 1335. This thematic approach reveals a coherent progression...

Embark on an epic journey along the Oregon Trail during the Gold Rush era. Make choices that will determine your fate and decide whether to head west towards Oregon or take the California Trail...

The stories of America's westward expansion come to life in this richly authoritative biography. From Thomas Jefferson's vision for a continental United States to the California Gold Rush, the lives...

When their wagon train takes an ill-advised shortcut on the Oregon Trail, Zeke and over eighty settlers find themselves trapped in a frozen mountain pass. As howling winter storms rage around them,...

Railroads of the Pike's Peak Region, 1870-1900 by Allan C. Lewis explores the pivotal role that railroads played in shaping the history of the Pike's Peak Region during the late 19th century. The...

Creatures of Empire: How Domestic Animals Transformed Early AmericaBy introducing livestock to the New World, colonists in New England and the Chesapeake region played a pivotal role in shaping early...

The Five Civilized Tribes: Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, Seminole By Grant Foreman Published by University of Oklahoma Press in 1989 This book explores the impact of westward expansion on the...

After Empire: Towards an Ethnology of Europe's BarbariansThis study explores the customs and beliefs of barbarian peoples who migrated westwards and settled in Western Europe from the close of the...

When celebrity legend Katherine 'Miss Kathie' Kenton's life is foretold in a tell-all memoir, her loyal assistant Hazie Coogan knows she has to act fast. But as the body count rises and Miss Kathie's...

Set against the backdrop of America's westward expansion, Laura Ingalls Wilder's life story is one of courage, adventure and steadfast love. From her childhood in the Big Woods of Wisconsin to her...

Charles Frazier's latest novel, The Trackers, paints a vivid portrait of life in Depression-era America. Painter Val Welch travels westward to rural Dawes, Wyoming, to create a mural for the local...

Indians Illustrated: A Social and Cultural History of Native American Illustrations in the Pictorial Press. From 1850, illustrated journals and papers became increasingly popular in America...

The Ghost Rifle: A Novel of America's Last Frontier by Max McCoyA gripping tale of adventure and survival set against the backdrop of the American West, this epic saga follows Jack Picaro as he flees...

In the midst of westward expansion, brutal clashes with witchcraft and the supernatural erupt in the small town of Soledad. A powerful witch takes extreme measures to protect her land, while a young...

James has survived the first wave, but the road ahead is fraught with danger. Swarms of undead corpses hunt him, driven by an insatiable hunger for flesh.Haunted by his past actions to stay alive,...

Passages: Cape Horn and Beyond is a story of challenging passages and the romance of the sea. Lin Pardey shares her heart-warming and often turbulent journey as she sailed north from Cape Horn to...

A young boy from Sweden finds himself alone in California. He sets out to find his brother, walking east against the prevailing tide of westward migration. As he travels, he encounters an array of...

A Short Illustrated History of the United States offers a comprehensive and engaging narrative of American history. From the struggle for independence to westward expansion, regional differences,...

A walking tour of the border region between England and Scotland, exploring the complex history and identity of this unique place. Alistair Moffat guides us through eight centuries of history, from...

Margate Through Time explores the history and development of this historic English seaside resort. From its origins as one of the first English seaside resorts in the 1730s, Margate has undergone...

The wrath of God lies sleeping. It was hidden a million years before men were, and only men have the power to wake it. In the anarchic world opened up by America's westward expansion, a potent...

Gordon Hawkes risks returning to his past when he picks up a package from his mother. Attacked by a posse seeking to collect the bounty on his head, he hides out among Mormons and agrees to guide...

The Impending Crisis America Before the Civil War, 1848-1861 by David M. Potter is a comprehensive history of antebellum America, masterfully charting the chaotic forces that led to the outbreak of...

Red Cloud and the Indian Trader: The Remarkable Friendship of the Sioux Chief and JW Dear in the Last Days of the FrontierThis is the true story of an unlikely friendship between JW Dear, a former...

The American paradox - a nation founded on equality and freedom, yet built on the subordination of certain groups. Heather Cox Richardson explores this complex history in "How the South Won the Civil...

Atlantic History: Concept and Contours by Bernard Bailyn This book explores the rapidly developing field of Atlantic history, bringing together elements of early modern European, African, and...

The Silver City Massacre by Charles G. West is a gripping novel about survival and redemption in the American West. After the Confederate Army's surrender, Lieutenant Joel McAllister sets out to...

Cecil Younger's latest case takes an unexpected turn when he's hired to investigate a doctor on a cruise ship. With complaints from patients who are still alive, Cecil is tasked with uncovering the...

Bleeding Kansas: A History of Slavery, Sectionalism, and Civil War on the Missouri-Kansas Border. The struggle over Kansas Territory between 1854 and 1861 had far-reaching consequences for America,...

Three women embark on a perilous wagon journey westward in this verse novel that explores the history of the Black homesteader movement. In 1879, Mississippi, Lettie and her family set out for...

American Immigration by Maldwyn Allen Jones explores the complex history of immigration to the United States. From the Jamestown settlers to Vietnamese refugees, Mr. Jones examines the social,...

Detailed map of Nottingham's Arnold and Daybrook areas. Notts Sheet 38.06 features a very detailed representation of these north Nottinghamshire locations. The map covers an area from Front Street in...

Nancy Bisaha explores the Renaissance humanist response to the Ottoman Empire's westward expansion from the 14th to the 16th centuries. This period saw a large body of literature that focused on the...

The Vulcan Boys: True Tales from the Cold War to the Falklands. This is the first-hand account of the operators who flew Britain's iconic delta-shaped bomber during the Cold War and its role in...

U.S. History Maps for grades 5 and up provides an engaging way to explore America's past. This comprehensive book covers key events from the ice age to the admission of the 50th state, including the...

The American West was forged in blood and thunder between 1846 and 1865. The United States invaded and conquered this vast territory, creating a nation that stretched from the Atlantic to the Pacific...

So Rugged and Mountainous Blazing the Trails to Oregon and California, 1812-1848This magisterial volume tells the story of America's westward migration, a powerful blend of fact and fable. Over three...

A 25th Anniversary Edition of Cormac McCarthy's Blood Meridian, published in 1992, is a thought-provoking novel that subverts traditional Western genre conventions. Set against the backdrop of...

Dirt: The Erosion of Civilizations explores the relationship between humans and the natural world, revealing how our actions have shaped the soil that supports us. From ancient civilizations to...

The harrowing journey of Hugh Glass and other mountain men is vividly portrayed in Give Your Heart to the Hawks. This book explores their incredible adventures as they explored the Great American...

The Wild West: A Captivating Guide to the American Old West. The American Wild West was a complex and often contradictory place, where lawmen and outlaws walked hand in hand. Many of the most...

A reassessment of American expansionism during the late Jacksonian era challenges the traditional notion of "manifest destiny". Thomas R. Hietala examines the complex factors behind policymaking,...

James K. Polk's presidency was marked by a bold and often divisive approach to expanding America's territory. When he took office in 1844, the country was embroiled in a bitter dispute with Britain...

The Journals of Lewis and Clark In 1803, the United States acquired a vast territory from France, sparking a national quest to explore and map its western frontier. President Thomas Jefferson...

George Washington and Thomas Jefferson: A Productive Relationship. The relationship between two of America's founding fathers has long been shrouded in legend, with their supposed enmity often...

The Donner Party: A Tragic Story of the Wild West's Most Notorious Journey By Charles River Published in 2014, this book tells the story of one of the most infamous journeys in American history. In...

West with the Night tells the story of Beryl Markham's remarkable aviation achievements. In 1936, she became the first person to fly non-stop from Europe to New York and the first woman to cross the...

Unintended Consequences: The Story of Irish Immigration to the U.S. and how America's Door was Closed to the Irish by Ray O'Hanlon. The story of Irish immigration to the United States is one that...

Amsterdam, New York tells the story of an American dream created, lost, and still pursued. In the 1700s, this small trading village in upstate New York grew into an industrial powerhouse during the...

Wild West History for Kids is an engaging introduction to the history of the American West. This fast-paced book covers key events such as the OK Corral and the Battle of the Little Bighorn, making...

Russia's Quiet Revolution: A Year that Shaped the Nation In 1837, Russia underwent significant changes that would shape its future. Historians often view this period as one of conservative stasis,...

The War That Forged a Nation by Walter R. Borneman The War of 1812 was a pivotal moment in American history, testing the nation's leadership and setting the stage for westward expansion. This...

Blaine Harden's "Murder at the Mission" is a riveting investigation into the darker side of American history. In 1836, two missionaries and their wives embarked on a perilous journey across the...

Ruthless Vows is the epic conclusion to a beautifully written story of intense romance and war. Two weeks have passed since Iris Winnow returned home, but the war is far from over. Roman is missing,...

The Chronicle of the Narvaez Expedition is a true account of a remarkable journey across North America by Spanish conquistadors in the early 16th century. Written by Alvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca, this...

Edinburgh's New Town is one of the finest surviving examples of Georgian town planning. Completed in stages between 1767 and 1792, this remarkable development was conceived by a group of determined...

The Sioux: A History and Culture of Native American Tribes The history of the Sioux is deeply intertwined with that of America's westward expansion. From the "Trail of Tears" to the Battle of Little...

Dreams of El Dorado: A History of the American West tells the story of the American West's settlement, from the early 19th century to the closing of the frontier in the early 20th century. This...

Virgil Rawlins is left with nothing but his own fury as he navigates the brutal world of the American Civil War. Swept into its chaos, he emerges hardened and driven by a singular desire for revenge...