An undisputed and unmistakable automotive icon now celebrating its seventh glorious decade, the first ever Porsche 911 rolled off the production line in Stuttgart in 1963 and, more than a million cars later, has unfailingly kept faith in its classic design. The alleged mechanical heresy of its rear-engine layout, allied with its achingly endless ......
A history of steamboats and railroads in the United States prior to the Civil War. In the first half of the nineteenth century, transportation in the United States underwent an extraordinary transformation. Steamboats and railroads turned long-distance travel from an arduous undertaking into a regularized commodity: travel became something that ......
How Cars and Roads Fueled European Colonialism in Africa
In Automotive Empire, Andrew Denning uncovers how roads and vehicles began to transform colonial societies across Africa but rarely in the manner Europeans expected. Like seafaring ships and railroads, automobiles and roads were more than a mode of transport-they organized colonial spaces and structured the political, economic, and social ......
The 2026-2027 Texas Almanacis ready for liftoff! The 73rd edition-produced by the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA)-is loaded with more than 700 pages of all things Texas. Unlock the history and future of space in the Lone Star State. Learn the importance of Spanish exploration to the area. Discover new lists of top attractions to add ......
This fully revised and updated edition of Peter B. Dedek's classic is a thorough dive into the history and current delights of America's Road in time for its 100th birthday! In 2026, Route 66 reached a major mile marker: it has celebrated its one-hundredth anniversary. Commissioned by the federal government as US Highway 66 in 1926, Route 66 ......
The 2026-2027 Texas Almanacis ready for liftoff! The 73rd edition-produced by the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA)-is loaded with more than 700 pages of all things Texas. Unlock the history and future of space in the Lone Star State. Learn the importance of Spanish exploration to the area. Discover new lists of top attractions to add ......
A History of the Lower Hudson Valley and the Bear Mountain Bridge
Straddling the Hudson where the river begins to narrow and twist in its journey, Bear Mountain Bridge stands as an elegant memorial to the shifting industrial culture of the United States between the two world wars. Once the longest suspension bridge in the world and meant to serve as a necessary industrial connector while preserving the region's ......
Examines the role of the American automobile industry in producing vehicles, weapons, and other war products during World War II. Throughout World War II, Detroit's automobile manufacturers accounted for one-fifth of the dollar value of the nation's total war production, and this amazing output from "the arsenal of democracy" directly ......
A Guide to More Than 200 of the Region's Greatest RV Adventures
Dive into a wealth of practical information, including in-depth park and campground reviews, detailed amenities, recommended travel routes, and scenic drives that will leave you breathless. This isn't just any guide - it's The Ultimate RV Guide to the Northeast, covering the picturesque landscapes and hidden gems of Connecticut, Rhode Island, ......