From the arrival of Marquette and Jolliet in 1673 to the emergence of the prairie poets - Edgar Lee Masters, Carl Sandburg, and Vachel Lindsay - in the twentieth century, James Gray traces the saga of the Illinois River and the people of central Illinois. In vivid prose he depicts such famous figures as the French explorer Sieur de La Salle, ......
Every year 100 million visitors tour historic houses and re-created villages, examine museum artifacts, and walk through battlefields. But what do they learn? What version of the past are history museums offering to the public? And how well do these institutions reflect the latest historical scholarship?Fifteen scholars and museum staff members ......
''An important book . . . that I wish every member of Congress and would-be president would carefully study.'' -- George McGovern ''A timely and valuable study that makes a useful contribution to preserving the Constitution and our hopes for survival.'' -- Journal of American History ''To Chain the Dog of War does an excellent job of putting ......
''A must for every individual who has an interest in the West and its people.'' -- American West ''The most pleasant, interesting, and utterly charming book I've read all year.'' -- Bluegrass Unlimited ''An excellent volume for folk music collections.'' -- Library Journal ''John White the singer and performer adds both life and insight to the ......
Symbolic Change and the Modernization Process in Historical Perspective
''Williams provides a thought-provoking overview of popular religion in America that will intrigue specialist and student alike. . . . He has both answered many questions and raised important new ones on the nature and development of American popular religion.'' -- Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion ''Pioneering. . . . I for one am glad ......
''The single most satisfactory scholarly study, by far, of the United States-Israeli relationship.''-- Richard Falk, author of The End of World Order: Essays on Normative International Relations ''All of those concerned about the dangerous situation in the Middle East and the protection of our vital interests there should read and benefit from ......
C.L. Franklin, the most imitated soul preacher in history, was a combination of soul and science and substance and sweetness.--Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, from the ForewordFew black preachers have been better known that the Reverend C. L. Franklin; none has been considered a better preacher. This collection of twenty of Franklin's best sermons ......
Fascinated by mechanical gadgetry and technology, Lincoln introduced breechloaders and machine guns into warfare and promoted the use of incendiary weapons, ironclad warships, breechloading cannons, and aerial reconnaissance. Robert Bruce chronicles the President's struggle against bureaucratic red tape and his dealings with the colorful parade of ......
Incidents of Interest, and Experiences in the Author's Life
Originally published in 1887, The Pioneer Preacher is a lively account of a Congregationalist minister's attempts to lead a sin-free existence on the American frontier. Sherlock Bristol (1815-1906) was a California gold miner, wagon train captain, Wisconsin farmer, Idaho rancher, Indian fighter, abolitionist, and Oberlin-trained clergyman. While ......
