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From 17th-century French coureurs de bois to lumberjacks of the 19th century, Wisconsin's frontier era saw thousands arriving from Europe and other areas seeking wealth and opportunity. Indians mixed with these newcomers, sometimes helping and sometimes challenging them, often benefiting from their guns and other trade items. This captivating history reveals the conflicts, the defeats, the victories, and the way the future looked to Wisconsin's peoples...
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Lonely Planet's Pocket Philadelphia is your guide to the city's best experiences and local life - neighborhood by neighborhood. Take a leisurely stroll through Fairmount Park, bar-hop in the Old City and visit Independence Hall; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Philadelphia and make the most of your trip!
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An ALA Top Ten Best Graphic Novel for Children
A thrilling new graphic nonfiction series about real FBI cases, launching with a gripping, minute-by-minute account of the only unsolved airplane hijacking in the U.S.
CASE NO. 001: NORJAK
NOVEMBER 24, 1971
PORTLAND, OREGON
2:00 P.M.
A man in his mid-forties, wearing a suit and overcoat, buys a ticket for Northwest Orient Airlines flight 305 bound for Seattle.
3:07 P.M.
The man presents his...
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Lonely Planet's Eastern USA is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Sample New Orleans cuisine, catch a Broadway show, and explore Michigan's Gold Coast; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Eastern USA and begin your journey now!
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5) Educated for Freedom: The Incredible Story of Two Fugitive Schoolboys Who Grew Up to Change a Nation
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The powerful story of two young men who changed the national debate about slavery
In the 1820s, few Americans could imagine a viable future for black children. Even abolitionists saw just two options for African American youth: permanent subjection or exile. Educated for Freedom tells the story of James McCune Smith and Henry Highland Garnet, two black children who came of age and into freedom as their country struggled to grow from a slave nation...
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Today, there are more than twenty complete zodiacs in Washington, D.C., each one pointing to an extraordinary mystery. David Ovason, who has studied these astrological devices for ten years, now reveals why they have been placed in such abundance in the center of our nation's capital and explains their interconnections. His richly illustrated text tells the story of how Washington, from its foundation in 1791, was linked with the zodiac, with the...
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Lonely Planet's Pocket Los Angeles is your guide to the city's best experiences and local life - neighborhood by neighborhood. Strut down Hollywood's Walk of Fame, roller skate on Venice Boardwalk, and gape at the beauty of Malibu; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Los Angeles and make the most of your trip!
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Lonely Planet's California is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Amble down Hollywood Boulevard, hike in Yosemite National Park and take a boat to the infamous Alcatraz; all with your trusted travel companion.
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Lonely Planet's Southwest USA is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Marvel at the Grand Canyon, experience unbeatable nightlife in Las Vegas and visit world-class museums in Santa Fe; all with your trusted travel companion.
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Lonely Planet's Colorado is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Take in the breath-taking Rockies, enjoy the Apres-Ski scene in Aspen and learn about the Old Wild West in Silverton; all with your trusted travel companion.
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Lonely Planet's San Francisco is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Catch a ferry to Alcatraz, wander in the Castro, and admire the Mission murals; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of San Francisco and begin your journey now!
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Lonely Planet's Alaska is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all that Alaska has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Hike the history-laden Chilkoot Trail, spot icebergs and wildlife in Glacier Bay and marvel at the majesty of the Northern Lights; all with your trusted travel companion.
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Lonely Planet's Pocket Las Vegas is your guide to the city's best experiences and local life - neighborhood by neighborhood. Explore the casinos, ride the Slotzilla zipline, and learn how the Mafia shaped Sin City at the Mob Museum; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Las Vegas and make the most of your trip!
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Lonely Planet's Pocket San Francisco is your guide to the city's best experiences and local life - neighborhood by neighborhood. Marvel at the Golden Gate Bridge, escape to Alcatraz, and revisit the '60s on Haight Street; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of San Francisco and make the most of your trip!
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On May 20, 2016, armed with only their cameras, Hoosiers set out to capture the nature of their state and its people-from farmyards to city streets, state parks to suburbs, the familiar to the surprising-and in the process document a rich and diverse culture in the everyday. In these remarkable photographs, Hoosiers reclaim their state and define their identity, visually guiding readers through 24 hours of life in Indiana. Over 140 photographs preserve...
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Nestled at the northern tip of Ripley County, Indiana, Batesville's origins begin with the construction of the Napoleon/Brookville Road, Teunis Amack's Well and the need for a railroad connecting Indianapolis Indiana and Cincinnati, Ohio. A Road, a Well and a Train is the history of the birth, growth and institutions of Batesville, Indiana.
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Lonely Planet's Florida is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the state has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Sip a pina colada poolside, catch an unforgettable concert in a Miami club and experience the thrills of Universal Orlando Resort; all with your trusted travel companion.
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Lonely Planet's Boston is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all that Boston has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Check out the revolutionary Freedom Trail, watch a game at Fenway Park and soak in the ambiance at Harvard Square; all with your trusted travel companion.
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Lonely Planet's Pocket New York City is your guide to the city's best experiences and local life-neighborhood by neighborhood. Take in the views from the Empire State Building, relax in Central Park and take in art and antiquities at the Met; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of New York City and make the most of your trip!
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Lonely Planet's Pocket Boston is your guide to the city's best experiences and local life - neighborhood by neighborhood. Visit the historic Paul Revere House, cycle along the Charles River, and catch a baseball game at Fenway Park; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Boston and make the most of your trip!
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