The Big Divide: A Travel Guide to Historic and Civil War Sites in the Missouri-Kansas Border Region [Lingua Inglese] - Brossura

Eickhoff, Diane; Barnhart, Aaron

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ISBN 10: 0976443414 ISBN 13: 9780976443414

Casa editrice: Quindaro Pr, 2013

Riassunto

Sorry, but your history teacher was wrong--the Civil War started in the West, not the East, on the prairies of Kansas. And contrary to what you saw at the movies, it was in Missouri where African American soldiers first fought and died for their freedom. Those are just two of the eye-opening findings about the Missouri-Kansas Border Region in this "well-organized" (Booklist) and "surprisingly versatile" (Library Journal) road trip guide for history buffs, budget travelers, and families. First released in 2013, The Big Divide has made its way into thousands of glove boxes and travel bags. Readers learn the Border Region's pivotal role throughout American history, from westward expansion to Indian policy to the Border War to Missouri's role in the Civil War, right through to the 20th century with Harry Truman and the Brown v. Board of Education ruling. "The Big Divide" features 130 hand-selected sites and battlefields, themed driving tours, kid-friendly sites, maps, informative essays, and the insights of two experienced road trippers.

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Diane Eickhoff is a historian, author, and speaker specializing in the hidden history of America and the unsung women and men who worked to make this a better country. Diane's first book was "Revolutionary Heart: The Life of Clarina Nichols and the Pioneering Crusade for Women's Rights." It was honored with a Willa Cather Award and ForeWord Magazine's Book of the Year in biography, and was named a Kansas Notable Book for 2007. She lives with her husband and co-author, Aaron Barnhart, in Kansas City, two blocks from the Missouri state line.Aaron Barnhart was the television and media critic for the Kansas City Star before joining his wife, Diane Eickhoff, in the history business. He has contributed to the New York Times, Village Voice, CNN's Reliable Sources, MSNBC's Hardball, CBS Radio, and NPR.

Dalla seconda/terza di copertina:

"Recommended ... American history lovers will appreciate this well-illustrated, well-ordered guide to historical sites." source: Booklist, April 1, 2013 "Thorough and surprisingly versatile ... Recommended for Civil War buffs, regional collections, and road trippers looking for their next itinerary." source: Library Journal, June 21, 2013 "Truly comprehensive ... certain to direct your attention to places you never knew existed." source: Jon Albee, Top Amazon travel reviewer "Unlike a typical travel guide, the Big Divide is organized thematically rather than geographically. Each chapter begins with a narrative that places its sites in broad historical context and is followed by site descriptions and reviews. Even locals may be surprised at the significant history just around the corner." source: Kansas History, Autumn 2013 "The inclusiveness of this travel guide serves as its true strength. ... Capturing the geographical and cultural landscape of any region is difficult. Eickhoff and Barnhart have managed to accomplish this task well within this travel guide." source: Emerging Civil War

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Quindaro Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0976443414
• ISBN 13: 9780976443414
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 248