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"From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Killers of the Flower Moon and The Lost City of Z, a mesmerizing story of shipwreck, survival, and savagery, culminating in a court martial that reveals a shocking truth On January 28, 1742, a ramshackle vessel of patched-together wood and cloth washed up on the coast of Brazil. Inside were thirty emaciated men, barely alive, and they had an extraordinary tale to tell. They were survivors of His Majesty's...
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Known for its lively, clear prose as well as its scholarly research. A People's History of the United States is the only volume to tell America's story from the point of view of -- and in the words of -- America's women. factory workers. African Americans. Native Americans, working poor, and immigrant laborers. Revised and updated with two new chapters covering Clinton's presidency, the 2000 Election, and the "war on terrorism." A People's History...
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This book contains audiobooks about the following topics:
The Batavians
The Dutch Empire
The Eighty Years' War
The Golden Age
Early Dutch History
The Dutch East Indian Trading Company
Gilded Age
Middle Ages
Black Death
Crusaders
Inquisition
Viking History
Anglo-Saxons
All of these topics have been well-researched and put together in a way that they are understandable and fascinating to learn more about. If this is your cup of tea, then get the book!...
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IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Highlights fascinating facts about history, from quirky world leaders to weird fashion trends. Learn about the French king who thought he was made of glass, the Serbian soldier who disguised herself as a man to fight in the army, the medieval barbers who performed surgery, and more! Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research. The world is full of bizarre and, at times, almost unbelievable...
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Cars That Built the World volume 2
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As the car becomes more than a curiosity, early car makers gain traction with their inventions. The outbreak of WWI catapults the industry into a new era of competition, paving the way for a new generation of engineers.