historic sites

Countless statutes, sculptures, and structures have been built to celebrate important moments and people in US history. However, some US monuments are landforms produced by natural forces thousands of years ago. The dazzling photographs in this volume are sure to teach and tantalize readers.

Describes places and people that are symbols of the American values of liberty, equality, courage, hard work, diversity, rule of law, free enterprise, creativity, and honor.

Provides descriptions of over 750 landmarks and sixty-eight historic districts in all five boroughs of New York City, explaining what they are, where they are, and how to find them; and includes a row house architectural style guide, maps, and an index.

Describes places where early American history was made, from Indian and Viking settlements through the Revolution.

The author presents an account of his experiences while retracing the historic Missouri River passage taken by explorers Lewis and Clark in 1804-1806 in search of an all-water route to the Pacific Ocean.