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Bill Bryson recounts some of the strange experiences he had when he returned to the United States after living in Britain for twenty years.

Examines the major issues of America's presidential campaigns from George Washington to George W. Bush and describes campaign highlights, amusing incidents, and notable speeches that appeared in newspapers and leaflets of the time.

A collection of essays in which thirty American authors reveal racial hopes, fears, fury, and triumphs of white and African-American writers alike.

Profiles the most intriguing generals that served in the Union's Army of the Potomac during the Civil War.

Recounts the exploits of famous Kansas outlaws, including Jesse James, Big Nose Kate, Doc Holliday, and the Bird Man of Kansas.

Journalist Dan Rather presents the stories of more than thirty everyday American men and women who have pursued their dreams of liberty, happiness, family, fame, education, innovation, and service.

Presents a collection of observations of Abraham Lincoln by his former White House secretaries, John G. Nicolay and John Hay, who describe Lincoln's character, actions, and reputation while in office.

Explores the role cavalry soldiers played in the Civil War, profiling some of the cavalry's more famous and lesser-known personalities and recounting the experiences on the battlefield.

Surveys twenty-three battles of the American Civil War, discussing each battle's key maneuvers, soldiers, generals, and outcome.

Contains brief essays that describe and rank the one hundred most significant leaders, battles, and events of the American Civil War by order of influence, as selected by the author.