history, local

Presents the author's first-hand narrative account of his journey tracing the footsteps of Spanish explorer Francisco Vasquez de Coronado's sixteenth century expedition across New Mexico.

Presents stories behind many place names in the United States and makes suggestions for going about such research.

Examines the ghost towns scattered across America, discussing their decline and current status.

Describes a variety of historic and famous cities in the United States, from Mobile, Alabama, to Jackson, Wyoming.

Provides information on the history, economy, literature, art, music, social customs, cultural life, and historic sites in each of Spain's eighteen regions, arranged alphabetically, and including a discussion of provincial cuisine, detailed maps, and photographs.

Recounts great American mysteries, some familiar, some obscure to shiver your spine and tickle your imagination.