history, local

Describes treasures that have been lost in each of the fifty states and in various locations in Canada.

Profiles a variety of historical sites which played an important role, be it military, political, economic, or social, in the Civil War.

Tells the story of the accomplishments and influence of women on American history through a description of several historic sites including the Watervliet Shaker community near Albany, New York, the M. Carey Thomas Library in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, and the Ida B. Wells-Barnett House in Chicago, Illinois.

Profiles a variety of historical sites which played an important role, be it military, political, economic, or social, in the American Revolution.

Presents a tour of what the author calls "forgotten history" sites in each of the fifty states, and urges citizens to seek out, identify, and preserve locations where momentous or incredible events occurred.

A historical travelogue in which Ian Frazier explores the geography, resources, native peoples, history, climate, and other aspects of Siberia at the end of the Soviet Union.

British actor Stephen Fry describes his experiences visiting each state in the U.S. in an attempt to understand everyday life in America.

A guide to more than four hundred landmarks across the United States, and focuses on places with progressive political history, and includes stops on the Underground Railroad, the courthouse that tried Susan B. Anthony, the site of the Haymarket Riot in Chicago, and many others.