Visiting the past

The Acropolis

Submitted by khenkes on Wed, 11/24/2021 - 14:36

This book discusses the history of the Acropolis, a large fortified hill in the center of Athens, and the uses to which it and the structures built upon it have been put throughout the ages.

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The Acropolis

Submitted by khenkes on Wed, 08/09/2017 - 11:25

This book discusses the history of the Acropolis, a large fortified hill in the center of Athens, and the uses to which it and the structures built upon it have been put throughout the ages.

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Ellis Island

Submitted by khenkes on Wed, 08/09/2017 - 11:25

Explores the history of New York's Ellis Island, which served as a processing center for immigrants entering the United States between 1890 and 1954, and features photographs and information about the different buildings and stations on the island.

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St. Augustine

Binns, Tristan Boyer

2002

Describes everyday life in the early years of Florida's city of St. Augustine, which was founded by the Spanish in 1565; covers religion, food, and life in the forts and in town. Also includes a time line, a glossary, and a list of further resources.

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The Acropolis

Shuter, Jane

2000

Discusses the history of the Acropolis, a large fortified hill in the center of Athens, and the uses to which it and the structures built upon it have been put throughout the ages.

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Fort Laramie

Binns, Tristan Boyer

2002

Describes everyday life at Wyoming's Fort Laramie in the early nineteenth century, covering the activities and living quarters of soldiers, officers, specialists, and families, and the experiences of visiting wagon trains and Native American and White trappers and traders. Also includes a time line, a glossary, and a list of further resources.