Kent, Zachary

Examines the life of Columbus, his journeys of exploration to the New World, and his later years.

Takes readers on a tour of Connecticut, describing the state's history, culture, land, economy, government, and sights, and including unique facts, color maps and photos, the state song, suggested activities, lists of famous people, cultural institutions, and annual events, and other resources.

Examines the life and career of William Seward, focusing on his service to the United States as a governor, senator, and advisor and friend to President Lincoln.

Examines the life of the writer whose work remains among the most memorable in the history of American literature.

Traces the life of the legendary Civil War general who began his career as a West Point cadet and after becoming a legend in the west was perhaps best-known for his "last stand.".

Describes the origins, significant historical landmarks, and recent events of the New York Stock Exchange.

A biography of the former motion picture actor who served two terms as the forthieth president of the United States.

Presents the early life, military career, and political life of the president who was assassinated in 1901 during his second term in office.

Follows the life and career of the statesman who became the seventeenth president of the United States after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.

A biography emphasizing the political career of the forty-first president.