Presents daily life, the sports world, international affairs, great scientific discoveries, the arts, and outstanding achievements of the third decade of the 20th century.
L'Amour writes about growing up in North Dakota, and his lifelong love affair with learning, recalling many of the books he read, the places he visited, and the people he met that catalyzed his evolution as a writer.
A comprehensive survey of the wars and conflicts of the modern age, including 3,000 alphabetical articles, seven essays, and 500 photos, maps, and diagrams.
