Steele, Philip

Discusses the history of censorship in all forms, its religious, political, and moral aspects, and its impact on society.

Text and photographs provide an account of the voyage from Peru to Polynesia made by Thor Heyerdahl and his crew on a balsa wood raft in 1947 in an attempt to test certain theories about the migration of ancient peoples.

Describes the physical characteristics and habits of prehistoric birds that are now extinct, such as archaeopteryx, and those of species that have either recently vanished or are facing extinction.

Examines the history of kidnapping from ancient times to the present and such related topics as ransom and the relationship of kidnapper and victim.

Discusses what life was like in Europe during World War II and describes the devastation resulting from that conflict.

Describes the noted battle in which a small band of Greek warriors held back the vast Persian army before suffering total defeat.

Describes the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79 that destroyed the town of Pompeii, and how archaeologists are able to learn about early Roman life through excavations there.

Explains why and where volcanic eruptions happen and their effect on human life.

Describes clothes and crafts throughout the nineteenth century, highlighting changes brought about by the Industrial Revolution and new technological developments.

A social history of the foods of Europe and North America in the 1920's and 1930's, emphasizing technological developments and historical events.