19th century

Presents a history, based on personal accounts and newspaper articles, of the massive snow storm that hit the Northeast in 1888, focusing on the events in New York City.

Describes how the United States Navy was expanded and improved during the Civil War and how ironclads and other armored vessels were used in various military operations.

Describes the journeys west made by many settlers in the mid-1800s--mostly overland, but also by sea--discussing their reasons for going, the difficulties they faced, and life on the way.

Uses materials from letters and diaries written by survivors of the Donner Party to relate the experiences of that ill-fated group as they endured horrific circumstances on their way to California in 1846-47.

Discusses the leaders of the Civil War and their accomplishments, including statesmen, abolitionists, commanders of the Union and the Confederacy, cavalrymen, and women of courage.

Examines the everyday life of women in the United States during the 1800s, contrasting society's ideal view of women with their real lives.

Tells the behind-the-scenes story of the friendship between Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony, comrades in the fight to win the vote for women.

Describes the state of medical knowledge and the practice of medicine, particularly by military medical personnel, during the Civil War.

Examines the life, work, and significance of the visionary poet from Amherst, Massachusetts.

A discussion of the Civil War as experienced by children, based upon the diaries, journals, letters, and reminiscences of approximately 120 youngsters who were between the ages of four and sixteen when the conflict began.