Winston Churchill is known today—five decades after his death—as the resolute statesman who led the British during World War II and inspired a nation during its “finest hour.” He was an ambitious, confident, bold, and highly creative man. He was also a passionate writer and orator. He wrote over five thousand speeches and published more […]
Archives for April 2016
Images from the History of Minnesota Fire Fighting
Production will soon highlight an exciting time and place in history. Take a journey through time detailing the history of Minnesota firefighting and how techniques, equipment, and manpower have changed. Images from the History of Minnesota Fire Fighting promises to be a rich and colorful publication containing photographs and stories from a number of fire departments, state associations, […]
Buckland Then…and Now
Buckland Then…and Now and Colonial Dorchester County, Maryland tells about the house called “Buckland” in East New Market on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Buckland, built circa 1742, is the longest standing frame house in East New Market. The author traces the lives of John Rix and family who were the early owners of Buckland […]
America’s Bicycle Route
As a nonprofit organization, Adventure Cycling Association’s mission is to inspire and empower people to travel by bicycle. Established in 1973 as Bikecentennial, we are the premier bicycle-travel organization in North America with more than 35 years of experience and 50,000 members.The TransAmerica Trail is the reward for the travails of the Bikecentennial dreamers, the […]
