Browsing: History

In the early 20th century, the US was transfixed by the criminal trial of four wealthy citizens accused of murdering Jennie Bosschieter, a teenage Dutch immigrant and mill worker. This gripping read unravels what happened in the shocking case.

The full story of the three Indochina Wars. Including warts and all. The first was the Indochinese People fighting against…

After Pearl Harbor, more than 1,000 female aviators risked everything to help the United States win the war — until Congress disbanded their program. This definitive account of the Women Airforce Service Pilots is “not just an important slice of history, it’s a thrilling page-turner” (Karen Abbott).

As an outrider on a wagon train, widower Hank is responsible for protecting the passengers, including a number of mail-order brides — and Eliza, a feisty woman who tempts him to love again…