| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
499 pages ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
Where to begin : starting points -- The world before us : coming to, exploring, and conserving America -- This land is my land : the dark side of expansion and growth -- Landmark cases : crimes and lawsuits that changed the nation -- Sparks : inventions and technological advancements -- Bitter pills and miracle cures : medical pioneers and discoveries -- Burial plots : forgotten graves, cemeteries, and stories about the dead -- All is not lost : finding and preserving history. |
| Summary |
A fifty-state tour of lesser-known historical sites based on a campaign backed by "National Geographic" reveals the events that took place at near-forgotten locales. |
| Subject |
Historic sites -- United States.
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United States -- History, Local.
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| Added Title |
Discovering America's great forgotten history |
| ISBN |
9780307463975 |
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0307463974 |
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