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Montana

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At three times the size of Pennsylvania, with a county bigger than the whole state of Connecticut, Montana is a large place, once described as "bounded on the west by the Japan current, on the north by the aurora borealis, on the south by Price's Army, and on the east by the Day of Judgement."Montana has a rich story, in which different people have sought both great fortune and modest prosperity. ... Read more

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At three times the size of Pennsylvania, with a county bigger than the whole state of Connecticut, Montana is a large place, once described as "bounded on the west by the Japan current, on the north by the aurora borealis, on the south by Price's Army, and on the east by the Day of Judgement."Montana has a rich story, in which different people have sought both great fortune and modest prosperity.
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A History of Gold Dredging in Idaho

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A History of Gold Dredging in Idaho tells the story of a revolution in placer mining—and its subsequent impact on the state of Idaho—from its inception in the early 1880s until its demise in the early 1960s. Idaho was the nation’s fourth-leading producer of dredged gold after 1910 and therefore provides an excellent lens through which to observe the practice and history of gold dredging.Author ... Read more

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A History of Gold Dredging in Idaho tells the story of a revolution in placer mining—and its subsequent impact on the state of Idaho—from its inception in the early 1880s until its demise in the early 1960s. Idaho was the nation’s fourth-leading producer of dredged gold after 1910 and therefore provides an excellent lens through which to observe the practice and history of gold dredging.Author
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Urbanization and Growth

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• Why is productivity higher in cities? • Does urbanization cause growth or does growth cause urbanization? • Do countries achieve rapid growth or high incomes without urbanization? • How can policy makers reap the benefits of urbanization without paying too high a cost? • Does supporting urbanization imply neglecting rural areas? • Why do so few governments welcome urbanization? • What should ... Read more

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• Why is productivity higher in cities? • Does urbanization cause growth or does growth cause urbanization? • Do countries achieve rapid growth or high incomes without urbanization? • How can policy makers reap the benefits of urbanization without paying too high a cost? • Does supporting urbanization imply neglecting rural areas? • Why do so few governments welcome urbanization? • What should
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The Myths of the North American Indians

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In "The Myths of the North American Indians," Lewis Spence expertly navigates the complex tapestry of indigenous narratives, drawing from a wealth of sources to unveil the spiritual and cultural significance embedded within these myths. His prose is analytical yet poetic, showing an acute awareness of the confluence between myth and reality in Native American cultures. Spence contextualizes the ... Read more

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In "The Myths of the North American Indians," Lewis Spence expertly navigates the complex tapestry of indigenous narratives, drawing from a wealth of sources to unveil the spiritual and cultural significance embedded within these myths. His prose is analytical yet poetic, showing an acute awareness of the confluence between myth and reality in Native American cultures. Spence contextualizes the
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The Myths of Mexico & Peru

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In "The Myths of Mexico & Peru," Lewis Spence delves into the rich tapestry of Mesoamerican and Andean mythology, offering readers a meticulous exploration of the cultural and spiritual legacy of these ancient civilizations. Spence employs a narrative style that blends scholarly rigor with accessible prose, allowing the grandeur and complexity of the myths to resonate with both academic and ... Read more

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In "The Myths of Mexico & Peru," Lewis Spence delves into the rich tapestry of Mesoamerican and Andean mythology, offering readers a meticulous exploration of the cultural and spiritual legacy of these ancient civilizations. Spence employs a narrative style that blends scholarly rigor with accessible prose, allowing the grandeur and complexity of the myths to resonate with both academic and
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The Mythologies of Ancient Mexico and Peru

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In "The Mythologies of Ancient Mexico and Peru," Lewis Spence delves into the rich tapestry of Mesoamerican and Andean myths, unraveling the intricate narratives that shaped ancient cultures. Spence employs a scholarly yet accessible prose style, enhancing the book's appeal to both academic audiences and general readers. Through meticulous analysis, he explores the creation myths, deities, and ... Read more

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In "The Mythologies of Ancient Mexico and Peru," Lewis Spence delves into the rich tapestry of Mesoamerican and Andean myths, unraveling the intricate narratives that shaped ancient cultures. Spence employs a scholarly yet accessible prose style, enhancing the book's appeal to both academic audiences and general readers. Through meticulous analysis, he explores the creation myths, deities, and
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Hottentot Venus – The Story of Saartjie Baartman

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Step into the captivating life of Saartjie Baartman, an ordinary and curious 18-year-old whose dreams led her from the familiar shores of Cape Town to the distant lands of England and Paris. Little did she know that her voyage would take a tragic turn, transforming her life into a harrowing tale of exploitation and dehumanization.In this powerful biography, Saartjie’s true story is finally given a ... Read more

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Step into the captivating life of Saartjie Baartman, an ordinary and curious 18-year-old whose dreams led her from the familiar shores of Cape Town to the distant lands of England and Paris. Little did she know that her voyage would take a tragic turn, transforming her life into a harrowing tale of exploitation and dehumanization.In this powerful biography, Saartjie’s true story is finally given a
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Urbanization And Growth

by Buckley Robert M.; Clarke Annez Patricia; Spence Michael ...

• Why is productivity higher in cities? • Does urbanization cause growth or does growth cause urbanization? • Do countries achieve rapid growth or high incomes without urbanization? • How can policy makers reap the benefits of urbanization without paying too high a cost? • Does supporting urbanization imply neglecting rural areas? • Why do so few governments welcome urbanization? • What should ... Read more

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• Why is productivity higher in cities? • Does urbanization cause growth or does growth cause urbanization? • Do countries achieve rapid growth or high incomes without urbanization? • How can policy makers reap the benefits of urbanization without paying too high a cost? • Does supporting urbanization imply neglecting rural areas? • Why do so few governments welcome urbanization? • What should
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Cortés and Montezuma

by Maurice Collis ...

The convergence of Cortés and Montezuma is the most emblematic event in the birth of what would come to be called "America."Landing on the Mexican coast on Good Friday, 1519, Hernán Cortés felt himself the bearer of a divine burden to conquer and convert the first advanced civilization Europeans had yet encountered in the West. For Montezuma, leader of the Mexicans, April 21, 1519 (known in their ... Read more

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The convergence of Cortés and Montezuma is the most emblematic event in the birth of what would come to be called "America."Landing on the Mexican coast on Good Friday, 1519, Hernán Cortés felt himself the bearer of a divine burden to conquer and convert the first advanced civilization Europeans had yet encountered in the West. For Montezuma, leader of the Mexicans, April 21, 1519 (known in their
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El Cid - The Greatest Epic of Spanish Literature

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The legend of Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar also known as El Cid is a huge part of the Spanish psyche and the epic tale of his victories against the moors is the subject of the oldest extant Spanish epic poem. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high ... Read more

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The legend of Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar also known as El Cid is a huge part of the Spanish psyche and the epic tale of his victories against the moors is the subject of the oldest extant Spanish epic poem. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high
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The Famous Missions Of California

by Hudson William Henry ...

A detailed account of the historical events that took place in California. Missions that were undertaken in different times have been described in detail. The chronological information imparted in a dramatic style captures the attention of the reader. ... Read more

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A detailed account of the historical events that took place in California. Missions that were undertaken in different times have been described in detail. The chronological information imparted in a dramatic style captures the attention of the reader.
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Mexico

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MEXICOBySUSAN HALELondon T. Fisher Unwin Paternoster Square New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons MDCCCXCIEntered at Stationers' Hall By T. Fisher Unwin ... Read more

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