An unprecedented visual reference of the fighting men of the period from 8th century BC to the fall of Constantinople in 1453, with over 670 expert images of military dress, weaponry, artillery, ships, siege engines and fortifications. Author: Kiley, Kevin F. Publisher: Lorenz Books Binding: Hardcov..
"Dark Descent makes the reader a vicarious participant in what is a very extreme sport."-Philadelphia InquirerOn May 29, 1914, the passenger liner Empress of Ireland was struck by the freighter Storstad and sank in fifteen minutes, taking more than 1,000 victims with her. It remains one of the large..
Two years after Titanic came another ship disaster of equal magnitude"The most comprehensive and impressive account of the investigation of a shipwreck I've ever read. Kevin McMurray has revealed the secrets of the Empress of Ireland in a spellbinding read."--Clive Cussler, bestselling author of Nig..
One of the first great reference tools on the Commonwealth, this WPA Guide is an important, vital part of our heritage. While it includes brief essays describing Kentucky's history, folklore, education, industry, geology, ethnic mix and other topics, the most remarkable feature is the driving tours ..