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A Farm Life
Daryln Brewer Hoffstot and her husband moved from New York City to a farm in western Pennsylvania thirty-five years ago with the hope that they could build a life and raise a …
Aluminum Alley
After the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, Asia became an important theater of World War II—and because the Japanese had boxed in China, a key U.S. ally, and …
Brothers in Liberty
After failing to defeat the Continental Army in New England, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania during the first half of the Revolutionary War, British generals decided to turn …
Burnside's Boys
Unique among Union army corps, the Ninth fought in both the Eastern and Western theaters of the Civil War. The corps’ veterans called their service a “geography class,” and others …
Capturing Aguinaldo
The “American century” began with the Spanish-American War—which saw the United States seize not only Cuba, but also the Philippines, in its bid for world power. Before the ink on …
Fly Fishing Evolution
George Daniel discusses cutting-edge strategies for nymphing, dry-fly, and streamer fishing gleaned from his own on-the-water experience and insights from other top anglers around …
George Washington's Revenge
In late August 1776, a badly defeated Continental Army retreated from Long Island to Manhattan. By the end of September, George Washington’s inexperienced army had been forced out …
Helicopter Heroine
Valérie André is one of the great military aviators of the twentieth century. She was the first woman to fly a helicopter in combat and one of the first three helicopter medevac …
Hoover vs. Roosevelt
In the Depression election of 1932, Franklin Roosevelt crushed Herbert Hoover in one of the most lopsided presidential contests in American history. The White House rivals remained …
Horse Soldiers at Gettysburg
Cavalry operations during the Gettysburg campaign have been well covered, but never like this. Most cavalry treatments of the campaign and battle have focused on strategy, …
Inside the French Foreign Legion
Among the world’s elite fighting units, the French Foreign Legion remains one of the most unique and most mysterious. Open to volunteers from around the world (men from some 140 …
Lace Knit Shawls, Sweaters, Socks & Hats
Lace for every day!Knitted lace pieces are stunning, but that is no reason to save them for only special occasions. The 25 lace patterns in this book are designed to showcase your …