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  • Arsenal of Democracy

    The American Automobile Industry in World War II

    Series series Great Lakes Books
    Examines the role of the American automobile industry in producing vehicles, weapons, and other war products during World War II.Throughout World War II, Detroit's automobile manufacturers accounted for one-fifth of the dollar value of the nation's total war production, and this amazing output from "the arsenal of democracy" directly contributed to the allied victory. In fact, automobile makers ... Read more

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  • The Dodge Brothers

    The Men, the Motor Cars, and the Legacy

    Series series Great Lakes Books
    Biography of John and Horace Dodge and the history of their company.At the start of the Ford Motor Company in 1903, the Dodge Brothers supplied nearly every car part needed by the up-and-coming auto giant. After fifteen years of operating a successful automotive supplier company, John and Horace Dodge again changed the face of the automotive market in 1914 by introducing their own car. The Dodge ... Read more

    $34.41 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Storied Independent Automakers

    Nash, Hudson, and American Motors

    Series series Great Lakes Books
    Explores the business history of three major independent American automakers—Nash Motor Company, the Hudson Motor Car Company, and the American Motors Company—that faced fierce competition from the "Big Three."With roots extending back to the first decade of the twentieth century, Nash Motor Company and the Hudson Motor Car Company managed to compete and even prosper as independent producers until ... Read more

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  • Roy D. Chapin

    The Man Behind the Hudson Motor Car Company

    by J. C. Long ...
    Series series Great Lakes Books
    Now back in print, this is the only biography devoted to the life and career of Roy D. Chapin—one of the foremost figures in the history of Detroit's independent automotive industry."John Cuthbert Long's Roy D. Chapin is a thorough and detailed biography of a remarkable, but little-known Detroit automobile industry pioneer. Historians should include Roy Dikeman Chapin (February 23, 1880–February ... Read more

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  • Images from the Arsenal of Democracy

    Series series Painted Turtle Press
    A photographic history of the American automobile industry's World War II defense production.While researching his previous study, Arsenal of Democracy: The American Automobile Industry in World War II (Wayne State University Press, 2013), award-winning automotive historian Charles K. Hyde discovered the many remarkable photos that were part of the era's historical documentation. In Images from ... Read more

    $34.41 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Riding the Roller Coaster

    A History of the Chrysler Corporation

    Series series Great Lakes Books
    A comprehensive history of the highs and lows of the Chrysler Corporation and its lasting impact on the automotive industry.Chrysler has had an impressive list of technological "firsts" throughout the years—including the Chrysler Six of 1924 and front-wheel-drive vehicles in the '70s and '80s, to name just two. While the company has catered well to a variety of consumers, it has also come to the ... Read more

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  • The Revival of Irish Literature

    "The Revival of Irish Literature" is a significant work that explores the cultural and literary renaissance in Ireland during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Authored by prominent figures such as Sir Charles Gavan Duffy, Douglas Hyde, and George Sigerson, the book delves into the efforts to revive the Irish language and literature. It highlights the contributions of various writers and ... Read more

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  • A History of Wayne State University in Photographs

    Showcases the founding, development, and growth of Wayne State University, Michigan's third largest public university, in historical photographs.Wayne State University traces its earliest roots to the Civil War era and Detroit's Harper Hospital, where its Medical College was founded in 1868. In 1917 a junior college was formed in the building now called Old Main, and along with four other schools ... Read more

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  • Fetch, Cat. Fetch!

    Illustrated by Michelle Hazelwood Hyde ...
    Fetch, Cat. Fetch! is an endearing message of patience and love mixed with a big dose of humor. A winning combination when dealing with pets … and people! Author Charles Ghigna—Father Goose®—masterfully encourages young children to build reading comprehension skills and to gain confidence in this comical look at a special bond between a girl and her beloved cat. This beginning reader, through ... Read more

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  • The Revival of Irish Literature

    Addresses by Sir Charles Gavan Duffy, K.C.M.G, Dr. George Sigerson, and Dr. Douglas Hyde

    The Revival of Irish Literature is a compelling anthology that encapsulates the dynamic resurgence of Irish literary expression during a pivotal period in history. This collection explores themes of national identity, cultural revival, and linguistic heritage, offering readers an expansive range of literary styles, from poignant poetry to stirring prose and reflective essays. Each piece ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    The Earp Brothers

    Narrated by Alex Hyde-White ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 45 min

    "The Earp Brothers" weaves the lives of the Earp brothers into one entertaining and educational narrative. It explains the origins of the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral and the controversial details that continue to be debated today. Of all the colorful characters that inhabited the West during the 19th century, the most famous of them all is Wyatt Earp (1848-1929), who has long been regarded as the ... Read more

    $13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • A Poem is a Firefly

    Illustrated by Michelle Hazelwood Hyde ...
    Father Goose®, author Charles Ghigna, introduces poetry to children through the eyes of an adorable bear, his woodland friends, and a bright little firefly. What is a poem? A poem can be many things. In this sweet forest setting join a group of friendly woodland animals as they ponder the wonder and magic of poetry. Each animal friend offers their own ideas about poetry, from a whisper to a shout ... Read more

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