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  • St. Louis Arch

    A Ground View

    by Joel Alves ...
    This is a general review of the first 50 years of the St Louis Gateway Arch, the centerpiece of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial. Its focus rests not so much on the landmark itself as on all that it surveys. From the aggregate stones in the concrete walks to the 1000-foot barge assemblages drifting by on the Mississippi River, it examines St. Louis industry, ecology, culture and history, ... Read more

    $13.73 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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  • True Crime: Missouri

    The State's Most Notorious Criminal Cases

    Eleven stories of deadly doings in Missouri by "a standout writer of terse, staccato prose and vivid details" ( The Omaha Reader).Missouri has a bloody history dating back to frontier days—not just in St. Louis or Kansas City but in small towns and rural hamlets where one local summed up how Missourians prefer to handle conflicts: You shoot, you shovel, and you shut up. In this book, David J. ... Read more

    $25.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The WPA Guide to South Dakota

    The Prairie State

    During the 1930s in the United States, the Works Progress Administration developed the Federal Writers’ Project to support writers and artists while making a national effort to document the country’s shared history and culture. The American Guide series consists of individual guides to each of the states. Little-known authors-many of whom would later become celebrated literary figures-were ... Read more

    $8.99 CAD

  • Seneca, Kansas: Not Another Travel Guide

    by Bob Campbell ...
    Seneca, Kansas... seriously. Prepare to spend a week there one day... well, actually it's about 36 hours if you count the trip in from the northern border, down along the upper Kansas margin on Highway 36, which is also provided so you can experience the full flavor agrarian Kansas has to offer.Before you scoff and decide absolutely nobody in their right mind would want to live it, let alone read ... Read more

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  • Expedition of Thirst

    Exploring Breweries, Wineries, and Distilleries across the Heart of Kansas and Missouri

    by Pete Dulin ...
    Set out with a true aficionado and affable guide to sample a dizzying array of beverages made in America’s heartland. Expedition of Thirst maps routes that crisscross eastern Kansas and western Missouri, with stops at some 150 breweries, wineries, and distilleries along the way. Pete Dulin, a seasoned writer on the subject, explains how and why these businesses produce beer, wine, and spirits tied ... Read more

    $17.99 CAD

  • The 1935 Republican River Flood

    by Joy Hayden ...
    Series series Disaster
    On May 31, 1935, a storm system surged along the Republican River, bursting its banks in a matter of minutes with a roar that could be heard miles away. The greatest flood to hit the tri-state area of Colorado, Kansas and Nebraska, it left behind a landscape rearranged beyond recognition and claimed more than one hundred casualties. However, amid all the destruction and sorrow, amazing acts of ... Read more

    $17.91 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Black Hills Family Fun Guide

    Explore South Dakota's Badlands, Devils Tower & Black Hills

    by Kindra Gordon ...
    The Black Hills Family Fun Guide is your key to the perfect family getaway. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a lifelong resident, this great guidebook leads you on a modern-day adventure through the best that South Dakota has to offer. From hiking and horseback riding to museums and theaters, author Kindra Gordon's tips and trivia will help you to make the most out of every experience. ... Read more

    $12.99 CAD

  • Look Up, St. Louis! A Walking Tour of Downtown West

    by Doug Gelbert ...
    There is no better way to see America than on foot. And there is no better way to appreciate what you are looking at than with a walking tour. Whether you are preparing for a road trip or just out to look at your own town in a new way, a downloadable walking tour is ready to explore when you are.Each walking tour describes historical and architectural landmarks and provides pictures to help out ... Read more

    $0.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • American Daughter

    Discovering My Mother

    In this beautifully crafted book, Elizabeth Kendall tells the story of a family, of a passionate attachment between a mother and a daughter and the sudden tragedy that tears it apart. American Daughter is also a brilliant portrait of wellborn women's lives in cities and towns in the post-World War II era, as Kendall evokes how difficult it was to become anything other than an American daughter, ... Read more

    $6.99 CAD

  • Minnesota's Lost Towns Northern Edition II

    by Rhonda Fochs ...
    Series Book 1 - Minnesota's Lost Towns
    Most Minnesotans have a lost town. Everywhere Rhonda traveled throughout the state, people shared their stories and their towns with her. Each new discovery led to more tales of northern Minnesota's lost towns. Join us as we journey to northern Minnesota's past once again. Covering all new towns and communities, nearly 130 of them, the book is filled with photos and tales that once again prove ... Read more

    $17.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Rail-Trails Minnesota

    The definitive guide to the state's best multiuse trails

    Series series Rail-Trails
    Whether you're looking for a trail for a leisurely stroll, a bike ride with the family, or something a bit more challenging, you'll find it in this comprehensive trail guide highlighting the best, most highly rated trails in Minnesota. Many of the trails were converted from unused railroad corridors to become some of the best multiuse rail-trails in the state. In this guidebook, experts from Rail ... Read more

    $17.59 CAD

  • Travel Route 66

    A Guide to the History, Sights, and Destinations Along the Main Street of America

    by Jim Hinckley ...
    Take the ultimate road trip along America's longest attraction and discover the cities, restaurants, roadside attractions, and more—from Illinois to California.Long one of America's most cherished byways, Route 66 remains a popular tourist attraction and travel route for thousands of travelers every year. While stretches of the once-glorious road have been paved over or bypassed by the interstates ... Read more

    $25.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus