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Sluicebox Series Volume 1 Issue 1    by M. L. Poncelet
Price: $0.99 USD. 2730 words. Language: English. Published on May 12, 2013. Nonfiction » History » North America.

The Sluicebox Series is a collection of interesting facts and entertaining fiction about the Fraser River Gold Rush and the Cariboo Gold Rush of the 1800s in British Columbia. Read how Francis Jones Barnard’s express company grew from just a two-horse wagon to a fleet of stagecoaches. Issue one includes BX Holdup,a mystery about a stagecoach robbery during the summer of 1865.
Haida Gwaii    by Benjamin Pearce
Price: $0.99 USD. 3920 words. Language: English. Published on March 28, 2013. Nonfiction » History » North America.

They lie on the edge of the province's collective memory like a dream scarce remembered; mythical and elusive, full of meaning and great beauty, yet incomprehensible to the waking mind. Impossible not to marvel at, and revel in, these are the Queen Charlotte Islands, arguably one of the most beautiful and diverse landscapes in the world.
Thanksgiving Day - Religious to Secular    by Jim Davenport
Price: $0.99 USD. 28810 words. Language: English. Published on December 13, 2012. Nonfiction » Religion and Spirituality » Christian Life / Inspirational.

This book traces the history of how the celebration of Thanksgiving in the U.S.A. has changed from the time of the Pilgrims in 1621 to modern day 2012. What started as a religious observance marked by worship, prayer, a hearty meal and a community attitude of thankfulness has transitioned over time to a secular long weekend filled with family, friends, over-eating, watching football and shopping.
Port Tobacco, MD prior to 1895    by James L. Barbour
Price: $0.99 USD. 3030 words. Language: English. Published by ByDand Publishing  on December 13, 2012. Nonfiction » History » North America.

Founded in 1658 and once a thriving seaport, Port Tobacco served as the Charles County, MD county seat for 250 years. The town witnessed the nation’s founding and many subsequent events including the Civil War and the escape of John Wilkes Booth. This book contains the history, sketches and descriptions of Port Tobacco as it existed prior to 1895, provided by one of the town's last residents.
The Star Spangled Banner    by Tony Cross
Price: Free! 15060 words. Language: British English. Published on August 30, 2012. Nonfiction » History » North America.

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The national anthem of the United States of America is probably one of the most recognized tunes in the world, yet the meaning of the words is largely a mystery, even to those who know them. The story of how and why the anthem came to be written and why it has the words it does is the story of a doctor and a lawyer caught up in a war within a greater war that rocked the very foundations of Europe.
Look Up, San Francisco! A Walking Tour of Union Square    by Doug Gelbert
Price: $0.99 USD. 5470 words. Language: English. Published on June 22, 2012. Nonfiction » Travel » By region.

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. This walking tour of San Francisco's Union Square from walkthetown.com is ready to explore when you are. Each walking tour describes historical, architectural landmarks, cultural sites and ecclesiastic touchstones and provides step-by-step directions.
Look Up, Hollywood! A Walking Tour of Hollywood, California    by Doug Gelbert
Price: $0.99 USD. 8540 words. Language: English. Published on June 22, 2012. Nonfiction » Travel » By region.

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. This walking tour of Hollywood, California from walkthetown.com is ready to explore when you are. Each walking tour describes historical, architectural landmarks, cultural sites and ecclesiastic touchstones and provides step-by-step directions.
Look Up, San Francisco! A Walking Tour of Telegraph Hill    by Doug Gelbert
Price: $0.99 USD. 4300 words. Language: English. Published on June 22, 2012. Nonfiction » Travel » By region.

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. This walking tour of San Francisco's Telegraph Hill from walkthetown.com is ready to explore when you are. Each walking tour describes historical, architectural landmarks, cultural sites and ecclesiastic touchstones and provides step-by-step directions.
Look Up, San Francisco! A Walking Tour of Nob Hill    by Doug Gelbert
Price: $0.99 USD. 4710 words. Language: English. Published on June 22, 2012. Nonfiction » Travel » By region.

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. This walking tour of San Francisco's Nob Hill from walkthetown.com is ready to explore when you are. Each walking tour describes historical, architectural landmarks, cultural sites and ecclesiastic touchstones and provides step-by-step directions.
Look Up, San Francisco! A Walking Tour of Fisherman's Wharf    by Doug Gelbert
Price: $0.99 USD. 3920 words. Language: English. Published on June 22, 2012. Nonfiction » Travel » By region.

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. This walking tour of San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf from walkthetown.com is ready to explore when you are. Each walking tour describes historical, architectural landmarks, cultural sites and ecclesiastic touchstones and provides step-by-step directions.