Nonfiction » History » Reference

Port Hope Simpson Mysteries, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Oral History Evidence and Interpretation    by Llewelyn Pritchard
Price: $5.95 USD. 8270 words. Language: English. Published on October 17, 2012. Nonfiction » History » North America.

Port Hope Simpson Mysteries, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Oral History Evidence and Interpretation Series Title: Port Hope Simpson Mysteries Vol 2 by Llewelyn Pritchard Smashwords Edition Copyright 2010 Llewelyn Pritchard Read about the original Oral History interview with Mrs. Kathleen Squire (formerly James) known as “Bunty” or “Bunty James”...
A Short History of Kites    by James P. Abesen
Price: $2.99 USD. 3790 words. Language: English. Published by Mossy Feet Books  on August 17, 2012. Nonfiction » History » Reference.

A Short History of Kites recounts the story of the kite, its Asiatic origins and the various ways that the kite has been used to advance science, sometimes in surprising ways.
Massachusetts Covered Bridges    by Harold Stiver
Price: $4.99 USD. 3630 words. Language: English. Published on December 29, 2011. Nonfiction » History » Reference.

A Source book for Photographers and Explorers Descriptions to all of Massachusetts 11 Remaining Historic Covered Bridges, as well as photos. GPS Positions and written directions. Photo tips for each bridge. A short history of Covered Bridges in North America and a review of the various Truss Types.
Great Western Railway    by Ciamar Price
Price: Free! 5280 words. Language: English. Published by Ragged Angel Ltd  on November 23, 2011. Nonfiction » Transportation » Railroads.

Designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the Great Western Railway was one of the fastest and most efficient of its time. This is a brief 5,000 word article on the achievements and history of the GWR, designed as an introduction for children or quick reference for older readers. Available free to download, or read online.
Pub Quiz Trivia: Volume 1 - History and Current Events    by Bryan Young
Price: $2.99 USD. 8770 words. Language: English. Published on November 21, 2011. Nonfiction » History » Reference.

In addition to his writing, author Bryan Young is an accomplished Pub Quizmaster and has assembled a collection of his best trivia questions to stump the minds of trivia buffs everywhere. With more than 40 rounds of trivia, Volume 1 covers History and Current Events questions. This is a must have for any trivia buff or Pub Quizmaster.
JESUS CHRIST. Superstar, Saviour, or Fakir? Is God Real?    by Graham Murray
Price: $0.99 USD. 8650 words. Language: English. Published by Living Books USA  on September 3, 2011. Nonfiction » History » Reference.

Is there life after death? Was Jesus a real person? Are we all just lambs to the slaughter? So many questions, so few answers. Designed to evoke an emotional response, this ebook is an alternate view on the traditional take of the Life of Jesus and the Bible, and is not for the feint-hearted or fanatically religious. Off-beat and often humourous, it is nevertheless biting.
Books and Divisions of the Bible    by Blair Kasfeldt
Price: Free! 2090 words. Language: English. Published on August 7, 2011. Nonfiction » History » Reference.

Do you know the major divisions of the Bible? There are sub-divisions in Old and New Testament; knowing these divisions will help you understand your Bible. The "Bible" means "[the] Books" from the Greek word biblia. While we often think of the Bible as one book, it is in fact a collection of books contained in one volume.
Visit Greece - A 2011 Travel and Tourism Guide to The Exotic Land    by Grant John Lamont
Price: $4.97 USD. 14970 words. Language: English. Published on March 16, 2011. Nonfiction » Travel » Essays & Travelogues.

Walk practically anywhere in Greece and you are walking in the footsteps of antiquity. The home to such historical figures, fictional or not, as Plato and Homer. [not Homer Simpson – the other one]. As the center of modern civilization, Greece is considered the home of art, philosophy and many other aspects of culture which set us apart from other creatures.
When Coal Was Queen: The History of the Queen City - Olyphant, Pennsylvania    by Jay Luke
Price: $4.99 USD. 19450 words. Language: English. Published by Tribute Books on July 28, 2009. Nonfiction » History » Reference.

Journey into the history of what was once called the "Jewel of the Mid Valley" — Olyphant, Pennsylvania, "The Queen City." This journey takes the reader through the earliest days of the township and notable events of the past. Included are some famous residents and visitors who passed through over the years, and of course the storied Anthracite Empire that built the town.