General George Washington in the American Revolution by Junius B. Stearns, 1854.
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Bodie, California Ghost Town by Kathy Alexander.
Bodie, California, is a genuine gold-mining ghost town located east of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in Mono County. In 1962, after years of neglect, Bodie became a State Historic Park. Two years later, the ghost town was dedicated as a California Historic Site. It has also been designated a National Historic Site. Adventure to Bodie, California.
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Did You Know?
John Quincy Adams
Born on July 11, 1767, John Quincy Adams was an American statesman, diplomat, lawyer, and diarist who served as the sixth president of the United States from 1825 to 1829. Read more…
Pat Garrett tracked down Billy the Kid and killed him on July 14, 1881. Garrett would later write about it in his book The Authentic Life of Billy, The Kid, published in 1882. Garrett tells the tale in this excerpt, ” Billy the Kid – The Fatal Shot in the Dark.”
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Route 66 Photo Prints from All Eight States.
From Chicago, Illinois, to the Santa Monica Pier in California, and everything in between, you’ll find dozens of Route 66 photographs from all eight states! Small to large print sizes, canvas, and more!
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A totem is a spirit being, sacred object, or symbol of a tribe, clan, family, or individual. Some Native American traditions hold that each person is connected to nine different animals that accompany them through life, serving as guides. More on Native American Totem Animals & Their Meanings
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Harry Wheeler
Harry Wheeler started his Arizona Law Enforcement career in July 1903 when he joined the Arizona Rangers with a force consisting of only 26 men. Author Steven “Pacheco” McCann posits that Wheeler should be considered the Original Dirty Harry.
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Winslow, Arizona, is a Route 66 city located in Navajo County that features several historic sites and photo opportunities for travelers. Two miles west of the Little Colorado River, Winslow became a division point for the Santa Fe Railway in 1880 and a regular railroad terminal in 1881. The settlement reportedly started when a settler named “Doc” F.C. Demerest operated a business from a tent. More on Winslow, Arizona – Frozen In Time.
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American Indian Tribes Large Poster (17×24)
The “Native American Indian Tribes” poster shows the original territories of over 300 major American Indian tribes. The tribal council has approved each location. The artwork is from an original painting by Bill Strobel. Poster measures 17″ x 24″. Great for classroom and learning projects.
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