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Wild Bill: The True Story of the American Frontier's First Gunfighter (Book Notes)

A compelling and well-researched biography that brings to life one of the most legendary figures of the American West.

True Grit (Book Notes)

A masterfully written Western novel that defies genre conventions through its sharp prose, memorable characters, and exploration of timeless themes.

Queen of All Mayhem: The Blood-Soaked Life and Mysterious Death of Belle Starr, the Most Dangerous Woman in the West (Book Notes)

An engaging and well-researched biography of a woman who resisted social expectations to become a notorious female outlaw.

Desperadoes (Book Notes)

A compelling historical novel that offers a richly detailed, nuanced portrayal of the Dalton Gang and the violent world of the American frontier.

Shotguns and Stagecoaches: The Brave Men Who Rode for Wells Fargo in the Wild West (Book Notes)

An engaging and well-researched tribute to the unsung heroes who rode for Wells Fargo, blending historical authenticity with the excitement of the Western genre.

Cattle Kingdom: The Hidden History of the Cowboy West (Book Notes)

The rise and fall of the American cattle industry during the late 19th century, and the story of the cowboy.

Texas Rising: The Epic True Story of the Lone Star Republic and the Rise of the Texas Rangers, 1836-1846 (Book Notes)

For readers interested in military history and the mythos of the Texas Rangers, Texas Rising offers a fascinating and action-packed account of the Republic of Texas.

The Blood of Heroes: The 13-Day Struggle for the Alamo - and the Sacrifice That Forged a Nation (Book Notes)

The book blends thorough historical research and engaging storytelling to create a detailed and emotionally resonant account of battle of the Alamo, and the men who fought there.

Battle of the Alamo (Book Excerpt)

The Battle of the Alamo in 1836, was a pivotal event in the Texas Revolution.

13 Hours: The Inside Account of What Really Happened in Benghazi (Book Notes)

A powerful and moving narrative that honors the courage and sacrifice of the men who defended the U.S. diplomatic and CIA facilities in Benghazi.

The Swamp Fox: How Francis Marion Saved the American Revolution (Book Notes)

A well-researched and balanced biography that brings to life one of the most important, yet often overlooked, figures of the War of Independence.

Francis Marion - The "Swamp Fox" (Curated Book List & Book Excerpt)

Considered one of the modern fathers of guerrilla warfare, Francis Marion, aka the "Swamp Fox", bested the British throughout South Carolina during the American Revolution.

1776 (Book Notes)

An exceptional historical account that vividly brings to life one of the most critical years in American history.

George Washington (Book Excerpt)

To sketch the life of Washington is to write the history of the events which made the United States independent and gave birth to the American nation. 

Grant (Book Notes)

A monumental biography of Ulysses S. Grant that succeeds in reshaping the legacy of one of America’s most misunderstood figures.

General Grant and the Vicksburg Campaign (Book Excerpt)

According to Henry Cabot Lodge, General Ulysses S. Grant's campaign against Vicksburg was the most brilliant single campaign of the Civil War. 

Men of Our Times: Ulysses Simpson Grant (Book Excerpt)

This historical article written by Harriet Beecher Stowe in 1868, illuminates Ulysses S. Grant, the man and the Civil War General.

On the Trail of Grant and Lee: Ulysses S. Grant at West Point (Book Excerpt)

Ulysses S. Grant's appointment to the Military Academy at West Point not only altered the course of his life, it changed his name.

Thunder at the Gates: The Black Civil War Regiments that Redeemed America (the true story depicted in the film "Glory")

A powerful and essential history that brings to life the contributions of the Black American regiments that fought for the Union during the Civil War.

The Civil War Confiscation Acts: Failing to Reconstruct the South (Book Notes)

Intended as a measure to deprive the Confederate States of property & resources, the Act effectively allowed Black Americans to serve in the military for the Union during the Civil War.

Gods & Generals: A Novel of the Civil War (Book Notes)

An intimate, character-driven narrative that explores the early years of the Civil War and the human complexities of its leaders.

Hero Tales from American History: The Charge at Gettysburg (Book Excerpt)

When night fell, the Union flags waved in triumph on the field of Gettysburg, but over 30,000 men lay dead or wounded, strewn through wood and meadow, on field and hill, where the three days' fight...

The Killer Angels: A Classic Novel of the Civil War (book adapted as the film "Gettysburg")

An extraordinary historical novel that brings to life one of the most significant battles of the American Civil War through the eyes of its key participants.

Gettysburg: Voices from the Front (Book Notes)

An emotional and personal exploration of the Battle of Gettysburg, told through the words of those who lived and fought during one of the most significant battles of the Civil War.

Lincoln at Cooper Union: The Speech That Made Abraham Lincoln President (Book Excerpt)

"Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith let us to the end dare to do our duty as we understand it."