In this riveting work of narrative history, veteran reporter John Bainbridge, Jr. vividly brings to life five charismatic and idiosyncratic men who, living within ninety miles of one another, changed the course of history through the invention and refinement of the repeating firearm-the precursor to today's automatic weapon.
The Plot to Kill President Truman--And the Shoot-Out That Stopped It
The narrative centers on the audacious attempt by Oscar Collazo and Griselio Torresola to assassinate President Harry S. Truman, driven by their fervent desire for Puerto Rican independence. This detailed account explores their motivations, the historical context of their actions, and the implications of their violent campaign. Through a gripping portrayal of their beliefs and the events of that day, the book sheds light on the complexities of nationalism and the lengths individuals will go to fight for their cause.
This publication has approximately seventy-five detailed period photographs of Exmouth with captions and an introduction.
A collection of approximately 100 detailed period photographs from the Francis Frith archive with extended captions and full introduction, this volume should be suitable for tourists, local historians and general readers. It includes a voucher for a free mounted print of any photograph shown in the book.
Approximately 150 photographs from the Francis Frith Collection of the county spanning over 100 years. With extended captions and full introduction.
This work features approximately 100 detailed historic photographs from The Francis Frith Collection with extended captions and full introduction. Suitable for tourists, local historians and general readers.
This text features 100 detailed historical photographs from The Francis Frith Collection with extended captions and a full introduction. It is suitable for tourists, local historians and general readers. Includes a voucher for a free mounted print of any photograph in the book.
A collection of approximately 100 historical period photographs from the Francis Frith archive, with extended captions and a full introduction. Suitable for tourists, local historians and general readers, the volume includes a voucher for a free mounted print of any photograph shown in the book.