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The year was 1764, just a few years before the American Revolutionary War, and a little boy was born. His birthplace is uncertain, but probably it was in the northeastern portion of South Carolina known as the Cheraws District. His parents named him David. David Davis. Follow the story of David Davis as he grows up, gets married, and moves his young family to Richland County, where, about seven miles east of the new city of Columbia, he acquires several thousand acres, and raises his three sons and four daughters. See how the descendants of David Davis survive a huge civil war and two world wars. Hear exciting stories of a young couple eloping, of a school boy almost dying of a r ...

A short biography of Abraham Piersey, an early colonist in Jamestown and one of the wealthiest landowners of the Virginia Colony. Also included is a brief sketch of Piersey's father-in-law, Clement Draper, an alchemist.

In this book Lesser known African American Inventors are profiled and their contributions chronicled. This book will educate,motivate,and inspire. The aim of this book is to shine alight on the contributions of these amazing inventors,and the impact they have had on the world.

America, A Country Divided is a book that delves into some of the major societal issues that’s going on in America. From abortion and birth control to the race war and police brutality, those are a few topics of many that are discussed in this book that talk about what’s going on in the country. America has been divided for decades but the country is back to a place where there is racial tension and social divide among citizens. The question that always remains is how did we get to this place, what can be done to resolve these issues, and what does the future hold for this country? A book that will make you think about what’s going on around us and what we can do as a nation to make it a ...

A brief history of the major wars America fought to defend our Constitution.

Ever wonder where famous people like Chuck Yeager were born? How about Taylor Swift? In this booklet, the author, a U.S. Air Force Cold War veteran, offers birthplaces (and interesting tidbits) on everyone from Billy the Kid to Sharon Stone (who grew up in Pennsylvania not far from the author's childhood hometown)... Interesting photographs are added to enrich the reader's experience... History buffs will enjoy the stroll down memory lane... but anyone, whether 15 or 85, should find this booklet an interesting read

A 14 year old boy serves in the underground during World War II. Through a twist of events, he finds himself at a Hitler's Army of Youth School. Escape is the only way for him. Along the way, he meets friends who will accompany him on his journey. Will he escape and deliver his message safely?

Coming to terms with Early New Netherland - New York History: 1610-1614 While most histories of New Netherland begin with Henry Hudson’s 1609 voyage and skip to the founding of New Amsterdam in 1624, it’s the period between that holds the real fires of creation—not simply for the Dutch colony but all that followed in New York and the United States. In the years 1613-1614 traders Adrian Block, Hendrick Christiaensen and Jacob Eelkens forged an agreement with people of the First Nations that established the first world trade center in the New World and altered the course of history. This is the epic story of what these forgotten founding fathers accomplished, from first contact to ...

David Calvin Bledsoe was a poor man who in the best of times never owned land and could barely support a family. When his nation called for volunteers he risked his own death to preserve the union of the United States. He returned home without a scar. No musket ball or shell fragment ever found him on the battlefield, but in the course of his military service his health was shattered. He afterward lived a ruined physical life and a disastrous financial one. He and his wife were dependent upon the charity of family and friends for their day to day sustenance. The Union veteran pension system - the physicians, politicians, and bureaucrats - did not know how to deal with Bledsoe, and those ...

By Jack Speece With text & photo contributions from John Benton, Catherine Bishop, Ronnie Doyle, Angelo George, Larry McCarty, Jeffrey Miller, Bill Napper, Stan Sides, Gary Soule, Gordon Smith, Joel Sneed, Dean Snyder, Jack Speece, Bob Thompson, Norman Warnell, Cave Research Foundation, Kentucky Speleological Survey, Mammoth Cave National Park (NPS), National Cave Museum This book is an attempt to preserve the history of the lesser known show caves of Kentucky which are becoming overshadowed by the fame and size of Mammoth Cave. The book was made possible by the efforts of those who contributed to it. Speece Productions - Kentucky Show Cave Series 2024 Contents Ex-Show Cave ...