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  Lost Gold Rush Towns of Sacramento

  Andrew McLeod, James C. Scott,...

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  The Cannibal City
  In the early days of the California Gold Rush, Sacramento City had several competing towns vying for the influx of newcomers. Many of its rivals not only had vibrant multicultural communities but also enjoyed superior geography for transportation and flood control. Even the initial land grant from Johann Sutter is considered controversial if not downright fiction, yet Sacramento thrived where others failed. Once-bustling Mormon Island was initially the proposed site of the railway that would end up bypassing it, and Brighton became a hotbed of agitation after the deadly "Squatters' Riot," leading to its decline. Hoboken, Prairie City and more were also wiped off the map.
  The Special Collections of the Sacramento Public Library explores the history of these lost Sacramentos.

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  The Soviet Empire – How It Rose...

  Cooper Walker

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  For much of the 20th century, the Soviet Union dominated world politics—a nuclear-armed superpower locked in a global struggle with the United States. But how did the USSR rise from a revolution to become a feared empire, and why did it collapse so suddenly? 
  This audiobook takes you deep into the rise, rule, and fall of the Soviet Empire, uncovering its greatest triumphs and most devastating failures. Discover: 
  ✅ How Lenin and Stalin built the Soviet state from revolution 
  ✅ The Soviet Union’s role in World War II and the Cold War 
  ✅ The brutal realities of the KGB, the Gulag system, and state control 
  ✅ Why the Soviet economy collapsed—and how Gorbachev’s reforms sealed its fate 
  The Soviet Empire – How It Rose and Collapsed is a must-listen for history lovers, Cold War enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by the forces that shaped the modern world.

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  The Book of Shadows Vol 2

  Bram Stoker, John Buchan, H. G....

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  What lies beyond the first veil of hidden knowledge?
  
  The Book of Shadows Vol. 2 continues the exploration of humanity's oldest mystical traditions, expanding deeper into occult philosophy, ritual symbolism, and esoteric wisdom. Drawn from various historical and literary sources, this volume uncovers practices and ideas that shaped spiritual thought across centuries.
  
  This collection explores ceremonial magic, ancient beliefs, symbolic systems, and the unseen forces believed to influence human destiny. Rich in atmosphere and historical context, these writings reveal how cultures sought meaning beyond the physical world through ritual, myth, and secret knowledge.
  
  Thought-provoking and immersive, this second volume builds upon the foundation of Vol. 1, offering readers a deeper journey into the arcane.
  
  Inside this eBook, you'll explore:
  
  Expanded occult and esoteric writings from multiple traditions
  
  Deeper ritual practices, symbolism, and mystical philosophy
  
  Historical perspectives on magic, spirituality, and the unseen
  
  A continuing anthology for serious occult literature readers
  
  Perfect for collectors, researchers, and curious minds, The Book of Shadows Vol. 2 invites readers to move further into the mysteries that have fascinated humanity for ages.
  
  Continue the journey beyond the known. Buy now and explore The Book of Shadows Vol. 2.

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  White Supremacy - From Eugenics...

  Gavin Evans

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  White Supremacy begins with the anatomy of the murder of 10 black people in Buffalo, New York in 2022. The killer, 18-year old Payton Gendron, says he was driven by 'Great Replacement' - the conspiracy theory that a Jewish-led elite is replacing white people with black and brown people. This, and a spate of similar hate crimes, begs the question: what are the origins of such behaviour? 
   
  Gavin Evans traces the historical roots of white supremacy. He begins in the 19th century with Charles Darwin and his cousin Francis Galton's race-based theories before looking at the spread of eugenics ideas throughout the UK, Europe and the United States, their Holocaust-prompted decline after World War 2, and their revival in a different guise through the promotion of race science from the late 20th century. Evans also examines the hatching of 'Great Replacement' conspiratorial ideas in the 21st century - and their expression via alt-right forums to the minds of troubled young men with access to assault rifles. 
   
  White Supremacy breaks new ground in showing the links between mainstream 'Replacement Theory' and the terrorist version cited by far-right killers. It also traces the thread between these ideas and the race science promoted both by the far right and establishment figures. It looks at what these ideas have in common with those promoted by, for example, the founder of eugenics.

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  Colorado Frontiersmen - Forts...

  Linda Wommack

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  Early Icons and Landmarks As western migration came to the Colorado frontier, forts were established to protect the settlers. These forts were intertwined with the lives of the frontiersmen. Scout Thomas Tate Tobin oversaw the workers who built the adobe fortress known as Fort Garland. Here, Tobin delivered the heads of the murderous Espinosas gang to Colonel Sam Tappan. Fort Sedgwick, originally known as Camp Rankin, was attacked by the Cheyenne Dog soldiers, including George Bent. Fort Lyon, an expanded fortress of William Bent's third fort, became the staging point for Colonel John M. Chivington's march to Sand Creek where peaceful Cheyenne were murdered. Later, Christopher "Kit" Carson died in the fort's chapel. Legendary Jim Beckwourth was associated with both Fort Vasquez and Fort Pueblo. Author Linda Wommack revisits the glory and the mistakes of the frontiersmen who defined Colorado and the forts that dotted the wild landscape.

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  Lincoln & Churchill - Statesmen...

  Lewis E Lehrman

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  “With penetrating insight, Lehrman unfolds the contrasts and similarities between these two leaders . . . I savored every page of this magnificent work.”—Doris Kearns Goodwin, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln  Winner of the Abraham Lincoln Institute of Washington’s 2019 book prize Lewis E. Lehrman, a renowned historian and National Humanities Medal winner, gives new perspective on two of the greatest English-speaking statesmen—and their remarkable leadership in wars of national survival. Abraham Lincoln and Winston Churchill, as commanders in chief, led their nations to victory—Lincoln in the Civil War, Churchill in World War II. They became revered leaders—statesmen for all time. Yet these two world-famous war leaders have never been seriously compared at book length. Acclaimed historian Lewis Lehrman, in his pathbreaking comparison of both statesmen, finds that Lincoln and Churchill—with very different upbringings and contrasting personalities—led their war efforts, to some extent, in similar ways. As supreme war lords, they were guided not only by principles of honor, duty, and freedom, but also by the practical wisdom to know when, where, and how to apply these principles. Even their writings and speeches were swords in battle. Gifted literary stylists, both men relied on the written and spoken word to steel their citizens throughout desperate and prolonged wars. And both statesmen unexpectedly left office near the end of their wars—Lincoln by the bullet, Churchill by the ballot. They made mistakes, which Lehrman considers carefully. But the author emphasizes that, despite setbacks, they never gave up. “Deeply researched and elegantly written. . . . a valuable contribution to our knowledge of the past. By expertly conjoining two great leaders in a single volume, he has enhanced our understanding of both.” ―The Wall Street Journal  Includes illustrations and photographs

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