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  Land of Lincoln - Adventures in...

  Andrew Ferguson

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  “Brilliant . . . Ferguson’s guided tour of the often amusing, sometimes bizarre ways we remember Lincoln today . . . is heartening and even inspiring.” —Bill Kristol, Time   Abraham Lincoln was our greatest president and perhaps the most influential American who ever lived. But what is his place in our country today? In Land of Lincoln, Andrew Ferguson packs his bags and embarks on a journey to the heart of contemporary Lincoln Nation, where he encounters a world as funny as it is poignant, and a population as devoted as it is colorful.   In small-town Indiana, Ferguson drops in on the national conference of Lincoln presenters, 175 grown men who make their living (sort of) by impersonating their hero. He meets the premier collectors of Lincoln memorabilia, prized items of which include Lincoln’s chamber pot, locks of his hair, and pages from a boyhood schoolbook. He takes his wife and children on a trip across the long-defunct Lincoln Heritage Trail, a driving tour of landmarks from Lincoln’s life. This book is an entertaining, unexpected, and big-hearted celebration of Lincoln’s enduring influence on our country—and the people who help keep his spirit alive.   “A hilarious, offbeat tour of Lincoln shrines, statues, cabins and museums . . . Mr. Ferguson maps it expertly, with an understated Midwestern sense of humor that Lincoln, master of the funny story, would have been the first to appreciate.” —William Grimes, The New York Times

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  The Viking Isles - Travels in...

  Paul Murton

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  The BBC travel personality explores the Nordic legacy of these remote Scottish islands: “Engagingly written and superbly illustrated.” —Undiscovered Scotland Paul Murton has long had a love of the Viking north—the island groups of Orkney and Shetland and the old counties of Caithness and Sutherland—which, for centuries, were part of the Nordic world as depicted in the great classic known as the Orkneyinga Saga. Today this fascinating Scandinavian legacy can be found everywhere—in physical remains, place names, local traditions and folklore, and much else. This is a personal account of Paul Murton’s travels in the Viking north. Full of observation, history, anecdote, and encounters with those who live there, it also serves as a practical guide to the many places of interest. From a sing-along with the Shanty Yell Boys to fishing off Muckle Flugga, from sword dancing with the men of Papa Stour to a Norwegian pub crawl in Lerwick, this book paints a vivid picture of these lands and their people, and explores their extraordinary rich heritage.

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  German Short Stories for...

  Language Mastery

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  MASTER GERMAN CONVERSATIONS AND IMPROVE YOUR VOCABULARY WITH THIS REVOLUTIONARY AUDIOBOOK! 
  Would you love to learn German in order to develop international friendships, as well as to communicate on Internet? 
  Do you have an upcoming trip to Germany, Austria or Belgium and want to fully immerse yourself in the experience? 
  Or do you live in a German-speaking country and want to become one with the natives? 
  Whatever your motivations are, we have the best solution for you! 
  "German Short Stories for Beginners" by Language Mastery has over 100 conversational German dialogues & daily used phrases to learn the German language in the easiest and most entertaining way. 
  You will discover an innovative proven method to learn a foreign language, including:Real life spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking abilityDifferent short stories and adventures - making the process fun while you learn a wide range of new vocabularyAccessible German grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free wayComprehension questions and answers to test your understanding of the storyA German vocabulary word list to nail down the most relevant terms in your mind 
  And MUCH more! 
  You'll automatically remember tons of German terms and day-to-day dialogues... 
  So, what are you waiting for? 
  Scroll up, Get this Audiobook, and Start Speaking German!

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  Lincoln's Springfield Neighborhood

  Bonnie E Paull, Richard E. Hart

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  When an emotional Abraham Lincoln took leave of his Springfield neighbors, never to return, his moving tribute to the town and its people reflected their profound influence on the newly elected president. His old neighborhood still stands today as a National Historic Site. The story of the life Lincoln and his family built there returns to us through the careful work of authors Bonnie E. Paull and Richard E. Hart. Journey back in time and meet this diverse but harmonious community as it participated in the business of everyday living while gradually playing a larger role on the national stage.

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  National Trails Guide

  William Robert Buck

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  For the first time, the 30 routes of the National Trails System are profiled in a guidebook: National Trails Guide: America’s Hidden Wonders (Global CPR, Sausalito) is the only book available profiling all 30 national scenic and historic trails. The audio book includes detailed information on where to go and what to see: 
  	Many bold stories from the trail, with detailed information on places across America 
  	Introduction to 136 national park units, 89 national forests, and 141 wilderness areas with national trails 
  	With companion website( www.nationaltrailsguide.com ) including a large color US map	 
  “National parks are destinations; national trails are journeys,” says author William Robert Buck.These trails offer visceral examples of colliding cultures, a quest for livelihood in uncertain times, passionate stories of victory and defeat, and the celebration of human achievement and possibility.” 
  A modern-day champion of the National Trails System, Buck set out across the country to document all 30 trails. Over the course of eight years, with multiple road trip partners, he visited 50 states, taking 10,000 photographs, hiking segments of all the 30 national trails. Join the adventure...

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  Haunted Columbus Georgia -...

  Faith Serafin

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  Discover the ghost, legends, and lore of this historic Southern city—photos included!   Located on the banks of the Chattahoochee, Columbus boasts a historic past that runs as deep as the river itself. But peer closely into the murkier parts of Columbus's history, and frightening stories begin to emerge.   Join ghost hunter Faith Serafin for a chilling look into Columbus's haunted past. There’s the regal Springer Opera House, where ghosts creep in the shadows of elaborate balconies. Visit the historic home of Columbus native and blues legend Ma Rainey, where some say the songstress can still be seen playing her original piano. Then there’s the Phantom of Eubanks Field, whose ghastly apparition tries to frighten soldiers at Fort Benning. These terrifying tales, and more, await in this collection of haunting stories.  

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