The Explorers: A New History of America in Ten Expeditions
A fascinating new history of America, told through the stories of a diverse cast of ten extraordinary—and often overlooked—adventurers, from Sacagawea to Sally Ride, who pushed the boundaries of disco…
If you like book The Explorers: A New History of America in Ten Expeditions here is the list of books you may also like
Buy this book on AmazonSimilar books (20)
-
A Gentleman and a Thief: The Daring Jewel Heists of a Jazz Age Rogue
“A master of narrative nonfiction … in this mesmerizing tale about a Jazz Age gentlemanly thief, Jobb has found his own perfect jewel.” – David Grann, New York Times #1 bestselling author of The Wager…
Buy this book on Amazon -
A Walk in the Park: The True Story of a Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Canyon
A deeply moving account ever of walking the Grand Canyon, a highly dangerous, life-changing 750-mile trek.
Buy this book on Amazon
The Grand Canyon is an American treasure, visited by more than 6 million people a year, many o… -
The Talented Mrs. Mandelbaum: The Rise and Fall of an American Organized-Crime Boss
A Jewish mother of four, a gracious society hostess, a beloved member of her community—and the first widely renowned crime boss in America. Discover the true story from the bestselling author of The C…
Buy this book on Amazon -
The Wide Wide Sea: Imperial Ambition, First Contact and the Fateful Final Voyage of Captain James Cook
From New York Times bestselling author Hampton Sides, an epic account of the most momentous voyage of the Age of Exploration, which culminated in Captain James Cook’s death in Hawaii, and left a compl…
Buy this book on Amazon -
-
Realm of Ice and Sky: Triumph, Tragedy, and History's Greatest Arctic Rescue
Two-time National Outdoor Book Award-winning author Buddy Levy's thrilling narrative of polar exploration via airship―and the men who sacrificed everything to make history.
Buy this book on Amazon
Arctic explorer and American… -
Our Moon: How Earth's Celestial Companion Transformed the Planet, Guided Evolution, and Made Us Who We Are
An intimate look at the Moon and its relationship to life on Earth--from the primordial soup to the Artemis launches--from an acclaimed Scientific American and Atlantic contributor
Buy this book on Amazon
Far from being a lif… -
The Great River: The Making and Unmaking of the Mississippi
A sweeping history of the Mississippi River―and the centuries of human meddling that have transformed both it and America. Over thousands of years, the Mississippi watershed was home to millions of In…
Buy this book on Amazon -
Paradise of the Damned: The True Story of an Obsessive Quest for El Dorado, the Legendary City of Gold
The transporting account of an obsessive quest to find El Dorado, set against the backdrop of Elizabethan political intrigue and a competition with Spanish conquistadors for the legendary city’s treas…
Buy this book on Amazon -
-
Fall of Civilizations: Stories of Greatness and Decline
Landmark world history from the creator of the Top Ten podcast Fall of Civilizations.
Buy this book on Amazon
Based on the podcast with over 100 million downloads, Fall of Civilizations brilliantly explores how a range of anc… -
Scotland Yard: A History of the London Police Force's Most Infamous Murder Cases
A riveting true-crime history of London's first modern police force as told through its most notorious murder cases.
Buy this book on Amazon
The idea of "Scotland Yard" is steeped in atmospheric stories of foggy London street… -
The Bookshop: A History of the American Bookstore
An affectionate and engaging history of the American bookstore and its central place in American cultural life, from department stores to indies, from highbrow dealers trading in first editions to sid…
Buy this book on Amazon -
Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space
The definitive, dramatic, minute-by-minute story of the Challenger disaster based on new archival research and in-depth reporting.
Buy this book on Amazon
On January 28, 1986, just seventy-three seconds into flight, the space… -
Bandit Heaven: The Hole-in-the-Wall Gangs and the Final Chapter of the Wild West
From multiple New York Times bestselling author Tom Clavin comes the thrilling true story of the most infamous hangout for bandits, thieves and murderers of all time—and the lawmen tasked with rooting…
Buy this book on Amazon -
Left for Dead: Shipwreck, Treachery, and Survival at the Edge of the World
The true story of five castaways abandoned on the Falkland Islands during the War of 1812―a tale of treachery, shipwreck, isolation, and the desperate struggle for survival. The best-selling author of…
Buy this book on Amazon -
The Barn: The Secret History of a Murder in Mississippi
A shocking and revelatory account of the murder of Emmett Till that lays bare how forces from around the world converged on the Mississippi Delta in the long lead-up to the crime, and how the truth wa…
Buy this book on Amazon -
The Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War
The #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Splendid and the Vile brings to life the pivotal five months between the election of Abraham Lincoln and the start of the Civil War—a slow-burning crisi…
Buy this book on Amazon -
Alexander at the End of the World: The Forgotten Final Years of Alexander the Great
A riveting biography of Alexander the Great’s final years, when the leader’s insatiable desire to conquer the world set him off on an exhilarating, harrowing journey that would define his legacy.
Buy this book on Amazon
By 33… -
Eden Undone: A True Story of Sex, Murder, and Utopia at the Dawn of World War II
An incredible true story of murder in a utopian community established on a remote Galápagos island by European refugees and the American industrialist who became embroiled in the investigation—from th…
Buy this book on Amazon