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Pikes Peak Library District
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English
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Commemorating the centennial of the Cripple Creek Labor Wars, 1903-1904, this audio program recalls the causes and consequences of one of the era's violent labor strikes that spread throughout the Colorado mine fields. The program contains presentations during the June 5, 2004, symposium at Pikes Peak Library District, Colorado Springs, Colorado, and is intended to contribute to the scholarship regarding the events that occurred in the Cripple Creek...
2) Extraordinary Women of the Rocky Mountain West: Pikes Peak Regional History Symposium, June 9, 2007
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Pikes Peak Library District
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Unabridged
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English
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"Extraordinary Women of the Rocky Mountain West," the 2007 Pikes Peak Regional History Symposium, examined the ways in which women who lived in the region helped to shape the politics, economics, culture and environment, as well as the lasting effects of their contributions.
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Pikes Peak Library District
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English
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"To Spare No Pains": Zebulon Montgomery Pike and His 1806-1807 Southwest Expedition, A Bicentennial Symposium, the 2006 Pikes Peak Regional History Symposium, examined the ramifications of Zebulon Montgomery Pike’s Southwestern expedition, which were, in every sense of the word, immense. This audio recording contains presentations of unique views on Pike's expedition, the politics of the time, and the popular use of Pike and his legacy in cultural...
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English
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Examines the motives of terrorists, from ancient Greece to the present day. In this timely study of the roots of terrorism, author Albert Borowitz deftly assesses the phenomenon of violent crime motivated by a craving for notoriety or self-glorification. He traces this particular brand of terrorism back to 356 BCE and the destruction of the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus by arsonist Herostratos and then examines similar crimes through history to the...
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Perspectives in American history volume no. 15
Publisher
Porcupine Press
Pub. Date
1974, 1944
Language
English
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English
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Filled with photographs, both historic and contemporary, this engaging book looks at the industrial pioneers of northwestern Ontario, and the activities which brought them to the wilderness: surveying, railroading, lumber, gold, bush piloting, transportation, and hydro power. Rasky lets the pioneers tell their own story, through their own reminiscences, and by the monuments they have left behind. Published with the assistance of the Ontario Ministry...
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(John Ronald Reuel),History of Middle-earth volume 1-2
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Pub. Date
1984, c1983-c1984
Edition
1st American ed.
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English
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History of Middle-Earth volume 4
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Pub. Date
c1986
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English
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History of Middle-Earth volume 5
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Pub. Date
c1987
Language
English
17) Ethnic Armies: Polyethnic Armed Forces from the Time of the Habsburgs to the Age of the Superpowers
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English
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Ethnic Armies is a combination of essays focused on the subject of polyethnic armed forces from the time of the Habsburgs to the age of the superpowers and is a publication of the proceedings of the thirteenth Military History Symposium, held at the Royal Military College of Canada in March 1986. Multi-ethnic armed forces have existed since ancient times. The armies of the ancient empires of the Middle East, of the Roman Emperors, and the Mongol Khans,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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In this inspiring and relevant book, discover how "The Pledge of Allegiance" has become one of the enduring symbols of America's pride. In 1888, a children's magazine announced that a new holiday--Columbus Day--would begin in 1892, on which the American flag would be raised to celebrate the founding of America. As the flag was raised, children would say something to honor it. What resulted was a simple one-line poem that became known as "The Pledge...
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