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Vincennes, Indiana is steeped in Indiana history. The French established Vincennes as a trading post where the Buffalo Trace crossed the Wabash River in 1732.A Visit to Vincennes, Indiana provides the visitor to Vincennes a convenient tourism guide to the history and attractions of Vincennes, Indiana. The city continues to serve as the county seat of Knox County, Indiana with many things to see and do. Enjoy a road trip to Vincennes to learn its fascinating...
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West Central Indiana Cities and TownsWest Central Indiana has some wonderful cities and towns ranging from charming small towns like Rockville, Brazil and Spencer to larger cities like Terra Haute, Crawfordsville and Martinsville. Each of these towns and cities has many things to do for your family as it explores the regions roads and highways.West Central Indiana WineriesWest Central Indiana has several interesting wineries that produce some fascinating...
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The Hawaiian Chronicles – Our Hawaiian Adventures serves as both a journal of our Hawaiian cruise adventure and as a guide of the various types of cruises available for visitors to tour our 50th State. It is possible for vacationers to tour all of the major islands on a single, seven-day journey. This guide does not attempt to cover all of the destination to visit on the islands. The Hawaiian Chronicles – Our Hawaiian Adventures lists the major...
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Discover the fascinating history of time, clocks, calendars and time zones. Readers can learn about the Egyptian, Roman, Greek, Mayan calendars as well as timekeeping devices like sundials and hourglasses. A History of Time reveals the journal of the development of how humans keep track of time, including daylight saving time.
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The Ultimate Indiana Day Trip Travel Guide includes a plethora of day trip destination in Indiana. A complete tourism guide the book includes local and state parks, museums, golf courses and much, much more. The book includes information on all of Indiana's 92 counties. No traveler in Indiana should be without it.
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An abandoned town, a forgotten graveyard and sleeping demons waiting to trap the unwary await a group of teens preparing for a memorable summer campout.
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Gardener's Guide to the Raised Bed GardenThe Gardener's Guide to the Raised Garden Bed provides a wealth of information about growing vegetables in raised beds. The book includes chapters about building materials, siting, plant nutrients, soil amendments, irrigation, soils, composting and much more. Gardeners will find a month by month journal of garden activities to guide them along. Gardeners using row style gardens will find the gardening handbook...
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Readers of Indiana's Timeless Tales – 1782 – 1791 will discover a wealth of early Indiana history with this timeline of events that cover Indiana history from the formation of the Northwest Territory until General St. Claire's disastrous campaign during Little Turtle's War at the Battle of the Wabash.Northwest TerritoryPressure on the native tribes that inhabited the Ohio River Valley region increased after the formation of the Northwest Territory...
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Colonial American History Stories - 1215 - 1664 contains almost 300 history stories presented in a timeline that begins in 1655 with the performance of the first documented play performed in British North America and ends with the switch from the Julian to the Gregorian Calendar in 1752. This journal of historical events mark the beginnings of the United States and serve as a wonderful guide of American history. These reader friendly stories include:...
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Join us on our first summer of exploring Indiana's myriad destinations by camper. Visit the World's Largest Paintball, a sunken garden, and stroll across the mighty Ohio River. Using Indiana State Park campgrounds as a base camp we day trip to many intriguing destinations across the Hoosier State. Looking for some interesting road trips? Use this informative tourism guide to plan your own Indiana road trip adventure. Even if you don't camp, you can...
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Located in Parke County, Indiana, the covered bridge capital of the United States, Turkey Run State Park provides visitors with excellent hiking, camping and can serve as a base camp to explore the area.CampingThe Turkey Run campground has ADA compliant sites, sites with electric connections and primitive sites camping sites. The campground connects with the trail system, allowing hikers access to the trail system.Other AccommodationsThe park also...
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The Short History of Libraries, Printing and Language tells the story of printing, language, books, writing and libraries. Learn about the development of ink, papyrus, parchment, paper and the story of Johannes Gutenberg's printing press. This Indiana Edition relates the history of early Indiana libraries, the Indiana State Library and Indiana library laws.
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The Hawaiian Chronicles – Our Hawaiian Adventures serves as both a journal of our Hawaiian cruise adventure and as a guide of the various types of cruises available for visitors to tour our 50th State. It is possible for vacationers to tour all of the major islands on a single, seven-day journey. This guide does not attempt to cover all of the destination to visit on the islands. The Hawaiian Chronicles – Our Hawaiian Adventures lists the major...
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Read the events of 1775 during the early stages of the conflict in the Timeline of the American Revolution - 1775. This journal of the first year of the United States War of Independence reveals the important events of the first year of the colonial rebellion.The history stories in the book include:February 07, 1775 - Ben Franklin Delivers An Imaginary SpeechApril 18, 1775 - Midnight Ride of Paul RevereApril 19, 1775 - Battle of Lexington and ConcordApril...
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These funny tall tales are anything but true. This classic collection of homespun humor as told by the two men on the Liar's Bench in Seldon's Barbershop amuses and sometimes astounds the other occupant of the barbershop, Jason Wells. You will laugh at the hilarious tales spun by the rascals on the liar's bench.
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A History of the United States ConstitutionThe story of the United States Constitution begins with the Albany Plan of Union in 1754 and stretches into modern times with the Bill of Rights and subsequent amendments. A Short History of the United States Constitution relates its history as well as many of the documents leading up to it.
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From the first rude ridgeways to the modern interstate highway, the evolution of the road is a fascinating story. Readers will learn the progression of roads from the first ridgeways, roads in the ancient world, Roman roads and the development of the revolutionary McAdam Road. American Indians developed an extensive system of trails for both trade and war. The pioneers used parts of these trails to blaze the first traces that penetrated the interior...
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The Gardener's Guide to Growing Vegetables is the perfect guide for beginning gardeners as it has the basic information needed to grow twenty of the most popular vegetables in the garden. Using this gardening handbook readers will learn how to grow, harvest and store many vegetables to cook for nutritious meals. Nothing beats home grown vegetables fresh from the garden and served directly to your dining room table. Imagine fresh picked lettuce for...
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Learn the history of the Hoosier State's smallest county with this historical guide to Ohio County and Rising Sun, Indiana. The book covers the early settlement, involvement in the underground railroad and events of Ohio County. The book includes a time line of events as well.Ohio County HistoryEstablished in 1844 by the Indiana Legislature, Ohio County is the state's smallest county. It also has the oldest continuously operating court house in Indiana.Rising...