R. Conrad Stein

Relates the events surrounding the completion of the world's first transcontinental railroad at Promontory, Utah, in 1869.

Follows the Lewis and Clark Expedition as it explores the sparsely populated territory between the Mississippi River and the Pacific Ocean.

Details the Germans' last big offensive to reverse the course of World War II at the end of 1944.

An introduction to the geography, natural resources, history, economy, important sites, and people of the District of Columbia.

Describes the geography, plants, animals, history, economy, religions, culture, sports, arts, and people of Nevada.

Discusses the network of groups and individuals throughout Ohio and the New England states who aided slaves escaping from their captivity during the nineteenth century.

Presents the scene in California after gold was discovered on John Sutter's land in 1849 and the subsequent fortunes made and hearts broken.

Describes the geography, plants and animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture, sports and arts, and people of the state of South Carolina.