History Adventures World

Are you curious about how the world has evolved to where it is today? Do you wish you made a better understanding of how all of the world is connected to each other? The history of the world can fascinate even the least interested party. For thousands of years, every culture and civilization has looked to the past to learn from history. History can inspire, teach, and provide an explanation for how things and institutions have come to be.

In Chasing the White Dog, journalist Max Watman traces the historical roots and contemporary story of hooch. He takes us to the backwoods of Appalachia and the gritty nip joints of Philadelphia, from a federal courthouse to Pocono Speedway, profiling the colorful characters who make up white whiskey's lore. Along the way, Watman chronicles his hilarious attempts to distill his own moonshine - the essential ingredients and the many ways it can all go wrong - from his initial ill-fated batch to his first successful jar of 'shine.

In the late 1920's Rolph Marben interviewed airship veterans of World War One and catalogued their stories. This translation includes maps, cultural commentary, and technical commentary to provide more insight for the reader. Proceeds from this book help fund the building of airships in our day.

Dive into the exciting world of road trip trivia! This opening sets the stage for a journey filled with fun, learning, and family-friendly competition. Learn the rules, understand the trivia structure, and get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

On this adventure we're travelling right around the world - to visit Australia! We're going to learn about everything this brilliant vibrant county has to offer. We're going to learn about the amazing Great Barrier Reef, see the magnificent Uluru, encounter some wonderful wildlife and we might even have time to take in a performance at the Opera House.

Time is running out for planet Earth. Marseria, the insidious Martian plague, has been infecting our planet for over twenty years and has resisted every human effort to eradicate it. With all life on Earth facing extinction, the only solution left is to directly access a specific piece of Martian technology. But, according to diaries left behind by Ogilvy the astronomer, the Martians have hidden it at the lake on the moon.

Journeying alongside scholars, spies and saints, from western Europe to the Far East and the Antipodes, this is no ordinary travel guide. From profane pilgrim badges and Venetian laxatives to encounters with bandits and trysts with mysterious medieval witches, this book mixes fact and folklore to offer an entertaining encyclopaedia of wondrous stories and peoples. Offering a vivid and unforgettable insight into how medieval people understood their world, A Travel Guide to the Middle Ages blurs the distinction between real and imagined places.

The Statue of Liberty is one of the most recognizable monuments in the world, a powerful symbol of freedom and the American dream. For decades, the myth has persisted that the statue was a grand gift from France, but now Liberty's Torch reveals how she was in fact the pet project of one quixotic and visionary French sculptor, Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi. Bartholdi not only forged this 151-foot-tall colossus in a workshop in Paris and transported her across the ocean, but battled to raise money for the statue and make her a reality.

AN ENCOUNTER is the story of Macu, a young man who leaves his tribe on his first solo hunting trip. Hoping to prove himself by killing and carrying home a small deer, his encounter turns out to be of a much more singular and fateful nature. An entertaining and instructive story suitable for readers of all ages.

The North Pole, originally published in 1910, makes available Robert E. Peary's own account of his expedition in the Arctic. It provides hotly contested evidence that remains an indispensable key in deciding who deserved the coveted title "Discoverer of the North Pole". It is also a gripping adventure story that is impossible to put down.

Patrick E. McGovern takes us on a fascinating journey through time to the dawn of brewing, when our ancestors might well have made a paleo brew of wild fruits, honey, cereals, and botanicals. Early beverage makers must have marveled at the magical process of fermentation. Their amazement grew as they drank the mind-altering drinks, which were to become the medicines, religious symbols, and social lubricants of later cultures.

There are dreamers, those who are afraid to dream, and that rare individual who lives all of their dreams in one lifetime. Sissy falls into the last category. Whether traveling around the globe or settling in quiet locations in the Midwest, Sissy always finds an adventure, and if she doesn’t, adventure finds her. She never sees obstacles, only opportunities. A life well lived will be fraught with mistakes, the highs and lows of good and bad decisions, and the ultimate knowledge of winning the game. In her own words, “I don’t think our mistakes define our existence. Life is a process ...

Edmond Dantes plays an instrumental role in the Civil War and extends his life into and beyond World War II through his discovery of Astragalus that we learned about in Book III, The Sovereign Order of Monte Cristo so that he can continue to influence history.

This audiobook History of the Guianas: A Fascinating Guide to French Guiana, Guyana, and Suriname will help you learn about the three small but beautiful South American countries you definitely want to know more about. Have you even heard about these three small countries? With a total population of a little more than 1.5 million people, French Guiana, Guyana, and Suriname are definitely not one of the biggest countries in the world or South America.

Dive into an enthralling journey as you navigate the intricate waters of the Inner Sea Chronicles! Explore a vast realm torn between thriving civilizations, secretive factions, and uncharted frontiers – a world where hidden agendas and arcane forces could alter the course of history in an instant. This captivating eBook will leave you spellbound as you embark on an unforgettable voyage across a vast, mysterious, and diverse realm. Discover the secrets of the storied Absalom, the City at the Center of the World that harbors a web of politics that could change the face of the region. ...

The terror of the coming of the Martians is all but a distant memory, a bad dream that has faded with time. All George wants is a quiet suburban life – but at breakfast one morning his newspaper reports the shocking discovery of a Martian cylinder, found intact and unopened, and carefully transported to London. Could it be from the first alien invasion and are Martians still alive inside after more than ten years?

A rosary once passed from Queen Isabella of Spain to King Charles disappeared long ago. While Queen Isabella possessed it, she claimed to receive spiritual visions from the Virgin Mary, which may have begun the Inquisition. Chyna Stone and her remaining Found History team partners go on a quest for Queen Isabella’s rosary. While it’s believed to possess great spiritual power, legend has it that anyone outside her bloodline who touches her rosary will go mad. When Chyna and the Found History team hear reports of a growing disturbance that mimics the legend, they fly to Cordoba to seek ...

The town of Journey's End may not literally be at the end of the world, but it sure feels like it to Nolie Stanhope. Spending the summer with her scientist father in the tiny Scottish village isn't exactly Nolie's idea of a good time, but she soon finds a friend: Native Journey's Ender Bel McKissick. While Nolie's father came to Journey's End to study the Boundary - a mysterious fog bank offshore - Bel's family can't afford to consider it a threat.

Dragons, vampires, and traitors lurk in the shadows. Brianna's next move will determine the fate of her friends and the dragons! When a traitor among the dragons threatens to destroy the fragile peace, Brianna must join forces with the Nightriders, the vampire bikers, to stop the impending doom. A new threat emerges in the form of a powerful dragon shifter, hell-bent on fulfilling an ancient prophecy. With the help of the Nightriders, she must unravel the whereabouts of the traitor dragon and the abducted women and prevent an all-out war. Prepare for a wild, sexy, and suspenseful ride as ...

The Soviet plan to cut Finland in half failed spectacularly with the destruction of the 163rd and 44th Divisions at Suomassalmi and The Raate Road. Undeterred by the disaster, Soviet High Command crafted a new strategy to bisect Finland, targeting the crucial crossroads in the town of Kuhmo. Learning from their mistakes, they deployed the formidable 54th Mountain Division, seasoned in Arctic warfare, to achieve the objective. When ten thousand Red Army soldiers stormed across the border, the Finnish 9th Division, led by Colonel Siilasvuo, raced to intercept them. After days of fierce combat...