Search Results: United States History from High Desert Books

This book explores the advent of the electric light; how it was both the product of a technological boom and itself sparked even more technological innovation.

This is a collection of the writings of Ambrose Bierce based upon his first hand experiences during the American Civil War.

With over 1000 illustrations, this is a very comprehensive guide to the history of American clocks. Due to the size of this item, expedited or priority shipping costs will be individually quoted. Media Mail cost with the U.S. will remain as listed.

This book is a review of the breeding and the performances of the Outstanding thoroughbreds of 1936 engaged in racing, steeplechasing and hunt races. There is a former owner's bookplate inside the cover, and slight wear on the back. Due to the size of this item, expedited or priority shipping costs will be individually quoted. Media Mail cost with the U.S. will remain as listed.

This book tells the story of both the prisoners in the camps as well as the impact and changes brought to local communities by their presence.

This is an early edition of an excellent guide to identifying first editions.

Profusely illustrated, this book presents a variety of clocks suitable for adding to your own private collection of timepieces.

This profusely illustrated book is an excellent history of the armored fighting vehicles employed by the United States Army during the Second World War. The first few pages show some wear.

This book examines the increased hardships faced by Native Americans during the Revolutionary War.

This is a very comprehensive book on the history of American clocks and clock makers. Due to the size of this item, expedited or priority shipping costs will be individually quoted. Media Mail cost with the U.S. will remain as listed.

This book explores archaeological ruins of the Mogollon, the Hohokam, the Anasazi, the Sinagua, the Salado, and pueblos and missions of the Rio Grande.

This book discusses life of the native Americans in the Southwest.

This book tells the geological story of Zion, Bryce, Petrified Forest, Painted Desert, and Grand Canyon.

This is a profusely illustrated history of American timepieces. It is an ex-library copy with the usual library markings, other wise in good condition.

This is the story of the Apache Wars in the last half of the nineteenth century.

This is the story of Colonel Benedict Arnold's attempt to capture the city of Quebec.

This book examines the military tactics used by the Confederate Army during the American Civil War. There is a former owner's name on the front endsheet.

This is a lovely old copy of a classic work of American history. There is a former owner's name inside.

This book recounts the story of John Wesley Powell, who explored the Grand Canyon, the Colorado River, and the lands of the Native Peoples who had lived in this area for centuries.

This is the story of the Big Bend country, its history, legends, people, and natural wonders.