History

American Slavery, American Freedom
50th Anniversary Edition
Paperback
The classic exploration of the connection between freedom and slavery, with a bold new introduction from prominent historian Annette Gordon-Reed

Belle Starr: The Truth Behind the Wild West Legend
Hardback
In this definitive biography of the most infamous female American outlaw of the nineteenth century, Michael Wallis challenges a notorious legacy

The Great River: The Making and Unmaking of the Mississippi
Paperback
A sweeping history of the Mississippi River—and the centuries of human meddling that have transformed both it and America

Face with Tears of Joy: A Natural History of Emoji
Paperback
A vibrant exploration of the world's newest language—where it came from, how it works and where it's going

American Civil Wars: A Continental History, 1850-1873
Paperback
A masterful history of the American Civil War and its reverberations across the continent by a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner


