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Bat Back in Dodge City
by Tom Clavin
dd dd There were four lawmen who participated in the legendary Gunfight at…
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Men of Restless Blood
by Tom Clavin
Men of Restless Blood Men of Restless Blood by stephen puleo From New…
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John Wesley Hardin and the Wild West of Dodge City
by Tom Clavin The word “gunfighter” in America can be traced back to 1874, but it wasn’t…
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Bat Masterson
Lincoln Ellsworth—American Polar Explorer (Part II)
by Buddy Levy
In Part I published previously on The History Reader, author Buddy Levy introduces…
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Guns, Chainsaws and Swords: The Rivals of the Humble Axe
by Rachel McCarthy James
Whack Job author Rachel McCarthy James takes a look at how guns, chainsaws,…
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Lincoln’s First Responder
by Tom Clavin
Earlier this week—April 14th—was the 160th anniversary of our Sixteenth President's assassination. Author…
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The Rebel Romanov
by Helen Rappaport
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Romanov Sisters comes the story of a…
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Project Mind Control
by John Lisle
In Project Mind Control, John Lisle reveals inside story of the CIA’s secret mind control project,…
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The Tragic Fire and Sinking of the
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Steamer
by Tom Clavin
March 31st is the 160th anniversary of one of the most shocking events…
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Riveting Historical Reads: April 2025
Looking for your next history read? Check out our favorite new history books publishing in April…
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The Ride
by Kostya Kennedy
Timed for the 250th anniversary of one of America’s most famous founding events,…
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