1825: the presidency of James Monroe and some characters to contemplate.

More than twenty brief biographies of women who fought for their country's independence. Includes information on related historic sites and markers that can be visited today.

A biography of the sixteenth-century English sea captain Sir Francis Drake, who is famous for his voyage around the world, his raids against the Spanish, and his defeat of the Spanish Armada.

Accounts of thirty-six of the earliest recorded climbs reflect the evolution of mountaineering in America.

Profiles some of the people who have made contributions to the computer industry including Herman Hollerith, Johnny von Neumann, Grace Hopper, John W. Mauchly, J. Presper Eckert, Jr., and An Wang.

Discusses the lives and work of Indian and white scouts in the West in the early 20th century.

Covers the life and career of the U.S. Army five-star general from his early life in various military outposts to a career in two World Wars.

Text and photographs tell the story of pioneer women: schoolmarms, ranchers, shopkeepers, doctors, mail-order brides, as well as, Native American women.

Presents biographical sketches of twenty-five world leaders from the early nineteenth century to the present day.