Charting the World
Geography and Maps from Cave Paintings to GPS with 21 Activities
Tells the fascinating history of maps and mapmaking, etc.
Richard Panchyk Poradie kníh (chronologicky)
Richard Panchyk je autorom alebo redaktorom 14 kníh na rôznorodé témy, vrátane literatúry faktu pre deti (veda, história, umenie, politika/vláda) a literatúry faktu pre dospelých (história a folklór). Jeho diela boli preložené do štyroch jazykov. Zameriava sa na poskytovanie pútavých a prístupných informácií mladým čitateľom, často prostredníctvom historických tém a zapojenia vizuálnych prvkov. Jeho práca sa snaží priblížiť históriu a vedu tak, aby boli zrozumiteľné a zaujímavé pre širšie publikum.
Catholic New York City
- 130 stránok
- 5 hodin čítania
Exploring the rich tapestry of Catholic life in New York City, this book highlights the growth of the Catholic population from 200,000 to over 1.2 million between 1850 and 1900, driven by waves of European immigration. It chronicles significant milestones, including the establishment of the first Catholic church in the 1780s and the completion of St. Patrick's Cathedral in 1879. The narrative also delves into the diverse personalities, places, and events that have shaped the city's Catholic identity over the past two centuries.
German New York City
- 128 stránok
- 5 hodin čítania
Focusing on the vibrant legacy of German immigrants in New York City, the book explores their journey from 19th- and 20th-century Europe to America. It highlights the peak immigration periods of the 1850s and 1880s, when New York became home to a significant German-born population. The establishment of Kleindeutschland, or Little Germany, in downtown Manhattan is examined, along with the community's later migration to Yorkville and other boroughs, showcasing the enduring influence of German culture in the city.