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Profiles the fortieth president of the United States, Ronald Reagan, discussing his childhood, acting career, California governorship, and presidency.
Discusses Andrew Jackson's childhood, family life, campaigning, election, run for reelection, life after the presidency, and legacy.
by Kieran Doherty
Rating: 3.8 ⭐
In one of the most triumphant high sea stories ever told, Kieran Doherty brings to life the true story of the ship that rescued the Jamestown settlement in 1610 and ensured England's place in the New World. When the Sea Venture left England in 1609, it was flagship in a fleet of nine bound for Jamestown with roughly 600 settlers and badly needed supplies aboard. But after four weeks at sea, as the
Offers young adult readers a detailed look at the life of this brave leader, from his early days as a mercenary for the crown through his later years as mapmaker for the New World and first governor of Jamestown, Virginia.
A biography of the Florida environmental activist whose efforts on behalf of the Everglades have resulted in the protection and revitalization of that area.
Presents the founding of the American West through the lives of explorers and settlers such as Eusebio Kino in Arizona, Junipero Serra in Spanish California, and Brigham Young in Utah.
Describes the life and accomplishments of the first Roman Catholic president, who established the Peace Corps and supported the end of segregation in the southern states.
A biography of one of the founders of the Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts and a history of the Pilgrims' difficult times during their early years in the New World
by Kieran Doherty
Provides brief biographies of eleven recipients of America's highest military honor
A biography of the twenty-seventh president of the United States, with information about his childhood, family, political career, presidency, and legacy.
Penn's life seems to have been a constant struggle for the realization of his goals. This biography gives readers insight into why he fought against the odds.
Describes the lives of eight people who played a significant role in the exploration of territory and founding of settlements in the American Midwest. Includes Antoine Cadillac, Charles Langlade, Jean du Sable, George Rogers Clark, Rufus Putnam, Julien Dubuque, and Josiah and Abigail Snelling.
Discusses the lives of nine people who were responsible for the founding or fostering the growth of settlements in the colonial American South
by Kieran Doherty
Rating: 3.8 ⭐
Discusses the lives of eight people who were responsible for the founding of colonial settlements
by Kieran Doherty
Rating: 3.0 ⭐
Discusses the settlement of the south-central region of the United States through the lives of seven explorers and founders, including Daniel Boone in Kentucky and Stephen Austin and Sam Houston in Texas.
Maura never was one to put her needs first. Through a series a life changing events, she quickly discovers who she is. Duke always thought he knew what he wanted, but the world at his fingertips came to a halt when he taught Maura to Dance.
In Back From the Abyss, Kieran Doherty takes the reader along on the wild ride that was his life. With a voice reminiscent of Pete Hamill's in A Drinking Life and a childhood as tough as Frank McCourt's in Angela's Ashes, he tells his story, full of wit, bravado, and Irish charm. We watch him change from altar boy to rebel ... then throw away a promising career in the theater. We follow him throug
by Kieran Doherty
1609. The Sea Venture, flagship of a fleet bound for Virginia, was shipwrecked on Bermuda. Against all odds, the survivors battled the elements and reached Jamestown, preventing the collapse of the fledgling colony and securing England's foothold in the New World. A gripping tale of survival and resilience.
by Kieran Doherty
by Kieran Doherty
Maura never was one to put her needs first. Through a series a life changing events, she quickly discovers who she is. Duke always thought he knew what he wanted, but the world at his fingertips came to a halt when he taught Maura to Dance.