This book is a detailed history of the Cumberland Road, America's first federally funded highway. It covers the planning, construction, and early use of the road, as well as the political and economic factors that played a role in its success. Of interest to historians, transportation enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the development of American infrastructure.
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As long as there have been books, there have been women writers, but until the last few centuries, their voices were marginalized, discounted, and even silenced. Finally, this is changing. In celebration of Women's History Month, here are 21 time-honored classics by women who broke new ground and earned their spot in literary history.
From stress release to entertainment to cognitive development, there are so many benefits to reading. So treat yourself! Here are ten good reasons to buy yourself some books this holiday season.
Do you love immersing yourself in futuristic, boundary-pushing worlds? If you're always looking for your next sci-fi read, here are fourteen excellent, mind-bending novels that may not have come across your radar yet.
It's June! Time to get your summer reading list in order. No matter which genres you prefer, Thriftbooks has got you covered. Over the next few weeks, we'll be putting together a few roundups to help you fill out your summer TBR list. Here are our picks for the best thrillers to throw in your beach bag.
The New York Times Book Review turned 125 years old. To celebrate their momentous anniversary and their dedicated readership, they asked their readers to nominate the best books of the past 125 years. They took thousands of nominations down to 25 finalists, then that finalist down to one winner.