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Chicago Review Press
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English
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Land of the world's largest prairie chicken, birthplace of Spam, and home of the world's oldest rock, this is Minnesota, where summers are short, winters are long, and back-road wonders abound. This entertaining guide wastes no time with descriptions of scenic lakes, pristine bike trails, or quaint cafés. Instead it directs travelers (and residents) to the spot where Tiny Tim strummed his last notes on the ukulele; to the Cold Spring chapel
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Traveled by mammoth-hunters and motorcyclists alike, the Minnesota River Valley shows the traces of a unique legacy: where else are you going to find a political party with ideals based on honest conversation and gymnastics? Not all of it is as lovely as the natural scenery it accompanies--Mankato was the site of the largest mass execution in United States history--but it is a heritage that demands contemplation. Discover the valley's most enterprising...
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2023.
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English
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"What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas--until now. James Patterson shows the real Vegas in a dazzling journey through true stories of excess, drama, and hope. In What Really Happens in Vegas, full of surprises for both newcomers and Las Vegas regulars, James Patterson and Vanity Fair contributing editor Mark Seal transport readers from the thrill of adrenaline-fueled vice to the glitter of A-list celebrity and entertainment." --Goodreads.
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Minnesota Historical Society Press
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English
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Lake Superior's North Shore—the vast stretch between Duluth and Grand Portage—is nearly 150 miles long, with an abundance of state parks, state and national forests, streams and rivers, and more than thirty distinct communities representing a broad range of ethnic and religious groups. Many visitors have made the famous drive along scenic Highway 61, the central artery of this popular vacation destination, but few are aware of the historical...
10) The pocket guide to Minnesota place names: the stories behind 1,200 places in the North Star State
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Minnesota Historical Society Press
Pub. Date
2002
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186 p. ; 21 cm.
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English
11) North Dakota
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English
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"From the stunning painted canyons in the Badlands to the International Peace Garden, there's lots to see and do in North Dakota! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make North Dakota special"--Publisher's website.
13) Minnesota
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Interlink Books
Pub. Date
2006
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ix, 238 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), 1 col. map ; 23 cm.
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English
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North Star Press of St. Cloud, Inc
Pub. Date
2014
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xvii, 222 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
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English
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"Journey to the past and visit over 100 northern Minnesota lost towns. Read what created them, how they grew and prospered, why they died, where they are located, and what you'll see there today. Learn the stages of a 'boom and bust' cycle and how lost towns are classified according to their physical remnants."--Page four of cover.
15) Our fifty states
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
c2004
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303 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 29 cm.
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English
16) Hawaii
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Interlink Books
Pub. Date
c2006
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316 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 23 cm.
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English
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Minnesota Historical Society Press
Pub. Date
c2007
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xx, 242 p. : ill., maps ; 21 cm.
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English
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Duluth's majestic Glensheen Mansion, featuring thirty-nine ornate rooms and expansive landscaped grounds. Minneapolis's stunning Purcell-Cutts House, a showplace of finely crafted woodwork of Prairie School design. Stevens County's Trantow Log Cabin, built in the German style with dovetailed log corners. Minnesota has a remarkable array of house museums, each with its own unique history and architectural significance. Minnesota Open House features...
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"You'll never understand America until you've driven Route 66—that's old Route 66—all the way," a truck driver in California once said to author Rick Antonson. "It's the most famous highway in the world."
With some determination, grit, and a good sense of direction, one can still find and drive on 90 percent of the original Route 66 today. This travelogue follows Rick and his travel companion Peter along 2,400 miles through eight states...
With some determination, grit, and a good sense of direction, one can still find and drive on 90 percent of the original Route 66 today. This travelogue follows Rick and his travel companion Peter along 2,400 miles through eight states...
20) Hard times and strange tales: true adventures of life in eastern North Dakota and western Minnesota
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Heritage Publications
Pub. Date
1999
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100 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
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English