Las Animas - Bent County Library District

Four thousand years ago, a stranger's death at the Old Temple of Ratharryn and his ominous 'gift' of gold precipitates the building of what for centuries to come will be known as one of mankind's most singular and remarkable achievements. Bernard Cornwell's epic novel Stonehenge catapults us into a powerful and vibrant world of ritual and sacrifice at once timeless and wholly original, a tale of patricide, betrayal, and murder, of bloody brotherly...

In the cemetery on the little hill overlooking Dodge City, the graves in the early days were largely occupied by those who died violent deaths, or as it were, "With the Boots on." From this has come the usage of Boot Hill as the designation for most old cemeteries of the West. The fact that a person was buried on "Boot Hill" in no way reflects on that individual's character. There is an aura of history about their graves that needs retelling.

"Lies Across America looks at more than one hundred sites where history is told on the landscape, including historical markers, monuments, outdoor museums, historic houses, forts, and ships. Loewen uses his investigation of these public versions of history, often literally written in stone, to correct historical interpretations that are profoundly wrong, to tell neglected but important stories about the American past, and, most importantly, to raise...

In humorous verse Plymouth Rock tells the story of itself, from glacial erratic to national icon--with historical asides and corrections by a fact checker.--

This "guide to cliff dwellings and pueblos of the Southwest includes an official map of...[11] of the 12 sites, photographs of the ruins, and a brief text describing the dwellings and something of the lives and cultures of their prehistoric inhabitants.".

Welcome to China! Discover the landmarks that make China well known around the world—towering mountains, such as Mount Everest, ancient statues, such as the Terracotta Army, and awesome structures, such as the Great Wall.

This title examines the exploration and study of the famous monument Stonehenge. The book explores the monuments' creation, traces its discovery and scientific investigation, and discusses future study and conservation efforts.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces the Lincoln Memorial to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--

Fly Guy and Buzz learn all about where the President lives.