For centuries, the stunning panoramas of Arizona and New Mexico served as the backdrop for a veritable cavalcade of human history. In Ghost Towns of the Southwest, Jim Hinckley and Kerrick James present the colorful stories, characters, and landscapes that bring to life these landmarks of our past.

An extensive history of the American Museum of Natural History and Hayden Planetarium, featuring a cast of colorful characters, including the notoriously corrupt and powerful “Boss” Tweed, master builder Robert Moses, polar and African explorers, dinosaur hunters, and German rocket scientists.

New York is a city of superlatives. It has the largest population, greatest wealth, broadest diversity, and most elegant museums in the nation. This guidebook to the Big Apple goes beyond the traditional tour, offering visitors a fascinating exploration of the city’s rich history.

Alternating between site visits and brief historical narratives, experience the history of America’s capitol with this uniquely engaging and informative guidebook.