Books with author R Conrad Stein

Before the trains came through, canals were the cheapest means of long-distance overland shipping available. The Erie Canal was a tremendous feat of engineering and a great economic success. Find out about this important historical development.

Describes the history, closing, and restoration of the Ellis Island immigration center and depicts the experiences of the immigrants who came to Ellis Island at the turn of the twentieth century

Surveys the history, geography, and economy of the Treasure State, as well as the diverse ways of life of its people.

Describes the geography, history, plants and animals, economy, language, religions, culture, and people of Austria.

Describes the 1804-1806 Lewis and Clark Expedition, which took the explorers from St. Louis to the Pacific Ocean

Discusses the facts and tall tales about Revolutionary War hero Ethan Allen, who, along with Benedict Arnold, led the Green Mountain Boys in capturing Fort Ticonderoga from the British in 1775.

The books in this series take readers on a photographic tour of the country's most beautiful states and cities, with top photographers contibuting their best images of both well-known destinations and hidden gems and clear and informative captions bringing each scene to life.

Discusses the causes, key personalities, and important battles of Mexico's eleven-year war for independence from Spain and describes the following war against the United States over the state of Texas.

Book by Stein, R. Conrad

A look in the 1894 Pullman Strike describes the creation of the Pullman Company, profiles individuals involved in the strike, and analyses how the strike and goverment efforts to end the strike affected America's labor movement.

Describes the events preceding, during, and following this noted event, which helped precipitate the American Revolutionary War

Describes the life of the Mexican Indian revolutionary who tried to gain land for his people.