The only settlements between Omaha and Sacramento in 1862 were those of the Mormons in Utah, and Denver and a few mining-camps in Colorado and
The First Tracks
The natural obstacles presented by the mountains and desert land, the absence of timber on the prairies, of water in the mountains, and of both in the
First North American Transcontinental Railroad Completed
This series has six easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: The Old West Before the Railroad.IntroductionWhen the United States had
The Confederate Captain’s Report Ends
Today's installment concludes The USS Kearsarge Versus the CSS Alabama,the name of our combined selection from John Ancrum Winslow and Raphael
The Confederate Captain’s Report
On Sunday, in the morning, being June 19th, the Alabama steamed out of Cherbourg harbor and steered straight to meet the Kearsarge.Continuing The
End of the Union Captain’s Report
In the engagement the Alabama fought seven guns, and the Kearsarge five, both exercising the starboard battery, until the Alabama winded, using her
The USS Kearsarge Versus the CSS Alabama
This series has four easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Beginning The Union Captain’s Report.IntroductionAfter the memorable
Ironclads Battles to a Draw
Today's installment concludes The USS Monitor Versus The CSS Merrimac,our selection from Young Folks History of the War for the Union by John
The USS Monitor Appears
Much had been heard of this vessel, and a great deal had been promised for her by her builder, but when she came into the Roads everybody was