Gerry Souter

A thorough, illustrated biography discussing the childhood, career, family, and term of Herbert Hoover, thirty-first president of the United States. Presidents of the U.S.A. chronicles the lives of our nation's leaders, including some of the most famous figures in American history. Each book tells the fascinating story of a single president, from childhood and early life to the presidency and beyond. Additional sections explain the branches of government,...

The largest such spectacle in the world, the Chicago Air and Water Show draws over three million people to the lakeshore for a weekend of low-key beach leisure and high-powered entertainment. Gerry and Janet Souter climb into the cockpit (and occasionally lean precariously out of it) to log the extravaganza's fascinating history. Even before the event became a beloved annual tradition half a century ago, visitors to the lakeshore had been treated...

When gunslingers chose their weapons and took their chances. From colonial-era rifles carried on the "Owlhoot Trail" to John Dillinger's Colt pistols, the history of the American outlaw is told in guns-weapons that became each man's personal signature. Authors Gerry and Janet Souter peer into these criminals' choices of derringers, revolvers, shotguns, rifles, machine guns, and curious hybrids, giving us a glimpse into the minds behind the trigger...

A thorough, illustrated biography discussing the childhood, career, family, and term of Warren G. Harding, twenty-ninth president of the United States. -From the Publisher.

A thorough, illustrated biography discussing the childhood, career, family, and term of Millard Fillmore, thirteenth president of the United States. -From the Publisher.

The unique narrative spans the French-Indian Wars of the 1760s and the Jacksonian era -- a period in which the fires of rebellion were stoked, and a fledging nation took her place among the world's powers. Features reproductions of rare documents, memorabilia, & audio CD with more than 70 minutes of readings of contemporary letters, diaries, and documents.

"From 1900 to 1969, Lionel crushed every competitor, artfully dodged legal and financial peril, and even rolled out a few stinkers in the process...the Souters explain each technical achievement in the context of contemporary "real-life" reailroading. The result is a fabulous ride for toy train enthusiasts and railfans, alike..."--

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