A dynamic history of the Battle of Sitka that recognizes the vital importance of the Tlingit people, their fight against Imperial Russia, and how it changed the fate of the North America. "If the long-term plans of Peter the Great had been realized, then California never would have become a Spanish colony," asserted the head of the Russian-American Company. At the turn of the nineteenth century, Russia was a rising power in North America. The Tsar's empire extended across the Bering Sea, through the Aleutians and Kodiak Island, and down the Alaskan panhandle. The objective of this imperialist project was to corner the lucrative North Pacific fur trade and colonize the American coastline all the way to San Francisco Bay. The audacious scheme was moving apace until the Russians were finally confronted and stalled on the battlefield. When Russia went to war in America, the fate of a continent was at stake. Yet it was neither the Old-World rivals Spain and Britain nor the upstart United States who stopped Russian expansion, but a coalition of defiant Tlingit tribes. The Last Stand of the Raven Clan is the true story of how the indigenous Tlingit people of southeast Alaska thwarted Imperial Russia's grand plan of conquest in North America. Leading the charge was the young war chief Katlian, a hero as fierce and courageous as Crazy Horse or Geronimo. The Tlingit stance against Russian colonization--during the Battle of Sitka and beyond--was arguably the most successful indigenous resistance against European imperialism in North America. Tlingit oral histories and Russian eyewitness accounts bring this history to life, shedding light on events both inspiring and infamous: the Massacre at Refuge Rock, one of Native America's worst atrocities; the Survival March, the perilous Tlingit retreat to avoid Russian capture and enslavement; and the cutthroat competition between the U.S. and Russia to control the northern Pacific. Ultimately, The Last Stand of the Raven Clan chronicles the determined struggle for survival of the Tlingit people in their ancestral homeland and places the Battle of Sitka in its rightful spot as a key turning point in North American history.

The Last Stand of the Raven Clan: A Story of Imperial Ambition, Native Resistance and How the Tlingit-Russian War Shaped a Continent

History

Vorhees, Mara

Easter, Gerald

Americas

Pegasus Books

A riveting&nbsp;history and maritime adventure about&nbsp;priceless masterpieces originally destined for Catherine the Great. On October 1771, a merchant ship out of Amsterdam,&nbsp; Vrouw Maria, crashed off&nbsp;the stormy Finnish coast, taking her historic cargo to the depths of the Baltic Sea. The vessel was delivering a dozen Dutch masterpiece paintings to Europe's most voracious collector: Catherine the Great, Empress of Russia.&nbsp;Among the lost treasures was&nbsp;The Nursery, an oak-paneled triptych by Leiden fine painter Gerrit Dou, Rembrandt's most brilliant student and Holland's first international superstar artist. Dou's triptych was long the most beloved and most coveted painting of the Dutch Golden Age, and&nbsp;its loss in the shipwreck was mourned throughout the art world.&nbsp; Vrouw Maria, meanwhile, became a maritime legend, confounding would-be salvagers for more than two hundred years. In July 1999, a daring Finnish wreck hunter found&nbsp;Vrouw Maria,&nbsp;upright on the sea floor and perfectly preserved.&nbsp;The Tsarina's Lost Treasure&nbsp;masterfully recounts the fascinating tale of&nbsp;Vrouw Maria--her loss and discovery--weaving together the rise and fall of the artist whose priceless masterpiece was the jewel of the wreckage. Gerald Easter and Mara Vorhees&nbsp;bring to vivid life the&nbsp;personalities that drove (and are still driving) this compelling tale, evoking Robert Massie's depiction of Russian high politics and culture, Simon Schama's insights into Dutch Golden Age art and art history, Gary Kinder's spirit of, danger and adventure&nbsp; on the beguiling Archipelago Sea.

The Tsarina's Lost Treasure: Catherine the Great, a Golden Age Masterpiece, and a Legendary Shipwreck

Biographies & Memoirs

Historical

A riveting history and maritime adventure about priceless masterpieces originally destined for Catherine the Great.\nOn October 1771, a merchant ship out of Amsterdam, Vrouw Maria, crashed off the stormy Finnish coast, taking her historic cargo to the depths of the Baltic Sea. The vessel was delivering a dozen Dutch masterpiece paintings to Europe’s most voracious collector: Catherine the Great, Empress of Russia. Among the lost treasures was The Nursery, an oak-paneled triptych by Leiden fine painter Gerrit Dou, Rembrandt’s most brilliant student and Holland’s first international superstar artist. Dou’s triptych was long the most beloved and most coveted painting of the Dutch Golden Age, and its loss in the shipwreck was mourned throughout the art world.\nVrouw Maria, meanwhile, became a maritime legend, confounding would-be salvagers for more than two hundred years. In July 1999, a daring Finnish wreck hunter found Vrouw Maria, upright on the sea floor and perfectly preserved. The Tsarina’s Lost Treasure masterfully recounts the fascinating tale of Vrouw Maria—her loss and discovery—weaving together the rise and fall of the artist whose priceless masterpiece was the jewel of the wreckage.\nGerald Easter and Mara Vorhees bring to vivid life the personalities that drove (and are still driving) this compelling tale, evoking Robert Massie’s depiction of Russian high politics and culture, Simon Schama’s insights into Dutch Golden Age art and art history, Gary Kinder’s spirit of, danger and adventure on the beguiling Archipelago Sea.

- the most comprehensive guide to Russia &amp; Belarus in one book - coverage includes Siberia &amp; the Russian Far East - fascinating historical &amp; cultural notes - Cyrillic script used throughout - user-friendly language guide to Russian &amp; Belarusian

Lonely Planet Russia & Belarus

Travel

Kokker, Steve

Elliott, Mark

Taylor, Wendy

Simon, Richmond

Horton, Patrick

Landis, Baty

Asia

Lonely Planet

Discover the land of Pilgrims and Patriots! New England crams more history, scenery and outdoor adventure into six states than most countries. Walk the Freedom Trail, admire fall foliage, spot humpback whales and scale the White Mountains. Packed with insider tips from local authors, our definitive guide helps you explore the colonial heart of America. • Be Inspired - stroll Boston's cobblestone streets, follow Thoreau's footsteps around Walden Pond and gaze out over the Atlantic from a remote lighthouse. • Dig In - the best places to savor lobster, clam chowder, maple syrup, artisanal cheeses, extraordinary ice cream and other local delicacies. • Play Outdoors - hike the Appalachian Trail, ski Vermont's superb slopes, wander Cape Cod's fine beaches and sail Maine's rugged coast. • Rest Easy - top accommodations for all, from forest campgrounds to romantic colonial B&amp;Bs. • Hit The Road with scenic drives through rolling farmland, leafy woods and charming historic villages.

Lonely Planet New England

Bender, Andrew

Grant, Kim

Spelman, John

Hershey, Alex

United States

Delight in the iconic onion domes of St Basil’s Cathedral, treat yourself to world-class ballet at the Bolshoi, be dazzled by chandeliers in the metro and get steamed and washed at a banya. From the splendour of the Kremlin to fine dining haute-russe, you’ll discover a city that’s cloaked in history and embracing the future. Revel in this frenetic, changing capital with this best-selling guide. Discerning Reviews – hand-picked eating and sleeping options from Georgian cuisine to the best renovated Soviet hotels Muscovite Nightlife – elite clubs, bohemian bars, cafés, opera and ballet Cultural Context – insightful history coverage puts Moscow’s past and present in perspective Full Color Maps – detailed, grid-referenced maps and a metro plan In-Depth Language Chapter – includes Cyrillic script

Moscow (Lonely Planet City Guides)

Discover MoscowSwoon beneath the colorful onion domes and riotous design of beloved St Basil's CathedralStep into Red Square and surround yourself with centuries of Russian politics and intrigueSip a cocktail and contemplate Moscow's contemporary art while DJs spin tunesDiscover the villages of yesteryear Russia amid the rolling countryside of the Golden RingIn This Guide:The best accommodation options and in-depth coverage of Moscow's nightlife and theater scenesTips on how to navigate the red tape and secure your Russian visaWalking tours that guide you to atmospheric streets, top sights and local hideawaysContent updated daily - visit lonelyplanet.com for up-to-the-minute reviews, updates and traveler insights

Moscow 4 (LONELY PLANET MOSCOW)

GeoPlaneta

Discover St PetersburgUnearth the connection between an Italian architect and a famous beef dish at the Stroganov PalacePlug into St Petersburg's avant-garde art and music scene in a former squatBeat a total stranger with birch branches at the local banyaJoin the newlyweds for champagne and dancing in the shadow of the Bronze HorsemanIn This Guide:One passionate author with over twenty years' experience of St PetersburgFull-color coverage of the unparalleled Hermitage museumMeet the locals: a photographer/journalist/bar owner, an artist and a violinist show you their townContent updated daily - visit lonelyplanet.com for up-to-the-minute reviews, updates and traveler insights

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Beyond the deserted beaches of the Nicoya Peninsula and the visceral heights of the Monteverde cloud forests lies the real Costa Rica – a land of delicate pathos, forthright purity and hard-won pacifism. Tromp through virgin rain forest – sighting poison-dart frogs and howler monkeys along the way – or simply explore the local lore and laid-back beach scene with this comprehensive guide. Less Is More – expanded ecofriendly coverage and loads of volunteer and learning opportunities make traveling with a conscience easier than ever. The Wild Side – spot your favorite rain forest dwellers – scarlet macaws, caimans and more – with our expert-written color wildlife section. Gaps On The Map – lose yourself in the seldom-visited corners of this ecological powerhouse with informed do-it-yourself content and more than 80 maps. Charge It! – surf the world’s longest left at Pavones, hike through rain forest in Corcovado or drop into roaring rapids with our Adventure Travel chapter.

Lonely Planet Costa Rica

Firestone, Matthew

Central America

Lonely Planet New England Explore the Boston of herons, hawks, muskrats and crabs by camping at Boston Harbor Islands Follow the journey your garbage takes at the Trash Museum Quaff hoppy pale ales and heady stouts in Vermont's microbreweries Tackle America's premiere hiking route, the Appalachian Trail In This Guide: Six local authors, 3000 research hours, 105 Boston bars and restaurants Expanded outdoors coverage from the White Mountains to the Cape Content updated daily - visit lonelyplanet.com for up-to-the-minute reviews, updates and traveler insights

Lonely Planet New England (Lonely Planet Travel Guides)

Bendure, Glenda

Friary, Ned

Koss, Richard

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The Last Stand of the Raven Clan: A Story of Imperial Ambition, Native Resistance and How the Tlingit-Russian War Shaped a Continent

The Tsarina's Lost Treasure: Catherine the Great, a Golden Age Masterpiece, and a Legendary Shipwreck

The Tsarina's Lost Treasure: Catherine the Great, a Golden Age Masterpiece, and a Legendary Shipwreck

Lonely Planet Russia & Belarus

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