The Long Pursuit offers a fresh perspective on the intense rivalry between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas. This compelling narrative explores how their personal and political battles shaped the future of America in the tumultuous years leading up to the Civil War.

"Offers insights into both the political and human sides of the struggle between these two key players." —Reference & Research Book News

“A fascinating, in-depth examination” of Abraham Lincoln’s life between the ages of seven and twenty-one (Johnson County Historical Society). By filling in the gaps on Lincoln’s childhood, the authors shed light on how his experiences growing up influenced the man he became.

Stephen V. Ash brings to life the harrowing events of May 1866, when racial violence erupted in post-Civil War Memphis, leaving 46 freed slaves dead. This vivid, nuanced account explores the roots of Radical Reconstruction and offers an unflinching look at America’s struggle for justice and equality.

This book tells the story of the Bald Knobbers, a vigilante group that formed in response to the corruption of law enforcement at the close of the 19th century in Ozark Plateau. Join Vincent S. Anderson as he uncovers peculiar reports about this group, including trials, lovers' spats ending in coldblooded murder, and Ozark vigilante history that inspired a folk legend.