{"title":"Historical Travel Books","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"519\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"441\"\u003eHistorical travel books reveal the past hidden in real places.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"444\"\u003eReady to travel through history, not just geography? Begin the journey now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"908\"\u003eHistorical travel books combine the spirit of exploration with the depth of history. These works invite readers to experience destinations not only as they are today, but as they were shaped over decades, centuries, and generations. Blending narrative history, cultural insight, and often \u003cstrong data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"825\"\u003ephotography\u003c\/strong\u003e, historical travel books turn regions, cities, and landscapes into living stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003eExplore our \u003cstrong data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"949\"\u003eHistorical Travel Books\u003c\/strong\u003e collection and discover how travel becomes richer when guided by memory, context, and time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003eWhy Readers Love Historical Travel Books\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003eReaders are drawn to historical travel books because they add meaning to movement. This genre offers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003eA deeper understanding of places and cultures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003eHistory grounded in real landscapes and cities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1348\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1348\"\u003ePersonal, national, and regional stories intertwined\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003eA slower, more reflective way to explore the world\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1478\"\u003eThese books allow readers to travel with perspective, not just curiosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1478\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/1_6.webp?v=1770212522\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1516\"\u003eThe United States Through History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1656\"\u003eHistorical travel writing plays a powerful role in understanding the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1593\"\u003eUS\u003c\/strong\u003e as a mosaic of regions and stories. These books often explore:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1799\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1700\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1700\"\u003eHow geography shaped American identity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1760\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1760\"\u003eRegional cultures formed through migration and conflict\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1799\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1799\"\u003eLandscapes as witnesses to history\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1975\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1844\"\u003eThe National Parks: America’s Best Idea\u003c\/strong\u003e captures the historical vision behind preserving America’s most iconic landscapes, blending nature, policy, and national identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"2012\"\u003eRegional Journeys Across America\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2115\"\u003eMany historical travel books focus on specific US regions, revealing their unique character and past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2117\" data-end=\"2135\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2135\"\u003eWestern US\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2136\" data-end=\"2277\"\u003eStories of expansion, preservation, and natural wonder define the American West. These narratives explore frontier history, land, and legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2279\" data-end=\"2298\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2283\" data-end=\"2298\"\u003eSouthern US\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2299\" data-end=\"2474\"\u003eThe South’s history is deeply layered, shaped by tradition, struggle, and cultural resilience. Historical travel books here often explore memory, identity, and transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2476\" data-end=\"2491\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2480\" data-end=\"2491\"\u003eMidwest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2492\" data-end=\"2709\"\u003eOften overlooked, the Midwest tells stories of industry, migration, and community.\u003cbr data-start=\"2574\" data-end=\"2577\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2577\" data-end=\"2636\"\u003eThe Turtle, The Mitten, and An Epic History of Michigan\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a rich regional journey through culture, geography, and identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2711\" data-end=\"2743\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2715\" data-end=\"2743\"\u003eMid-Atlantic \u0026amp; Northeast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2744\" data-end=\"2856\"\u003eFrom colonial roots to modern cities, these regions reveal the political and cultural foundations of the nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2744\" data-end=\"2856\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/3_7.webp?v=1770212546\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2858\" data-end=\"2893\"\u003eEurope Through Cities and Memory\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2895\" data-end=\"3000\"\u003eHistorical travel books about \u003cstrong data-start=\"2925\" data-end=\"2935\"\u003eEurope\u003c\/strong\u003e often focus on cities as living archives. These stories include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3002\" data-end=\"3165\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3002\" data-end=\"3054\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3004\" data-end=\"3054\"\u003eUrban history shaped by empire, war, and renewal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3055\" data-end=\"3113\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3057\" data-end=\"3113\"\u003eCultural evolution through architecture and daily life\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3114\" data-end=\"3165\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3116\" data-end=\"3165\"\u003ePersonal connection to shared European heritage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3167\" data-end=\"3314\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3167\" data-end=\"3209\"\u003eHelsinki: The History of a Nordic City\u003c\/strong\u003e brings Northern Europe to life through the lens of urban development, resilience, and cultural identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3316\" data-end=\"3352\"\u003eFamily History \u0026amp; Ancestral Travel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3354\" data-end=\"3454\"\u003eSome historical travel books blend geography with genealogy. These deeply personal journeys explore:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3456\" data-end=\"3596\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3456\" data-end=\"3504\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3458\" data-end=\"3504\"\u003eFamily roots traced through specific regions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3505\" data-end=\"3550\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3507\" data-end=\"3550\"\u003eMigration stories preserved through place\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3551\" data-end=\"3596\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3553\" data-end=\"3596\"\u003eCultural memory passed across generations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3598\" data-end=\"3757\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3598\" data-end=\"3658\"\u003eAn Azorean Family’s History: Our Faria and Moitoso Roots\u003c\/strong\u003e exemplifies ancestral travel writing, connecting family identity to regional history and homeland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3598\" data-end=\"3757\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/2_8.webp?v=1770212562\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3759\" data-end=\"3797\"\u003eConflict, Power \u0026amp; Historical Travel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3799\" data-end=\"3945\"\u003eNot all historical travel books focus on leisure or nostalgia. Some explore places shaped by conflict and global consequence. These works include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3947\" data-end=\"4113\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3947\" data-end=\"4004\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3949\" data-end=\"4004\"\u003ePolitical and military history tied to real locations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4005\" data-end=\"4057\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4007\" data-end=\"4057\"\u003eTravel shaped by investigation and truth-seeking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4058\" data-end=\"4113\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4060\" data-end=\"4113\"\u003eModern history viewed through its physical settings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4115\" data-end=\"4287\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4115\" data-end=\"4185\"\u003eFirst Casualty: The Untold Story of the CIA Mission to Avenge 9\/11\u003c\/strong\u003e connects global events to specific places, offering a powerful example of history rooted in location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"4289\" data-end=\"4340\"\u003eThe Role of \u003cstrong data-start=\"4304\" data-end=\"4319\"\u003ePhotography\u003c\/strong\u003e in Historical Travel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4342\" data-end=\"4444\"\u003eMany historical travel books rely on \u003cstrong data-start=\"4379\" data-end=\"4394\"\u003ephotography\u003c\/strong\u003e to deepen understanding. Visual elements provide:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4446\" data-end=\"4567\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4446\" data-end=\"4498\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4448\" data-end=\"4498\"\u003eDirect connection to landscapes and architecture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4499\" data-end=\"4534\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4501\" data-end=\"4534\"\u003eEmotional resonance beyond text\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4535\" data-end=\"4567\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4537\" data-end=\"4567\"\u003eEvidence of change over time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4569\" data-end=\"4626\"\u003ePhotography transforms history from abstract to tangible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"4628\" data-end=\"4663\"\u003eFeatured Historical Travel Books\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4665\" data-end=\"4810\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/surprisecastle.com\/products\/the-turtle-the-mitten-and-an-epic-history-of-michigan-9798314940532?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=0e39d248d\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4665\" data-end=\"4724\"\u003eThe Turtle, The Mitten, and An Epic History of Michigan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4724\" data-end=\"4727\"\u003eA regional deep dive into Michigan’s identity, geography, and historical evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4812\" data-end=\"4938\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/surprisecastle.com\/products\/the-national-parks-americas-best-idea-9780307268969?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=e7919cc8d\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4812\" data-end=\"4855\"\u003eThe National Parks: America’s Best Idea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4855\" data-end=\"4858\"\u003eA sweeping historical journey through America’s preserved landscapes and ideals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4940\" data-end=\"5093\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/surprisecastle.com\/products\/first-casualty-the-untold-story-of-the-cia-mission-to-avenge-9-11-3?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=c828dbdec\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4940\" data-end=\"5010\"\u003eFirst Casualty: The Untold Story of the CIA Mission to Avenge 9\/11\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"5010\" data-end=\"5013\"\u003eA gripping account connecting global history to real-world locations and events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5095\" data-end=\"5224\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/surprisecastle.com\/products\/helsinki-the-history-of-a-nordic-city-9780197848357?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=3e1c864d5\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5095\" data-end=\"5137\"\u003eHelsinki: The History of a Nordic City\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"5137\" data-end=\"5140\"\u003eAn immersive exploration of a European city shaped by culture, resilience, and time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5226\" data-end=\"5364\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/surprisecastle.com\/products\/an-azorean-familys-history-our-faria-and-moitoso-roots-9798260997512?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=62583efcb\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5226\" data-end=\"5286\"\u003eAn Azorean Family’s History: Our Faria and Moitoso Roots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"5286\" data-end=\"5289\"\u003eA deeply personal historical travel narrative rooted in ancestry and place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5226\" data-end=\"5364\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/4_4.webp?v=1770212574\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"5366\" data-end=\"5415\"\u003eHow to Choose the Right Historical Travel Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5417\" data-end=\"5446\"\u003eLet your interests guide you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"5448\" data-end=\"5787\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5448\" data-end=\"5545\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5450\" data-end=\"5545\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5450\" data-end=\"5465\"\u003eUS regions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"5466\" data-end=\"5480\"\u003eWestern US\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"5482\" data-end=\"5497\"\u003eSouthern US\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"5499\" data-end=\"5510\"\u003eMidwest\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"5512\" data-end=\"5528\"\u003eMid-Atlantic\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"5530\" data-end=\"5543\"\u003eNortheast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5546\" data-end=\"5597\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5548\" data-end=\"5597\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5548\" data-end=\"5568\"\u003eEuropean cities:\u003c\/strong\u003e cultural and urban history\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5598\" data-end=\"5658\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5600\" data-end=\"5658\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5600\" data-end=\"5624\"\u003eVisual storytelling:\u003c\/strong\u003e books featuring \u003cstrong data-start=\"5641\" data-end=\"5656\"\u003ephotography\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5659\" data-end=\"5716\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5661\" data-end=\"5716\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5661\" data-end=\"5678\"\u003eFamily roots:\u003c\/strong\u003e ancestral and genealogical journeys\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5717\" data-end=\"5787\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5719\" data-end=\"5787\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5719\" data-end=\"5738\"\u003eModern history:\u003c\/strong\u003e political or conflict-driven travel narratives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5789\" data-end=\"5863\"\u003eHistorical travel books offer many ways to explore the world through time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"5865\" data-end=\"5875\"\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5877\" data-end=\"5966\"\u003eHistorical Travel Books transform destinations into stories shaped by memory and meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"5968\" data-end=\"6133\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5968\" data-end=\"6022\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5970\" data-end=\"6022\"\u003eRich context that deepens travel and understanding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"6023\" data-end=\"6069\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6025\" data-end=\"6069\"\u003eA blend of geography, culture, and history\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"6070\" data-end=\"6133\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6072\" data-end=\"6133\"\u003ePerfect for readers who want to explore places with purpose\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6135\" data-end=\"6330\"\u003eFrom American regions and national parks to European cities and ancestral homelands, historical travel books remind us that every place carries a past—and every journey is richer when we know it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6332\" data-end=\"6409\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6332\" data-end=\"6409\"\u003eExplore Historical Travel Books and travel through time as well as place.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"6411\" data-end=\"6418\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6420\" data-end=\"6555\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6420\" data-end=\"6457\"\u003eWhat are historical travel books?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"6457\" data-end=\"6460\"\u003eThey are travel-focused books that emphasize history, culture, and the past of specific places.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6557\" data-end=\"6675\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6557\" data-end=\"6600\"\u003eAre historical travel books nonfiction?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"6600\" data-end=\"6603\"\u003eYes. They are rooted in real locations, events, and historical research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6677\" data-end=\"6792\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6677\" data-end=\"6728\"\u003eDo historical travel books include photography?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"6728\" data-end=\"6731\"\u003eMany do, using images to enhance understanding and immersion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6794\" data-end=\"6935\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6794\" data-end=\"6847\"\u003eAre these books focused only on Europe or the US?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"6847\" data-end=\"6850\"\u003eNo, but \u003cstrong data-start=\"6858\" data-end=\"6864\"\u003eUS\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"6869\" data-end=\"6879\"\u003eEurope\u003c\/strong\u003e are common focal points due to their layered histories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6937\" data-end=\"7066\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6937\" data-end=\"6981\"\u003eWho should read historical travel books?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"6981\" data-end=\"6984\"\u003eReaders who want deeper cultural and historical insight while exploring the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hidden-history-of-denver-9781609493509","title":"Hidden History of Denver","description":"When prospectors set up camp on Cherry Creek in 1858, Denver emerged as a lightning rod for the extraordinary. Time has washed away so many unusual stories--from the dark days of nineteenth century Law and Order League lynchings and the KKK's later rise and fall to the heroism of suffragettes and the touching plight of the gypsies. Elizabeth Wallace knocks the dust off these details and introduces readers to characters like world heavyweight boxing champion Charles L. Sonny Liston, hit-man turned rodeo promoter Leland Varain, aka Diamond Jack, and the city's daring wall dogs, whose hand-painted building advertisements are fading reminders of a bygone Denver.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWallace, Elizabeth Victoria:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Elizabeth Victoria Wallace was born and educated in England. In 1978, she moved from England to the United States with her husband and three young sons. 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