{"product_id":"americas-hidden-history-lp-9780061562884","title":"America's Hidden History LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eKenneth C. Davis, author of the phenomenal \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestseller \u003cem\u003eDon't Know Much About History\u003c\/em\u003e, presents a collection of extraordinary stories, each detailing an overlooked episode that shaped the nation's destiny and character. Davis's dramatic narratives set the record straight, busting myths and bringing to light little-known but fascinating facts from a time when the nation's fate hung in the balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpanning a period from the Spanish arrival in America to George Washington's inauguration in 1789, \u003cem\u003eAmerica's Hidden History\u003c\/em\u003e details these episodes, among others: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe story of the first real Pilgrims in America, who were wine-making French Huguenots, not dour English Separatists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe coming-of-age story of Queen Isabella, who suggested that Columbus pack the moving mess hall of pigs that may have spread disease to many Native Americans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe long, bloody relationship between the Pilgrims and Indians that runs counter to the idyllic scene of the Thanksgiving feast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe little-known story of George Washington as a headstrong young soldier who committed a war crime, signed a confession, and started a war!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull of color, intrigue, and human interest, \u003cem\u003eAmerica's Hidden History\u003c\/em\u003e is an iconoclastic look at America's past, connecting some of the dots between history and today's headlines, proving why Davis is truly America's Teacher. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDavis, Kenneth C.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eKenneth C. Davis is the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eA Nation Rising\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eAmerica's Hidden History\u003c\/em\u003e; and \u003cem\u003eDon't Know Much About\u003csup\u003e(R)\u003c\/sup\u003e History\u003c\/em\u003e, which spent thirty-five consecutive weeks on the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestseller list, sold more than 1.7 million copies, and gave rise to his phenomenal Don't Know Much About\u003csup\u003e(R)\u003c\/sup\u003e series for adults and children. A resident of New York City and Dorset, Vermont, Davis frequently appears on national television and radio and has been a commentator on NPR's \u003cem\u003eAll Things Considered\u003c\/em\u003e. He blogs regularly at www.dontknowmuch.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper Collins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50459896512786,"sku":"9780061562884","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_8b68dff5-8558-44c9-a40e-7d09fe3685ec.jpg?v=1730012693","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/americas-hidden-history-lp-9780061562884","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}