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Chariots of Firefighters
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Since the beginning, firemen have been competing with each other for the honor of being first to a fire. In New York State,... More > firematic contests between "drill teams" of volunteer firefighters have reached a level of competition that is unique in the entire world; there is nowhere else in terms of speed. technique or sophistication that even comes close. Chariots of Firefighters chronicles the growth of these contests, from foot races and fistfights between neighboring fire companies in New York City to the formation of the New York State Volunteer Firemen's Parade and Drill Team Captain’s Association and the over 350 teams from over 260 fire districts that make up its 200-year history. From simple hand-pumping duels to modern-day drills of speed and refined technique,
the story of how these competitions evolved – through wars, riots and celebrations, public scorn and praise of cheering throngs – is one that anyone with any interest in the fire
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The Caribbean in Global Perspective
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Caribbean history and culture. Colonialism, slavery and Capitalist economics. Coverage of Haiti, Cuba, Trinidad, Jamaica,... More > Bahamas. Special section with in-depth coverage of Bob Marley. Includes Voodoo, Santeria, Santos and Orisha. < Less
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Revolutionary Civilization: Explaining Western Power in the Modern World
Revolutionary Civilization:... By Jonathan Daly Paperback: $47.99
 

 

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Celebrating 100 Years
Celebrating 100 Years By Tina Gowers Paperback: $27.85
 

 

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Republican Cuba
Republican Cuba By Raúl Eduardo Chao Paperback: $19.95
 

 

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Second Choice
Second Choice By Shirley Bergstrom Paperback: $12.07
 

 

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Nonkilling Korea: Six Culture Exploration
Nonkilling Korea: Six Culture... By Chung-Si Ahn et al. Paperback: $15.00
 

 

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Telos Volume III
Telos Volume III By Fondation de Malte Paperback: $18.74
 

 

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The Other Side of the Hill
The Other Side of the Hill By Don Nixon, PhD Paperback: $26.99
 

 

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Starbuster
Starbuster By Mike Abbott Paperback: $24.95
 

 

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UC Santa Cruz: 1960-1991
UC Santa Cruz: 1960-1991 By William T. Doyle Paperback: $24.95
 

 

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Animal Science History
Animal Science History By Matt Reese Hardcover: $49.00
 
 
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