Here Is Where: Discovering America's Great Forgotten History, (Paperback)

from Ronrose1

If any book cries out for an app, this book certainly does. The places visited in this book are ripe with history. They present a fascinating insight into the people and places in our country that are perhaps little known, yet full of meaning and importance. Who wouldn't want to see the place whe...

from mrlzbth

I really enjoyed this one! It was a good read for summer, as there's a "history road trip" feel to the whole thing as Carroll travels the U.S. in search of sites where lesser-known historical events occurred. He picks a good variety of events and keeps things moving at a enjoyable pace. Highly re...

from mattries37315

Andrew Carroll's chronicling of his search for, and travels to, little known locations of historical importance that have been forgotten or ignored was an intriguing concept upon seeing the cover for "Here is Where". Upon finishing the book, I can say that Carroll turned said concept into wonderf...

from LibStaff2

4.5 Stars A smart, humorous, and well-researched book about obscure historical places and people and their significance in American history. The work is fun and informative, the writing has a nice flow to it, and it's been done respectfully. One of the best historical and anecdotal travelogues I ...

from quondame

America from the angle of what we (mostly) don't choose to memorialize and where it happened. The good, the bad, the ugly are each given a brief turn or return to the spotlight. Interesting but not terribly compelling, it was amusing that the author could become bored in seconds by a tourist's en...