or bike the serene beach paths of Martha's Vineyard
Emma Edmonds cut off her hair and assumed the identity of a man to enlist as a Union private
his absent White grandfather
” But merely surviving is not enough
a new Asian America has emerged out of community activism and the arrival of new immigrants and refugees
Sovietistan: Travels in Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan Fiction_Gift_Guide or bike the serene beachAn unforgettable journey through Central Asia, one of the most mysterious and history laden regions of the world. Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan became free of the Soviet Union in 1991. But though they are new to modern statehood, this is a region rich in ancient history, culture, and landscapes unlike anywhere else in the world. Traveling alone, Erika Fatland is a true adventurer in every sense. In Sovietistan, she