Dawn of an Empire: St. Augustine and the Spanish Founding of America by Irene Loftin

Irene Loftin’s book is a revelation to me as a Brit: that the Spanish were the first European colonists of America at St. Augustine.

Crossing the Continent: The Stories of Transportation’s Trailblazers by Norman Tyler

An historical book revealing the trials, innovations and collaborations that led to America’s western expansion – oh, and the characters!