PREVIEW AN ISSUE We have prepared an online preview of our print based magazine for you to review. CURRENT ISSUE The 1880s: Jeff Chapman looks at the decade in which imperialism was reborn. The Talking Machine: Peter Haugen looks back to when needle-in-groove entertainment prevailed. To Be of Use: Women of the Settlement House Movement: Christine Whittaker Sofge examines how early social activists helped immigrants and the poor. Easter Traditions: Andrew Hind explores the history and tradition behind the Easter bunny and his eggs. The Knight at Tournament Brian Todd Carey examines the phenomenon of the medieval jousting match. The Mining Revolution: Steve Voynick looks at mining's technological revolution. Postage Stamps: David A. Norris examines the little bits of paper that drove a revolution in communication. Replacing the Pen: Michael O'Brien examines the invention and early development of the typewriter. A Peasant Homestead: Leslie Albrecht Huber peers inside the European peasant homes of the 19th Century. Preserving the Word: Philip E.L. Greene offers a short history of the monastic scriptorium. On the Trail of the Bloodhound: Diana West tracks down the history of this famous dog breed. Try History for Free! How it works: You will be mailed a free issue and an invoice. If you enjoy the magazine, please return the invoice with payment to continue your subscription at a rate of $24 US or $28.00 + GST/HST (Cdn.) for one year. If not, simply e-mail us a note of your cancellation (or return the cancelled invoice by mail) and you will be under absolutely no further obligation. All contact information supplied will remain private. We regret that this offer is only available to adults 18 years of age and over in the US and Canada, and only to those who have not previously requested a free trial copy. One issue per household and per e-mail address while quantities last.   Mr. Ms. Mrs. Miss Dr. First Name Last Name Address City State/Province Zip/ Postal Code Country Phone Number ( ) - E-mail Address   SUBSCRIBE