Maps

[close] This is a group for anyone interested in books on the history of exploration, voyages of discovery, travel writing, old maps and map-making.

[close] A group for the intra-office library at DLR Group's Chicago office, a well-read bunch of integrated design professionals.

[close] Welcome to the Wholesome History Reads Group! This group is dedicated to finding awesome history books that are entertaining, exciting, and above all, wholesome. Occasionally, we may also feature a good film, or video. Please join this group if you want to find some great history reads. Enjoy, and welcome! *Important Note*: For those who are interested in suggesting books, please make sure you first review the "Group Rules" page for the WHRG Book Evaluation Rules. This is very important to maintaining the integrity and wholesome values of the group. Thank you for taking the time to do this. Note: ONLY the books on the WHRG Bookshelf are certified as wholesome. All other books need to pass the WHRG Book Evaluation Rules before being added to the bookshelf. Notice: OUR WEBSITE IS NOW LIVE! Please take a look and tell us what you think: www.whrg.webs.com.

[close] If you are interested in joining this group we made a new one, just send us a request. [ long ago our land was u n i t e d ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ but u n i t y is no more ] Forests and desert, sand and rock, peaks and valleys: the continent was long ago divided into four kingdoms to be ruled in peace, separate but united at the same time. No one knows their true origin, but myths abound. And every single one of them says that the kingdoms will prosper only when they stand together. But war is brewing. The Kingdom of Hearts has suffered long and deep at the injustice of its land. Barren, sandy, and filled with few resources and little power. Over the decades, its rulers have amassed a strong military force, the largest the continent has ever seen – had the other kingdoms bothered to look. Unbeknownst to the other three kingdoms, the Hearts have decided it is time to take matters into their own hands and claim land that will allow the people of the Kingdom of Hearts to prosper. The Hearts are attacking the other three kingdoms, aided by surprise, their immense military strength, comprising of land troops and cavalry, and their oracles’ and djinns’ powers. The other four kingdoms have marshalled hasty forces, made devious alliances, ready now that someone has made the first step to betray, lie, and scheme to get what they have always secretly wished. Behind the war, however, is another force: the Jokers. A sect from another continent, they have spread radical ideas throughout the four kingdoms and urged war, spurred by a prophecy no one understands. The stakes are high, and when you play the game of kingdoms, you win or you die. [ Read full plot and info here: Iɴғᴏʀᴍᴀᴛɪᴏɴ: Pʟᴏᴛ, Kɪɴɢᴅᴏᴍs, Sᴇᴘᴄɪᴇs, ᴇᴛᴄ ]