Peter Stark

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Peter Stark mentions his book Astoria has done really well and is still doing well, comparing it to his current book as having similar 'rock and roll feeling' and craziness.

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Peter Stark's new book about the Coronado expedition that Steven Rinella is interviewing him about - the main subject of their conversation covering the Spanish conquistador's failed expedition into the American Southwest.

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Peter Stark mentions his previous book about young George Washington in his twenties when he was in the wilderness of the Ohio Valley and accidentally set off the French and Indian War.

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Peter Stark's book about John Jacob Astor and the beaver trade/fur trade. Described as being about 'America's first homegrown millionaire.' Full title revealed at timestamp 49:36.

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Peter Stark's first book about various ways to die in the wilderness, featuring physiological explorations of death scenarios. Later discussed in detail around 01:12:48 where he explains it contains 'eleven Great Ways to Die in the Wilderness.'

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Peter Stark's book about George Washington's early years, focusing on his wilderness experience as an explorer. The book examines Washington's mistakes and experiences in his twenties. Full title revealed at timestamp 52:22.

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Peter Stark's book profiling four unpopulated areas of the United States, which he calls 'blank spots.' This book led to his other historical works as he encountered the young George Washington while researching western Pennsylvania.

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Peter Stark's newest book about the conflict between Tecumseh, the Shawnee war leader, and William Henry Harrison, examining their struggle over the future of the American frontier.