HISTORY (GENERAL)
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The Black Phalanx Joseph T. Wilson trade paper 9780306805509 528 pages 21.00 The author was not only a historian of the fighting black spirit in the Civil War, but also one of its soldiers. His fellow veterans urged him to write this record of the contribution of African Americans to the Ware of Independence, the War of 1812 and the Civil War. |
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The Book of Distinguished American Women Wilson & McClung trade paper 136 pages 0-910086-05-2 7.95 62 women, born in America, who have distinguished themselves in a variety of fields, are profiled here in this fascinating little book. Some are familiar names, others not, but all have made their contribution. |
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The Book of Great American Documents Vincent Wilson, Jr. trade paper 9780910086004 82 pg 7.95 Ten pivotal American documents are here- photographs of the originals as well as readable versions that allow every citizen to read and know, understand and cherish there cornerstones of our freedom. |
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The Book of the Founding Fathers Vincent Wilson, Jr. trade paper 80 pages 0-910086-01-X 6.95 Here are the men who made the most significant contributions to the founding of our nation, creating a unique governmental system for a new nation, the first federal democracy in the world. |
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The Book of the Presidents Vincent Wilson trade paper 103 pages 9780910086028 7.95 This new edition includes Barack Obama, taking his historic place among all the other Presidents of the United States. |
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The Book of the States Vincent Wilson, Jr. trade paper 112 pages 0-910086-03-6 7.50 Here is a reference and souvenir volume with maps and capsule histories of the fifty states. Quick--which state name means "Sky-colored water"? |
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Civil War Fathers Tim Pletkovich hardcover 304 pages 9780918339690 24.95 This book has a unique perspective- that of World War II veterans talking about their lives growing up with fathers who fought in the Civil War. Through the eyes of eight families, it offers a rare glimpse into the heart of middle America during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. |
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The Constitution of the United States of America hardback 9781557091055 30 pages 9.95 Read it again for the first time. |
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The Declaration of Independence hardcover 9781557094483 32 pages 9.95 Here is a handsome edition of this pivotal document, along with short biographies of its signers. |
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Fighting Amphibs Donald L. Ball trade paper 9780965905503 334 pages 10.00 This worthy addition to the annals of World War II tells the story of LCS(L)- Landing Craft Support (Large)- 130 amphibious gunboats and their crews. |
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George Washington: American Icon Albert LaFarge hardcover 34 pages 9789622176607 2.98 Wonderful full-color photographs of historical homes, portraits and artifacts (yes, even the dentures) bring to life the story of the Father of our country. A great value, perfect for school projects or history buffs. |
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Guardian of the Star-Spangled Banner Scott Sumpter Sheads trade paper 96 pages 0-9612670-9-7 9.95 The first ever biography of a man who is directly responsible for two of our most cherished emblems-- the Fort McHenry Flag and our National Anthem. His name is Major George Armistead. |
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The Imperfect Spy Andy J. Byers hardcover 272 pages 0918339669 24.95 This is the inside story of George Trofimoff, an American civil servant and army reserve colonel, convicted in 2001 of spying throughout the Cold War for the Soviet Union. |
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In Defense of a Nation: Servicewomen in World War II Major General Jeanne M. Holm hardcover 192 pages 0-918339-43-X 29.95 In World War II, for the first time in American history, the military services set out to recruit large numbers of women to fill a vast array of requirements. This book takes a close look at the women who served their country at that pivotal moment. B & W photos. |
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Introduction to African American Photographs 1840-1950 Ross J. Kelbaugh trade paper 120 pages 1577471156 14.95 This fascinating volume is the first book to focus on ways for determining the age of vintage photographs and researching the people recorded in them as well as providing information on their proper care for collectors. |
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Let the Trumpet Sound: A Life of Martin Luther King, Jr. Stephen B. Oates trade paper 9780060924737 592 pages 17.00 Newsday said of this volume, Stirring evokes the man and his epic struggle with all the you-are-here vividness of a first-rate documentary clearly the best biography we have. |
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Murder in the Lehigh Valley Katherine Ramsland trade paper 92 pages 9780975283646 9.95 As idyllic as eastern Pennsylvanias Lehigh Valley may seem, the unexpected dark side is a history of grisly crimes chronicled here by a noted forensics expert. |
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Nothing to Fear Hugh Gregory Gallagher trade paper 176 pages 0-918339-57-X 16.95 hardcover 176 pages 0-918339-56-1 26.95 In this photo-biography of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the award-winning author combines over 160 photographs with a fast-paced, lively narrative to bring the reader FDR the man and a fuller understanding of his life and times. |
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A Summer on the Plains with Custer's 7th Cavalry Brian C. Pohanka, Editor hardcover 180 pages 1-889246-21-2 24.95 This 1870 diary of Annie Gibson Roberts is a fascinating document of her experiences out West where she was a friend to General and Mrs. Custer and an avid and expert rider, braving even buffalo hunts. |
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A Testament of Hope James M. Washington, editor trade paper 9780060646912 736 pages 23.99 Here, in the only major one-volume collection of his writings, speeches, interviews, and autobiographical reflections, is Martin Luther King Jr. on nonviolence, integration, and the ethics of love and hope. |
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What You Should Know About the American Flag Earl P. Williams, Jr. staplebound 9780939631100 68 pages 5.95 Learn the evolution of the Stars and Stripes as well as the way to properly display it in this helpful book, complete with bibliography, index and color drawings. |
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