Alphabetically arranged, black-and-white portraits of hundreds of people born before 1900 who left their mark on American history and culture. From John and Abigail Adams to Henry Ford and from Mathew Brady to Eli Whitney, the collection includes 450 presidents, writers, artists, religious leaders, social activists, and entertainers. Fully indexed. Brief biographies included. Dover Original.
Dictionary of American Portraits by Hayward Cirker, Blanche Cirker Four thousand important Americans, earliest times to 1905, in authentic contemporary likenesses. Politicians, writers, soldiers, scientists, inventors, industrialists, Indians, African-Americans, women, educators, etc. 8,000-item classified index.
American Presidents and First Ladies CD-ROM and Book by Tom Tierney Forty-two presidential couples — from George and Martha Washington to George and Laura Bush, each in 2 outfits, many historically accurate from inaugurals. Costume notes. 168 full-color images.
American Historical Illustrations and Emblems CD-ROM and Book by Dover Treasury of 341 black-and-white images from authentic 19th- and early-20th-century sources include Washington, Lincoln, Jefferson, and other famous figures, plus banners, emblems, Civil War battle scenes, more.
Ready-to-Use Illustrations of American Landmarks by Charles Hogarth Famous national sites, both natural and manmade, appear in this remarkable collection of crisp, royalty-free graphics. Approximately 100 images: Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, White House, Niagara Falls, Grand Canyon, more.
Great Photographs from Daguerre to the Great Depression CD-ROM and Book by Dover Doubling as a superb visual history of the art form, this arresting anthology features 139 historic black-and-white photos taken by more than 100 masters, including Daguerre, Carroll, Stieglitz, Riis, Hine, and Brady.
