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America As Seen by Its First Explorers: The Eyes of DiscoveryAmerica As Seen by Its First Explorers: The Eyes of Discovery
by John Bakeless
Striking portrait of the New World as experienced by first explorers and settlers. Based on scores of original journals, diaries, letters, Indian narratives. 68 illustrations. Bibliography.


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The American Revolution: A Picture SourcebookThe American Revolution: A Picture Sourcebook
by John Grafton
This collection of more than 400 black-and-white illustrations forms a vivid view of the struggle for independence. Illustrations of every important battle are included, as well as facsimiles of major documents, portraits, and more.

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Bartlett's Classic Illustrations of America: All 121 Engravings from American Scenery, 1840Bartlett's Classic Illustrations of America: All 121 Engravings from American Scenery, 1840
by W. H. Bartlett
Extremely rare engravings after illustrations of mid-19th-century America by eminent English artist. Superb detailed views of Mount Vernon, Faneuil Hall in Boston, Niagara Falls, West Point, much more. All royalty-free.


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Behind the Scenes in the Lincoln White House: Memoirs of an African-American SeamstressBehind the Scenes in the Lincoln White House: Memoirs of an African-American Seamstress
by Elizabeth Keckley
A former slave who was a dressmaker and confidante of Mary Todd Lincoln, Keckley witnessed the happy times as well as the tragic events that unfolded within the Lincoln White House.


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Boy Scouts Handbook: The First Edition, 1911Boy Scouts Handbook: The First Edition, 1911
by Boy Scouts of America
Complete republication of a book that has been used by generations of American youths, with copious information on such topics as woodcrafting, camping, sailing, as well as developing self-reliance and good citizenship.


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The Cowboy at WorkThe Cowboy at Work
by Fay E. Ward
Want to know how to throw a half-diamond hitch and wield a branding iron? Interested in the recipe for S. B. stew? This authoritative manual by an old-time cowboy explains it all. 600 black-and-white illustrations.


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Daniel Boone's Own Story & The Adventures of Daniel BooneDaniel Boone's Own Story & The Adventures of Daniel Boone
by Daniel Boone, Francis Lister Hawkes
This two-part tale features reminiscences in the legendary frontiersman's own words and a profile of his entire life, with exciting accounts of blazing the Wilderness Road and serving as a militiaman during the Revolutionary War.

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The Declaration of Independence and Other Great Documents of American History: 1775-1865The Declaration of Independence and Other Great Documents of American History: 1775-1865
by John Grafton
Thirteen compelling and influential documents: Henry's "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death," Declaration of Independence, The Constitution, Washington's First Inaugural Address, The Monroe Doctrine, The Emancipation Proclamation, Gettysburg Address, more. Includes 3 selections from the Common Core State Standards Initiative.

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Exploring Historic Dutch New York: New York City * Hudson Valley * New Jersey * DelawareExploring Historic Dutch New York: New York City * Hudson Valley * New Jersey * Delaware
by Gajus Scheltema, Heleen Westerhuijs, Russell Shorto
This comprehensive guide to touring important sites of Dutch history also serves as an engrossing cultural and historical reference. Art and architecture, cooking, furniture and antiques, much more. Color photographs and maps.

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History of the Civil War, 1861-1865History of the Civil War, 1861-1865
by James Ford Rhodes
1917 Pulitzer Prize–winner is widely regarded as one of the most outstanding studies — and first unbiased history — of the Civil War. "...very attractive volume." — American Historical Review. Notes. 2 maps. Introduction.

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The House Servant's Directory: An African American Butler's 1827 GuideThe House Servant's Directory: An African American Butler's 1827 Guide
by Robert Roberts
Classic survey of work, home life, and race relations in early America — written by an African-American — offers keen insight into the social milieu, hierarchy, and maintenance of the antebellum manor.


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King of the Wild Frontier: An Autobiography by Davy CrockettKing of the Wild Frontier: An Autobiography by Davy Crockett
by Davy Crockett
This easy-reading autobiography of bear hunting and Indian fighting — written in 1834, two years before Crockett met his fate at the Alamo — popularized tall tales of the frontier.

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The Lawless Decade: Bullets, Broads and Bathtub GinThe Lawless Decade: Bullets, Broads and Bathtub Gin
by Paul Sann, Howard V. Sann
From the start of Prohibition to the Wall Street Crash, these lively vignettes portray the most noteworthy people and events of the 1920s. Hundreds of photographs depict gangsters, flappers, movie stars, other personalities.

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Lost Gold and Silver Mines of the SouthwestLost Gold and Silver Mines of the Southwest
by Eugene L. Conrotto
Handy guide to long-lost mines, rich veins of ore, silver lodes, buried treasure, other bonanzas awaiting discovery. Descriptions of each treasure, general locale, maps, more. 96 maps, over 50 other illustrations.

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Ranch Life and the Hunting TrailRanch Life and the Hunting Trail
by Theodore Roosevelt, Frederic Remington
Beautifully illustrated by Remington, Roosevelt's celebration of the Old West recounts his adventures in the Dakota Badlands of the 1880s, from roundups to Indian encounters to hunting bighorn sheep.

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The United States Constitution: The Full Text with Supplementary MaterialsThe United States Constitution: The Full Text with Supplementary Materials
by Bob Blaisdell
The basis of our nation's law and government, the Constitution is America's most important political and social document. This inexpensive reference contains the main text and amendments plus a wealth of background information. Includes 2 selections from the Common Core State Standards Initiative.

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