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The history of a young and growing nation can be told through many different mediums. From traditional travelogues of America's greatest and earliest explorers to the charming paper doll books featuring the modern-day American family, the following books offer valuable pieces that help complete the nation's puzzle.

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Do's and Don'ts of Yesteryear: A Treasury of Early American Folk WisdomDo's and Don'ts of Yesteryear: A Treasury of Early American Folk Wisdom 
by Eric Sloane
Combining two of Mr. Americana's popular little etiquette guides, this hardcover collection offers cozy, homespun advice that recalls a less hectic time. Covers proper behavior for "At the Table," "In Dress and Habits," and more.
A Reverence for WoodA Reverence for Wood 
by Eric Sloane
Delightfully illustrated book remarks expansively on the resourcefulness of early Americans in their use of wood — from making furniture, tools, and buildings to such by-products as charcoal.
Once Upon a Time: The Way America WasOnce Upon a Time: The Way America Was 
by Eric Sloane
Nostalgic text and drawings brim with gentle philosophies and descriptions of how we used to live — self-sufficiently — on the land, in homes, and among the things built by hand. 44 line illustrations.

The Seasons of America PastThe Seasons of America Past 
by Eric Sloane
Seventy-five illustrations depict cider mills and presses, sleds, pumps, stump-pulling equipment, plows, and other elements of America's rural heritage. A section of old recipes and household hints adds additional color.
The Prairie Traveler: The 1859 Handbook for Westbound PioneersThe Prairie Traveler: The 1859 Handbook for Westbound Pioneers 
by Randolph B. Marcy
Originally published by the War Department, Marcy's manual offers life-or-death advice on choosing the best routes, food supplies, treating snakebites, fording rivers, and encountering Native Americans. 21 original illustrations.

The Great Chicago FireThe Great Chicago Fire 
by David Lowe
Definitive treatment of 1871 fire — one of the greatest disasters in American history — includes eyewitness accounts and before-and-after illustrations. 70 photographs and engravings.

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.

Home Life in Colonial DaysHome Life in Colonial Days 
by Alice Morse Earle
Vivid, profusely illustrated account of home production of textiles, colonial dress, transportation, religious and social practices, colonial neighborliness, and other aspects of early American life. 114 illustrations.

A Brief and True Report of the New Found Land of VirginiaA Brief and True Report of the New Found Land of Virginia 
by Thomas Harriot
Great classic of Americana, fascinating for European image of America. 1590 edition with 28 engravings by de Bry (from John White) of Indian villages, activities, dress, more.

The Oregon TrailThe Oregon Trail 
by Francis Parkman
Keen observations and a graphic style characterize the author's remarkable record of a vanishing frontier. Detailed accounts of the hardships while traveling across mountains, portraits of emigrants, Western wildlife, and Indian culture.

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"The Loveliest Home That Ever Was": The Story of the Mark Twain House in Hartford"The Loveliest Home That Ever Was": The Story of the Mark Twain House in Hartford
by Steven Courtney, Hal Holbrook
The official guide to The Mark Twain House & Museum, this volume tells the dramatic story of the author and his family and their Victorian mansion. Architectural drawings, period photos, plus modern color images.

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ABC Book of Early AmericanaABC Book of Early Americana
by Eric Sloane
Artist and historian Eric Sloane presents a wondrous A-to-Z collection of American innovations, including hex signs, ear trumpets, popcorn, and rocking chairs. Illustrated, hand-lettered pages feature brief captions explaining objects' origins and uses.

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An Abraham Lincoln Tribute: Featuring Woodcuts by Charles TurzakAn Abraham Lincoln Tribute: Featuring Woodcuts by Charles Turzak
by Charles Turzak, Bob Blaisdell, Bob Blaisdell, David A. Beronä
This handsome hardcover volume features 36 striking woodcut images of scenes from Lincoln's life by a noted artist of the 1930s. An appendix includes some of the president's speeches, letters, and quotations.

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The Account of Mary Rowlandson and Other Indian Captivity NarrativesThe Account of Mary Rowlandson and Other Indian Captivity Narratives
by Horace Kephart, Mary Rowlandson
Rowlandson's famous account of her abduction by the Narragansett Indians in 1676 is accompanied by three other narratives of captivity among the Delawares, the Iroquois, and the Indians of the Allegheny.

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The Adventures of Lewis and ClarkThe Adventures of Lewis and Clark
by John Bakeless
Action-packed account of perilous journey made by undaunted men who faced hostile Indians, prairie fires, floods, famine, sub-zero weather, and other perils to chart the vast unknown lands of the Louisiana Purchase.


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The Age of ReasonThe Age of Reason
by Thomas Paine, Moncure Daniel Conway
Based on years of study and reflection by the author, this 18th-century work, which was written from the deist point of view, questions Christian beliefs and the role of religion in society.


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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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America's First Ladies Coloring BookAmerica's First Ladies Coloring Book
by Leslie Franz
From Martha Custis Washington to Michelle Obama, 44 accurate line drawings depict presidential wives, daughters, other female relatives in authentic settings associated with their roles as official hostesses.

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American Barns and Covered BridgesAmerican Barns and Covered Bridges
by Eric Sloane
Lovingly written book, accompanied by the author's own sketches, depicts Maine-styled barns attached to houses, an "open" log barn in Virginia, a 2,088-foot covered bridge at Clark's Ferry, Pennsylvania, and a host of other structures.


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American Circus PostersAmerican Circus Posters
by Charles Philip Fox
Here collected together for the first time are 48 large, full-color, rare posters, 1890s-1940s, superbly reproduced. The posters feature many of the greats of the American circus: Ringling Bros., Barnum & Bailey, Sparks, more.

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The American Family in the Colonial PeriodThe American Family in the Colonial Period
by Arthur W. Calhoun
This complete, fundamental, and authoritative classic — the result of years of research, analysis, and thought — describes the American family as a product of many factors, among them, the distinctive environment: a virgin continent.


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American Family of the 1950s Paper DollsAmerican Family of the 1950s Paper Dolls
by Tom Tierney
Carefully researched collection captures the decade after World War II. 10 dolls depict 3 generations of a family. Wardrobe includes beach wear, lounging outfits, dress suits for the men and women and formal wear.

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American Family of the 1970s Paper DollsAmerican Family of the 1970s Paper Dolls
by Tom Tierney
7 dolls are accompanied by wardrobes appropriate for work and play, including a string bikini, a polyester business suit, hot pants, bell-bottoms, and much more. Great for collectors and nostalgia lovers.


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American Family of the 1980s Paper DollsAmerican Family of the 1980s Paper Dolls
by Tom Tierney
A variety of clothing styles for a multi-generational family. 10 dolls are accompanied by 30 costumes that include shirtdresses, leotards, suits, jeans, and wedding apparel, as well as sneakers, caps, and other accessories.


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American Family of the 1990s Paper DollsAmerican Family of the 1990s Paper Dolls
by Tom Tierney
Dress 8 dolls in 24 great outfits, among them flared slacks, a cartoon sweatshirt, a summer dress over matching cotton shorts, cut-off jeans, and a classic wedding dress.


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American Family of the Colonial Era Paper DollsAmerican Family of the Colonial Era Paper Dolls
by Tom Tierney
American family of eight is shown in period attire worn for housework, farming, and formal occasions. Lace-and-ruffle gowns, a judge's robe, military uniforms, an elegant suit, Indian-inspired frontier attire, and more. 8 dolls, 32 costumes.


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American Folk Tales and SongsAmerican Folk Tales and Songs
by Richard Chase
Full of lively stories, jokes, and games for performance, the book also includes 40 songs with melody and guitar chords. Written by outstanding practicing folk performer. Includes 44 illustrations.

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American Historical Illustrations and Emblems CD-ROM and BookAmerican 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.


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American Pioneer Family Paper DollsAmerican Pioneer Family Paper Dolls
by Tom Tierney
Step back into the mid-19th century with the rugged charm of this paper doll family. Nine dolls come with 36 costumes — buckskins, calico frocks, cowboy outfits, more. Introduction, notes.

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American Presidents Coloring BookAmerican Presidents Coloring Book
by Peter F. Copeland
Ready-to-color portraits of 44 U.S. Presidents — from George Washington to Barack Obama — deftly portrayed against backdrops of significant events that occurred during their administrations.


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