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Diary of an Early American Boy: Noah Blake 1805 by Eric Sloane This 19th-century diary offers a fascinating rarity: an authentic journal, plus 72 drawings and an explanatory narrative. "Extraordinary . . . will delight readers of all ages." — History in Review.
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|  | An Abraham Lincoln Tribute: Featuring Woodcuts by Charles Turzak by Charles Turzak, Bob Blaisdell, Bob Blaisdell, David A. Berona 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 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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|  | Of Plymouth Plantation by William Bradford The most important source of information about Plymouth, this landmark account was written by the colony's governor. It vividly documents the Pilgrims' transatlantic crossing and early days in the settlement.
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|  | The Essential Jefferson by Thomas Jefferson, John Dewey This extraordinary primer offers a superb survey of Jeffersonian thought. It features writings on political and economic philosophy, morals and religion, intellectual freedom and progress, education, secession, slavery, and more.
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Twenty Years at Hull-House: With Autobiographical Notes by Jane Addams, Norah Hamilton A refuge for Chicago's poor, Hull-House provided an unprecedented variety of social services. Its founder's inspiring autobiography chronicles the institution's early years and discusses its guiding philosophy of social justice.
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|  | Boy 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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