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By Subject > Books Under $10 > Between $5 and $10 > American History Recommendations... The Rough Riders  by Theodore Roosevelt Based on a pocket diary from the Spanish-American War, this tough-as-nails 1899 memoir abounds in patriotic valor and launched the future President into the American consciousness. all books in General Autobiography of Thomas Jefferson  by Thomas Jefferson Detailed account of this man's remarkable life: as governor of Virginia, years in Paris, as Washington's secretary of state, life in retirement, more. First draft of the Declaration of Independence is included. all books in General Behind 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. all books in Civil War Memoir of a Revolutionary Soldier: The Narrative of Joseph Plumb Martin  by Joseph Plumb Martin A wide-eyed teenager during much of the Revolutionary War, Martin recounts in grim detail his harrowing confrontations with gnawing hunger, bitter cold, and the fear of battle. all books in General Once 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. all books in General A Museum of Early American Tools  by Eric Sloane Describes scores of tools and the wooden and metal artifacts made with them. Covers farm and kitchen implements, as well as the tools of curriers, blacksmiths, and other craftsmen. 184 black-and-white illustrations. all books in Metalwork, Jewelry, Precious Stones Products in American History The Account of Mary Rowlandson and Other Indian Captivity Narratives by Horace Kephart, Mary Rowlandson Rowlandson's famous account of her captivity by the Narragansett Indians in 1676 is accompanied by 3 other narratives of captivity among the Delawares, the Iroquois, and the Indians of the Allegheny. Our Price $5.95 American Yesterday by Eric Sloane Immensely enjoyable book lovingly describes careers of dowsers, tithingmen, sawyers, nailers, plumbum-men (plumbers), barber-surgeons, sellmongers, fence-viewers, and other old-time artisans and craftworkers. 96 black-and-white illustrations. Our Price $8.95 Autobiography of Thomas Jefferson by Thomas Jefferson Detailed account of this man's remarkable life: as governor of Virginia, years in Paris, as Washington's secretary of state, life in retirement, more. First draft of the Declaration of Independence is included. Our Price $6.95 The Battle of Gettysburg: A Soldier's First-Hand Account by Frank A., Col. Haskel Vivid eyewitness accounts of the wounded, of skirmishes, attacks and counterattacks, estimates of losses, marks of battle, and burial of the dead. 2 maps. Our Price $6.95 Behind 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. Our Price $7.95 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. Our Price $9.95 Do'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. Our Price $9.95 Domestic Manners of the Americans by Frances Trollope Witty, entertaining, and controversial account of American life and culture by a woman of rare intelligence and keen perception — with comments on clothing, food, speech, politics, manners, and customs. Our Price $8.95 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. Our Price $8.95 The 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. Our Price $7.95 The Little Red Schoolhouse by Eric Sloane Harkening back to a time when the three Rs stood for reading, 'riting, and religion, Sloane's sketchbook explores the history of early American schools. Includes marvelous illustrations of one-room New England schoolhouses, desks, and benches. Our Price $5.95 Memoir of a Revolutionary Soldier: The Narrative of Joseph Plumb Martin by Joseph Plumb Martin A wide-eyed teenager during much of the Revolutionary War, Martin recounts in grim detail his harrowing confrontations with gnawing hunger, bitter cold, and the fear of battle. Our Price $5.95 A Museum of Early American Tools by Eric Sloane Describes scores of tools and the wooden and metal artifacts made with them. Covers farm and kitchen implements, as well as the tools of curriers, blacksmiths, and other craftsmen. 184 black-and-white illustrations. Our Price $8.95 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. Our Price $9.95 Once 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. Our Price $6.95 The 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. Our Price $9.95 The 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. Our Price $9.95 A 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. Our Price $9.95 The Rough Riders by Theodore Roosevelt Based on a pocket diary from the Spanish-American War, this tough-as-nails 1899 memoir abounds in patriotic valor and launched the future President into the American consciousness. Our Price $9.95 True Tales of the South at War: How Soldiers Fought and Families Lived, 1861-1865 by Clarence Poe Treasury of reminiscences includes battlefield correspondence, diary entries, journals kept on the homefront, stories told to children and grandchildren, more. Intimate, compelling record. Our Price $9.95

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