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This book traces the life of the frontier clerk, storkeeper, lawyer, politician, and Civil War President.
Good condition. Printed paper over boards. Some corner wear. Ex-library - peeling label on front, previous owner's name in ink on end paper, sticker on title page, stamps on top and back end papers. Text is clean, binding is tight. Please use photos as part of the description.
98 pages, plus Index.

From the front cover: "The definitive history of the attempted murder of Harry S. Truman....Truman's near-killing is a good subject for many reasons, including its disappearance into the black hole of our amnesia....Hooked, the reader begins a journey that weaves...across the lives of all protagonists, pulled by fate toward the bloody confrontation." - Ted Widmer, The Washington PostGood condition. Front cover has soft crease at bottom corner. Some edge/corner wear. Covers flare out a little. Light age tanning - specially at edges. Text is clean and binding is tight. Spine is not creased. Please use photos as part of the description.368 pages including Bibliography, Acknowledgments, and Index.

From the front cover: "The definitive history of the attempted murder of Harry S. Truman....Truman's near-killing is a good subject for many reasons, including its disappearance into the black hole of our amnesia....Hooked, the reader begins a journey that weaves...across the lives of all protagonists, pulled by fate toward the bloody confrontation." - Ted Widmer, The Washington PostNear Fine condition. There are a few pages at the back, starting at page 337 where the top corner wants to stick out from the rest of the pages, otherwise the pages & binding are tight and clean. Please use photos as part of the description.368 pages including Bibliography, Acknowledgments, and Index.

From front DJ flap: "It is not commonly known that during several periods in his life President Harry S. Truman took pen in hand to record reminiscences of his childhood, military service and early political career. These reminiscences...as well a other shorter accounts have been thoughtfully pieced together into one continuous narrative by historian Robert H. Ferrell."
"This is a warm, friendly and inspiring story of how a farmboy from Grandview, Missouri just happened to become president of the United States. But according to Ferrell, the Autobiography has another aspect worth stressing - that "because it is based entirely on manuscript material in the president's hand...There can be no doubt that the Autobiography is Harry S. Truman himself."
This copy includes a letter copy from Charles S. Murphy, President, Harry S. Truman Library Institute. The book includes some black and white photos
Book - Very Good condition. Natural and navy cloth over boards with gold gilt text on spine. Some edge wear,… Read More

From the front dust jacket flap: "The astonishing untold story of Bess W. Truman and her love for her husband, Harry, as only their daughter could tell it.""Bess W. Truman is more than a rare, intimate, and surprising portrait of a famous First Lady who kept her deepest feelings - and considerable influence on President Truman - hidden from public view. It is also the heartwarming story of an enduring love and a remarkable political partnership."Margaret has drawn on her personal reminiscences and a treasure trove of letters never before published - over 1,000 from Bess and several hundred from Harry. Through their frank and uninhibited correspondence, we get a detailed picture of their lifelong love affair and marriage.Book - Very Good condition. Light paper over boards with gold gilt text on navy cloth spine. There are a couple small "dents" to the edge of the front cover, otherwise no edge/corner wear. Previous owner's name in ink on front end paper. Pages/text are clean. Binding is tight. There… Read More

From the front dust jacket flap: "The astonishing untold story of Bess W. Truman and her love for her husband, Harry, as only their daughter could tell it.""Bess W. Truman is more than a rare, intimate, and surprising portrait of a famous First Lady who kept her deepest feelings - and considerable influence on President Truman - hidden from public view. It is also the heartwarming story of an enduring love and a remarkable political partnership."Margaret has drawn on her personal reminiscences and a treasure trove of letters never before published - over 1,000 from Bess and several hundred from Harry. Through their frank and uninhibited correspondence, we get a detailed picture of their lifelong love affair and marriage.Book - Very Good condition. Light paper over boards with gold gilt text on navy cloth spine. Very minimal edge/corner wear. Pages/text are clean. Binding is tight. There is a light spot on the bottom of the closed book pages. There are three sections of black and white photographs.… Read More

From the back cover: "From snappy slogans such as 'Tippecanoe and Tyler, Too' to the media blitzes of today, Campaigns and Elections demmonstrates how candidates sell themselves to the American people."
"This anecdote-filled history explores what it takes to run a presidential campaign and the roles of political parties and running mates in winning an election. It also describes some strategies..."
Good condition. Back cover has some rubbing/bumping and sticker residue. All corners have been bumped somewhat, but front top corner has been broken and glued. If not for that, this book would have been rated Very Good condition. Text is clean and binding is tight.
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144 pages. including Index.

From back cover: "The First Ladies, now in its 12th edition, was first published by the White House Historical Association in 1975. The book not only provides a special perspective on national life, but also offers a considered insight into the lives of notable women. The first ladies are brought to life with portraits drawn from the White House collection, as well as public and private collections..."

Fine condition. Beautiful book. Very, very, minimal edge/corner wear. Clean and tight. I don't believe it was ever read.
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99 pages including Index and more.

From front DJ flap: "C-SPAN's yearlong history series, 'First Ladies: Influence and Image', featured interviews with more than fifty preeminent historians and biographers. In this informative book, these experts paint intimate portraits of all forty-five first ladies - their lives, ambitions, and unique partnerships with their presidential spouses."

Book - Very Good condition. White paper over boards with gold gilt on spine. Bottom corners are bumped. Otherwise very minimal edge/corner wear. Pages are clean and binding is tight.
Dust Jacket - Very Good condition. Front bottom corner has a tiny closed tear, otherwise very minimal edge/corner wear. Back has a couple light bumps and a row of shiny spots if held just right in the light. This cover is not "slick" paper, instead it has more of a satin finish. There also appears to be a bit of label residue on the top front of the cover.

462 pages including Index.

From the back cover: "The Handy Presidents Answer Book addresses more than 1,600 broad, fundamental questions on the presidents, vice presidents, first ladies, administration staff, families, campaigns and elections, major issues, wars, scandals, tragedies, and entertaining White House trivia such as..."

Fine condition. Light bumping on back. Very minimal edge/corner wear. Spine is not creased. Looks like a new book from the front. Clean and tight.
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501 pages including Index.

From the front dust jacket flap: This book celebrates the history of the city by focusing on the architecture of the homes, businesses, and neighborhoods. The book invites the citizens to look at their surrounds with awakened interest in their historic value and rich heritage. The book tells us in over 100 photographs what we must work at preserving the historic structures that represent life-styles and times that will never come again.

Book - Fine condition. Gray/green cloth over boards with impressed City of Independence seal on the front and blue gilt letters on the spin. There is the tiniest bit of wear at the top and bottom of the spine. Pages are clean and binding is tight.
Dust Jacket - Very Good condition. There is a little bit of wear at the top, near the spine, but the jacket is in a clear protective cover so it looks very nice.
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240 pages.

From the Introduction: "...Henry Adams wrote with a perception which warrants its frequent quotation: 'Almost every other American statesman might be described in a parenthesis. A few broad strokes of the brush would paint the portrait of all the early presidents with this exception...Jefferson could be painted only touch by touch, with a fine pencil.'"
Book - Good+ condition. Red coated cloth covers over boards with gold gilt on spine. Spine and gilt are faded. Front cover has a triangle impression with EPD in it (I'm assuming the publisher.) Very little wear, but some fading to top of front cover. Both covers have some spots. Book has previous owner's name in ink and pencil. There is a crack before the photograph across the title page was inserted. Other than that, the binding is very good. The book is "Illustrated with Fifteen Life Portraits of Jefferson. The text is clean; however, there was a newspaper clipping inserted between pages 336 and 337. It has severely discolored the text in the area… Read More

This book is a book of paper dolls of President John F. Kennedy and his family. From back cover: "President Kennedy was the youngest man ever elected to the American presidency - and the youngest to die in office. His fashion-conscious young wife influenced the way millions of women around the world dressed, and their two children delighted a worldwide public that eagerly followed their daily activities."Book is pre-owned, but in Very Good+ condition. Very slight bumping to front cover and very minimal edge/corner wear. All pages are intact. Printed on one side. Please see photos for additional description. 16 color plates.

The story of the Louisiana Purchase. Key players: Thomas Jefferson, Napoleon Bonaparte, Robert Livingston, James Monroe.
Book - Good- condition. Light green cloth over boards with red and purple graphic and title on front and spine. Covers have been cleaned, but still look soiled and stained. Corners and spine are very worn. End papers have colored scenes. Front has a pasted in pocket and a previous owners name, plus a number in marker. Back end paper has split at the spine, but is still attached. There is light soiling. Illustrated. Text is clean and binding mostly good.
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183 pages including Index.

From the Editor's Preface: "...you will find Herbert Hoover writing not as a former President, but as a former Boy. It is a role which suits him well. He has always loved the memory of his own boyhood, with a grave, affectionate, and wisely humorous regard for all boys and girls who are engaged in the serious business of growing up."
In his career, he labored to feed hundreds of millions of hungry children after two World Wars, he called the famous White House Conference on Child Health and Protection in 1930, and was involved in the Boys' Clubs of America.
Good condition. Black cloth over boards with faded gold gilt signature on front and text on spine. Covers have rubbing and some wear on bottom (some fraying. There is wear on top, but not as bad. Exlib. End papers are blue with letter samples. Front also has area remaining from where a pocket? used to be. There is also a previous owner's name in ink. Hope Day School stamps. The pages have a stain at the bottom corner throughout most of the book.… Read More

The Whiute House Historical Association prints this book "to enhance understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of the Executive Mansion." The book lists presidents from Washington to Clinton. It features an info page about each president and a color photograph (or painting).
Good condition. some edge/corner wear. I noted a couple notes and underlines, but the majority of the text is clean. Binding is good. Please use photos as part of the description.
91 pages including Index.

From the Editors' Preface: "The aim of the American Presidency Series is to present historians and the general reading public with interesting, scholarly assessments of the various presidential administrations."
From the front dust jacket flap: "This new interpretation of the Eisenhower presidency challenges the widely held notion that Dwight D. Eisenhower was a passive, uninformed, uninterested chief executive, surrounded and isolated by a 'palace guard' who made the real decisions of his administration.Based on research in newly opened portions of Eisenhower's papers, this book presents a needed perspective on the policies and programs of the Eisenhower era by clarifying Eisenhower's personal role in policy-making. ...[his] philosophy about the uses of presidential power."

Book - Good- condition. Blue cloth covers. Front and back end papers are broken as spine, but still attached. Ex library - has library pocket and stamps. Medium stain on front end papers, but text pages are clean. Text block… Read More

From the back cover: "You will find the answers to these questions and every other question you can think of about the U.S. Presidency inside this all-inclusive guide to U.S. Presidents.

Very Good condition. Minimal edge/corner wear. Some rubbing and bumping to covers. Clean and tight.
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399 pages including Index.

From back cover: "The Presidents of the United States of America, now in its 18th edition, was first published by the White House Historical Association in 1964. The important stories of the lives and administrations of each of the 44 American presidents from George Washington through Barack Obama are illustrated by portraits in the White House collection."

Fine condition. Beautiful book. Very, very, minimal edge/corner wear. Clean and tight. I don't believe it was ever read.
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99 pages including Index and more.

From back cover: "Paul F. Boller, Jr., opens the White House doors and introduces us to thirty-nine men with little more in common than their address - a temporary one, at that. From George Washington to Ronald Regan, here are the Presidents of the United States in their unguarded moments, revealing their frustrations, their flights of fantasy, and, most of all, their often hilarious, sometimes moving, humanity."

Very Good- condition. Front and back covers have a little bit of bumping, but its not really noticeable. However, you do notice the discoloration on the edges and about 1 inch of the top. Spine is not cracked. Previous owner's name in ink on back of front cover. Pages are lightly tanned, but clean and the binding is good.
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410 pages including Notes and Index.