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This book is one of the Treasure Guide Series. The stories/information is broken down by counties. In the Introduction, the author states: "Archaeologically, the State of Arizona has few rivals in the scope of its sites, but strict laws regulate the gathering and disposition of artifacts of any kind. It is recommended that you familiarize yourself with Arizona's Antiquarian Act if you are interested in such activity."Very Good- condition. There very minimal edge wear, but some corner wear. There is some age spotting on the covers and closed book page edges. Text is clean and binding is tight. Please use photos as part of the description.134 pages.

From back cover: "James M. McPherson...walks us through Gettysburg, the site of the bloodiest and perhaps most significant battle ever fought on American soil. There, 165,000 soldiers met - 75,000 Confederate and 90,000 Union - and of them 11,000 were killed or mortally wounded....Today, over 1.300 monuments stand on that hallowed ground where the strength and tenacity exhibited for love of country helped define what it means to be an American. The illustrated tour on these pages tells the story of that struggle, enriched with over 100 vibrant images from those transformative days in July 1863, and today."Book - Good condition. Printed paper over boards. Edges and corners have no visible wear. Pages are clean and tight EXCEPT for the front end paper which has been torn and taped in place. There is also a little soiling on that end paper.Dust Jacket - Good condition. There is some edge/corner wear and a small chip at the bottom of the spine. Please use photos as part of the description.207 pages… Read More

From the back cover it sounds like this book is full of all kinds of stories - some involving Howard Hughes and others with anecdotes about the famous who fly. The one I may have to read "-The Great Hostess Paper Uniform Debacle...". See the photo of the back dust jacket cover for more.Book - Very Good condition. Black paper over boards with black cloth spine with white text on spine. Very minimal wear on edges and corners. Clean and tight.Dust Jacket - Very Good- condition. Front has tiny closed tears at top. Back has bumping. Both have a little bit of rubbing. Bottom edges/corners have very minimal wear.Please use photos as part of the description.338 pages including Bibliography and Index.

From front DJ flap: "Captured inside are hundreds of the facts, fables and sights that help make greater Kansas City a very special place. The book's 271 photographs of contemporary Kansas City and 59 historic images of earlier days give a guided tour of the 'green and twinkling city above the plain' that is thought to have inspired Frank Baum's Emerald City of Oz."Book condition: Very Good. Green Cloth Cover with silver gilt lettering has slight fading around the edges. Two inscriptions on front end paper, otherwise pages are clean and binding is tight.Dust Jacket condition: Good. Some rubbing/bumping and stains. Some edge/corner wear.Please see photos.150 pages.

From back cover: "Castles are crumbly and romantic. They still hint at an age more colorful and gallant than our own, but are often debunked by boring people who like to run on about drafts and grumble that the latrines did not work. Joseph and Frances Gies offer a book that helps set the record straight - and keeps the romance too.""The authors allow medieval man and woman to speak for themselves through selections from past journals, songs, even account books." - Time Black and white photos and illustrations. Very Good condition. Front and back covers have a few barely noticeable "dents". Very minimal edge and corner wear. The back bottom corner does show a tiny pit of wear. Text is clean and binding is tight. Spine is not cracked. Please use photos as part of the description.272 pages including Bibliography and Index.

From the Preface: "[This book] is presented to the general reading public and to the school children of the United States, with a hope that it may serve to give a better knowledge and appreciation of the beauties and the worth-while places, institutions, and natural resources of our country."An interesting read. Illustrated with photographs. Nice smooth pages.Very Good condition. Green cloth cover has black text and illustration on front and black text on spine. Spine and corners show some wear. Front end paper has ink inscription to previous owner. Otherwise text is clean and binding is tight. Please use photos as part of the description. 279 pages including a section on Pronouncing Vocabulary.

From the Foreword: "These stories were researched and written about Kentucky by a Kentuckian. Before writing them, each story was carefully authenticated or documented. The research I have done and my version of the individual story has never before been published.""I have tried to present a variety of locations and different types of treasure in these stories so that there is something that will appeal to everyone. I checked maps, newspapers, photographs, libraries, historical societies, private files, and collections of treasure stories."Very Good- condition. Book cover has some discoloration that appears to be from glue or non-acid-free paper. There is also some very light soiling. The pages are clean and the binding is tight. The spine is not cracked.Please use photos as part of the description.108 pages.

From back cover: "The Missouri US 66 Tour Book will take you on a nostalgic trip across the state. Utilizing detailed driving instructions, accurate sectional maps, mileage notations, and over 350 vintage photos with captioned histories, this volume will both educate and entertain you."Includes original pamphlet about the book.Very Good condition. Light rubbing on covers. A little edge/corner wear; however, there is light soiling to page edges. Spine is creased. Inscription from author to Gary. Text is clean. Binding is mostly tight.(spine crease is between pages 102-103).260 pages including Index.

From back cover: "From ancient rock drawings, historic sites, and modern museums to eco- and cultural tourism, sports events, and powwows, [this book] provides a fascinating tour of the rich heritage of Indigenous people across North America. Whether preparing for a road-trip or an armchair adventure..."Fine condition. Very minimal edge wear. Clean and tight. Please se photos.431 pages including Index.

From the title page: "Including: A Select Company of Hand-Picked South American Receipts, each one Beloved & Notable in its Place, faithfully collected on a Journey Involving Over 30.000 Air-Miles Visiting & Eating in Every Civilized Section of that Great Continent."
Good condition. Blue cloth over boards with gold gilt silverware image in botton corner, black text on spine. Faded spine and front cover near spine appears to have a water stain, but it is only on the outside. This is 1 volume. Text is clean and binding is tight. It is only rated good because of the fading and staing on covers.
224 pages including Index.