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The South American Gentleman's Companion: Being An Exotic Cookery Book, Or, Up & Down the Andes with Knife, Fork & Spoon
by Charles H. Baker, Jr.
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Edition
- Assumed First Edition
- Published
- 1951
- Binding
- Cloth over boards
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Independence, Missouri, USA
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A$61.33
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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… Read more about this item Item Price
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A Guide to Treasure in Arizona
by Thomas Penfield
- Condition
- Used - Very Good-
- Edition
- First Edition
- Published
- 1973
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Independence, Missouri, USA
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A$30.66
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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… Read more about this item Item Price
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Hallowed Ground: A Walk at Gettysburg, The Illustrated Edition
by James M. McPherson
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- Good
- Published
- 2017
- Binding
- Printed Paper over Boards
- ISBN
- 9780785835608
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- 1
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Independence, Missouri, USA
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A$15.33
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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… Read more about this item Item Price
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Lost Silver Mines and Buried Treasures of Kentucky
by Michael Paul Henson
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- Used - Very Good-
- Edition
- Assumed First Edition
- Published
- 1972
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Independence, Missouri, USA
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A$46.00
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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… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Missouri U. S. 66 Tour Book
by C. H. (Skip) Curtis
- Condition
- Used - Very Good-
- Edition
- First Edition
- Published
- 1994
- ISBN
- 9780963386342
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- 1
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Independence, Missouri, USA
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A$76.66
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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,… Read more about this item Item Price
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Howard Hughes' Airline, An Informal History of TWA
by Robert J Serling
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good-
- Edition
- Stated First Edition
- Published
- 1983
- Binding
- Paper over boards
- ISBN
- 9780312396312
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Independence, Missouri, USA
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A$46.00
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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… Read more about this item Item Price
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Life in a Medieval Castle
by Joseph & Frances Gies
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- Used - Very Good
- Published
- 1974
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Independence, Missouri, USA
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A$15.33
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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… Read more about this item Item Price
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Little Journeys in America
by Rose Henderson
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- Used - Very Good
- Edition
- First Edition
- Published
- 1929
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- Cloth over boards
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Independence, Missouri, USA
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A$33.73
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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… Read more about this item Item Price
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Kansas City A Celebration of the Heartland
by Hallmark Cards Inc
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- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Good
- Published
- September 1993
- Binding
- Cloth over boards
- ISBN
- 9780875296319
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Independence, Missouri, USA
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A$13.80
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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… Read more about this item Item Price
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Native American Landmarks and Festivals: A Traveler's Guide to Indigenous United States and Canada
by Yvonne Wakim Dennis, Arlene Hirschfelder
- Condition
- Used - Fine
- Published
- 2019
- ISBN
- 9781578596416
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Independence, Missouri, USA
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A$32.20
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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. Item Price
A$32.20