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"Sumter started the greatest war this land ever knew. It was far more causative significance than Pearl Harbor. It represents the Noth-South Quarrel. The author tells the story of extraordinary courage of American Military and Major Robert Anderson who was the defender of the fort." A must read for history buffs.

This book is about the American Businessman who built the most creative and productive economy in history. It is the story of how this nation's economy and its managers emulated, envied, deplored, and depended upon, around the globe. It is the story of how American Business & Industry tells how America's trillion dollar economy evolved.

To: Thomas Jefferson Wertenbaker in grateful remembrance of many kindnesses.
Cetain books are so well established that nobody feels obliged to read them, so there are certain events in history that are rlegated to the convenient category of "what every schoolboy knows" and it might be added, every body else is willing to take for granted. Washington's descent upon Hessians at Trenton is what this book is about. Fascinating read.

This book is a celebration of Masterpiece Theater's first decade. Alistair Cooke has converted introductory talks into essays about history and personalities and literary works that inspired and shaped the programs. he included acute studies of such Continentals as Tlstoy, Flaubert, Balzac, and Dostoyevsky. Arranged chronologically from Henry the V111 to World War 11. Absolutely amazing and a treasure that is timeless.

This book is new. Never opened or used. Excellent condition. This book is dedicated to the memory of two departed friends- Helen L. Card and E. Walter Latendorf.
"In the words of the authors: They devoted themselves to the advancement of American Illustration as a great art. Their like will never be seen again."

Theis book is in box case with three books. It is in excellent condition. Almost new. It is the story of how American precidency was created and the power behind it. Fascinating book to have. Great resource for School and college students.
Amazing photographs and illustrations.

Book's interior is in very good condition. Dust jacket and cover are in good condition as well.
It has signaturer of Miers.

Captain A.J. Russell did not photograph celebreties, run fashinable photo-galleries or publish collections of his "views". His peers and superirors recognized the quality of his work, but as with unassuming photographers of the Civil War, many of his pictures were later attributed to Brady. Yet, he remains a major figure in the history o American Photography. A pioneer in every sense. He was officially one of the three civil war's photographer and he was the only one who was a soldier.

The edition contains 37 short stories, reproduced in complete facsimilie : published in individual volumes as "The Adventures of Sherlock Holme". "The Memoirs of Shelock Holmes. "The Return of Sherlock Holmes". With original illustrations.
This is a rare collection of the Stand containing the Holmes stories and is acollector's piece.
A fascinating account of the mysterious Mr. Holmes and his accomplices.

Arthur Pierce tells a vivid story of smugglers turned privateers after Revolutionary War broke out. His account of men who fought vis ships played havoc with British shipping.
It is a thriller with colorful accounts of the facts of history that make movies.

This book is in good condition. Sight aging on the cover.