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BIOGRAPHY:


Childhood of Famous Americans:

Abe Lincoln, Frontier Boy by Augusta Stevenson ... $2.00 (1932, 187 pages. Cover has wear and soil, binding is loose, pages have a bit of a water rumple around the edges - still a good reading copy.)

Elias Howe, Inventive Boy by Jean Corcoran ... $4.00 (1962, 200 pages. Ex-library, wear to corners, pages have some wear - still a good reading copy.)

Dan Beard, Boy Scout by Miriam E. Mason ... $4.00 (1962, 200 pages. Ex-library, rebound, some wear - still a good reading copy.)

Clara Barton, Girl Nurse by Augusta Stevenson ... $5.00 (1962, 200 pages. cover has a bit of wear, pages are clean and in good condition.)

Brigham Young, Covered Wagon Boy by Polly Carver Jordan and Lucy Post Frisbee ... $6.00 (1962, 200 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good.)





David A. Adler Picture Books:

A Picture Book of Thomas Jefferson by David A. Adler ... $1.50 (1990. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear - still a good reading copy. "Traces the life and achievements of the architect, bibliophile, president, and author of the Declaration of Independence.")

A Picture Book of Anne Frank by David A. Adler ... $1.50 (1993. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear - still a good reading copy. "A chronicle of the life of Anne Frank, a young Jewish girl, who kept a diary during her family's attempts to hide from the Nazis in the 1940s. Important dates in the life of Anne Frank and notes from the author are included.")

A Picture Book of Davy Crockett by David A. Adler ... $1.50 (1996. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear to include a slight rumple at the lower-right corner - still a good reading copy. "A portrait of famed frontiersman Davy Crockett follows his life from his 1786 birth in Tennessee, through his growing fame as a storyteller and sharpshooter, to his political career in Congress and his death during the Battle of the Alamo.")




Art and Artists:

Why They Became Famous: Vincent Van Gogh by Sergio Bitossi ... $2.00 (Silver Burdett Press. 1987, 62 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "A biography of the Dutch painter who was a strange and difficult child, a tortured adult, and whose genius for expressing his artistic vision was not appreciated until after his death.")

Unlikely Pairs - Fun with Famous Works of Art by Bob Raczka ... $3.00 (2006, 32 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "Invites the reader to look at twenty-six paintings from different eras and styles presented in pairs. Each pair lends itself to a story the reader can discover by looking at the paintings in a new way.")

George Catlin, Painter of the Indian West by Mark Sufrin ... $2.00 (1991, 153 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "A biography of George Catlin, born in the early 19th century, who studied law but gave it up for art and painted miniature portraits. Then he saw a delegation of Plains Indians, proud and dignified in decorated robes and feathered headdresses, and it changed his life. Between 1831 and 1836 Catlin traveled west by riverboat, canoe, and on horseback. He painted portraits of tribal leaders and scenes of life and culture as he visited the Cheyenne, Sioux, Blackfeet, Crow, Mandan, and other plains tribes. His writings and collection of Indian clothing, housing, and weapons, also inspired anthropologists, artists, and writers to record the Early West.")

The Art of Ancient Peru by Shirley Glubok ... $2.00 (1966, 41 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "Through Peruvian art, the writer introduces children to how people lived in ancient Peru.")

The Art of Ancient Egypt by Shirley Glubok ... $2.00 (1962, 48 pages. Ex-library, cloth cover has damage to upper-left corner, pages are overall in good conditon. "Art treasures and writings preserved more than 5000 years by the sand and dry desert air, tell of Egyptian life.")

Great Artists: Michelangelo by Roberto Carvalho de Magalhaes ... $2.00 (2002, 40 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "Like few other artists, Michelangelo (1475-1564) has achieved mythical status as one of the greatest painters of all time. In these pages, a key selection of stunning illustrations reveals the tremendous anatomical precision and physical energy of his works, along with their ethereal beauty.")

Great Artists: Paul Gauguin by Maria Siponta De Salvia ... $2.00 (2002, 40 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "The paintings of Paul Gauguin (1848-1903) abound with color, sensuality and the sumptuousness of nature. Equally as colorful are the details of his life. ... Gauguin was born in Paris, but grew up in Lima, Peru. As a young man, he returned to France where he worked as a stockbroker from 1872 until 1883, when he began to paint full-time. In 1891, he went to Tahiti, a place that affected him deeply and thus had a profound effect on his art. From then until his death, he lived in the South Pacific, returning to France only once. His most famous painting, Where Do We Come From? What Are We? Where Are We Going? was painted in Tahiti in 1897.")

Eyewitness Art: Gauguin by Michael Howard ... $3.00 (1992, 64 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "A look at the life and work of Paul Gaugin discusses the influence that Gaugin's self-imposed exile in the Pacific Islands had on his distinctive work, his mingling of local myths and lost religions in his paintings, his friendships, and more. ... Follow Gauguin's transformation from Parisian stockbroker to the visionary artist who rejected traditional European values to create a new, "primitive" style of painting. ... Examine the artist's life through a re-created "private album" of letters sketches, and photographs. ... Discover through more than 150 specially commissioned photographs, the techniques and materials Gauguin used to create his masterpieces.")

Vincent van Gogh, Portrait of an Artist by Jan Greenberg and Sandra Jordan ... $2.00 (2001, 132 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "Vincent van Gogh - one of the 19th century's most brilliant artists - will forever be remembered as the Dutchman who cut off his ear. But this incident only underscores the passion that consumed himm - a passion that, when he took up painting at age 27, infused his work. Whether painting a portrait, a landscape, or a still life, van Gogh sought to capture the vibrant spirit of his subject. It didn't matter that others found his work too unconventional, van Gogh persevered. And as he moved from the cold climate of Holland to balmy southern France, he pioneered a new technique and style. In a career spanning only a decade, van Gogh painted many great works, yet fame eluded him. This lack of recognition increased his self-doubts and bitter disappointments. Today, however, van Gogh stands as a giant among artists.")

Art for Children: Paul Klee by Ernest Raboff ... $2.00 (1988. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "A brief biography of this twentieth-century German artist accompanies reproductions and analyses of several of his works.")



A Short Walk Around the Pyramids & Through the World of Art by Philp M. Isaacson ... $2.00 (1993, 122 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "Illus. with full-color photos. ... Isaacson introduces art in all its forms: painting, sculpture, folk art, crafts - even cities. He discusses the differences between realism and abstraction, links between tribal art and modern sculpture, use of color by diverse artists, and why everyday objects can be works of art.")

The Ingenious Mr. Peale - Painter, Patriot, and Man of Science by Janet Wilson ... $2.00 (1996, 122 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. " ... presents Peale in the context of America in his time. ... Peale's involvement in the Revolutionary War and also his excavation of a mastodon for his museum are just two of the fascinating parts of this book.")




Music and Musicians:

He Heard America Sing, The Story of Stephen Foster by Claire Lee Purdy ... $2.00 (1961, Julian Messner, 236 pages. Ex-library, some wear - still a good reading copy. "Here is the story of the gifted and lovable composer, Stephen Foster, who captured the spirit of his country and preserved it in scores of songs with haunting love lyrics, and Negro ballads both humorous and sad. ... In this biography, all the scenes and events and people that influenced this composer's creative work are faithfully preserved, from Pittsburgh on to Cincinnati and then to New Orleans.")

Lifetimes: Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky 1840-1893 by Richard Tames ... $1.50 (1991, 32 pages. Ex-library, overall good. "Examines Tchaikovsky's life and musical achievements in the context of his historical period.")

Beethoven Lives Upstairs by Barbara Nichol ... $1.00 (Softcover, some wear but overall good. "The letters that ten-year-old Christoph and his uncle exchange show how Christoph's feelings for Mr. Beethoven, the eccentric boarder that shares his house, change from anger and embarrassment to compassion and admiration.")

Composer's World: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart by Wendy Thompson ... $1.50 (1991. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear - still a good reading copy. "Examines the composer's life and work within the context of the external factors which influenced his career. ... Though doomed to failure, he nevertheless left us a monumental legacy of over 600 masterpieces. Mozart lived and worked in some of Europe's most beautiful cities, and this illustrated biography brings his world to life.")

Composer's World - Claude Debussy by Wendy Thompson ... $1.50 (1993, 48 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear - text block was taped back into the book. "This biography looks at the life and work of Claude Debussy. Illustrated with impressioninst and "art nouveau", the book portrays Debussy's life against the backdrop of turn-of-the-century Paris. Simple keyboard arrangements of some of Debussy's work are also included.")

Composer's World: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart by Wendy Thompson ... $1.50 (1991. 48 pages. Ex-library, some typical wear to include tape at hinges inside covers - still a good reading copy. "Almost 200 years ago Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart died in poverty at the age of 35. Born into a Europe dominated by the aristocracy, where composers relied on private patronage to earn their living, Mozart had attempted to break free from the shackles of servitude and become one of the first genuine "freelance" musicians. Though doomed to failure, he nevertheless left us a monumental legacy of over 600 masterpieces. Mozart lived and worked in some of Europe's most beautiful cities, and this illustrated biography brings his world to life. Musical extracts from some of Mozart's best-loved works - in simple keyboard arrangements - are also included.")

A Rookie Biography: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Musical Genius by Carol Greene ... $1.50 (1993, 48 pages. Ex-library, some wear - still a good reading copy. "A brief account of the life of the eighteenth-century Austrian composer, from his acclaim as a child prodigy through his prolific musical career to his early death in 1791 at age thirty-five.")

People of Distinction Biographies: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Musician by Carol Greene ... $1.50 (1987, 127 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "A brief account of the life of the eighteenth-century Austrian composer, from his acclaim as a child prodigy through his prolific musical career to his early death in 1791 at age thirty-five.")

The Swanee River and A Biography of Stephen C. Foster by Fletcher Hodges, Jr. ... $1.50 (1996, 55 pages. From the Stephen Foster Center in White Springs, Florida. Good condition. "A biographical sketch of Stephen Foster, with chronology, and the first page of music and the illustrated words of The Old Folks at Home, also called The Swanee River.")





Authors:

Bill Peet, An Autobiography ... $2.00 (1989, 190 pages. Ex-library, softcover, a bit of wear to the corners - still a good reading copy. "Bill Peet tells his life story, including his years with Disney, with illustrations on every page.")

Who Said There's No Man on the Moon? A Story of Jules Verne by Robert Quackenbush ... $2.00 (1985, 37 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "A biography of the nineteenth-century author whose novels of science fiction adventure predicted space travel, the submarine, and other modern achievements.")

America's Own Mark Twain by Jeanette Eaton ... $2.00 (1958, 251 pages. Ex-library, rebound, some wear - still a good reading copy. "A well-rounded, outstanding biography which not only brings Mark Twain - boy, man, humorist, and writer - to life but also re-creates the American scene in which he lived and wrote.")

The Young Hans Christian Andersen by Karen Hesse, illustrated by Erik Blegvad ... $1.50 (2005, 48 pages. Ex-library, overall good. "Hans Christian Anderson was born in the slums of Odense, Denmark. His parents were hardworking, and Hans received little formal education, but his childhood was his opening to the world of folklore and fairy tales. Much of his work depicts characters who gain happiness in life after suffering and conflicts and many of his childhood experiences inspired his most famous tales, such as The Ugly Duckling and The Little Mermaid. In this intimate and gripping biography of one of the world's greatest storytellers, Karen Hesse and acclaimed artist Erik Blegvad connect Hans's own experiences.")

Francis Scott Key, Patriotic Poet by Susan R. Gregson ... $1.50 (2003, 48 pages. Let Freedom Ring series. Ex-library, overall good. "Describes the life of the lawyer and poet, Francis Scott Key, best known for writing the poem "The Star-Spangled Banner" in 1814.")

Robert Louis Stevenson, Teller of Tales by Eulalie Osgood Grover ... $2.00 (Famous Biographies for Young People. 1940, 265 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket has wear, book and pages are in good condition. "A biography of the Scottish author of such well-known works as Kidnapped and Treasure Island." ... "Since this story of Robert Louis Stevenson is intended primarily for young people, emphasis has been placed upon his childhood and youth. ... ...presents the delicate, imaginative child." ... "For older boys and girls.")

Lives of the Writers - Comedies, Tragedies (and what the neighbors thought) by Kathleen Krull ... $2.00 (1994, 96 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "The 20 authors profiled are cleverly chosen, including ones children already know (Frances Hodgson Burnett, E. B. White, Shakespeare) and ones they're unfamiliar with (Murasaki Shikibu and Zora Neale Hurston, for example). Hewitt provides a full-page color portrait, part caricature, part realistic, for each, and Krull's text includes hard facts as well as enough lively anecdotes to make clear that the writers are human. The stories Krull tells will be enough to whet readers' appetites for more biography and for the writers' actual works.")

Milton Meltzer, Writing Matters by Milton Meltzer ... $2.00 (2004, 160 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "Meltzer has been writing great nonfiction for young people for decades. In his signature elegant, clear, and understated style, he writes about his own life through the prism of his craft. He tells about his growing up in Worcester, Massachusetts, the child of immigrants from the Austro-Hungarian empire, and his coming-of-age during the Depression. After his student days at Columbia, he worked at the Works Progress Administration and as an air traffic controller in World War II. But the focus here is on his writing, how he started, why it was important to him, and how long it took him to be able to work full-time as a writer. He vividly illustrates in personal terms how he responded to the events of his time: readers will feel the immediacy of Hitler's rise and the birth of the civil rights movement, for example. Meltzer closes with a few words about revision and shares a page of corrections with his readers in a most satisfying conclusion.")

Emily Elizabeth Dickinson, A Portrait by James Playsted Wood ... $1.50 (1972, 190 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear to include a cracked front hinge and a loose spine - pages are overall in good condition. "A biography of the enigmatic Amherst poet who during a life of seclusion produced some of America's most famous poetry.")

Shakespeare and His World by Ivor Brown ... $1.50 (1964, 48 pages. Ex-library, rebound, some wear - still a good reading copy. "This valuable little book covers not only the Globe Theater but the whole Shakespearean setting." ... "A re-creation of life in Elizabethan England, providing valuable material for the appreciation of Shakespeare and his plays.")




Inventors / Science and Scientists / Medicine:

Johann Gutenberg and the Invention of Printing by Brayton Harris ... $3.00 (1972, 144 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "A biography of the man who developed printing from moveable type in the fifteenth century." ... "While the facts of Gutenberg's life are meagre, the author has reconstructed the background and historical circumstances in which this ingenious man lived, worked, and issued his printing masterpieces, among them the famed Gutenberg Bible.")

Signature Series: The Story of George Washington Carver by Arna Bontemps ... $3.00 (1954, 181 pages. Cover has wear and soil, pages are overall in good condition.)

A Discovery Biography: Samuel F. B. Morse, Artist-Inventor by Jean Lee Latham ... $2.00 (1991, 80 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good.)

Alexander Graham Bell by Kathy Pelta ... $1.50 (1989, 138 pages. Ex-library, some wear - still a good reading copy. "Presents a biography of the speech teacher whose study of sound and human voice led to the invention of the telephone.")

Eli Whitney by Judith Alter ... $1.00 (A First Book. 1990, 63 pages. Ex-library, some wear to include some pencil underlining throughout the book - still a good reading copy. "A biography of the inventor of the cotton gin, whose application of standardized parts to the production of weapons and other machines was a major influence in the development of industry.")

Great Minds of Science: Galileo, Astronomer and Physicist by Paul Hightower ... $1.50 (1997, 128 pages. Ex-library, rebound, some wear but overall good. "Profiles the life of Galileo Galilei, focusing on his defense of the Copernican theory and his struggles with the Catholic Church.")

Pioneers of Science: Michael Faraday by Michael Brophy ... $1.50 (1990, 48 pages. Ex-library, some wear - still a good reading copy. "A biograpy of the nineteenth-century British scientist with emphasis on his work with electricity.")

Michael Faraday, Creative Scientist by Martin J. Gutnik ... $2.00 (1986, 108 pages. Ex-library, overall good. People of Distinction Biographies. "Examines the life of the English physicist, who rose from a boyhood in the slums of London to make significant discoveries in the study of electricity, magnetism, and light.")

Discover the Life of an Inventor: Thomas Edison by Ann Gaines ... $1.50 (2002, 24 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. A small book; a first introduction for younger children. "An introduction to the life of the man who developed the electric light bulb and many other inventions.")

Louis Braille, Windows for the Blind by J. Alvin Kuglemass ... $2.00 (Julian Messner. 1972, 160 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear - still a good reading copy. "The story of the life of Louis Braille, the blind French inventor and organist, who originated the Braille system for the blind.")

A Discovery Biography: Samuel F. B. Morse, Artist-Inventor by Jean Lee Latham ... $2.00 (1991, 80 pages. Ex-library, overall good. "The success story of an artist turned inventor, Samuel F. B. Morse, inventor of the telegraph.")

Wallace Carothers and the Story of Dupont Nylon by Ann Gaines ... $1.50 (2002, 48 pages. Unlocking the Secrets of Science series. Ex-library, overall good. "Written especially for young adult readers, the series helps place each significant invention, discovery, or development in historical perspective while exploring the life of the person responsible for each breakthrough. No science fiction story even approximates the mystery and suspense contained in these true science biographies. ... Wallace Carothers invented nylon and neoprene (synthetic rubber) for the DuPont Company, founding two industries that would catapult the DuPont Company to gargantuan proportions in the twentieth century. How Carothers and his team founded nylon and neoprene almost by accident is a fascinating story. ... You might think that someone who was responsible for such an important product would have been a happy man. But that was not the case with Wallace Carothers. He was unhappy most of his life. ... While no one knows the exact reasons, this young man killed himself before nylon went into production. He never got to see how important his invention became, nor how many people benefitted.")

The Many Lives of Benjamin Franklin by Aliki ... $1.00 (Softcover, light wear, overall good. "Recounts the story of Benjamin Franklin's life and his many activities and achievements.")

That Lively Man, Ben Franklin by Jeanette Eaton ... $2.00 (1948+, 253 pages. Some wear but overall good. " ... describes his life from an apprenticeship to a printer through political engagements and involvement with the drafting of the Declaration of Independence.")

We'll Race You, Henry - A Story about Henry Ford by Barbara Mitchell ... $1.50 (1986, 56 pages. Ex-library, some wear - still a good reading copy. A Carolrhoda Creative Minds Book. "A brief biography of Henry Ford with emphasis on how he came to develop fast, sturdy, and reliable racing cars that eventually gave him the idea for his Model T.")




Adventurers and Explorers:

Magellan, Voyager with a Dream by William Jay Jacobs ... $1.50 (1994, 64 pages. A First Book. Some color pictures. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "Traces the life and voyages of the Portuguese explorer who circumnavigated the world.")

Ferdinand Magellan and the First Voyage Around the World by Jim Gallagher ... $1.50 (2000, 64 pages. Ex-library, overall good. Explorers of New Worlds series. "Presents a biography of the daring Portuguese sea captain who commanded the first expedition that sailed around the world.")


Eyewitness Books: Explorer ... $3.00 (1991, 64 pages. Ex-library, overall good. "A photo essay about ancient to modern explorations of the land, sea, and air." ... "Be an eyewitness to the daring and danger-filled adventures of explorers who risked all to set out across oceans, ice, and even into space.")

The Big Golden Book of Christopher Columbus and Other Early Adventurers by Russell Bourne ... $2.00 (1991, 62 pages. Light wear, overall good. "Describes the life and voyages of Christopher Columbus, and briefly looks at other explorers, including Balboa, Diaz, da Gama, Magellan, Cortes, and Pizarro.")

Where Do You Think You're Going, Christopher Columbus? by Jean Fritz ... $2.00 (1980, 80 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "Christopher Columbus thought he knew exactly where he was going. Little did he know that this biggest mistake would turn out to be one of history's greatest discoveries!")


Brave His Soul: The Story of Prince Madog of Wales and His Discovery of America in 1170 by Ellen Pugh ... $2.00 (1970, 144 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "Discusses the validity of the claims that an obscure Welsh prince landed in Mobile Bay in 1170 and established a settlement that resulted in a tribe of Welsh-speaking Indians.")

Great Explorers: Juan Ponce de Leon by Tamara Green ... $2.00 (2002, 48 pages. Ex-library, overall good. "A biography of the Spanish explorer who sought fruitlessly to discover a fountain of youth in Florida and the Caribbean." World Almanac Library. Enriched with primary-source documents to make history come alive. Contains paintings, prints, and artifacts from the time. Maps, time lines, and "Did You Know?" fact boxes highlight fascinating and fun detail. ... "After becoming a skilled soldier, he joined Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas. He is best known for his exploration of Florida and the Caribbean, where he sought to discover the legendary Fountain of Youth, a spring whose waters were said to have the power to restore youth.")

Famous Explorers: Juan Ponce de Leon by Claude Hurwicz ... $1.50 (2001, 24 pages. Ex-library, overall good. "Briefly describes the life of the Spanish explorer who first came to the New World with Columbus and went on to become governer of Puerto Rico and later came to Florida looking for the Fountain of Youth.")

A World Explorer: Vasco Nunez de Balboa by Faith Yingling Knoop ... $2.00 (1969, 96 pages. Ex-library, some wear - still a good reading copy.)

A World Explorer: Sir Walter Raleigh by Adele deLeeuw ... $2.00 (1964, Garrard Publishing, 96 pages. Ex-library, some wear - still a good reading copy.)

Sir Walter Raleigh by Nina Brown Baker ... $3.00 (1950, 191 pages. Ex-library, rebound, some wear but overall good. "Raleigh was brave and honest amid deceit and intrigue. His participation in the Irish Wars first brought him to the attention of Queen Elizabeth. When the Queen died, he was tried for treason, imprisoned in the Tower, and later beheaded. The whole gamut of colorful Elizabethan England is interestingly described.")

Sir Walter Raleigh and the Quest for El Dorado by Marc Aronson ... $3.00 (2000, 222 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "In this extraordinarily well researched and insightful biography, Marc Aronson explores the amazing accomplishments and dismal failures of one of the most flamboyant figures of the Elizabethan age. Best remembered for laying his coat in a muddy puddle so that Queen Elizabeth I could walk across it, Sir Walter Ralegh committed himself to pleasing his monarch and obtaining power in her court. He heroically risked his life in battle time and again, chasing after glory to win her favor. His notoriously ill-fated quest for the mythological golden city of El Dorado was perhaps his grandest attempt, but it also was his undoing, and Ralegh ultimately paid for his mistakes with his life. Despite his shortcomings, he was not only charismatic and brave, he was brilliant as well, and his contributions to the New World and to western culture as a whole were vast and enduring. ... Maps, endnotes and bibiliography, timeline, index.")

Famous Explorers: Sir Walter Raleigh by Tanya Larkin ... $1.50 (2001, 24 pages. Ex-library, overall good. "A brief biography of the adventurous Englishman who explored America, attempted to establish a colony on Roanoke Island, and searched for gold in South America.")


LaSalle and the Grand Enterprise by Jeannette Covert Nolan ... $2.00 (1951, 178 pages. Originally published by Julian Mesnner - and also in this series by Kingston House for The Britannica Bookshelf for Young Americans. Good condition. 1959, 182 pages.)

Great Explorations: La Salle, Down the Mississippi by Harold Faber ... $2.00 (2002, 80 pages. Ex-library, overall good. "Although he was not the discoverer of the Mississippi River, he was the first European to travel down the length of the river. By doing so he opened up a vast area in the middle of the American continent to settlers and trade. ... Covers the explorers life from growing up in France to his many expeditions and his times.")

Marquette and Joliet, Voyagers on the Mississippi by Ronald Syme ... $2.00 (1974, 96 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear - still a good reading copy. "A biography of the two seventeenth-century French explorers who were the first to chart the course of the Mississippi River.")

Hernando de Soto and the Exploration of Florida by Jim Gallagher ... $1.50 (Explorers of New Worlds series. 2000, 64 pages. Ex-library, some wear to include a taped tear - still a good reading copy. "A biography of the wealthy Spaniard who came to the New World to seek glory and who was the first European to reach the Mississippi River in 1541." Six short chapters.)

Francisco Pizarro and the Conquest of the Inca by Gina DeAngelis ... $1.50 (Explorers of New Worlds series. 2001, 64 pages. Ex-library, overall good. "In 1531, Pizarro led a small but well-trained army along the Pacific coast of unexplored South America. With less than 200 men, he conquered the Inca empire that ruled Peru, establishing Spanish rule." Six short chapters.)

Famous Explorers of the American West: Zebulon Pike, Soldier-Explorer of the American Southwest by Charles W. Maynard ... $1.50 (2003, 24 pages. Ex-library, overall good. "Chronicles Zebulon Pike's exploration of territories within the Louisiana Purchase early in the nineteenth century, including his discovery of what is now known as Pike's Peak.")

Great Explorations: John Charles Fremont, Pathfinder of the West by Harold Faber ... $1.50 (2003, 79 pages. Ex-library, overall good. "A biography of the nineteenth-century soldier, politician, and explorer whose many expeditions helped open up the American West to settlers.")

On the Texas Trail of Cabeza de Vaca by Peter Lourie ... $2.00 (2008, 48 pages. Dustjacket, very good. "Lourie journeys in the footsteps of a significant historical figure. ... Conquistador Cabeza de Vaca arrived in the New World in 1528 as part of a Spanish expedition to explore and colonize the area between Florida and Mexico. One of only four survivors of early disasters, he came ashore near present-day Galveston and made his way westward into Mexico over eight years. ... Illustrated with many period pictures and maps as well as clear, color photos, the book offers information about Cabeza de Vaca within a contemporary framework.")

Ice Story, Shackleton's Lost Expedition by Elizabeth Cody Kimmel ... $2.00 (1999, 120 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "This dramatic, suspenseful narrative reads like an adventure story - but it is true. In 1914, Sir Ernest Shackleton and a twenty-seven-man crew set off on an expedition to reach and cross Antarctica. Just a month and a half into the voyage, their ship, the Endurance, was caught fast in heavy pack ice. The men had no radio contact, and no one knew where they were or even that they were in trouble. None of them should have survived the ordeal that followed-unstable ice floes, treacherous waters, freezing temperatures, and starvation. Only the extraordinary leadership, courage, and strength of Shackleton brought the whole team safely through.")

Around the World in a Hundred Years from Henry the Navigator to Magellan by Jean Fritz ... $1.50 (1994, 128 pages. Softcover, a bit of wear to corners - still a good reading copy. "Jean Fritz brings history to life once again in ten true tales of 15th-century European explorers - from Bartholomew Diaz and Christopher Columbus to Juan Ponce de Len and Vasco Nez de Balboa - who changed the map and left behind stories of adventure too good to miss. Fritz approaches [the salient facts] with playful irreverence; accordingly, the frequently traveled material can seem refreshingly new.")

The Nina, The Pinta, and The Santa Maria by Dennis Brindell Fradin ... $1.50 (1991, 64 pages. Ex-library, overall good. "A biography of Christopher Columbus, focusing on his voyage to America aboard the three famous ships")

A World Explorer, Vasco Nunez de Balboa by Faith Yingling Knoop ... $2.00 (1969, 96 pages. Ex-library, some wear - still a good reading copy. "A biography stressing the honesty and integrity of the Spanish explorer whose explorations of the northern coast of South America led him to discover the Pacific Ocean.")

Cartier Sails the St. Lawrence by Esther Averill ... $2.00 (1956, 108 pages. Ex-library, rebound, some wear - still a good reading copy. "Recreates the French explorer's journey up the St. Lawrence river to the site of Montreal. ... This biography of Jacques Cartier is perhaps the best documented biograpy to appear in the elementary school program.")

Explorers! Lewis and Clark, American Explorers by Arlene Bourgeois Molzahn ... $1.50 (2003, 48 pages. Ex-library, overall good. "Discusses Lewis and Clark's journey of discovery to the Pacific Ocean." ... "This clearly written, well-illustrated volume gives a good, slightly more than bare-bones treatment of the history of the Louisiana Purchase, the lives of Lewis and Clark, and the course of the expedition. In six brief chapters, the open format, lucid prose, and well-captioned photographs and period reproductions provide a sound accounting of the salient points of the opening of the West.")

Roald Amundsen, The Conquest of the South Pole by Julie Karner ... $1.50 (2007, 32 pages. Ex-library, overall good. "Disappointed to learn that Americans Peary and Henson had reached the long-sought after North Pole before him, Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen, set out secretly for the South Pole in 1910. The race to discover the South Pole was on! ... This fascinating new book reveals how Amundsen's years of arctic training, expert dog-handling skills, and luck in finding a quicker route, allowed him to reach the South Pole more than a month before his closest rivals.")





Egypt/Greece/Rome:

Pioneers in History: Empire Builders by Michael Pollard ... $1.50 (1992, 48 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "Describes some of the first civilizations and their rulers, from Sargon to Akkad to the last Aztec emperor." Includes Hatshepsut of Egypt, Darius of Persia, Hannibal's March to Italy, The Great Wall of China, The Moghuls in India, and more.)


People Who Made History in Ancient Greece by Nicola Morgan ... $2.00 (2001, 48 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "You can discover a great deal about the ancient Greeks by reading about the lives of their biggest celebrities. As well as life stories, this book tells you about the times in which they lived, so you can see exactly how these men and women made history." ... Homer, Sappho, Pythagoras, Aeschylus, Pericles, Socrates, Hippocrates, Alexander the Great, Archimedes.)

Alexander and His Times by Frederic Theule ... $4.00 (1995, 96 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "W5 - Who, What, When, Where, Why - is a new series of eye-catching, full-color books about some of history's most fascinating characters of their times. ... Presents the entire era - the people, places, art, architecture, literature, fashion and food - with a stylish approach and an attitude that is as appealing for browsers as for true history buffs." ... "A portrait of life during Greek society's heyday encompasses such diverse topics as Aristotle, army life in battle, slaves, chariots, battleships, theater, and the Olympics." -- An interesting book in a style that I haven't seen before. There is even a game board across a two-page spread.)

Alexander the Great by Robert Green ... $2.00 (A First Book. 1996, 64 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "Describes the life, battle campaigns, influence on the ancient world, and mythological status of the champion of the Greeks who marched his armies as far as India.")

World Leaders Past & Present: Caesar introduction by Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. ... $2.00 (1987, 112 pages. Ex-library, overall good. "During his early political career, Caesar used bribery, intimidation, and manipulation to rise slowly through a succession of administrative posts. Yet in winning election as consul, Rome's highest office, in 59 B.C., he became one of the first Roman politicians to appear directly to the people. ... Caesar dealt brutally with the region's tribal inhabitants, massacring thousands of innocent civilians. Yet his brilliant campaigns brought tremendous glory to Rome and significantly expanded its frontiers. During his brief reign as dictator, Caesar instituted much-needed reforms. But he also encouraged elaborate celebrations of his military victories, subjected the reorganized Senate to his every whim, and gave indications that he wished to become king - actions that prompted a group of disconnected senators to plot his murder in 44 B.C.")

History Eyewitness: Julian Caesar in Gaul and Britain by Stephen Ridd ... $2.00 (1995, 48 pages. Ex-library, some wear - still a good reading copy. "Presents Julius Caesar's own account of his military campaigns in Gaul and Britain including many details about the people and the territories he sought to conquer.")

DK Discoveries: Julius Caesar, Great Dictator of Rome by Richard Platt ... $1.50 (2001, 48 pages. Ex-library, some typical library wear to include a few tapes that are not taped - still a good reading copy. "A historical account of Julius Caesar, covering his personal life, political career, assassination, and the Rome of his time.")




Politics / Presidents:

George and Martha Washington at Home in New York by Beatrice Siegel ... $1.50 (1989, 74 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "Describes the life shared by George and Martha Washington, with an emphasis on the government activities, historical events, and social and sociological aspects of their residence in New York City during the seventeen months when it was the nation's first capitol.")

George Washington, An Illustrated Biography by David A. Adler ... $2.00 (2004, 274 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear to include a bit of a loose spine and a slight water rumple to the upper-right corner of the pages. "America's first president has become an icon, but Washington the man has remained something of a mystery, even today. Already a national hero well before his legendary presidency, George Washington revealed himself not only as a strong leader, but also as a pragmatic, skilled, and modest politician. ... Here is the full story of the life of George Washington, told with quotes from his voluminous correspondence and accounts by his peers, and accompanied by detailed historical illustrations. ... David A. Adler brings to life the man behind the great soldier and statesman, and unveils the dignity and humility that were the backbone of the public figure, lauded as "first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his fellow-citizens.")

George Washington Wasn't Always Old by Alice Fleming ... $1.50 (1991, 71 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "Presents the boyhood life of George Washington up to his twenty-first birthday. A lively retelling.")

Headlines From History: George Washington Elected by Allison Stark Draper ... $1.50 (2001, 24 pages. Ex-library, overall good. "Briefly describes George Washington's role in the American Revolution and his tenure as the first United States president." Reading level is grade 3 - of interest K-5.)

Washington by William Jay Jacobs ... $1.00 (1991, 42 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear - still a good reading copy. "A biography of the first president of the United States describing his youth in Virginia, his military career, his role in the formation of an independent nation, and his leadership of that nation.")

Abigail Adams, Adviser to a President by Dennis Brindell Fradin ... $1.00 (1989, 48 pages. Ex-library, some wear - still a good reading copy. "Examines the life and achievements of the wife of the second American president.")

Son of the American Revolution, John Quincy Adams by Milton Lomask ... $1.50 (1965, 147 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear - still a good reading copy. "This biography of the sixth President of the US presents him as a human and sympathetic figure overshadowed by his powerful father." ... "Biography of one of the great shapers of the American dream, as well as an introduction to our history from the Revolution through the slavery controversy.")

James Madison & Dolley Madison and Their Times by Robert Quackenbush ... $2.00 (1992, 37 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear - still a good reading copy. "Introduces the lives of two people who are sometimes overshadowed by the greatness of others in those first turbulent years of our new nation. At the bottom of each narrative page is an illustration of modern children acting out a debate between Madison and Patrick Henry.")

Bully for You, Teddy Roosevelt! by Jean Fritz ... $1.50 (1991, 127 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear - still a good reading copy. " ... brings to life our colorful 26th president. Conservationist, hunter, family man, and politician, Teddy Roosevelt commanded the respect and admiration of many who marveled at his energy, drive and achievements.")

Madam President - The Extraordinary, True (and Evolving) Story of Women in Politics by Catherine Thimmesh ... $2.00 (2004, 80 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "Catherine Thimmesh’s inspiring look at the role of women in American politics. From the time our government was being formed, women have fought their way from behind the scenes to the center of power and decision making. So, why not a woman in the White House? ... This captivating book illuminates the bravery and tenacity of the women who have come before us. With an engaging narrative, fascinating quotes, and elegant illustrations, it not only shows how far women have come, but also reveals the many unsung roles women have played in political history.") -- 2 copies

First Ladies by Kathleen Prindiville ... $1.50 (1951, 278 pages. Ex-library, rebound cover has hard wear to corners, fading; pages have typical library wear - still a good reading copy. ... Stories of 31 first ladies from Martha Custis Washington to Eleanor Roosevelt. It's nice to find information about women you never read about - Elizabeth Monroe, Hannah Van Buren, Sarah Polk, Harriet Johnston, Lucy Hayes, Frances Cleveland, etc.)

Shy Girl, The Story of Eleanor Roosevelt, First Lady of the World by Miriam Gilbert ... $1.50 (1965, 144 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some typical wear - still a good reading copy. " ... inspiring story of Eleanor Roosevelt from childhood to marriage.")




Pilgrims / Colonists:

William Bradford, Plymouth's Faithful Pilgrim by Gary D. Schmidt ... $3.00 (1999, 200 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "William Bradford came to the New World with the other Pilgrims in search of religious freedom. With great faith in God and in his own abilities, he established a stable colony, doing his best to be just and fair to his fellow colonists as well as to the Native Americans living in the area. After he became governor of the colony, he was reelected more than thirty times. Toward the end of Bradford's life, the community that he helped build began to split apart, something that troubled him deeply. But in enduring both triumph and heartache, he made a permanent mark on American history and left an inspiring legacy of unswerving faith in the God he loved. Filled with maps, paintings, and historical illustrations, this fascinating biography introduces readers to the dramatic story of the founder of Plymouth Colony.")

Discover the Life of an Explorer: Captain John Smith by Trish Kline ... $1.50 (2002, 24 pages. Ex-library, overall good. A small book; a first introduction for younger children. "Presents a simple biography of the colonist and explorer who led the struggling Jamestown colony through its early years and helped found Virginia.")

William Penn, Quaker Colonist by Kieran Doherty ... $2.00 (1998, 192 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "A biography of William Penn, founder of the Quaker colony of Pennsylvania, who struggled throughout his life for the freedom to practice his religion." ... "An excellent account of an extraordinary life. Doherty includes extensive chapter notes and bibliographic sources, yet tells the story of Penn's life in an interesting and compelling manner that reads almost like a good adventure novel. It rings with authenticity and with the convictions that guided and defined the life of the Quaker leader. Historical drawings and reproductions enhance the presentation.")

Overcoming Adversity: William Penn by Rebecca Stefoff ... $2.00 (1998, 112 pages. Ex-library, overall good. "Focuses on the struggles of the founder of Pennsylvania who promoted the Quaker religion and spent his lifetime preaching the right of each individual to choose his own faith.")

The Story of William Penn by Aliki ... $2.00 (1992. Picture book. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "Describes in words and pictures how William Penn came to found Pennsylvania William Penn came from England to America in 1682.")

Roger Williams, Founder of Rhode Island by Michael Burgan ... $2.00 (2006, 112 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "Presents the life and accomplishments of the first American leader to support the separation of church and state, who, after being banned from the Massachusetts Bay Colony, became the founder of Rhode Island.")

Lone Journey, The Life of Roger Williams by Jeanette Eaton ... $2.00 (1961, 266 pages. Ex-library, rebound, some wear but overall good. Book has a musty smell and could use a good airing. (I usally set a book fanned open in front of a floor fan for as long as it takes. It works!) ... "A sympathetic account of Williams' life and times that emphasizes his firm belief in freedom of conscience and religious toleration." ... "The stirring story of the man who fought on both sides of the Atlantic for individual and religious liberty, who established this freedom in the colony called Rhode Island. His relations with the Indians showed an honesty and tolerance exceptional among the early colony leaders.")

Colonial Leaders: Benjamin Banneker, American Mathematician and Astronomer by Bonnie Hinman ... -0- (It's free. Just ask for it when you order other items. Book is in overall good condition but pages 37-48 are completely free from the book - with more likely to follow. "A biography of the eighteenth-century African American who taught himself mathematics and astronomy and helped survey what would become Washington, D.C.")

Colonial Leaders: Benjamin Banneker, American Mathematician and Astronomer by Bonnie Hinman ... $1.50 (2000, 79 pages. Ex-library, some wear but ovearll good. "A biography of the eighteenth-century African American who taught himself mathematics and astronomy and helped survey what would become Washington, D.C.")

Colonial Leaders: Benjamin Franklin - American Statesman, Scientist, and Writer by Bruce and Becky Durost Fish ... $ (2000, 80 pages. Ex-library, overall good. "When he was 17 years old, Ben Franklin ran away from home. He wanted a better life. Soon he became a rich man. But Ben wanted to help other people. He began a fire company & a police force. He built a library. Ben found out new things about electricity. His work saved people's lives. Then Ben tried to solve problems between England & the colonies. Nothing worked. War broke out. During the war, Ben lived in France. He raised money to help pay for guns. America won the war. Ben never stopped working to make the world a better place. This is the story of how he succeeded.")

To Conquer is To Live - The Life of Captain John Smith of Jamestown by Kieran Doherty ... $2.00 (2001, 144 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "Profiles John Smith from his early days as a mercenary for the crown through his later years as mapmaker for the New World and first governor of Jamestown, Virginia.")

Shaping America: Soldiers, Cavalier, and Planters - Settlers of the Southeasern Colonies by Kieran Doherty ... $2.00 (1999, 176 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "Discusses the lives of nine people who were responsible for the founding of fostering the growth of settlements in the colonial American South.")

The Library of American Lives and Times: Peter Stuyvesant, New Amsterdam by Louis P. Towles ... $1.50 (2002, 112 pages. Ex-library, overall good. "Legends abound about the character, temperament, and wooden leg of the last director-general of New Amsterdam, fueled primarily by Washington Irving's satirical A History of New York. Krizner and Sita set the record straight here and address other misconceptions about the early days of the colony. Indeed, historical evidence does not support the legend of the 24-dollar purchase of Manhattan Island. Stuyvesant did, however, rule with an "iron fist," but loved New Amsterdam and its people, staying on after the colony fell to the English... The tightly written text is supported by extraordinary illustrations, maps, paintings, and quotes from primary sources. An absorbing story of a man and a place.")

American Indian:

Sitting Bull, Great Sioux Chief by Lavere Anderson ... $1.50 (1970, 80 pages. Garrard Publishing. Ex-library, dustjacket, some typical wear - still a good reading copy. "A biography of the Sioux chief who was both feared and respected for his attempts to win peace and justice for his people.")

Sequoyah's Gift, A Portrait of the Cherokee Leader by Janet Klausner ... $2.00 (1993, 111 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "A biography of the Cherokee Indian who created a method for his people to write and read their own language.")

Signature Series: The Story of Geronimo by Jim Kjelgaard ... $1.50 (1958, 179 pages. Weekly Reader, good condition but pages are browning.)

The Double Life of Pocahontas by Jean Fritz .... $1.50 (1983, 96 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "In a story that is as gripping as it is historical, Jean Fritz reveals the true life of Pocahontas. Though at first permitted to move freely between the Indian and the white worlds, Pocahontas was eventually torn between her new life and the culture that shaped her.")




American Revolution:

Paul Revere by Martin Lee ... $1.50 (1987, 95 pages. A First Book. Ex-library, some wear to include a pen scribble on a front endpage - still a good reading copy. "A biography of the Revolutionary War patriot who was also a renowned silversmith.")

Patrick Henry by Diana Reische ... $1.50 (1987, 92 pages. A First Book. Ex-library, some wear - still a good reading copy. "Presents the life and career of the orator, lawyer, statesman, and framer of the Bill of Rights.")

Patrick Henry - "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death!" by Dennis Brindell Fradin ... $1.50 (1990, 48 pages. Ex-library, some wear - still a good reading copy. "Follows the life of the Virginia lawmaker and politician, known for his stirring speeches and eloquent writing.")

The Real Benedict Arnold by Jim Murphy ... $3.00 (2007, 264 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, very good. "Every account of the American Revolution mentions Benedict Arnold and brands him - correctly - as a traitor. There’s no question that Arnold, an American army officer, switched his loyalty to the British side. Over the years, however, historians, partisans, and gossips have added to Arnold’s unsavory reputation by distorting, embroidering, or simply ignoring factual details. ... In this informed and thoughtful account, Jim Murphy goes in search of the real man behind the “traitor” label, rumors, and folktales that became part of the Benedict Arnold legend. Drawing on Arnold’s few surviving writings and on the letters, memoirs, and political documents of his contemporaries, Murphy builds a fascinating portrait of a brilliant man, consistently undervalued by his peers, who made a choice that continues to reverberate through American history. Dramatic accounts of crucial battles and political maneuvers round out this lively biography of a patriot who could have been a hero." ... "Jim Murphy has done it again - crafted a work of non-fiction so compelling that it will keep kids hooked like an action-packed novel.") -- 2 copies

Revolutionary War Leaders: Molly Pitcher, Heroine by Eileen Dunn Bertanzetti ... $1.50 (2002, 80 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "Discusses the life and accomplishments of the woman who became a Revolutionary War heroine when she carried water to the soldiers at the Battle of Monmouth in 1778.")

Revolutionary War Leaders: Baron von Steuben, American General by Bruce Adelson ... $1.50 (2002, 80 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "Discusses the life and accomplishments of the man appointed by General Washington to be the inspector general of the American army.")

Spies of the World: Benedict Arnold: Hero and Traitor by Cateau DeLeeuw ... $1.50 (1970, 127 pages. Ex-library, rebound, some wear but overall good. "Benedict Arnold was brave, resourceful, and intelligent. He was one of America's earliest heroes during the difficult campaign that failed to seize Quebec. But history knows him mainly as the first important traitor to the United States. Here is the tragic story of the man who rose above an impoverished youth to glory, then fell attempting one of the shabbiest misdeeds in American history.")

Why Not, Lafayette? by Jean Fritz ... $1.50 (1999, 87 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "Traces the life of the French nobleman who fought for democracy in revolutions in both the United States and France.")

Westward Expansion:

Who'd Believe John Colter by Mary Blount Christian ... $1.50 (This is a fictionalized biography. 1993, 64 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "John Colter was an adventurer who loved telling tall tales. In 1803, when he was about eighteen years old, he joined Lewis and Clark on their expedition from St. Louis, Missouri, across vast, unexplored territory to the Pacific Ocean. John's job was to hunt for food, but he did much more, including tell stories. ... When that thrilling experience was over, John Colter chose to have another. This one would bring him into conflict with the Blackfoot Indians - who tried to kill him several times - and lead him to the strange place where he found water erupting from the ground, making him the discoverer of Yellowstone National Park's famous geyser, Old Faithful. ... John Colter returned to St. Louis, having "seen and done more than most people could in two lifetimes." But when he told about his amazing adventures, people would merely shake their heads. After all, who'd believe John Colter?")

Daniel Boone by Patricia Miles Martin ... $1.50 (A See-and-Read Biography. 1965, 64 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some typical wear - still a good reading copy.)

People of Distinction Biographies: Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, Soldiers, Explorers, and Partners in History by David Petersen and Mark Coburn ... $1.50 (1988, 152 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "A biography of the two men who led the two-year expedition which explored the unknown Louisiana Purchase territory and Pacific Northwest from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River.")

Buffalo Bill by Shannon Garst ... $2.00 (Julian Messner. 1967, 213 pages. Ex-library, rebound, some wear - still a good reading copy. "A biography of the flamboyant Buffalo Bill, who at fourteen rode for the pony express, later became a famous scout for the cavalry, and finally became the dashing showman of the "Wild West Circus.")

We the People: The Lewis and Clark Expedition by Patricia Ryan Quiri ... $1.50 (2001, 48 pages. Ex-library, overall good. "Chronicles the expedition led by Lewis and Clark to explore the unknown western regions of America at the beginning of the nineteenth century, describing its mishaps, adventures, and impact on western expansion.")

Westward Ho! Eleven Explorers of the West by Charlotte Foltz Jones ... $3.00 (2005, 233 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "A collective biography of eleven men who explored the American West in the 18th and 19th centuries, including ship's officers, fur traders, and Army officers.")

Signature Series: The Story of Davy Crockett by Enid LaMonte Meadowcroft ... $2.00 (1952, 178 pages. Ex-library, some wear - still a good reading copy.)




Civil War / Slavery:

Robert E. Lee by Marian G. Cannon ... $1.50 (A First Book. 1993, 64 pages. Color illustrations. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "A biography of the general who commanded the Confederate Army during the Civil War.")

Victory in Destruction, The Story of William Tecumseh Sherman by Nancy Whitelaw ... $2.00 (2005, 176 pages. Ex-library, overall good. "Traces the life and military career of William Tecumseh Sherman, known for burning Atlanta during the Civil War.")

Tales of Indentured Servants by Joseph and Edith Raskin ... $1.50 (1978, 126 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "Eight accounts retold from historical sources of indentured servants in colonial America, including children who were kidnapped and sold into servitude, a girl who indentured herself, and a student indentured as punishment for stealing library books.")

Frederick Douglass In His Own Words edited by Milton Meltzer ... $3.00 (1995, 220 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "A collection of speeches and editorials chronicles the effects of slavery and the struggle to overthrow it, describes the free black experience before and after emancipation, relates the politics of the Civil War, and analyzes the Reconstruction.")






World War I:

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World War II:

The Boys Who Saved the Children by Margaret Baldwin ... $1.00 (1981, 63 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "Ben Edelbaum describes the courage and strength which held his family together during the terror of the years in the Lodz ghetto until they were separated in Auschwitz.")



Miscellaneous:

Rulers and Their Times: Lorenzo De' Medici and Renaissance Italy by Miriam Greenblatt ... $2.00 (2003, 80 pages. Ex-library, overall good. "Provides an overview of the lives of Lorenzo de' Medici and his subjects in late fourteenth-century Florence, a Renaissance-era city-state, and includes excerpts from poems, laws, and sermons of the time.")

Pattern for a Heroine, The Life-Story of Rebecca Gratz by Miriam Biskin ... $1.50 (1967, 121 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear - still a good reading copy. "In twenty-one short chapters, the author tells the life story of Rebecca Gratz, philanthropist, founder of the first Jewish Sunday School, and probably the prototype of Sir Walter Scott's heroine in Ivanhoe.")

People of Distinction Biographies: Simon Bolivar, South American Liberator by Carol Greene ... $1.50 (1989, 116 pages. Ex-library, some wear - still a good reading copy. "A biography of the South American general and revolutionary, often called the "George Washington of South America," who helped liberate Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela from the domination of Spain.")

People of Distinction Biographies: David Glasgow Farragut, Courageous Navy Commander by Leila Merrell Foster ... $1.50 (1991, 107 pages. Ex-library, some wear - still a good reading copy. "Describes the life and career of the distinguished officer who became the first admiral in the United States Navy.")

Young Amelia Earhart, A Dream to Fly by Susan Alcott ... $1.00 (A Troll First-Start Biography. Ex-library, some wear but overall good.)

Attack at Michilimackinac 1763 edited by David A. Armour ... $1.50 (1995, 131 pages. Softcover, light wear, overall good. "Adventures of Alexander Henry, an eyewitness survivor of the attack at Michilimackinac in June 1763. The British fur trader's memoirs offer a unique insight into life at the palisaded fort between 1760 and 1770.")

Americans Who Tell the Truth by Robert Shetterly ... $2.00 (2005, 46 pages. Ex-library, overall good. "Stunning portraits and stirring words of brave citizens from all walks of life. ... As we in the United States have the right to speak the truth, we also have the need to be told the truth. Americans have used this freedom to motivate and empower others to challenge the status quo. Artist Robert Shetterly’s fifty portraits offer a powerful perspective on what it means to be American and to be part of a democratic society.")

How They Got Over, African Americans and the Call of the Sea by Eloise Greenfield ... $2.00 (2003, 104 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "African Americans have been drawn to the sea for hundreds of years. In this collection of biographies, Eloise Greenfield examines how that connection to the sea has influenced generations of African Americans - from a shipbuilder-businessman during the American Revolution to the first woman and African American to hold the highest-ranking position in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Corps. The lives of the extraordinary men and women included here create a stirring image of the powerful tie between African Americans and the water that has both bound them and set them free. Jan Spivey Gilchrist's artwork is as evocative as the profiles of the people it illustrates." ... Paul Cuffee, James Forten, Robert Smalls, Matthew Henson, Shirley Lee, Eveylyn J. Fields, Alex Haley, William Pinkney, and more.) -- 2 copies

Forward March to Freedom, The Story of A. Philip Randolph by Barbara Kaye Greenleaf ... $1.50 (1971, 64 pages. Ex-library, some wear - still a good reading copy. "A biography of the black man whose efforts to help his people centered on gaining equal employment opportunities, equality in labor unions, and integration of the United States Army.")

Master Detective, Allan Pinkerton by Arthur Orrmont ... $1.50 (Messner Biography. 1965, 191 pages. Ex-library, some typical wear - still a good reading copy.)

Andrew Carnegie by Alvin F. Harlow ... $2.00 (This was originally a Messner Biography. Reprinted here by Kingston House for The Britannica Bookshelf for Young Americans. Good condition. 1959, 182 pages. "Andrew Carnegie was one of the wealthiest men during the 1800's. He revolutionized the steel industry during the era of railroad expansion.")

Pick & Shovel Poet: the Journeys of Pascal D'Angelo by Jim Murphy ... $3.00 (2000, 162 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, very good. "In this inspiring biography, critically acclaimed author Jim Murphy tells the unique story of Pascal D’Angelo, who came to America in 1910 at the age of sixteen. Like so many immigrants from southern Italy and other parts of Europe, he took on the only job available to him, that of a manual laborer building roads and railways. Though his life was difficult, Pascal remained optimistic and never lost his sense of wonder at the world around him. He yearned for an outlet to express his passion, and so, remarkably, he taught himself English from newspapers and poetry books, in the process becoming a respected poet himself. ... Augmented with parallel references to other immigrant stories and accompanied by moving archival photographs, this story of one man’s life and noteworthy accomplishments is also a universal story shared by all American immigrants who helped build our nation. Source notes, bibliography, index.")

The Sky's the Limit, Stories of Discovery by Women and Girls by Catherine Thimmesh ... $2.00 (2002, 73 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "They study the night sky, watch chimpanzees in the wild, and dig up ancient clay treasures. They search the beach for rare fossils, photograph old rock carvings, explore the hazards of lead poisoning, and wander into dark caves. And in their watching, digging, and wandering they become discoverers. Young and old, they are women and girls who discover seventy-million-year-old sea lizards, the very origins of counting and writing, Stone Age cave art, mysterious matter in the universe, and how a puddle of water can be sanitized when heated by the sun. Here is a tribute to the findings and revelations of these remarkable women and girls: to their perseverance, their epiphanies, their wondrous curiosity. Brought to life by stunning collage illustrations, these inspiring stories drawn from primary sources consistently probe into still unanswered questions. Here are discoveries that open our eyes not only to what women and girls can accomplish but also to the astonishing world in which we live." Vera Rubin, Desnise Schmandt-Besserat, Donna Shirley, Jane Goodall, Sue Hendrickson, Anno Sofaer, Mary Leakey, Juen Moxon, Katie Murray, Rachael Charlea, and Klara, Eli, Erin, Lindsey.)

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