Old French Fairy Tales, USA, Applewood Books, Paperback A wonderful book by Sophie Rostopchine, Comtesse De Segur (1799-1874) of 5 timeless French fairy tales, magnificently illustrated with beautiful and dramatic color and black-and-white drawings by Virginia Frances Sterrett (1900-1931). De Segur, a French writer of Russian descent, wrote numerous books, the most famous of which
Mother Goose's Nursery Rhymes, USA, Applewood Books, Paperback Originally published in 1877, this collection of Mother Goose Rhymes contains illustrations by Walter Crane, John Tenniel, Harrison Weir, John Gilbert, and many other important illustrators of the day.
George Washington's Rules of Civility and Decent Behaviour, Books of American Wi Copied out by hand as a young man aspiring to the status of Gentleman, George Washington's 110 rules were based on a set of rules composed by French Jesuits in 1595. The first English edition of these rules was available in Francis Hawkins'
Civil War Sampler 10-Pack, USA, Harper's Weekly, Other Merchandise Ten selected facsimile issues of Harper's Weekly from the Civil War. Each sampler may have different issues. Each issue is packed with: â?¢ News and Illustrations from the Battlefield â?¢ Editorials on Events of the Week â?¢ Profiles and Portraits of Military Commanders â?¢ Domestic Intelligence
Flower Fables, USA, Applewood Books, Hardback A collection of illustrated fairy stories from Louisa May Alcott--the author who brought us Little Women . Originally published in 1854, this collection of fables was inspired by Louisa's time spent in the woods around Walden Pond--a spot endearingly named "Fairyland" by Walden's own Henry David Thoreau. Young Louisa
Paul Revere's Ride, USA, Books of American Wisdom, Hardback New in Applewood's Books of American Wisdom series is "Paul Revere's Ride," which includes the 1860 Henry Wadsworth Longfellow poem of the same name, as well as Paul Revere's own account of the events. The famous midnight ride of April 18-19, 1775 raised the alarm among
Strenuous Life, USA, Books of American Wisdom, Hardback Teddy Roosevelt lived a full and accomplished life and shared many of his beliefs in this book, in which he tells how to live life to its most productive and fullest.
Jefferson Bible, USA, Books of American Wisdom, Hardback Thomas Jefferson believed that the pure-principled teachings of Jesus should have been separated from the dogma and abuse of organized religion of the day. This led him to recast, by cutting and pasting from the gospels, a new narrative of the life and teachings of Jesus, where,
NEW Applewood Books Field Book of Wild Birds and Their Music, 9781557095183 App In this beautifully written and well-illustrated guide to birds' songs from 1904, Mathews describes 127 bird species, mostly of Eastern United States, and their songs. This fieldbook contains descriptions of the physical characteristics and habits of each, as well as detailed comments
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