America's Greatest Library: An Illustrated History of the Library of Congress, Hardcover

Reducere. Description"An eloquent account of the noble history of libraries, as it has unfolded from the earliest times to the present." --Nicholas A. Brasba...

Contributor(s): Author: Chronicle BooksCompiled by: Library of CongressEvoking memories of book-filled libraries, this handy notecard set reproduce...

Reducere. The Records Of The Virginia Company Of London; The Court Book, From The Manuscript In The Library Of Congress (Volume I) has been considered by aca...

Reducere. The Records Of The Virginia Company Of London; The Court Book, From The Manuscript In The Library Of Congress (Volume II) has been considered by ac...

Reducere. Just before dawn on June 9, 1863, Union soldiers materialized from a thick fog near the banks of Virginia's Rappahannock River to ambush sleeping C...

Reducere. Settled in the 1600s, Brooklyn Heights is one of New York s most historic neighborhoods. Its strategic location overlooking the harbor proved instr...

Reducere. A history of a very popular beach destination near Sarasota on the Gulf coast of Florida. Reviewing the past century of Siesta Key development in t...

DescriptionBeginning with a definition of who the people of The Philippines are, this fully illustrated history then tracks back to describe the pr...

Herrin, Illinois, has seen many dramatic events unfold in the nearly two hundred years since it was a bell-shaped prairie on the frontier. Now, Her...

Reducere. The Western Gate to the Sunshine State boasts an epic history of hardball, dating back nearly to the beginning of the sport. Sunshine, loyal fans a...

Reducere. Throughout the long and colorful history of Galveston, no name has embodied the "Spirit of the Island" quite like the name Maceo. Two penniless Sic...

A pictorial celebration of the world-famous sister ships: the Olympic-class liners A maritime expert tells the story of the sister ships using prev...

The first illustrated history to celebrate women's struggle for equality around the globe. One hundred years ago American women fought for and won ...

Reducere. Pittsburgh is synonymous with winning. From the Penguins and Steelers to the Pirates and Panthers, the Steel City knows championships. The Negro Le...

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Publisher: HalsgroveAuthor(s): Rob HooleIllustration(s): black & white illustrations throughoutNumber of pages: 160Publication date: 2012Dimensions...

Reducere. DescriptionIn World War II France, she went by the name of Marie. Or Brigitte. Or any of a half dozen other names. Some saw her as a middle-aged ne...

Roan Mountain s remarkable ecosystem has enchanted people for centuries, beginning with the first native inhabitants. Then came pioneering settlers...

Here is the essential guide to physics, an authoritative reference book and timeline that examines the foundations upon which all scientific knowle...

A Brief Illustrated History of Art charts the history of art all the way from Prehistoric art through Classical art, through the Renaissance, to Cu...

A stunning new volume from Edward Brooke-Hitching, revealing some of the strangest books ever written and produced.Illustrations: Full Colour Throu...

Reducere. In late July 1910, a shocking number of African Americans in Texas were slaughtered by white mobs in the Slocum area of Anderson County and the Per...

Reducere. It was in Hampton Roads, Virginia, that hundreds gained their freedom. The teeming wharves were once a major station on the Underground Railroad, a...

Reducere. Since the inaugural meeting was held in August 1863, Saratoga Springs has been the scene of memorable races, often featuring legends of the sport. ...

The Brandeis University Library's Archives and Special Collections is a rich and varied set of rare books and unique manuscripts that spans several...

Reducere. Drinking local harks back to the founding of Asheville in 1798. Whether it be moonshine or craft beer, the culture of local hooch is deeply ingrain...

Everyone's heard of mandalas; now we have a uniquely rich history and explanation of their meaning. This book is a history of the genesis and devel...

Highly illustrated large-format history of the Irish Guards Regiment.

Primus in armis, 'first in arms', the motto of the Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry, Britain's senior regiment of volunteer cavalry raised in 1794 against ...

A Brief Illustrated History of Exploration charts the history of exploration all the way from the first explorers, through to contact with the East...

A Brief Illustrated History of Space Exploration charts the history of space exploration and discovery all the way through from the early rocketeer...

Beautifully illustrated with prints, portraits, manuscripts and archival material, this book is essential reading for anyone interested in the hist...

Reducere. About one thousand years ago, a phenomenon occurred in a fertile tract of Mississippi River flood plain known today as the "American Bottom." This ...

Reducere. Temple's Tigerbelles: An Illustrated History Of The Women Who Outran the World is a celebration of a unique rags to riches story unlike any other.T...

Reducere. DescriptionBefore Penn provides the little known but fascinating history of the European settlement of the Delaware River Valley prior to the found...

Reducere. In this illustrated account of the bloodiest war fought on American soil, Brooks Simpson recounts the events of the war from the opening salvo at F...

Publisher: Schiffer Publishing LtdAuthor(s): Dietmar HermannIllustration(s): over 250 black and white, drawings, charts, color aircraft profilesNum...