Giblin, James

Traces the social history behind America's celebration of Independence Day and explains the background of such national symbols as the flag, the bald eagle, the Liberty Bell, and Uncle Sam.

Biography of Edwin and John Wilkes Booth, two brothers and accomplished actors, who held opposing views politically and one of who shot Abraham Lincoln.

A biography of the eighteenth-century printer, inventor, and statesman who played an influential role in the early history of the United States.

This book is about the life of Paul Revere.

Examines the family life and career of the Thomas Jefferson.

Examines the family life and career of the first American president, also discussing myths and legends, monuments to Washington, and Mount Vernon.

Describes the origins of the unicorn, including the real-life animals that inspired it, and the various myths told about unicorns throughout the world.