united states

Presents memorabilia from those left behind during World War II discussing home front activities like the U.S.O. dances, victory gardens, and war bond rallies.

Presents an unabridged reproduction of the 1864 "Illustrated Catalogue of Arms and Military Goods," published by Schyler, Hartley, and Graham, suppliers of weapons, uniforms, furniture, and other items to the Union during the Civil War.

A selection of Frederick Douglass's speeches and writings on the topics of slavery, injustice, inequality, and racism.

Describes the training and work of such craftspeople as carpenters, masons, silversmiths, wigmakers, and leatherworkers living in the American colonies.

Easy to follow recipes and tips for an 1860s party, including hoppin' John.

Using period photographs, allows the reader to "travel" back to the 1920s, experience life as a typical young person of that time and witness some of that decade's important events.

Covers the life and career of the U.S. Army five-star general from his early life in various military outposts to a career in two World Wars.

A biography of the twenty-sixth President of the United States.

Recounts the life of the general who commanded the Southern army during the Civil War.