Edmonds, I. G

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Taiwan

Trickster tales

Revolts and revolutions

Accounts of the major revolts and revolutions in world history including the beggar's revolt in the Netherlands, the American Revolution, the Russian Revolution, and the "26th of July Movement" in Cuba.

Thailand; the golden land

Traces Thailand's history and includes a brief look at its cultural, economic, and political scene today.

The magic makers

magic and the men who made it
1976
Introduces famous magicians throughout history and describes some of their best-known tricks.

Islam

1977
Introduces the history, principles, and customs of Islam including the life of Mohammed, a discussion of the Koran, and the influence of Christian and Judaic beliefs.

The mysteries of Homer's Greeks

1981
Presents myths and facts about the earliest Greek-speaking civilization, which came to the Plain of Argos over 3500 years ago.

The girls who talked to ghosts

the story of Katie and Margaretta Fox
1979
A biography, with emphasis on the early years, of the Fox sisters who claimed to communicate with ghosts. Their experiences led to the founding of the Spiritualist movement.

China's red rebel

the story of Mao Ts?-tung
1973
A biography of the ruler of a quarter of the earth's people and leader of a country with nuclear power capability and veto power in the United Nations Security Council.

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