Loeper, John J

Presents the life and accomplishments of Henry Bergh, founder of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

A history of fire fighting including information on firemen, female firefighters, fire engines, fire fighting techniques, and some famous fires in American history.

Chronicles the emigration of the Drake family from Virginia to the Kentucky wilderness in 1788, their settlement, home construction, daily chores, education, food, entertainment, and social activities.

Describes what life was like for a family on Nantucket in 1827, including home, school, religion, and the father's expedition on a whaling ship.

Recounts the adventures of the Ward family who traveled by covered wagon from Missouri to California along the Oregon Trail in 1853.

Chronicles the history of a free Black family in Philadelphia during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, focusing on Amos Webber who became a musician, property owner, and abolitionist.

Describes toys and games available in America during the period from 1760 to 1815.

Describes the life of school children in 1776--their dress, teachers, books, lessons, discipline, and pastimes.

Describes the life of school children in 1876--their dress, teachers, schoolhouses, books, lessons, discipline, and pastimes. Sequel to "Going to School in 1776.".