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The Pennsylvania Railroad: An Illustrated Timeline

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Report copyright infringementby Robert C. Jones (Author)It is no exaggeration to say that, in its heyday, the Pennsylvania Railroad was the greatest railroad in the world. It was certainly the largest (track-wise), hauled the most freight and passengers, had the most employees, and the largest earnings. At its peak, the PRR had 23,000+ miles of track (a figure since eclipsed by modern Class I railroads). In 1929, the PRR owned 7,000 locomotives and 282,000 cars - many built at their railroad ...

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Report copyright infringementby Douglas Cockerell (Author)Bookbinding, and the Care of Books is a classic book binding guide by Douglas Cockerell. It is hoped that this book will help bookbinders and librarians to select sound methods of binding books. It is intended to supplement and not to supplant workshop training for bookbinders. No one can become a skilled workman by reading text-books, but to a man who has acquired skill and practical experience, a text-book, giving perhaps different m...

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Report copyright infringementby Kay K. Moss (Author)Southern Folk Medicine, 1750-1820 explores methods of cure during a time when the South relied more heavily on homespun remedies than on professionally prescribed treatments. Bringing to light several previously unpublished primary sources, Kay K. Moss inventories the medical ingredients and practices adopted by physicians, herb women, yeoman farmers, plantation mistresses, merchants, tradesmen, preachers, and quacks alike. Moss shows how fa...

The story of a Pilgrim family. From the Mayflower to the present time; with autobiography, recollections, letters, incidents, and genealogy of the aut

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Report copyright infringementby John Alden (Author)This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it was originally first published. Hence any marks or annotations seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature. Number of Pages: 440 Di...

Acid Test: Lsd, Ecstasy, and the Power to Heal

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Report copyright infringementby Tom Shroder (Author)"A book that should start a long-overdue national conversation." --Dave Barry With the F.D.A. agreeing to new trials to test MDMA (better known as Ecstasy) as a treatment for PTSD--which, if approved, could be available as a drug by 2021--Acid Test is leading the charge in an evolving conversation about psychedelic drugs. Despite their current illegality, many Americans are already familiar with their effects. Yet while LSD and MDMA have p...

Tall Sheep: Harry Goulding Monument Valley Trader

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Report copyright infringementby Samuel Moon (Author)Harry Goulding--"Tall Sheep" to the Navajos--ran a trading post in Monument Valley from 1925 to 1963. In this book the Gouldings, and those who knew them, tell the story of the trader and his wife among the Navajos and among the increasing number of Anglos, who came to Monument Valley as visitors and whom Harry introduced to the land and its people. Samuel Moon's commentary sets their words in the context of larger events. The Goulding years...

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Report copyright infringementby Richard Walser (Author)North Carolina is a place where history has been enriched by legends and folklore. The 48 colorful Tar Heel tales in this volume include such well-known stories as "Virginia Dare and the White Doe" and "Old Dan Tucker" and such lesser known yarns as "The Portrait of Theodosia Burr" and "Bladenboro's Vamire Beast." Striking drawings by Bill Ballard, one for each tale, bring North Carolina's mythical past to life. Number of Pag...

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Report copyright infringementby Adolf Hitler (Author), Michael Ford (Translator)For the first time in 65 years, a modern, easy to understand, truly complete, accurate and uncensored edition of Mein Kampf has been released which reveals more than any past translation. Older translations altered passages, omitted passages, mistranslated Hitler's words, made some parts more sensational while concealing the true meaning in other parts of the book. If you have read one of these older translations ...

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Report copyright infringementby Maria Kvilhaug (Author)The Edda poems were written down in the Old Norse language by Icelandic scholars during the 11th to 13th centuries AD. They contain a poetical, metaphorical lore about Cosmos and the fate of mortals on the path to immortality. A lore that is, despite having been transmitted in writing by medieval monks and scholars, deeply steeped in ancient Pre-Christian beliefs. Number of Pages: 122 Dimensions: 0.26 x 9 x 6 IN ...

African Religions: Ancient Traditional Beliefs and Practices

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Report copyright infringementby Clara Robinson (Author)As the title implies, the topic of this book is the different religious practices originating from Africa. Some African religions show similarities in beliefs and practices. However, as you'll soon learn, different African territories and their cultures have been home to many different religious beliefs. Each historical African territory has its own tale to tell and traditions that accompany it. While some are unchanged, others have adapt...

Treason on the Cape Fear: Roots of the Civil War in North Carolina, January-April 1861

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Report copyright infringementby Philip Hatfield (Author)Although rarely discussed by historians, events on North Carolina's southeastern coast during the months of January to April 1861 challenge the popular narrative that the Civil War began with President Abraham Lincoln's call for 75,000 volunteers following the attack on Fort Sumter. Treason on the Cape Fear demonstrates that hostilities were already in progress well before Lincoln's inauguration on March 4, 1861.Shortly after South Carol...

Tar Heels: North Carolina's Forgotton Economy: Pitch, Tar, Turpentine & Longleaf Pines

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by Kent Wrench (Author)North Carolina acquired the nickname, "the Tar Heel State" due to its relationship with tar, pitch and turpentine. The occupation was considered a demeaning occupation by the early colonies; we continued to be viewed negatively throughout the antebellum period. The longleaf pine belt extended from eastern North Carolina to east Texas. The tall straight longleaf trees stirred the spirits of the Native Americans and early settlers alike. If we could view this forest we to...

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by Dan Parker (Author), Michelle Christenson (Author), Texas Surf Museum (Author)Surf culture in the Texas Coastal Bend began in the early 1960s when a few young men set up surfboard rental stands on the beach. By 1970, thousands of people had caught the surfing bug. In the decades that followed, dozens of surf shops and surfboard makers established themselves in Corpus Christi, Port Aransas, and nearby communities. Coastal Bend surfers won national championships for their wave-riding prowess...

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by David Baker (Author), Dick Hill (Author), Mem Leake (Author)By 1858, construction on a new railroad from Mobile, Alabama, to Cairo, Illinois, had intersected the Fulton/Pontotoc Road near an area called Gum Pond. That location contained large numbers of tupelo gum trees, and the intersection became known as Tupelo. Many merchants in surrounding communities, like Harrisburg and Richmond, realized that the intersection was going to be a prime area for commerce and began disassembling buildin...

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by J. Guthrie Ford (Author), Mark Creighton (Author)Port Aransas, known colloquially as Port A, is on Mustang Island, one of the Texas barrier islands. This community grew from the seed of El Mar Rancho, the homestead an Englishman established for his family in 1855--the name Port Aransas was adopted in 1910. The evolution of Port A includes the guiding of sport fishermen to the hard-fighting tarpon fish, bouncing back from five major hurricanes, and the development of tourism that has made t...

The Tuskegee Airmen: The History and Legacy of America's First Black Fighter Pilots in World War II

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by Charles River (Author)*Includes pictures *Includes accounts of training, combat, and segregation written by multiple members of the Tuskegee Airmen *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents "When World War II started, the black press and the black community wanted blacks to be able to fly because in 1925, the military had done a study that said that blacks didn't have the intelligence, ability, or coordination to fly airplanes. The pres...

Arizona Word Search: Word Search and Other Puzzles about Arizona Places and People

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by Emily Jacobs (Author)The Ultimate Book of Arizona Themed Word Searches and Scrambles What Do You Know About Arizona? Top selling puzzle master Emily Jacobs's newest collection of word puzzles is all about Arizona. With over 90 different puzzles to work through, you will have hours of entertainment as you test your word skills and learn all about what makes Arizona special. As you solve the different word searches, word scrambles, and other puzzles you will discover just how many of the fam...

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by Martin Luther (Author) Number of Pages: 72 Dimensions: 0.17 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: December 20, 2004

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by Henry Ford (Author)The International Jew is a book written by Henry Ford, who authored books and articles which make claims about Jews. Readers will be able to make their own judgements of this work, as some find it to be accurate while most have historically found Henry Ford's writings to be filled with innacuracies and bigotry. This book is presented here for educational purposes and for those who are interested in reading a book written by important American businessman Henry Ford. ...

Sir John Fortescue's 'The Red Path': A History of the British Army During the French and Indian Wars

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by J. W. Fortescue (Author)War among the forests, mountains and lakes of North America Among British Army historians the reputation of Sir John Fortescue stands virtually without equal. His comprehensive fourteen volume history is a work of unparalleled achievement in its field. Fortescue combines thorough source material research with insightful academic observation of the conduct of the campaigns he describes and of the decisions, errors and strategic and tactical options of their principa...

Pennsy Power: Steam and Electric Locomotives of the Pennsylvania Railroad, 1900-1957

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by Alvin F. Staufer (Author), Bert Pennypacker (Author)A Fascinating Ride on the Rails of HistoryNo form of transportation evokes as much romance and nostalgia as 20th Century railway travel. From Babe Ruth and his teammates traveling to yet another World Series, to Harry Truman's whistle-stop campaigns, to Nick and Nora settling into a Pullman sleeper en route to their next adventure, so many of America's most cherished memories have been powered by steam. Rail fans and train enthusiasts wil...

Native Hoops: The Rise of American Indian Basketball, 1895-1970

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by Wade Davies (Author)A prominent Navajo educator once told historian Peter Iverson that "the five major sports on the Navajo Nation are basketball, basketball, basketball, basketball, and rodeo." The Native American passion for basketball extends far beyond the Navajo, whether on reservations or in cities, among the young and the old. Why basketball--a relatively new sport--should hold such a place in Native culture is the question Wade Davies takes up in Native Hoops. Indian basketball was...

Boothby's World Drinks And How To Mix Them 1907 Reprint

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by William Boothby (Author)Unabridged reproduction of "Boothby's World Drinks and How to Mix Them" from 1907. This book, published before prohibition, has over 500 mixed drinks, including one of the first references of the 'Dry Martini'!It is a fantastic "unabridged encyclopedia of all popular beverages" of that time. Broken down by liquor, this allowed a bartender to supply the order like an expert because he could reference it in this book under the bar. Forget about bar bibles or encyclo...

Norse Magic & Runes: A Guide To The Magic, Rituals, Spells & Meanings of Norse Magick, Mythology & Reading The Elder Futhark Runes

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by History Brought Alive (Author)A snowy wind moves through the mountains encircling Arne and his son. But the winds will not reach them here, under the watchful eyes of their Gods...Welcome to The World of Norse Magic & RunesLet us take you back in time. When the Norse people lived in an enchanted and sacred world. A time famously shrouded in mystery, magic, sorcery and witchcraft.It was Odin himself, the wisest God who unlocked the universe's most powerful magic. He discovered the Runic...

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by Josh Quick (Author)'More Montana Quick Facts' is a complete 104 page collection of original illustrations telling fantastical but accurate stories about Montana. It's a book filled with fanciful one-sentence facts paired with drawings that will surprise and delight readers of all ages. Number of Pages: 106 Dimensions: 0.29 x 6.5 x 6.5 IN Publication Date: August 09, 2023

The Beginner's Guide to Cemetery Sleuthing: Scavenger Hunt & Workbook

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by Erin E. Moulton (Author), Anne Heausler (Editor)Make your next outdoor adventure a historic one! Let's go to a cemetery. Bring your curiosity and this workbook with you as you walk through those hallowed gates. Get ready to seek out images and symbols-such as death's-heads, soul effigies, beehives, willow trees, and more. Take your time to search, scribble, and sketch. Next, bring this book to the archives to explore the life stories of the local dead. Prepare to discover something old, le...

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by Gary Robinson (Author)This exhaustive examination of American Indian service in the United States military includes a history of that service from the Revolutionary War to modern times and an in-depth look at Native America "Code Talkers" in WWI and WWII. It also includes links to documentary films produced by the author that can be viewed on the Internet. Number of Pages: 320 Dimensions: 0.67 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: March 01, 2024

Trail of Tears: A History from Beginning to End

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by Hourly History (Author)Discover the remarkable history of the Trail of Tears...In the early 1800s, the Five Civilized Tribes-the Cherokee, Seminole, Chickasaw, Muscogee-Creek, and Choctaw-were living in lands allocated to them by the United States government in present-day Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. In general, the Native American people lived in peace with the increasing numbers of white settlers coming to these areas, though there were occasional conflicts as ...

War of 1812: A History From Beginning to End

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by Henry Freeman (Author)War of 1812The War of 1812 is often forgotten when we think about the history of the United States. Yet the effects of what seems a minor and insignificant conflict are far-reaching, even to today. The world settled into the roles it would play out for decades, and the boundaries of the United States and Canada would be set for the next two hundred years. Inside you will read about...- The Beginning of the War- From Tippecanoe to War Hawks- The War in the North- The B...

Listen to the Music: The Instruments: A World of Magical Melodies - Press the Notes to Listen to a World of Music

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by Mary Richards (Author), Khoa Le (Illustrator)Press the buttons to hear the music in this time-traveling journey around the world, as young readers embark on a magical adventure through classical music! Covering 10 different, beloved orchestral instruments, from different pieces from around the world, readers hear music composed and can press them to hear clips of musical masterpieces! From Elgar's Cello Concerto, to a violin sonata by Beethoven, this book will teach children about cultural...

The Habit: A History of the Clothing of Catholic Nuns

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by Elizabeth Kuhns (Author)The first book to explore the symbolism of this attire, The Habit presents a visual gallery of the diverse forms of religious clothing and explains the principles and traditions that inspired them. Curiosity about nuns and their distinctive clothing is almost as old as Catholicism itself. The habit intrigues the religious and the nonreligious alike, from medieval maidens to contemporary schoolboys, to feminists and other social critics. More than just an eye-opening...

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Report copyright infringementby Comer Taylor (Author)Unveiling HBCUs: A Historical Journey and Impact on Graduates' Triumphs, Academic Excellence, Athletic Achievements, and Strides in Equality.Dive into the fascinating story of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with HBCU Greatness. This compelling book elucidates the origins of HBCUs, their establishment by institutions such as the Methodist Church, former slaves, Quakers, the African American Baptist Church, and even the ...