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365+1 Genealogy Tips (perpetual desk calendar), by Karen Peterson Tippets.  Comb bound - offers a new tip each day of the month +1 bonus. AD976-$15.50

Those Were the Days: Weird and Wacky Ads of Yesteryear, by Floyd Clymer, Paul Dickson 5.5x8.5”, 240 pages, softbound book. Stroll back in time for a lighthearted view of advertising at its best and worst from 1890 to 1910. This historical scrapbook showcases more than 600 advertisements by well-known companies such as Cadillac, Pillsbury, and Remington. It also includes ads for now-defunct products — the Talk-o-phone, velvet-grip garters, and other curiosities.  ADD2045-$10.00

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Diary of an Early American Boy: Noah Blake 1805, by Eric Sloane. 8x11", 128 pages. This reprint of an actual early-19th-century diary provides today's readers with an engaging rarity: a 15-year-old's brief, concise notebook and Sloane's 72 drawings and explanatory narrative. "An extraordinary glimpse into everyday Early American rural life . . . will delight readers of all ages." — History in Review. ADD810-$10.00

The American Boy's Handy Book: Turn-of-the-Century Classic of Crafts and Activities, by Daniel C. Beard. 5x8", 464 pages, softbound book. Used by generations of Boy Scouts, this classic includes scores of projects — from stocking aquariums and performing puppet shows to sculpting snowmen and making sleds. Includes chapters on fishing, rigging and sailing small boats, kite flying, camping out without a tent, and much else. 254 black-and-white figures. 63 illustrations. ADD2031-$13.00

The American Girl's Handy Book: Turn-of-the-Century Classic of Crafts and Activities, by Lina Beard, Adelia B. Beard. 5x8", 496 pages, softbound book. For good old-fashioned fun, nothing beats this 1887 gem. It shows girls how to make their own amusements, with illustrated explanations that range from hobbies such as needlework and painting to suggestions for planning picnics and playing games. Projects use common household items to encourage young imaginations and foster creativity. ADD2032-$13.00

The Seasons of America Past, by Eric Sloane. 8x11", 160 pages. A charming book that takes readers through a full year's activities. Sloane's drawings depict cider mills and presses, sleds, pumps, stump-pulling equipment, plows, and other elements of America's rural heritage. A section of old recipes and household hints adds additional color and practical value to this delightful work. 75 black-and-white illustrations. ADD812-$12.00

Once Upon a Time: The Way America Was, by Eric Sloane. 8x11", 64 pages. This nostalgic text brims with gentle philosophies and descriptions of how we used to live —self-sufficiently — on land, in homes, and among things built by hand. The author's charming illustrations celebrate our heritage and the spirit that nurtured it, but also recall the vanished joys of America's pioneer past. 44 line illustrations.  ADD808-$7.00

American Presidents' Wit and Wisdom: A Book of Quotations, by Joslyn Pine. 6x9.25”, 144 pages, softbound book. "Being the President was the four most miserable years of my life," John Adams disclosed. Woodrow Wilson observed: "If you want to make enemies, try to change something." These and over 400 other memorable declarations, complaints, and revelations expressed by American Presidents over the past 200 years fill the pages of this handy and diverting large print edition. ADD785-$10.00

American Yesterday, by Eric Sloane. 6x9", 128 pages. This compilation of engrossing facts and anecdotes, illustrated with the author's own pen, captures the living legacy of America as seen in "the things that were." The author lovingly describes the careers of dowsers, tithingmen, sawyers, nailers, plumbum-men (plumbers), barber-surgeons, sellmongers, fence-viewers, and other old-time artisans and craftworkers. 96 black-and-white illustrations. ADD806-$10.00

The History of Chivalry and Armour With 60 Full-Color Plates, by F. Kottenkamp, reprint of 1988 edition, 2007. 128 pages, softbound book, 11x8¼". ADD304-$34.00

American Barns and Covered Bridges, by Eric Sloane. 6x9", 112 pages. This lovingly written book presents reliable records of such vanishing forms of architecture as the American barn and covered bridge. Delightful anecdotes accompany accurate line drawings of barns attached to houses, an "open" log barn in Virginia, a "top hat" barn in North Carolina, and more. Over 75 black-and-white illustrations. ADD811-$10.00

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The Art of Bookbinding The Classic Victorian Handbook, by Joseph Zaehnsdorf, reprint 1890 edition, 4-2007. 224 pages, softbound book, approx. 5½x8½", 117 illustrations. Good everyone from the hobbyist to the professional. Advise on every stage is included from folding the leaves and sewing them for signature binding to gluing, gilding edges, covering, etc. ADD309-$10.00

Bookbinding: Its Background and Technique, by Edith Diehl. Softbound book, approx 5.5x8.5", 748 pages. Mammoth volume by one of the world's foremost practitioners. Both historical survey emphasizing decorated bindings, and eminently practical guide to hand bookbinding. 93 plates, 242 figures. ADD312-$24.00

Basic Bookbinding, by A. W. Lewis, 1952.  Approx. 5½x8", softbound book, 154 pages, 261 illustrations, appendix, indexed. Modern, easy, inexpensive techniques (minimal equipment) for binding new books, rebinding old. Best elementary book. 261 illustrations. AD928-$7.00 Currently IN STOCK

Bookbinding The Classic Arts and Crafts Manual, by Douglas Cockerell. Softbound book, approx 5.5x8.5", 352 pages. Considered by many bookbinders and librarians to be the clearest and most valuable exposition of hand bookbinding in English, this volume concisely covers virtually every aspect of the craft — from folding and collating pages, trimming and gilding edges, to preparing covers, designing and inlaying on leather, and creating clasps and ties. ADD311-$14.00

The Craft of Bookbinding, by Manly Banister, 1993, Orig. Bookbinding as a Handcraft/1981.  Approx. 6½x8¼", softbound book, 160 pages, illustrated, includes supply sources, metric table, step-chart. Profusely illustrated step-by-step guide enables you to rebind books, paperbacks, periodicals, more. Book sewing of all types (antique, flexible, lockstitch, whipstitch), plus how to make endpapers, attach headbands, case in, cover with cloth and other materials, add titling and decoration, much else. Updated list of suppliers. 254 illustrations and photographs. AD912-$10.00

Creative Bookbinding, by Pauline Johnson. Softbound book, 8.5x11", 272 pages. Comprehensive, profusely illustrated guide covers everything — from binding simple pamphlets to sewn bindings of cloth and leather. Topics include materials, equipment, design, papers, printmaking, leathercrafting, repair and preservation, other techniques. Over 600 photographs and diagrams illustrate detailed, step-by-step instructions. Introduction. Supply Sources. ADD647-$17.00 Currently IN STOCK

Hand Bookbinding A Manual of Instruction, by Aldren A. Watson. Softbound book, approx. 8x11", 160 pages. Expert guide to creating fine books by hand. Thorough, detailed instructions, with over 270 helpful illustrations, cover materials, tools and equipment, making a slipcase, rebinding an old book, more. Also, 8 specific projects: dust jacket; blank book, single signature; folio; manuscript binding; music binding, 3 more. Introduction. ADD310-$11.00 Currently IN STOCK

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Celtic Animals Charted Designs (needlework: cross-stitch or counted-stitch), by Ina Kliffen, 1996.  8½x11", softbound book, 48 pages - 43 different charted designs and 16 how-to diagrams. AD906-$5.00

Celtic Charted Designs (needlework: cross-stitch or counted-stitch), by Co Spinhoven, 1987.  8½x11", softbound book, 64 pages - charts for over 300 designs with explanatory text. AD948-$5.00

The Rise of the Celts, by Henri Hubert, 2002, Orig. 1934 (French by M. R. Dobie).  Approx. 5½x8½", softbound book, 368 pages, includes pictures bibliography, indexed. AD903-$14.00  Currently IN STOCK

The Chisholm Trail, by Wayne Gard, 6x9" Softbound Book, illustrated by Nick Eggenhoffer.  For more than a dozen tempestuous years, beginning in 1867, the Chisholm Trail was the Texas cowhand's road to high adventure.  It offered the excitement of sudden stampedes, hazardous river crossings, and brushes with Indian marauders.  it promised, at the end of the drive, hilarious celebrations in the saloons, gambling parlors, and dance halls of frontier Kansas Towns. G80020-$18.00

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The Road to Appomattox (Civil War), by Robert Hendrickson, softbound book, 242 pages, indexed.
AD041-$19.00

Arms and Equipment of the Civil War, by Jack Coggins. 160 pages, softbound book. Enhanced with marvelous illustrations, the text describes what materiel was available to the armies and navies of both sides — from iron-clad gunboats, submarine torpedoes, and military balloons to pontoon bridges, percussion grenades, and siege artillery — with on-the-scene comments by Union and Confederate soldiers about equipment and camp life. Over 500 black-and-white illustrations. ADD390-$13.00

Army Life in a Black Regiment (Civil War), by Higginson. Softbound book. ADD298-$8.00

Illustrated Catalog of Civil War Military Goods, Union Weapons, Insignia, Uniform Accessories and Other Equipment, by Dover, Revised/1985, Orig. Illustrated Catalogue of Arms and Military Goods: Containing Regulations for the Uniform of the Army, Navy, Marine and Revenue Corps of the United States/Schuyler, Hartley & Graham, Military Furnishers/1864.  9x12", softbound book, 160 pages, b/w illustrations. AD953-$19.00

The Confederate (Civil War) Reader, How the South Saw the War, Edited by Richard B. Hartwell, 1989, Orig. 1957.  Approx. 5½x8", softbound book, 416 pages, indexed. AD930-$12.00

Edwin Forbes Civil War Etchings, Edited by William Forest Dawson, 1994, Orig. Life Studies of the Great Army/1876+.  8½x11", softbound book, 96 pages, b/w illustrations. AD944-$7.00

60 Civil War-Era Fashion Patterns, by Kristina Seleshanko. 128 pages, 8.5x11". Assembled from vintage issues of Peterson's Magazine, a popular 19th-century "ladies" periodical, these patterns include dresses, pants, jackets, and other apparel for women and children. Historians, collectors of antiques, and costume designers will appreciate this original collection, which features suggestions for re-creating the garments with modern tools and techniques. ADD634-$15.00

The Battle of Gettysburg (Civil War): A Soldier's First-Hand Account, by Col. Frank A. Haskell, reprint 2003. 5x8", 112 pages, softbound book. In what may be the longest, and most poignant, letter to a relative from a soldier in the Civil War, this authoritative book recounts the bloody, three-day battle in the summer of 1863. Haskell's descriptions of the wounded, of skirmishes, attacks and counterattacks, estimates of losses, and burials are all vividly described. 2 maps. Unabridged republication of the second edition of The Battle of Gettysburg, published by the Wisconsin History Commission, 1910. ADD297-$7.00

Memoranda During the War: Civil War Journals, 1863--1865, by Walt Whitman, Bob Blaisdell, 2010. 112 pages, 5.5x8.5", softbound book. While searching for his wounded brother during the Civil War, Walt Whitman found his vocation as a volunteer at military hospitals. These Memoranda record the sights and sounds he encountered: soldiers' anecdotes of recent battles and army life, their last words and final messages, and Whitman's own reflections on the conflict's day-to-day and historical significance. Reprint of Whitman's original edition, Camden, New Jersey, 1875-76. ADD2079-$7.00

Wounded At Gettysburg (Civil War), by Gord Skinner. 174 pages, 8.25x11", softbound book, indexed, contains photographs and documents. AD2274-$20.95

History of the Civil War 1861-1865, by James Ford Rhodes, 1999.  Approx. 5x8½", softbound book, 486 pages, indexed, notes, new introduction. Awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1917, this volume is widely regarded as the first unbiased history of the Civil War and one of the best single-volume studies. It is remarkable for its scholarly research, objectivity and engrossing narrative style. "Well worthy of the welcome." — American Historical Review. AD836-$15.00

The Naval History of the Civil War, by Porter. Softbound book. ADD299-$37.00

Russell’s Civil War Photographs, by Captain A. J. Russell. 9x12”, 128 pages, softbound book. 116 rare Civil War photos: Bull Run, Virginia campaigns, bridges, railroads, Richmond, Lincoln's funeral car. Many never seen before. Captions. ADD973-$15.00

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Spies of the Confederacy (Civil War), by John Bakeless, 1997.  5½x8½", softbound book, 464 pages, notes, Indexed. AD857-$10.00

Uniforms of the Civil War, by Francis A. Lord, 2007. 176 pages, approx. 8x11", reprint from Thomas Yoseloff, Cranbury, NJ, 1970 Edition. Shattering the myth that the Civil War was fought between soldiers in blue or in gray, this complete history details the rainbow of colors and styles worn. From the Army of the United States to the Confederate Navy, it presents a wealth of blouses, frock coats, chevrons, chapeaux, shoes, and more. 108 rare photographs and illustrations. ADD292-$19.00

Confederate Lives: Soldiers and Statesmen, by Bradford. Softbound book. ADD300-$13.00

The Confederate Reader, Edited by Harwell. Softbound book. ADD296-$12.00

Rufus Estes' Good Things to Eat: The First Cookbook, by an African-American Chef, by Rufus Estes. Approx. 5x8", 160 pages, softbound book. Includes nearly 600 mouth-watering recipes: chicken gumbo, chestnut stuffing with truffles, cherry dumplings, southern style waffles, and scores of other dishes from haute cuisine to family-style meals. Of special value to anyone interested in the African-American experience. ADD745-$10.00

Original 1896 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book, by Fannie Merritt Farmer. 618 pages, softbound book, A cookbook classic, acclaimed for such innovations as simple directions, concern with nutrition and terms now standard in American cooking. Detailed methods for preparing soups, seafood, meat, vegetables, poultry, salads, hot and cold desserts, and many other dishes. A delightful repository of information for nostalgia buffs and a useful aid for today's homemaker. ADD652-$17.00

The First American Cookbook, A Facsimile of "American Cookery," 1796, by Amelia Simmons, 1958.  Approx. 5½x8½", softbound book, 80 pages, glossary. AD916-$5.00  Currently IN STOCK

Early American Cookery: "The Good Housekeeper," 1841 (Cookbook), by Sarah Josepha Hale. 130 pages, softbound book, Engagingly written volume not only provided the mid-19th-century housekeeper with recipes for scores of nutritious dishes but also offered wide-ranging suggestions for frugal and intelligent household management. Includes advice on selecting and preparing foods, health tips, cleaning domestic accessories, dealing with hired help, and much more. ADD653-$7.00  Currently IN STOCK

The American Frugal Housewife (Cookbook), by Lydia Maria Child. 130 pages, softbound book, Along with simply written recipes for roasting a pig and preparing corned beef, hasty pudding, carrot pie, buffalo tongue, and scores of other dishes, this fascinating book, with its lively and direct style, also offered 19th-century readers suggestions for treating chilblains and dysentery, cleaning white kid gloves, educating one's daughters, and much more. ADD651-$8.00  Currently IN STOCK

Native Harvests: American Indian Wild Foods and Recipes (Cookbook), by E. Barrie Kavasch. Approx. 5x8", 272 pages, softbound book. Practical primer on natural foods not only provides recipes for varied Native American dishes but also describes uses of ceremonial, medicinal, and sacred plants. From clambakes to wild strawberry bread, the volume is simultaneously a field guide, cookbook, and useful manual on herbal remedies. 139 black-and-white illustrations; 8 in color.  ADD746-$13.00

Secrets of New England Cooking, by Bowles and Towle. 5.25x8.5", 342 pages, softbound book. Some 800 time-honored "receipts," collected by two avid New Hampshire cooks, combine Early American cookery, Native American food, and continental influences. Historical anecdotes and Yankee humor accompany recipes ranging from black bass baked in spiced apple juice, Canada plum pies and blueberry johnny cakes to hearty meals served from the lobster pot. ADD927-$9.00

The Plimoth Colony Cook Book, by Plymouth Antiquarian Society. Approx. 5x8", 96 pages, softbound book. Authentic collection of 17th- and 18th-century cooking lore and wisdom includes recipes passed down from generation to generation — everything from the Old Colony Club Clam Muddle and Bubble and Squeak (fried beef and cabbage) to Huckleberry Pancakes and Cranberry Drop Cakes. Simply written recipes alternate with suggestions for keeping a "well-equipped kitchen." ADD748-$6.00

The Picayune's Creole Cookbook, by The Picayune. Approx. 5x8", 464 pages, softbound book. Assembled at the turn of the 20th century by a Crescent City newspaper, The Picayune, this volume is the bible of many a Louisiana cook and a delight to gourmets everywhere. Hundreds of recipes include fine soups and gumbos, seafoods, all manner of meats, rice dishes and jambalayas, and many other dishes. ADD750-$18.00

The Virginia Housewife: Or Methodical Cook: A Facsimile of an Authentic Early American Cookbook, by Mary Randolph. 192 pages, softbound book, Charming guide, published in 1824, offers directions for making rabbit soup, beef steak pie, fried calf's feet, shoulder of mutton with celery sauce, leg of pork with pease pudding, pickled oysters, tansey pudding, plum cakes and other culinary treats. Also, household hints for cleaning silver, drying herbs, more. ADD655-$8.00

The Corset and the Crinoline: An Illustrated History, by W. B. Lord. 6x9", softbound book, 240 pages. This profusely illustrated fashion history surveys the fascinating range of undergarments that whittled the female waist to its most slender proportions. Discover how the use of wood, whalebone, steel, hoops, and tight laces had a gripping influence on shaping the figures of women from ancient Greece to 19th-century Vienna. ADD865-$13.00

Historic Costumes and How to Make Them, by Fernald and Shenton. 5x8", 128 pages, softbound book. This practical and informative guidebook is a "must-have" for anyone planning to create accurate period costumes for theatrical productions and historical reenactments. From short tunics worn by Saxon men in the fifth century to a lady's bustle dress of the late 1800s, this profusely illustrated text contains a wealth of authentic patterns and information. 81 illustrations.   ADD899-$9.00

Historic English Costumes and How to Make Them, by Talbot Hughes, 2009. approx.5x8", 432 pages, softbound book. From the grass-cloth wraps of prehistoric times to the luxurious gowns of the Victorian era, this well-researched guide traces the evolution of English fashion for men and women through hundreds of photos and illustrations. More than a history of British style, it's also a dressmaker's delight, filled with scaled-down patterns for 67 authentic costumes.  ADD898-$15.00

The Cracker Barrel, by Eric Sloane. 8x11", 128 pages. With words both wise and droll  — along with his inimitable line drawings — Sloane re-creates the flavor of the country store in all its delightful moods: as a meetinghouse, a public forum, and an entertainment center. Sage opinions on everything from the American necktie, almanacs, and capitalism to "the good old days." 55 illustrations.  ADD809-$10.00

The Declaration of Independence and Other Great Documents of American History: 1775-1865, by John Grafton,  5.25x8.25”, 64 pages, softbound book. Thirteen compelling and influential documents: Patrick Henry's "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death," Declaration of Independence, The Constitution of the United States, James Madison's The Federalist, George Washington's First Inaugural Address, The Monroe Doctrine, Lincoln's First Inaugural Address, The Emancipation Proclamation, Gettysburg Address, and more. ADD774-$2.00

Everyday Dress of Rural America, 1783-1800: With Instructions and Patterns, by Merideth Wright, 1992. 128 pages, 8.5x11", softbound book. Comprehensive study of late-18th-century clothing worn by settlers and Abenaki Indians of New England. Full descriptions and line drawings with complete instructions for duplicating a wide range of garments: shifts, petticoats, gowns, breeches, waistcoats, headgear, more. Four bibliographies. List of resources. 54 black-and-white illustrations. ADD2091-$12.00

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How Indians Use Wild Plants for Food, Medicine & Crafts, by Frances Densmore. Approx. 6x9", 155 pages, softbound book. A renowned ethnologist with the Smithsonian Institution offers a fascinating wealth of material on nearly 200 plants that were used by the Chippewas of Minnesota and Wisconsin. The volume provides an emphasis on wild plants and their lesser-known uses. "A fascinating, well-illustrated study." — Grand Rapids Gazette. 33 plates. ADD747-$8.00

Selected Federalist Papers, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay, Bob Blaisdell. 5.25x8.25”, 160 pages, softbound book. Brilliant essays comprising a masterful exposition and defense of the proposed federal system of government and of the Constitution's carefully architected system of checks and balances. This volume contains 35 of the most famous pieces — concerning impeachment, dangers from foreign arms and influence, the need for a power of taxation, freedom of the press and much more. ADD783-$4.00

The Five Civilized Tribes Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, Seminole, by Grant Foreman, 6x9" Softbound Book. The Civilization of the American Indian Series. ADOU3-$23.00

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The Arcana of Freemasonry: A History of Masonic Symbolism, by Albert Churchward. 5.5x8.5", 240 pages, softbound. Egyptian hieroglyphics, Mayan carvings, and Greek mathematical notations figure prominently in this spellbinding true story of a mysterious order's secret history. A renowned symbologist offers illustrated explanations of the meanings behind Masonic symbols, revealing the messages hidden — in plain sight — within works of art, architecture, geometry, and literature. ADD803-$13.00

The Concise History of Freemasonry, by Robert Freke Gould, 2007. 400 pages, softbound, reprint of 1951 edition. Written by an eminent Masonic historian, this authoritative survey was revised and updated at the turn of the 20th century. It traces the development of "the Craft" from ancient to modern times, chronicling its spread throughout Europe and to the Far East, Africa, and the Americas. ADD303-$13.00

Duncan's Ritual of Freemasonry, by Malcolm A. Duncan. 5.5x8.5", 288 pages, softbound. A must for every Mason, this volume serves as a guide for neophytes as well as a reference for the initiated. Its revelations of closely guarded secrets make it valuable even to readers outside the fraternity. More than 100 illustrations accompany simple, accurate explanations of gestures, symbols, tools, and terms. ADD804-$8.00

Full Circle with a Tale,
by Howell B. Joiner, 2009.
7x10", softbound book, 226 pages, 978-0-944619-95-7.
AD2300-$38.00

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Genealogy Made Easy, by Karen V. Sipe, 1998.  8½x11, softbound book, 32 pages. A simple, concise guide to genealogical research, this volume offers step-by-step instructions for those who wish to know more about their ancestors. Discusses locating records and enlisting the help of genealogical societies, organizing and storing research, developing charts and other documentation, and much more. Includes addresses for archives and suggestions for further reading. AD850-$4.00  Currently IN STOCK

Who's Your Daddy - A Guide to Genealogy from Start to Finish, by Carolyn B. Leonard. 8.5x11", softbound book, 240 pages, indexed, 50+ illustrations, 30+ true story examples. Chapters include: Getting started and having fun, writing your own memoir, obtaining DNA-based records, deciding how much genealogical research is enough, organizing your findings, seeing your ancestors as characters in a saga, interviewing an older relative, and showing how online records can be effectively used by genealogists. The book reflects new and updated websites, improved strategies for locating records, the latest software programs for recording your findings, and publishing your memoir. AD2117-$17.95 Featured at Oklahoma Books & Authors Showcase 2010

Genealogy As Pastime and Profession, by Donald Lines Jacobus, 1968. 120 pages, 5½x8½", softbound book. Describes the principles of genealogical research, evaluation of evidence, and relationship of genealogy to chronology, eugenics, and the law. Covering early nomenclature, Royal ancestry, use of source material, and methods of both compiling and publishing a family history. Also included is information on characteristic blunders and misconceptions - a classic.  AD785-$9.00

My Family Tree Workbook Genealogy for Beginners, by Rosemary A. Chorzempa, 1982.  8½x11, softbound book, 64 pages. Enjoyable, easy-to-use introduction to genealogy designed specially for children. Data pages plus text. Instructive, educational, valuable. AD849-$4.00  Currently IN STOCK

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The Gibson Girl and Her America: The Best Drawings of Charles Dana Gibson, by Charles Dana Gibson, 2010. 48 pages, 11x8.5", softbound book. Among the most famous American illustrators of the Gilded Era at the turn of the last century, Gibson is fondly remembered as the creator of the Gibson Girl. His thousands of images of independent and beautiful young ladies came to define a feminine ideal. This collection features more than 100 of Gibson's finest pen-and-ink drawings, showcasing his "Girl" in amusing social settings — dinner parties, fancy balls, and sporting events. ADD2092-$15.00

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Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant, by Ulysses Simpson Grant. 528 pages, 6x9", softbound book. Intelligent, deeply moving firsthand account of Civil War military campaigns by former U.S. President and key figure in the Union's victory. Perhaps the finest military memoir ever written, the volume offers an incomparable vantage point on that conflict. Includes Grant's letters to his wife, photographs by Mathew Brady, maps, and more. ADD2077-$18.00

The Family Heirloom Record Book, by The Oakland Press of Virginia, ©1995. Full sized 3-ring binder, archival paper (acid free, 25% cotton rag).  Offers suggestions and tips for recording family heirlooms as well as 50 ready to use fill in the blank data sheets. G8070-$14.00 Currently IN STOCK

Design Your Own Coat of Arms An Introduction to Heraldry, by Rosemary A. Chorzempa, 1987.  8½x11", softbound book, 48 pages of instructions and over 20 pages of workbook plates - well illustrated. AD841-$4.00  Currently IN STOCK

Early American Herb Recipes, by Alice Cooke Brown. A wealth of information on the uses of herbs by homemakers of the past through more than 500 authentic recipes as they appeared in their original sources. The recipes cover the use of herbs for medicinal, culinary, cosmetic, and other purposes, from making vegetable and meat dishes to dyes and insecticides. 113 black-and-white illustrations. ADD700-$9.90

Herbs and Herb Lore of Colonial America, by Colonial Dames of America. Approx. 5x8", 80 pages, softbound book. Invaluable reference and guide, carefully researched and charmingly written, illustrates and describes over 50 herbs and plants that were extremely useful to colonial settlers, among them: bee balm, bloodroot, candytuft, daffodil, hyssop, lovage, rosemary, tansy, wormwood, and yarrow. Includes anecdotes, popular and scientific names, and use for each plant. ADD753-$5.00

Spices and Herbs: Lore and Cookery, by Elizabeth S. Hayes. Approx. 5x8", 256 pages, softbound book. The romance and use of spices, herbs — 86 familiar, exotic plants illustrated, examined for legendary lore, current use. Also 73 recipes. "An adventurous exploration." — Richmond Times-Dispatch. ADD752-$10.00

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28 Great Inaugural Addresses: From Washington to Reagan, by John Grafton, James Dailey. 5.25x8.25”, 128 pages, softbound book. Compelling, powerful, and often inspiring remarks provide insights to 16 presidencies, from George Washington's somber comments in 1789 and John Adams' substantial discourse — which included a 727-word sentence — to Ronald Reagan's well-written, masterfully delivered first inaugural address stating his political mission. Includes Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, and more. ADD782-$3.00

INDIAN Leaders - Oklahoma's First Statesmen, edited by H. Glenn Jordan and Thomas M. Holm for the Oklahoma Historical Society, 1979, reprint 2002.  Volume X of The Oklahoma Series, Softbound book, 6x9", 182 pages, indexed, includes photographs and maps. AD830-$13.00

Oklahoma's Forgotten INDIANS, edited by Robert E. Smith for the Oklahoma Historical Society, 1981, reprint 2003.  Volume XV of The Oklahoma Series, Softbound book, 6x9", 126 pages, indexed, includes photographs and maps. AD831-$13.00

History of the Indians of the United States, by Angie Debo, 6x9" Softbound book. GR8001-$28.00

Indian Removal, by Grant Foreman, 6x9" Softbound Book. The Civilization of the American Indian Series. GR80017-$18.00

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Autobiography of Thomas Jefferson, by Thomas Jefferson. 5.25x8.5”, 112 pages, softbound book. Detailed account of this man's remarkable life and the period during which he wrote the Declaration of Independence. A first draft of the document is included, as are Jefferson's comments on the Articles of Confederation, his experiences as governor of Virginia, years in Paris as Minister to France, and his life in retirement. ADD773-$7.00

The Essential Jefferson, by Thomas Jefferson, John Dewey. 5.25x8.5”, 178 pages, softbound book. In this collection of his writings, the founding father articulates his thoughts on issues of moral and political philosophy, including the basis, aim, and structure of government. Excerpts from Jefferson's public and private letters and documents include ever-relevant observations on economics, religion, intellectual freedom and progress, education, secession, and slavery. ADD772-$10.00

Recollections and Letters of Robert E. Lee, by Robert Edward Lee. approx. 5x8", softbound book, 480 pages. This remarkable portrait of the idol of the Confederacy features personal reminiscences by his son as well as the general's letters to his family. Dating from the Mexican-American War in the 1840s to Lee's death in 1870, they provide intimate glimpses of a well-known but enigmatic man. ADD868-$13.00

The Prairie Traveler: The 1859 Handbook for Westbound Pioneers, by Randolph B. Marcy. 256 pages, 5.5x8.5", softbound book. Along with a good rifle and a sturdy horse, this guidebook was essential for westward-bound pioneers. Originally published by the War Department, Capt. Marcy's manual offers life-or-death advice on choosing the best routes to California, food supplies, treating snakebites, fording rivers, and encountering Native Americans. 21 original illustrations. Reprint of the Harper and Brothers, New York, edition. ADD2086-$10.00

The Capture of Atlanta and the March to the Sea: From Sherman's Memoirs, by Gen. William T Sherman, 2007. 240 pages, 5.5x8.5", softbound book. Taken from his monumental Memoirs, these substantial selections document Sherman's blitzkrieg-styled march through the heart of the South in 1864. The general's plain-spoken language reveals the theories that marked him as the first modern military strategist, from the use of railroads to the targeting of economic centers. Reprint of the Indiana University Press, Bloomington, 1957 edition. ADD2076-$11.00

Fashion in Underwear: from Babylon to Bikini Briefs, by Elizabeth Ewing, 2010. 160 pages, 8.5x11", softbound book. This revealing and profusely illustrated book documents the design and manufacture of intimate apparel from the ancient world through the 20th century. It traces the development of hoops, petticoats, corsets, brassieres, and other garments, examining the ways in which these items reflect social influences such as sexuality and women's emancipation. Reprint of the edition published by B. T. Batsford, Ltd., London, 1971. ADD2090-$13.00

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Money For Nothing Making Money With Volunteers, by Carrie Ann Cook, 2007. 5.5x8.5", 68 pages, softbound book, ISBN 978-0-944619-76-6. This book not only goes over the groundwork for any successful volunteer program but offers a wide variety of projects and how volunteers can help make a success. A companion book to the 2007 FGS lecture by the same name, this contains much more detail and makes a handy reference or volunteer gift. Press Release | More information G888-$10.00

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