WOW!!! This is an exceptional piece of HISTORY! It is an original invitation to the unveiling of Admiral David Glasgow Farragut's statue in Washington, D.C. USA. David Farragut is recognized as the first US Admiral and is a prominent figure in history. On the invitation on the left hand side is a picture of various arms and flags with a banner that reads New Orleans Mobile Bay. On the upper right hand corner there is a picture of the Admiral and the interesting thing about him, is that his u ...click for details
This book explores the Heroes of the newly discovered America. It includes 200 woodcut illustrations and 636 pages. It was printed in 1904 by the National Book and Bible House of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was written by D. M. Kelsey, who was also a well known historian and the author of "Pioneer Heroes" and "Stanley and the White Heroes in Africa". The introduction was done by Hon. Murat Halstead. This book has some stains and the spine is loose, but the illustrations an ...click for details
This book is on the life of the famous theatrical actress Sarah Bernhardt. It was written by Cornelia Otis Skinner and published in 1966 by the Riverside Press of Cambridge. It features 356 pages and 25 black and white photos on glossy paper (see enlargements) of times in her life and on the stage, even one on her attack of Marie Colombier. It measures 9 1/4 in. long and 6 1/8 in. wide. It is in very good condition but has no dust jacket. The pages are in excellent condition. It makes for very g ...click for details
This is a great book that tells th great events in the life of Madame Curie. It covers from when she was born in Warsaw, Poland in November 7, 1867 to when she wins the Nobel Prize in Physics. It also cover other important aspects in her life. It was published by Grosset & Dunlap of New York in 1959. It is illustrated by Federico Castellon, wit 20 illustrations. It is in very good condition with only a few minor spots on the front, the 176 pages are all clear and good. Enjoy!
