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Name: George Washington's Rules of Civility and Decent Behaviour
Brand: George Washington
SKU: 9781557091031
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George Washington's Rules of Civility and Decent Behaviour

Benjamin Franklin's Book of Virtues

Declaration of Independence

George Washington's Farewell Address

Quotations of John F Kennedy

Abraham Lincoln

Quotations of Theodore Roosevelt

A Short Biography of Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Poems of Abraham Lincoln

Gettysburg Address

Lincoln's Daily Devotional

Our National Parks Quotation Book

Chester Nimitz and the Sea

Good Citizenship

George Washington

George Washington's Rules of Civility and Decent Behaviour

9781557091031

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Copied out by hand as a young man aspiring to the status of Gentleman, George Washington's 110 rules were based on a set of rules composed by French Jesuits in 1595. The first English edition of these rules was available in Francis Hawkins' Youths Behavior, or Decency in Conversation Amongst Men, which appeared in 1640, and it is from this work that Washington seems to have copied. The rules as Washington wrote them out are a simplified version of this text. However much he may have simplified them, these precepts had a strong influence on Washington, who aimed to always live by them. The rules focus on self-respect and respect for others through details of etiquette. The rules offer pointers on such issues as how to dress, walk, eat in public, and address one's superiors.

Benjamin Franklin's Book of Virtues

9781429093552

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This pocket-sized hardcover edition contains all thirteen moral virtues as Benjamin Franklin wrote them in his memoirs, first posthumously published in 1791. In the heart of this larger work—today known as The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin—he writes of the bold and arduous Project of arriving at Perfection that he set for himself as a young man. In this task for perfection, young Benjamin prepared a catalog of thirteen necessary or desirable virtues that he might strive to acquire by means of habit and daily practice. This Applewood Books edition includes a chart that Benjamin Franklin used to track his personal progress towards perfection.

Declaration of Independence

9781557094483

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Proudly printed in America, this beautiful gift edition contains the Declaration of Independence along with illustrations and biographies of the signers. It is a treasure for Americans of any age.

Drafted by Thomas Jefferson between June 11 and June 28, 1776, the Declaration of Independence summarizes America's founding political philosophy. At once a cherished symbol of liberty and an expression of Jefferson's monumental talents as a writer, the document captures in unforgettable phrases the ideals of individual liberty and formed the backbone of American's Revolutionary movement. In setting forth these self-evident truths alongside a list of grievances against King George's Brittain, the Declaration of Independence justified the breaking of ties with Mother England and the formation of a new country.

George Washington's Farewell Address

9781557094544

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On September 17,1796, George Washington announced that he would leave the presidency. His famous farewell address encapsulates a view of the Union, the Constitution, and good citizenship that is an important part of American political thought today.

Quotations of John F Kennedy

9781557090577

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"Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country" - John F. Kennedy

This pocket-sized hardcover book contains nearly one hundred quotations from one of America's best-loved presidents, John F. Kennedy. War hero, politician, and 35th President of the United States, John Fitzgerald Kennedy embodied the hopes and dreams of an age.

Abraham Lincoln

9781429096119

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In February 1959, Carl Sandburg gave an address on the occasion of Abraham Lincoln's 150th birthday before the Joint Session of Congress. The Lincoln biographer spoke of the nation's 16th president as a man who is both steel and velvet, who is as hard as rock and soft as drifting fog, who holds in his heart and mind the paradox of a terrible storm and peace unspeakable and perfect.

This short work is part of Applewood's American Roots, series, tactile mementos of American passions by some of America's most famous writers and thinkers.

Quotations of Theodore Roosevelt

9781557099464

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President, environmentalist, big game hunter, war hero, trust buster, father of the modern American navy, builder of the Panama Canal, Nobel Peace Prize winner‚Äö Teddy Roosevelt remains a commanding and intriguing figure of American history. This handsome book includes approximately 100 of the most memorable quotes of this prolific writer and orator.

A Short Biography of Franklin Delano Roosevelt

9781944038274

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Franklin D. Roosevelt, the nephew of President Theodore Roosevelt, was the longest serving US president, serving four terms and leading the country through the Great Depression and World War II. He embraced technology to reassure Americans through his “Fireside Chats” broadcast over radio. Never had the American public been so connected to their president. The Short Biographies series from Applewood’s Benna Books imprint features short, intriguing, and entertaining biographies of world-renowned figures. Each beautiful hardcover book includes an interesting retelling of a single person's life, suitable for young adults and adults alike. These little gems will become beloved souvenirs of a favorite artist or a memorable trip to a museum.

Poems of Abraham Lincoln

9781557091338

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Our 16th president was a great lover of poetry. A little-known fact is that he wrote a small body of poetry, mostly about returning to the home of his childhood. In The Poems of Abraham Lincoln, his work is collected for the first time in a hardcover edition.

Gettysburg Address

9781557090737

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The Gettysburg Address was delivered on the afternoon of November 19, 1863 by Abraham Lincoln at the dedication of the battlefield of the Civil War's bloodiest battle. Included in this edition is the Bliss text of the address, contemporary reactions, and other important documents relating to this moving speech by one of America's most beloved Presidents.

Lincoln's Daily Devotional

9781429093545

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Abraham Lincoln carried in his pocket a spiritual book of days, titled A Believer’s Daily Treasure, which was originally published in the mid-1800s by the Religious Tract Society of London, England. There is speculation that the devotional may have been given to Lincoln by his wife Mary. Applewood's 2015 edition of the book includes an introduction by Carl Sandburg, which was first published in a 1957 edition. Said Sandburg, “... it is new testimony that he was a man of profound faith.”

Our National Parks Quotation Book

9781429094108

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Applewood Books celebrates our country's national parks with this inspiring collection of quotations about America's best idea, presented in a handsome hardcover keepsake edition. Included are quotes from some of the exceptional people — Theodore Roosevelt, John Muir, Margaret Mardy Murie, Stephen Mather, and more — who were instrumental in preserving our precious geographic and historic treasures for all to enjoy. Made in the USA.

Chester Nimitz and the Sea

9781455617968

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Celebrate the exciting life of a World War II naval hero! When Pearl Harbor was bombed, Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt sent Adm. Chester Nimitz to respond. Nimitz was put in charge of all US ships in the Pacific and was commander of the Pacific Fleet at the decisive Battle of Midway. This inspiring biography for young readers traces his remarkable life from his nineteenth-century childhood through his valiant service during World War II.

George Washington

9781589808942

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Become a part of history with this interactive book about George Washington!

From the documents that drafted a nation to hand written notes from George Washington himself, this book is a treasure trove of historical information. Opening with a detailed description of Washington's death from a common infection and his harrowing final moments, each chapter is meticulously researched and documented with reference material and fascinating details of Washington's life. Inside hidden pockets and envelopes are documents, letters, and interesting facts guaranteed to keep even the most jaded readers enthralled as they learn about one of America's founding fathers and the first president of the United States.