Name: Mississippi Slave Narratives
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Mississippi Slave Narratives

9781557090188

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The view that slavery could best be described by those who had themselves experienced it personally has found expression in several thousand commentaries, autobiographies, narratives, and interviews with those who endured. Although most of these accounts appeared before the Civil War, more than one-third are the result of the ambitious efforts of the Federal Writers' Project of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) to interview surviving ex-slaves during the 1930s. The result of these efforts was the Slave Narrative Collection, a group of autobiographical accounts of former slaves that today stands as one of the most enduring and noteworthy achievements of the WPA. Compiled in seventeen states during the years 1936-38, the collection consists of more than two thousand interviews with former slaves, most of them first-person accounts of slave life and the respondents' own reactions to bondage. The interviews afforded aged ex-slaves an unparalleled opportunity to give their personal accounts of life under the peculiar institution, to describe in their own words what it felt like to be a slave in the United States. —Norman R. Yetman, American Memory, Library of Congress This paperback edition of selected Mississippi narratives is reprinted in facsimile from the typewritten pages of the interviewers, just as they were originally typed.

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Missouri Slave Narratives

9781557090195

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The view that slavery could best be described by those who had themselves experienced it personally has found expression in several thousand commentaries, autobiographies, narratives, and interviews with those who endured. Although most of these accounts appeared before the Civil War, more than one-third are the result of the ambitious efforts of the Federal Writers' Project of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) to interview surviving ex-slaves during the 1930s. The result of these efforts was the Slave Narrative Collection, a group of autobiographical accounts of former slaves that today stands as one of the most enduring and noteworthy achievements of the WPA. Compiled in seventeen states during the years 1936-38, the collection consists of more than two thousand interviews with former slaves, most of them first-person accounts of slave life and the respondents' own reactions to bondage. The interviews afforded aged ex-slaves an unparalleled opportunity to give their personal accounts of life under the peculiar institution, to describe in their own words what it felt like to be a slave in the United States. —Norman R. Yetman, American Memory, Library of Congress This paperback edition of selected Missouri narratives is reprinted in facsimile from the typewritten pages of the interviewers, just as they were originally typed.

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Modest Enquiry into the Nature of Witchcraft

9781557091826

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This balanced account of the Salem Village witchcraft trials, including the events leading up to them, was first printed in 1702. The book was written by Reverend John Hale, the pastor of the church in Beverly, Massachusetts. He concludes with the theory that it was Satan, not the witches, who used the manipulation of objects to afflict others. Rev. Hale had been the preacher in Salem since 1664, and was a participant in the trials, attending them and praying with the accused. This eyewitness account is one of the rarest, having been reprinted once in 1771 and again in 1973.

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Mother Goose's Nursery Rhymes

9781429090056

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Originally published in 1877, this collection of Mother Goose Rhymes contains illustrations by Walter Crane, John Tenniel, Harrison Weir, John Gilbert, and many other important illustrators of the day.

Mourt's Relation

9780918222848

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Originally printed in 1622, this is the first published account of the coming of the Pilgrims to the New World to settle Plymouth Plantation.

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Narrative of Ethan Allen

9781557091277

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The spirit of Ethan Allen, leader of the Green Mountain Boys. which fills the narrative, helped inject confidence that the Revolutionary War could be won.

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Natural History Activity Book

9780983641629

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Come journey to outer space or travel back in time. Learn about fish, planets, and dinosaurs. Find out about our environment and how you can help save it. Open this book and explore the world.

New Citizen's Gift Box of Wisdom

9781557090348

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Four hardcover Books of American Wisdom selected especially for America's newest citizen's. Invaluable information for only $40.00, presented in a handsome slipcase. Box Set includes: Good Citizenship - Grover Cleveland's definition of what makes a good citizen. The Declaration of Independence - America's most famous document, presented in this edition with illustrations and signers' biographies. The Constitution of the United States - The complete text of the U.S. Constitution, including all of the amendments. George Washington's Farewell Address - Washington encapsulates a view of the Union, the Constitution, and good citizenship.

New York City Crossword Puzzles

9780984415649

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From its subways to its skyline, New York City is America's busiest, noisiest, and most exciting city. These 12 puzzles are designed to take you from Hell's Kitchen to Harlem, from Brooklyn to the Bronx‚Äîand everywhere in between. Grab a pencil, open this book, and take a bite out of the Big Apple!

North Carolina Slave Narratives

9781557090201

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The view that slavery could best be described by those who had themselves experienced it personally has found expression in several thousand commentaries, autobiographies, narratives, and interviews with those who endured. Although most of these accounts appeared before the Civil War, more than one-third are the result of the ambitious efforts of the Federal Writers' Project of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) to interview surviving ex-slaves during the 1930s. The result of these efforts was the Slave Narrative Collection, a group of autobiographical accounts of former slaves that today stands as one of the most enduring and noteworthy achievements of the WPA. Compiled in seventeen states during the years 1936-38, the collection consists of more than two thousand interviews with former slaves, most of them first-person accounts of slave life and the respondents' own reactions to bondage. The interviews afforded aged ex-slaves an unparalleled opportunity to give their personal accounts of life under the peculiar institution, to describe in their own words what it felt like to be a slave in the United States. —Norman R. Yetman, American Memory, Library of Congress This paperback edition of selected North Carolina narratives is reprinted in facsimile from the typewritten pages of the interviewers, just as they were originally typed.

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Of the Passing of the First-Born

9781429096256

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From W.E.B. Dubois’ 1903 The Souls of Black Folk, this excerpt is a moving account of the short life and tragic death of his first-born son. In it is the wonder of creation, the bond between mother and child, the awakening love of a parent for his offspring, and the reality of a father of color seeing freedom in the loss. “Well sped, my boy, before the world had dubbed your ambition insolence, had held your ideals unattainable, and taught you to cringe and bow. Better far this nameless void that stops my life than a sea of sorrow for you.” 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.

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Official Handbook for Boys

9781557094414

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Over 31 million copies of the Official Handbook for Boys have been distributed since this first edition was published in 1911. The original Boy Scout Handbook standardized American scouting and emphasized the virtues and qualifications for scouting—delineating what the American Boy Scouts declared was needed to be a well-developed, well-informed boy. The book includes information on the origin of scouting, notes on the identification of natural specimen—from toadstools, trees and plants, to insects, birds and fish—and advise on everything from assembling a proper camp, to building a log cabin. Scouts past and present will be fascinated to see how scouting has changed in the ensuing years, and how it has stayed the same.

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Ohio Slave Narratives

9781557090218

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The view that slavery could best be described by those who had themselves experienced it personally has found expression in several thousand commentaries, autobiographies, narratives, and interviews with those who endured. Although most of these accounts appeared before the Civil War, more than one-third are the result of the ambitious efforts of the Federal Writers' Project of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) to interview surviving ex-slaves during the 1930s. The result of these efforts was the Slave Narrative Collection, a group of autobiographical accounts of former slaves that today stands as one of the most enduring and noteworthy achievements of the WPA. Compiled in seventeen states during the years 1936-38, the collection consists of more than two thousand interviews with former slaves, most of them first-person accounts of slave life and the respondents' own reactions to bondage. The interviews afforded aged ex-slaves an unparalleled opportunity to give their personal accounts of life under the peculiar institution, to describe in their own words what it felt like to be a slave in the United States. —Norman R. Yetman, American Memory, Library of Congress This paperback edition of all of the Ohio narratives is reprinted in facsimile from the typewritten pages of the interviewers, just as they were originally typed.

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Old Christmas

9781429016681

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There is nothing in England that exercises a more delightful spell over my imagination than the lingerings of the holiday customs and rural games of former times. So begins Irving's classic recital of Christmas traditions in 19th-century England. Originally part of The Sketch Books of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent., which also included Irving's most famous stories, Rip Van Winkle and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Old Christmas depicts Irving's Christmas Eve trip by stagecoach to Yorkshire and the delightful holiday games and rituals he shared with his hosts at their home, Bracebridge Hall. Famed illustrator Randolph Caldecott's sketches provide a perfect complement to Irving's descriptions of holiday cheer.

Old French Fairy Tales

9781429011860

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A wonderful book by Sophie Rostopchine, Comtesse De Segur (1799-1874) of 5 timeless French fairy tales, magnificently illustrated with beautiful and dramatic color and black-and-white drawings by Virginia Frances Sterrett (1900-1931). De Segur, a French writer of Russian descent, wrote numerous books, the most famous of which was Les Malheurs de Sophie (Sophie's Misfortunes). Done when she was only 19 years of age, this was Chicago-born Sterrett's first book. She is often called the female Kay Nielsen, referring to the renowned Danish fairy tale illustrator.

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Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving

9781557091352

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This story of an 1820s Thanksgiving is filled with the warmth of character and family life that has made Louisa May Alcott a favorite for more than 100 years.

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On the Art of Teaching

9781557091291

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In 1840 Mann wrote On the Art of Teaching. Its message has lived on as a timeless and inspiring appeal to teachers.

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On the Decay of the Art of Lying

9781429096164

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In 1880, the great American author and humorist Mark Twain wrote his essay On the Decay of the Art of Lying for a Historical and Antiquarian Club meeting in Hartford, Connecticut. Twain's humorous and satirical voice is in full flower, as he discusses the universal pastime of lying, and suggests that judicious lying should be encouraged and cultivated – as long as one strives …to lie with a good object, and not an evil one; to lie for others' advantage, and not our own; to lie healingly, charitably, humanely, not cruelly, hurtfully, maliciously… 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.

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Optimism Within

9781429096102

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A Treatise on the Power of Optimism

Rendered deaf and blind by scarlet fever at the age of a year and a half, Helen Keller— with the help of Anne Sullivan, other teachers, and her own determination— learned to read, write, and speak several languages. Keller became an advocate for people with disabilities and fought for human rights her entire life. In 1903, while attending Radcliffe College— she was the first deaf blind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree— she wrote Optimism Within. This short work is part of Applewood’s American Roots series, tactile mementos of American passions by some America’s most famous writers and thinkers.

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Our Edible Toadstools and Mushrooms

9781429012638

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The collection of edible mushrooms has long been both a necessity and a hobby for many Americans. William Gibson's beautifully illustrated 1895 work is a basic reference to thirty common edible mushroom varieties with information on how to identify them and differentiate them from poisonous varieties. He also provides a variety of recipes that will showcase the flavors and textures of the individual types.

Our National Parks Quotation Book

9781429094108

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Celebrates our country's national parks with this inspiring collection of quotations about America's best idea, presented in a handsome hardcover keepsake edition. Made in the USA.

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.

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Owney the Postal Dog

9781429069991

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A richly illustrated and beloved children’s book about the world travels of Owney, the canine mascot of the United States Postal Service from 1888-1897, originally published in 1935.

With charming illustrations on every page and sweet, simple prose, Owney the Postal Dog tells the heartwarming true story of a homeless puppy who became the most well-traveled dog in the world.

Owney, a friendly terrier mix, snuck into the Albany, New York Post Office in 1888, and the postmen decided to keep him. One day Owney hopped into the mail car of a train bound for New York City. After returning home safe and sound, Owney soon set off on longer railroad journeys to Washington, D.C., Chicago, St. Louis, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, and Mexico. Everywhere he went, mail clerks hung tags and badges on his collar.

In 1895 Owney embarked on his biggest adventure yet: a steamship trip around the world. Owney wore a tag that read:

To all who may meet this dog: Owney is his name. He is the pet of 100,000 postal clerks in the United States of America. He starts today, August 19, 1895, for a trip around the world. Treat him kindly and speed him on his journey across the ocean and land, to Yokohama, Hong Kong, and New York. From New York send him overland to Tacoma by fast mail.

Originally published in 1935, Owney’s story continues to delight children with its timelessly fascinating subjects of transportation, world travel, and a lovable dog. This book is also perfect for anyone interested in the rich history of the Railway Post Office and the United States Postal Service, both of which Owney served during his lifetime.

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Parlour Magic

9781429096904

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Amaze your friends with timeless magic tricks!

Originally published in 1838, Parlour Magic contains over 350 party tricks that will impress even the most skeptical of audiences. These memorable experiments require only household items, scientific principles, and wit. Using this book, you will be able to:

Shatter bulletproof glass with a few grains of sand
Change the color of a rose with a match
Create visible sparks with a friendly cat
Transform oil and water into soap with a drop of ammonia
And much more!

These parlor tricks are the foundation of modern illusion magic for good reason—they are simply astounding. With Parlour Magic, you can continue the 200-year tradition!

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Paul Revere's Ride

9781557090720

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New in Applewood's Books of American Wisdom series is Paul Revere's Ride, which includes the 1860 Henry Wadsworth Longfellow poem of the same name, as well as Paul Revere's own account of the events. The famous midnight ride of April 18-19, 1775 raised the alarm among Massachusetts patriots that the British were on the move from Boston to Concord. Twenty years after the event, Paul Revere wrote a letter telling the true account of the historic ride. Eight-five years after the event, in 1860, Paul Revere and his heroic ride were immortalized by Longfellow in his famous, if not completely accurate, dramatic poem.

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Plants and their Children

9781429095655

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Originally published in 1896, bestselling author and naturalist Frances Theodora Parsons wanted to create a children's reading book designed to help children develop their reading skills while learning all about plants and developing a lifelong interest in nature. Full of intricate sketches and illustrations and designed to follow a plant's life throughout a child's school year, this children's botany guide is full of interesting details told in a sweet and friendly narration. Considered one of best children's books of its day, this guide will delight children, adults, and botanical enthusiasts alike.

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Poems of Phillis Wheatley

9781557092335

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The poetry of America's first published black poet was published before the Revolutionary War and recognized throughout the English-speaking world. Phillis Wheatley was born in Africa, sold as a slave in America, and became a celebrity in Europe. This volume also contains a short memoir of her life.

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Power of Partnership

9781557099457

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You have to treat your employees like your customers. When you treat them right then they will treat your outside customers right —Herb Kelleher

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Quotations of Abraham Lincoln

9781557099419

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This pocket-sized hardcover book contains a collection of some one hundred quotations on war, peace, and faith from America's 16th president.

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Quotations of Alexander Hamilton

9781557099396

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This pocket-sized hardcover book contains nearly one hundred quotations from one of America's most important Founding Fathers, Alexander Hamilton. Among his many accolades, Hamilton was senior aide to General Washington in the Revolutionary War, founded the Bank of New York, was a major contributor to The Federalist Papers, was the country’s first Secretary of the Treasury, and advocated for a strong central government. Famous for fatally losing a duel with Aaron Burr in 1804 and, most recently, being the subject of a hit Broadway play, Hamilton’s ideas and words remain thought-provoking and influential today.

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Quotations of Barack Obama

9781429097116

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Notable Quotations from Barack Obama

This pocket-sized hardcover book contains dozens of quotations on life, government, politics, culture and more from America’s forty-fourth president, Barack Obama.

"Change will not come if we wait for some other person or if we wait for some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek." - Barack Obama, Speech to Supporters, February, 5, 2008.

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Quotations of Benjamin Franklin

9781557099389

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This pocket-sized hardcover book contains nearly one hundred witty and wise quotations from one of America's first bestselling authors, Benjamin Franklin.

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Quotations of Donald J. Trump

9781557090676

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Notable Quotations from President Donald J. Trump

This pocket-sized hardcover book contains nearly one hundred quotations on business, government, politics, culture and more from America’s forty-fifth president, Donald J. Trump.

"I'm going to fight for every American in every last part of this nation." - Donald J. Trump, Hardball with Chris Matthews, August 4, 2017

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Quotations of Ernest Hemingway

9781429094955

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This pocket-sized hardcover book contains nearly one hundred quotations from author Ernest Hemingway. All my life I've looked at words as though I were seeing them for the first time. —Ernest Hemingway, Letter to fiancée Mary Welsh, La Finca Vigia, April 9, 1945

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Quotations of Franklin D. Roosevelt

9781557090584

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This pocket-sized hardcover book contains nearly one hundred quotations from America's longest-serving U.S. President, Franklin Delano Roosevelt. During his four terms in office, FDR led the country through the Great Depression and World War II, and oversaw enormous changes in domestic policy—from the New Deal, to Social Security, to financial regulation—and in foreign affairs, where he was instrumental in the creation of the United Nations. Let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself. — Franklin Delano Roosevelt, First Inaugural Address, March 4, 1933

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Quotations of Frederick Douglass

9781429095716

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Notable Quotations from Frederick Douglass

This pocket-sized hardcover book contains dozens of quotations from abolitionist, orator, social reformer and statesman Frederick Douglass.

"No man can put a chain about the ankle of his fellow man without at last finding the other enfastened about his own neck."

-Frederick Douglass, Speech at Civil Rights Mass Meeting, Washington, DC, October 22, 1883