American History Catalog
Copies of authentic letters and papers throwing some light on the history of Doctor Absalom Baird of the army of the Revolution : who died at Washington, Pennsylvania, in 1805, likewise referring to his associates
Baird, Absalom, et al., Copies of authentic letters and papers throwing some light on the history of Doctor Absalom Baird of the army of the Revolution : who died at Washington, Pennsylvania, in 1805, likewise referring to his associates
Other American History books that may be of interest:
- Robertson, Keith; Berry, Erick The pilgrim goose. Viking Press, New York, 1956
Illustrated by Erick Berry "This book tells the story of Mr Paul Ives and a very special breed of goose, which is brave, intelligent and loyal! The book is divided into 4 parts and covers 4 periods in our history 1690, 1775, 1875 and 1955. An entertaining way to learn about an unusual aspect of American history with delightful line-drawings by Berry, whose speciality was Americana." 80 p. illus. 25 cm Dewey:[Fic Four stories trace the history of the Pilgrim goose in America, from its arrival on the Mayflower to near extinction of the breed and the efforts for its preservation
- Schoolcraft, Henry Rowe, Incentives to the study of the ancient period of American history :an address delivered before the New York Historical Society at its forty-second anniversary, 17th November, 1846 Press of the Historical Society, New York : 1847
by Henry R. Schoolcraft Cover title: Mr. Schoolcraft's address before the New York Historical Society"Published at the request of the society. 38 p. ; 23 cm Dewey:
- Willard, Emma (Hart), Late American history: containing a full account of the courage, conduct, and success of John C. Fremont A. S. Barnes & co., New York, 1856
277 p. front. (port.) 19 cm Dewey:
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Library of Congress Rare Books and Special Collections: An Illustrated Guide
Library of Congress Rare Books and Special Collections: Table of Contents; Introduction (Larry Sullivan Chief, Rare Book and Special Collections Division); American History; American Literature; Europe; Book Arts; The Illustrated Book; List of Selected Special Collections; Concordance of Images (Includes information on how to order copies of the images).