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Quick view American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 by Jim Murphy In a powerful narrative, Murphy describes the illness that took its toll on the residents of Philadelphia in 1793, relating the epidemic to the major social and political events of the day and to 18th-century medical beliefs and practices. Illustrated... View Details
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Quick view Lincoln: A Photobiography by Russell Freedman This 1988 Newbery Medal Book tells the story of Abraham Lincoln with photographs and prints, providing a vivid look at the life and times of one of the nation's great leaders. View Details
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Quick view A Night to Remember: The Classic Account of the Final Hours of the Titanic by Walter Lord First published in 1955, A Night to Remember remains a completely riveting account of the Titanic's fatal collision and the behavior of the passengers and crew, both noble and ignominious. Some sacrificed their lives, while others fought like animals... View Details
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Quick view Lincoln and His Boys (Paperback) by Rosemary Wells Historians claim him as one of America s most revered presidents. But to his rambunctious sons, Abraham Lincoln was above all a playful and loving father. Here is Lincoln as seen by two of his boys: Willie, thrilled to be on his first train trip when... View Details
Quick view They Came Before Columbus: The African Presence in Ancient America by Ivan Van Sertima "They Came Before Columbus" reveals a compelling, dramatic, and superbly detailed documentation of the presence and legacy of Africans in ancient America. Examining navigation and shipbuilding; cultural analogies between Native Americans and Africans;... View Details