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Starr, Chester G.; A History of the Ancient World
Oxford University Press, USA, 1991, New York: Hardcover, Very Good in Very Good dust jacket,
Book and dust jacket in good shape, no noticed markings inside, very little cover and edge wear. ; In a long and distinguished career, Chester Starr has written on topics ranging from early man, to the early Athenian democracy, to the role of sea power in the classical world. And one of his finest works--the product of his broad interests and expertise--has been A History of the Ancient World, long a standard work on the distant past. Now this landmark book is available in a new edition, offering a informative account of early history from the rise of the first cities to the fall of the Roman Empire.This richly illustrated new edition deftly explores the broad expanse of early human history. Though Greece and Rome occupy center stage, Starr also surveys the cities and empires of Mesopotamia, India from the early Indus civilization to the Gupta state, and China from the Hsia dynasty to the Han empire. In this new edition, he has incorporated the latest research into his lucid and informative narrative, reworking virtually every chapter to bring the work completely up-to-date. He has revised his discussions of early humankind to account for the most recent findings; he presents a new view of the Jewish revolt against Rome led by Bar Kochba; and he has thoroughly updated the bibliographies. In addition, his account of the end of the Roman Empire has been rewritten in light of the most recent thinking by classical historians. Numerous maps and illustrations, carefully composed and selected, highlight the text. And throughout, Starr clearly expresses the complexities of ancient history in lively, engaging prose, making the finest scholarship accessible to the nonspecialist.When A History of the Ancient World appeared in earlier editions, The Philadelphia Inquirer hailed it as "an excellent one-volume history" and "fascinating reading." And The Classical Journal wrote, "In scope, accuracy, and soundness of judgment this is one of the best general ancient histories." This completely updated Fourth Edition will continue to provide one of the most distinguished and comprehensive one-volume introductions to the ancient past available today.; 6.5" x 9.5"; 741 pages,
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14.00 USD 12.60 USD
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McMaster, John Bach; A Primary History of the United States
American Book Company, 1901, New York, Cincinnati, & Chicago: Hardcover, Very Good-,
Cover has some light edge and corner wear. Previous owner's name inside front cover. Book is in good shape, few markings inside, slight cover wear. ; This book has been written in the belief that a primary history of the United States should be short, as interesting as possible, and well illustrated; that it should be a narrative of events, not a series of biographical sketches; that it should touch on all matters of real imporatnce in the founding and building of our country; and that it should leave unnoticed such questions as are beyond the understanding of the pubils for whose use it is intended. ; Black and White Illustrations; 5.5" x 7"; 245 pages,
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14.00 USD 12.60 USD
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Nye, Bill; Bill Nye's Comic History of the United States
Charles C. Thompson Co., 1906, Chicago: Hardcover, Fair,
This book is in fair shape, large stain on cover, water markings on edge of pages and inside front and back cover. ; Edgar Wilson "Bill" Nye (1850-1896) was a distinguished American journalist, who later became widely known as a humorist. He was also the founder and editor of the Laramie Boomerang. He adopted the name "Bill Nye" after a character in a famous poem by Bret Harte. The Boomerang was founded while Nye was the postmaster of Larmie City, Wyoming Territory. It launched him to national fame, gaining subscribers in every state and some foreign countries. Some of his works include Bill Nye's Comic History of the United States, Bill Nye and Boomerang, Bill Nye's History of England, and Bill Nye's Red Book. Late in his career, he was briefly associated with James Whitcomb Riley with whom he wrote two books. They also appeared together on the lecture circuit. He also travelled and lectured with Luther Burbank. He died of meningitis. A historical marker honoring him is located in Pierce County, Wisconsin, between the towns of Prescott and River Falls. A small monument marks his birthplace in Shirley, Maine.; 6.25" x 8.25"; 328 pages, Illustrated by F. Opper,
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10.00 USD 9.00 USD
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Moore, Beth Shumway; Bones in the Well - The Haun's Mill Massacre of 1838
University of Oklahoma Press, 2012, Paperback, New,
Brand New Book. ; The 1838 massacre at Haun's Mill in Missouri is a defining moment in the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Mormons has come to the state at the urging of their prophet, Joseph Smith, but they quickly found themselves at war with Missouri's prior settlers, who considered them unwanted intruders. On October 27, 1838, Governor Lilburn Boggs issued an infamous order: "The Mormons must be treated as enemies, and must be exterminated or driven from the state." Three days later, a Missouri militia attacked a small Mormon settlement at Haun's Mill, killing seventeen men and boys and wounding more than a dozen others. ; 6" x 9"; 192 pages,
54257
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19.95 USD 17.96 USD
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John Howe, Narrated by Hal Holbrook; Butch Cassidy and the Outlaw Trail ( DVD)
KUED, 2013, Springville, UT: DVD, New,
Brand New DVD. ; Author: Film by John Howe, Narrated by Hal HolbrookWhat really happened to Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid? Journey from Utah a nd Wyoming to Argentina and Bolivia to uncover the real story of the West’s most famous outlaws. Butch Cassidy and the Outlaw Trail reveals important new information about the lives of Butch and Sundance in South America and on their ranch in Argentina and sheds new light on one of the greatest mysteries of the American West.; DVD,
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9.99 USD 8.99 USD
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Tunnell, Michael O. - Chilcoat, George W.; Chosen People, a Promised Land - Mormonism and Race in Hawai'i
Univ Of Minnesota Press, 2012, Paperback, New,
Brand New Book. ; Christianity figured prominently in the imperial and colonial exploitation and disposession of indigenous peoples worldwide, yet many indigenous people embrace Christian faith as part of their cultural and ethnic identities. A Chosen People, a Promised Land gets to the heart of this contradiction by exploring how Native Hawaiian members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saits understand and negotiate their place in this quintessentially American religions. ; 5.5" x 8.5"; 232 pages,
54258
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22.50 USD 20.25 USD
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Tunnell, Michael O. - Chilcoat, George W.; Chosen People, a Promised Land - Mormonism and Race in Hawai'i
Univ Of Minnesota Press, 2012, Paperback, New,
Brand new hardcover book! Not issued with Dust Jacket.; Christianity figured prominently in the imperial and colonial exploitation and disposession of indigenous peoples worldwide, yet many indigenous people embrace Christian faith as part of their cultural and ethnic identities. A Chosen People, a Promised Land gets to the heart of this contradiction by exploring how Native Hawaiian members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saits understand and negotiate their place in this quintessentially American religions. ; 5.5" x 8.5"; 232 pages,
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67.00 USD 60.30 USD
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West, Delno C. & Jean M.; Christopher Columbus - The Great Adventure and How We Know About It
Atheneum, 1991, New York: Hardcover, Very Good,
Book is in great shape, very little cover and edge wear, no markings inside, tight pages. ; Five hundred years ago Christopher Colombus set off on his great adventure to explore the unknown sea. He sailed west with three small ships, convinced he could make his way to China and Japan. What he found instead was a world completely new to him and to the Europeans of his time. His discovery changed life for Native Americans and for Europeans forever. ; 7.25" x 10.25"; 136 pages,
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14.00 USD 12.60 USD
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Horgan, Paul; Citizen of New Salem
Farrar, Straus & Cudahy, 1961, New York: Hardcover, Good+ in Fair dust jacket,
Book is in good shape, little cover and edge wear. No noticed markings inside. Dust jacket has slight fading and some small stains and markings with little chip on top of spine. ; In his new historical work, Paul Horgan, with his evocative sense of the past, presents a moving portrait of the young Abraham Lincoln awakening to early powers. Any respect of LIncoln's life hold's an absorbing interest for Americans, but the formative years fo his youth have a special fascination. ; 6.25" x 9.5"; 90 pages, Illustrated by Gorsline, Douglas,
54274
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10.00 USD 9.00 USD
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Scherman, Katharine; Daughter of Fire - A Portrait of Iceland
Little, Brown and Company, 1976, Boston, Toronto: Hardcover, Very Good- in Good+ dust jacket,
Book is in good shape, has gift inscription inside front and back cover from previous owner, and on title page; other than that, no noticed markings. Dust jacket is in decent shape with some corner and edge wear. ; Katharine Scherman's newest book, Daugher of Fire: A Portrait of Iceland, splendidly recaptures the insight, charm, and bracing enthusiasm that have so distinguished her previous work. Inside unfolds both a natural and a human history of the mid-Atlantic island of Iceland. ; 6.25" x 9.5"; 364 pages,
54177
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12.00 USD 10.80 USD
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Hansen, Lynn - Hansen, Faith; German Latter-Day Saints and World War II - Their Personal Stories of Survival
BYU Studies, 2012, Provo, UT: Paperback, New,
Brand new softcover book! ; Mormons in Eastern Europe found themselves mercilessly caught at the center of political and social turmoil during World War II and its aftermath. This book is a completely new collection of firsthand accounts by German and Eastern European Latter-day Saints who suffered unbelievably brutal trials and lived to tell their stories. These personal statements, gathered and translated by Lynn and Faith Hansen, and humbling. "Mama always said, 'Go to bed, then you will not feel the hunger.'" "A fire bomb fell into the bunker and we had to get out because there was so much smoke. As we came out, we saw the entire city on fire."
Despite having their homes bombed and their lives shattered, and despite having to struggle for survival in frozen forests and on foreign streets, these Saints clung to their faith. Their vivid memories and poignant testimonies convey this through and thorugh. Often, prayer was their only ally.
Through the individual stories is the lesson that faith and testimony, obedience and faithfulness will bring blessings from heaven. As one survivor puts it, "The gospel is true. The priesthood of God exists, and we have been mightiliy blessed in the Church, in our families, and also materially in having what we needed to sustain life."
These real-life experiences build faith despite despair, portray hope amid peril, and champion charity in defiance of hate. ; 8.5" x 11",
54579
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24.95 USD 22.46 USD
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Goerlitz, Walter; History of the German General Staff, 1657-1945. Translated by Brian Battershaw
Praeger, 1957, New York: Hardcover, Very Good,
Book is in good shape, little cover and edge wear. No noticed markings inside- green scribble on edge of pages. Dust jacket has heavy wear all over, chip on top over spine. ; The History of the German General Staff is the first comprehensive history of the Prussian and later German General Staff from its earliest beginnings in the Thirty-year War to the German unconditional surrender in 1945. With the dawn of the industrial age, war is taken out of the hands of monarchs and arisocrats and is being directed by highly trained specialists who remain basically annonymous. ; 5.5" x 8.25"; 508 pages,
54402
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