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This Book, which is set in Alaska during the Gold Rush is one of many Adventure Novels by Author, Rex Beach. In this Novel, two men form a mining partnership when they arrive in Alaska and are soon confronted by many unforseen adventures. Book has 278 pages and several illustrations.

This Book is a history of the building of the Panama Canal and discusses those involved with the engineering, project management and construction of this great undertaking. At the time it was constructed, it was the largest and costliest human effort in the history of the world. Book has 698 pages and contains two detailed maps and over 80 photographs.

This Book is the history of the building of the Panama Canal in the early 1900's and the role of President Theodore Roosevelt, the U.S. Government and the challenges faced by all organizations and individuals during the planning and building of the Canal. Book has 698 pages, two maps and four sections of photographs with more than 80 entries.

This Book was written by the Reverend Dr. Mortimer J. Cohen, Rabbi, distinguished Professor of Hebrew Studies and Author. This Book was a best seller, when it was first published in 1946. This is a great Book to read to obtain an appreciation for Old Testament writings and how they are interpreted by an expert. This Book has 558 pages and numerous illustrations.

This Book is a guide to the gardener on what perennials to plant, what flower and plant colors to select and to plant the right perennials for the existing climate and type of soil. It also provides information as to how to tend and manage the garden.

This Book, "Peter Pan", is part of the Disney Classic Series reviewed and edited by the Walt Disney Company Staff. The original author of "Peter Pan" was James M. Barrie. This Book is extremely popular with youthful readers and adults alike. This Edition has 96 pages and numerous color illustrations to make it a fun read for children.

This Book is written by Laura Snyder, an expert on Victorian science and culture and a Fulbright Scholar. The Book recounts the life and work of four men, who met at Cambridge University in the early 19th Century. After they realized they all had a love of Science, they began to meet on Sunday mornings for breakfast and to discuss science in Great Britain and the world. Book has 439 pages and a small section of photos.

This Book, created by the Editor and staff of Eastman Kodak Company is a compilation of American life in Photos in 1976 and before. This Book boasts over 600 photos, 500 in full color. This Book also shares tips on photography from the recognized experts from Eastman Kodak.

This Book is a compilation of photos taken by the Authors during an extended travel through the Holy Land. Many Biblical sites from both the Old Testament and New Testament were visited. Most photos contain a brief description and a biblical passage if the subject or scene has biblical relevance. This Book has 248 pages and 248 photos.

This Book was developed and written for use by high school students in the 1940's. It contains many interesting features from an era when science and mathematics were considered essential to America's technological edge. The Book contains 454 pages and over 25 illustrations. This is an attractive and easy to understand Book.

This Book is by Michael P. Ryan, who received funding from the Institute for the Study of World Politics, and spent a year traveling to the Far East to acquire background information. Dr. Ryan holds a PH.D. from the University of Michigan and has taught at the University of Michigan and Georgetown University. The Book is in excellent condition and has been signed by the Author.

This Book about the U.S. Pony Express is one of several written by this author and others. It describes the decision to move mail by riders on horseback from St. Joseph, Missouri to San Francisco and return. The Pony Express lasted less than two years, but has forever been a piece of the history of the American West. This Book explains how men were selected, the dangers they faced and how the mail route was established. This version has 185 pages with some illustrations.

A Popular Mechanics Magazine from 1951 in Very Good condition. It includes articles pertaining to mechanical know-how, transportation, machines and equipment technology and many other feature articles of interest to all readers. This Edition from 1951 is exceptionally interesting with articles on aviation, hunting, new automobiles, and how-to articles for homeowners. You will enjoy all the advertising from the early 1950's.

This is a Popular Mechanics Magazine from 1957 in Very Good condition. This Issue has articles on the DC-3 Airplane, Satellites, Camping and Tents, the how-to home projects and new technology in electronics and cars as well as advice on everything from concrete patching to seeding lawns. This Issue also includes lots of advertising pages from 1957.

This Set of two Volumes is a Collector's good fortune. This Set is designed with dark green covers with gold lettering that has a matching slip case for storage and safe keeping. The slip case with the two Volumes accounts for 4.25 inches of width. Volume I of this Set begins with President George Washington and ends with Benjamin Harrison's loss to Grover Cleveland in 1892. Volume II begins President Grover Cleveland and ends with Harry Truman. Both Volumes give the reader an account of the planning for the White House during George Washington's Administration and all successive remodeling and expansions. More importantly, perhaps, the Author leads us through each President's time in the White House, their family and personal life, as well as the social gatherings and impact of the First Ladies. Together, both Volumes contain 1,224 pages and 121 illustrations.

This Book, by the Editors of PREVENTION Magazine Health Books, is a Dictionary of Healing Remedies and Techniques. Book was edited by John Feltman. This Book is easily accessible through a very complete Table of Contents with alphabetized sections.

This Book was written by Bob Woodward, who has shared the winning of two Pulitzer Prizes. Woodward has been an associate editor at The Washington Post for over 40 years. His first Pulitzer Prize was for the Post's coverage of the Watergate Scandal and second Prize for the coverage of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Additionally, Bob Woodward has authored, or co-authored 12 national non-fiction bestsellers. This Book covers President Obama's first term in office. After page 174, there is a supplement of several pages of photographs.

This Book is a biography of Lord Louis Mountbatten, a British Naval Hero, the Admiral of the Fleets, Viceroy and Governor-General of India, Diplomat, founder of the Organisation for Defence as well as the brother to Prince Phillip, Husband of Queen Elizabeth. The Author, Vice-Admiral Sir Ian McGeoch, knew Mountbatten well and this biography was written with that professional relationship and knowledge. Book has 285 pages, nine maps and diagrams and a center-section of photographs.

This Book is a Book Club Edition of a Novel by Author, Jeffrey Archer. It is a Story of a strong-willed Daughter, Romance, Money and Power. It is a good read in excellent condition from 1982. Book has 440 pages.

This Book is the Inaugural Edition of Profiles in Courage that was revised and reprinted after he became President in 1961. Originally published when he was a Senator in 1955, this Edition has a new Forward that was written in 1960 for this Inaugural Edition. The Book chronicles the courage required by several public figures that was noteworthy and impacted society. Book has 266 pages.