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Blow For The Landing
- Excellent Descriptions of Early Riverboats
- Glory Days of Steamboating Relived in Great Detail
- Filled with History, Photographs, and Terrific Tales
$29.95
Medieval Costume And Fashion
- Fascinating Peek Back in Back Time to the Middle Ages
- 700 Black & White and Color Illustrations Depict All Types of Apparel
- Comprehensive Study of European Clothing Styles
$26.95
The Woolen Industry
- Traces the Story of the Wool Industry in Britain, Past to Present
- Numerous Vintage Black & White Photos Illuminate the Well-Written Text
- Features Fascinating Previously Unpublished Material
$8.95
Philadelphia Theaters a Pictorial Architectural History
- Illustrates the Architectural History of Americas Former Theatrical Capital
- Includes Over One Hundred Photographs and Drawings
- Documents the Varied Architecture of Theatres from 1766 to 1900
$19.95
Buildings & Landmarks Of Old Boston
- Fascinating Version of the History of Boston's First 2 Centuries
- Provides History, Location & Drawings of 57 Important Buildings
- Must for Anyone Visiting Boston, Bostonites & Armchair Historians
$12.95
The Virginia House
- Profiles Elegant Tidewater Virgina Homes Built in 1646-1830
- Complete with Intricate Pictures, Floor Plans, & Informative Text
- Buy, Build, or Renovate Your Own Virginia Dream House
$19.95
Chinese Technology In the Seventeenth Century
- Exceptional Document on the History of Traditional Chinese Technology
- Covers Almost all the Major Industrial Techniques of its Time
- Includes 152 Original Woodcuts, Bibliographies, Glossary, and Much More
$20.95
Victorian Tiles
- Charts the Complete History of Victorian Tiles
- Features Important Information on Collecting, Manufacturers, Designers, etc
- Fully Illustrated with Both Color and Black & White Photos
$10.95
Victorian Houses: A Treasury of Lesser-Known Examples
- Introduces the Reader to Lesser-Known Victorian Architecture
- Includes Excellent Photography Accompanied by Incisive Commentaries
- Includes the Many Styles and Types of Victorian Homes
$17.95
Lighthouses Of New England
- Details the Fascinating History of Lighthouses in New England
- Stunning Color Photos Bring the Lighthouses to Life
- Includes Info on Architecture, Daily Life of Keepers, Maintenance, etc.
$29.95
The Weekend Genealogist
- The Fast Track to Genealogical Research
- Top Tricks and Tips to Researching Your Family Tree
- Written by a Prominent Genealogy Expert and Lecturer
$18.99
Long-Distance Genealogy
- Designed for the "Armchair Researchers" to Access Records From Afar
- Provides Numerous Techniques on Overcoming Problems in the Process
- Learn to Get Birth, Marriage, & Death Records, Copies of Documents, & More
$18.99
The Victorian Workhouse
- Illustrated History of the Victorian Workhouse & Those Who Lived There
- Looks at the Design & Construction, Workhouse Life & Routine, and More
- Numerous Vintage Photos Help Paint the Bleak Story of the Workhouse
$8.95
Cast-Iron Architecture in New York a Photgraphic Survey
- Countless Photos of Fine Examples From Numerous Aspects & Angles
- Detailed Commentaries Identify Architect, Foundry, Date Built, & More
- One of the Most Comprehensive Statements on Cast Iron Ever Compiled
$21.95
Philadelphia Then And Now
- 60 Sites Photographed in the Past and Present
- Includes an Informative Introduction & Extensive Captions
- See City Hall, Logan Square, the Betsy Ross House, Shubert Theatre, etc.
$16.95
Pennsylvania Dutch American Folk Art
- Delightful Compilation of Photos and Commentary of Distinctive Folk Art
- Addresses Every Aspect of Artistic Output of this Fascinating Subculture
- Features Furniture, Glass, Pottery, Textiles, and Much More
$9.95
A Genealogist’s Guide to Discovering Your English Ancestors
- Trace Generations of Your English Family History Without Leaving the U.S.
- Learn to Locate Crucial English Records, Analyze Documents, and More
- Create a Family History that Brings Your English Ancestry to Life
$18.99
Domestic Ducks and Geese
- Describes & Illustrates Most Domestic Breeds of Ducks and Geese
- Features Aylesbury, Pekin, Call Ducks, Pilgrim & Chinese Geese…etc.
- Discusses the Keeping, Breeding, & Exhibiting of Ducks
$10.95
New York Life at the Turn of the Century in Photographs
- Focuses on Turn-of-the-Century NYC and Captures it All
- 122 Vintage Photos of: Street Scenes, Restaurants, Hotels, Parks, etc.
- Photos Include Historical Background, Lore & Other Relevant Data
$20.95
Washington, D.C., Then and Now
- 69 Sites Shown in Detailed Black & White Photos, Past & Present
- Features Captions Brimming with Authentic Historic Detail
- Shows: Capitol in Various Stages, White House, Pennsylvania Ave., etc.
$24.95
The American Gunsmith
- Brief But Informative
- Includes Commentary on the Great Gunmakers of the Day
- Good Buy For Any Gun Enthusiast
$7.50
Classic Country Furniture
- Showcases the Very Best in Traditional Americana Style
- Features 20 Projects Easy & Fun to Build – Night Table, Wall Sconces, etc.
- Instructions Clearly Illustrated in Color Photos & Plain English
$19.99
Discovering Antique Maps
- Introduction to the History & Many-Sided Interests of Early Mapmaking
- Features Countless Detailed Black & White Illustrations
- Contains Early Maps, Map Oddities, Town Plans & Views…etc.
$15.95
Authentic Everyday Dress of the Renaissance
- Among the Earliest of the Great Costume Books of the 16th Century
- Deals With European Dress of All Class & Life and Customs
- Includes 154 Detailed Plates with Informative Captions
$20.95