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Circles (American Roots) by Ralph Waldo Emerson
Transcendentalist Ralph Waldo Emerson's 1841 essay "Circles" reflects on the endless circles found in nature, and the fluidity of the universe. He encourages the embracing of new thoughts and ideas: "No truth so sublime but it may be trivial to-morrow in the light of new thoughts. People wish to be...
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (American Roots) by Washington Irving
One of the most popular pieces of American fiction is Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," originally published in 1820 in Irving's short story collection The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. Set in New York's Hudson River valley after the American Revolution, it is rich with Dutch culture, regional...
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Thanks to the Maple (American Roots) by Lewis Henry Morgan
"Thanks to the Maple" is from American anthropologist Lewis Henry Morgan's important 1851 work League of the Iroquois --in which he wrote of the complexity of Iroquois society. "Thanks to the Maple" describes in great detail the Iroquois first festival of spring, also called the Maple Dance. This significant annual...
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A Winter Walk (American Roots) by Henry David Thoreau
New England transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau's 1843 essay "A Winter Walk" is a loving celebration of winter and walking. Thoreau vividly renders the winter season, writing of its sparkling beauty, its purity, and its stillness, and perfectly describing the warmth, coziness, and cheer to be found back at the home...
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The Gospel of Nature (American Roots) by John Burroughs
In 1912, the great American naturalist John Burroughs was asked by a preacher to talk to his parishioners on the "gospel of nature." In his essay, Burroughs reflects on the impact and influence his excursions in nature had on his life. "That I am a saner, healthier, more contented man,...
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The Language and Sentiment of Flowers (Applewood Books) by James McCabe
This colorful Victorian book evokes an age gone by, before the days of email and overnight shipping--when communication between people was a very special occasion, made more difficult by time and space. To Victorian letter-writers of the West a new, exotic and secret language came from the East-communicating through flowers....
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The American Revolution for Kids: A History with 21 Activities (11) (For Kids series)
Heroes, traitors, and great thinkers come to life in this activity book, and the concepts of freedom and democracy are celebrated in true accounts of the distinguished officers, wise delegates, rugged riflemen, and hardworking farm wives and children who created the new nation. This collection tells the story of the...
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Imogene’s Last Stand by Candace Fleming
Meet Imogene Tripp, a plucky girl with a passion for history. As a baby, her first words were “Four score and seven years ago.” In preschool, she finger-painted a map of the Oregon Trail. So it’s not surprising that when the mayor wants to tear down the long-neglected Liddleville Historical...
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McKee Kitchen Glass of the Depression Years (Hardcover) by Barbara E. Mauzy
A popular theme of collecting is kitchen glass: bowls, reamers, measuring cups, shakers, and more. During the 1930s McKee Glass Company created some of today's most interesting and sought-after designs. This new book offers historical insight into the McKee Glass Company and vivid photography to present its diverse, multi-colored products....
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Natural Kitchen Dyes: Make Your Own Dyes from Fruit, Vegetables, Herbs and Tea, Plus 12 Eco-Friendly Craft Projects (Crafts) by Alicia Hall
With Natural Kitchen Dyes you can explore the magical world of natural dyes, without the need of a garden full of dye plants. Our kitchens are a great source of natural dye colors, from vegetable peels that create blush pinks and peaches, fruit skins that make lemon yellows, a green dye sourced...
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Pittsburgh Drinks: A History of Cocktails, Nightlife & Bartending Tradition (American Palate) by Cody McDevitt (Author), Sean Enright (Author)
Pittsburgh's drinking culture is a story of its people: vibrant, hardworking and innovative. During Prohibition, the Hill District became a center of jazz, speakeasies and creative cocktails. In the following decades, a group of Cuban bartenders brought the nightlife of Havana to a robust café culture along Diamond Street. Disco...
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Idlewild: History and Memories of Pennsylvania’s Oldest Amusement Park (Landmarks) by Jennifer Sopko
The park was developed by Pittsburgh's Mellon family as a picnic grove to boost traffic on the Ligonier Valley Rail Road. When C.C. Macdonald took the helm in 1931, rides, entertainment and other attractions came to Idlewild over the next half century, along with the adjacent Story Book Forest. After...
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Latrobe and the Ligonier Valley (Postcard History: Pennsylvania) by Rachel E. Smith
Nestled in the foothills of the Laurel Mountains, the Ligonier Valley is recognized across the nation for its contribution to the country's heritage. Ligonier was incorporated as a borough in 1834, and Latrobe followed soon after in 1854. Over the years the Ligonier Valley has made its mark on American...
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Mount Pleasant Borough, Westmoreland County (Images of America)
Mount Pleasant is a small borough in the Laurel Highlands of Westmoreland County with an immeasurable history. Originally a Native American trail, Main Street was used by Gen. Edward Braddock in 1755 on his journey to his 16th encampment. Generations have lived here since the town was incorporated in 1828....
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Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates: The Forgotten War That Changed American History Brian Kilmeade (Author, Narrator), Don Yaeger (Author),
When Thomas Jefferson became president in 1801, America was deeply in debt, with its economy and dignity under attack. Pirates from North Africa’s Barbary Coast routinely captured American merchant ships and held the sailors as slaves, demanding ransom and tribute payments far beyond what the new country could afford. For...
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