The American History Shelf
Homes and Libraries of the Presidents
William G. Clotworthy
The McDonald & Woodward Publi****ng Company
431-B East College Street, Granville, OH 43023
0939923343, $29.95, www (dot) mwpubco (dot) com
Presidents don't just drop off the face of the earth when their term
ends =96 and "Homes and Libraries of the Presidents" takes a look at the
homes, libraries, and other endeavors of the presidents. In a newly
revised third addition, it contains new information that is promoted
as less than a week old when the book went to press, for as new as
information as one is going to find it. It's a must for anyone who is
looking for the most up to date information possible on the post-
administration lives of the presidents, making "Homes and Libraries of
the Presidents" highly recommended for community library reference
shelves.
Asian Texans
Irwin A. Tang, editor
It Works Publi****ng
12111 Forsythe Drive, Austin, TX 78579
9780967943374, $35.00, www (dot) irwinbooks (dot) com
When one things of a Texan, they think of a big white guy with both a
cowboy hat and belt buckle much larger than they should be =96 but
"Asian Texans: Our Histories and Our Lives" is here to point out a
forgotten set of people =96 the Asian Americans who also have resided
there throughout history. Covering notable and im****tant Asian
American Texans throughout the rich history of the state, "Asian
Texans: Our Histories and Our Lives" leaves no stones unturned, and is
deftly compiled, making it highly recommended for any collection
focusing on the impact Asian Americans have had on the country and for
community library American history shelves in general.
Mystery of the Irish Wilderness
Leland & Crystal Payton
Lens & Pen Press
4067 S. Franklin, Springfield, MO 65807
9780967392547, $18.95, www (dot) beautifulozarks (dot) com
Even the most unsuspecting pieces of land can be the most saturated in
history. "Mystery of the Irish Wilderness: Land and Legend of Father
John Joseph Hogan's Lost Irish Colony in the Ozark Wilderness" takes a
look at the region in the southern United States known as the "Irish
Wilderness" where a colony of Irish Potato famine immigrants once
lived, then left. Covering the entire history of the region, and
enhanced with full color photographs, "Mystery of the Irish
Wilderness: Land and Legend of Father John Joseph Hogan's Lost Irish
Colony in the Ozark Wilderness" is highly recommended to community
library American history collections.
Long Branch in the Golden Age
Sharon Hazard
History Press
18 Percy St., Charleston, SC 29403
9781596292161, $19.99, ww.historypress (dot) net
The vacation spot of choice for seven US Presidents =96 Long Branch, New
Jersey. "Long Branch in the Golden Age: Tales of Fascinating and
Famous People" is a historical look at this region and its past,
filled with much of the figures of American history, casinos, hotel
ballrooms, and so much more. One could say you can get a good look at
the who's who in the history of the United States by examining Long
Branch. "Long Branch in the Golden Age: Tales of Fascinating and
Famous People" is a top pick for community library American history
collections.
The Revolutionary Writings of Alexander Hamilton
Richard B. Vernier, editor
Liberty Fund Inc.
8335 Allison Pointe Trail, Suite 300, Indianapolis, 46250-1684
9780865977068, $12.00, kbeach@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
(dot) org
A look into one of the minds that shaped this very country over two
hundred years ago =96 that is what "The Revolutionary Writings of
Alexander Hamilton" brings to the table. An examination of his
viewpoints as his work is compiled into this books, one can get the
idea of what one of the country's founding fathers wished his country
to be. "The Revolutionary Writings of Alexander Hamilton" is a deftly
compiled set of work, highly recommended to American history
collections.
The Pacificus-Helvidius Debates of 1793-1794
Alexander Hamilton (Pacificus) and James Madison (Helvidius)
Morton J. Frisch, editor
Liberty Fund, Inc.
8335 Allison Pointe Trail, #300, Indianapolis, IN 46250-1684
9780865976887, $17.00 www (dot) libertyfund (dot) org 1-800-955-8335
Edited and with an introduction by Morton J. Frisch (Professor
Emeritus of Political Science, Northern Illinois University), The
Pacificus-Helvidius Debates of 1793-1794 collects the landmark debates
between founding American figures Alexander Hamilton (a.k.a.
Pacificus) and James Madison (a.k.a. Helvidius) about the proper roles
of America's executive and legislative branches in the area of foreign
policy. Hamilton was a proponent of strong executive control over
foreign policy, while Madison countered with the charge that
Wa****ngton's Neutrality Proclamation of 1793 would impede the Senate's
ability to make war. The Pacificus-Helvidius Debates of 1793-1794
collects all of the pertinent original do***ents involved in these
landmark debates, including Wa****ngton's Neutrality Proclamation, the
full text of the Pacificus and Helvidius letters, Jefferson's letter
to Madison requesting him to respond to Hamilton, and Hamilton's
Americanus letters, written as a final response to Madison's rebuttal.
A scholarly presentation of a classic primary source of American
history, worthy of the highest recommendation for college and public
library reference collections.
A Pocketful of History
Jim Noles
Da Capo Press
c/o Perseus Books Group
Eleven Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA 02142
9780306815782, $25.00 www (dot) perseusbooksgroup (dot) com
1-800-242-7737
Written by attorney Jim Noles, A Pocketful of History: Four Hundred
Years of America - One State Quarter at a Time is a treasury for
history trivia buffs and coin collectors alike, as it relates how each
of the fifty commemorative state quarters celebrates American history.
There are fifty chapters; each one begins with a magnified, black-and-
white rendition of a different state's unique quarter design, followed
by the story behind the design and historical vignettes aplenty.
Written in a reader-friendly narrative style, A Pocketful of History
is the perfect companion book for state quarter collectors everywhere.
The United Symbolism of America
Robert Hieronimus
New Page Books
c/o The Career Press
3 Tice Road, PO Box 687, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
Warwick Associates (publicity)
17470 Sonoma Highway, Sonoma, California 95476
9781601630018, $17.99, www (dot) newpagebooks (dot) com
Symbolism =96 each and every day everyone is exposed to it and it's
inescapable =96 it's one of the things the United States of America was
founded on. "The United Symbolism of America: Deciphering Hidden
Meanings in America's Most Familiar Art, Architecture, and Logos" is
an examination of the rampant symbolism that is entrenched in all of
America's culture, focusing mainly on the monuments of historical
significance =96 and why they are monuments of historical significance.
"The United Symbolism of America: Deciphering Hidden Meanings in
America's Most Familiar Art, Architecture, and Logos" is highly
recommended for community library history collections and for any who
want a bit of unconventional insight on our nation's history and
design.
A Picturesque Situation: Mackinac Before Photography 1615-1860
Brian Leigh Dunnigan
Wayne State University Press
4809 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201-1309
9780814332146, $75.00 http://wsupress.wayne
(dot) edu 1-800-978-7323
A Picturesque Situation: Mackinac Before Photography 1615-1860 is a
massive, exhaustively researched history of the Straits of Mackinac,
one of the first settled regions of Michigan and the primary route to
Lake Michigan and the Mississippi Valley. Splendidly illustrated
throughout with colorful maps, vintage artwork renditions of the land
and ****traits of notable historic figures, architectural plans from
the era, and much more, A Picturesque Situation is a richly detailed
resource, captivating to simply page through and thoroughly accessible
to readers of all backgrounds. Highly recommended for public library
collections, history shelves, and anyone interested in the cornucopia
of stories behind this crossroads of frontier America.
Twenty First Century Gateways
Audrey Singer, Susan W. Hardwick, & Caroline B. Brettel, editors
Brookings Institution Press
1775 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Wa****ngton, DC 20036
9780815779278, $26.95, www (dot) brookings (dot) edu
Ellis Island =96 the cause of such a diverse European-descended
population in New York City =96 but the new wave of immigrants aren't
entering America from any one place. "Twenty First Century Gateways:
Immigrant Incor****ation in Suburban America" states that this
generation of immigrants are spreading all over the country, and not
just in high density urban areas such as major cities like New York
and Los Angeles. With the lack of Federal law, many states and local
governments are taking immigration into their own hands as immigrants
find their way to out of the way cities you wouldn't expect to find
them in such as St. Paul, Minnesota. An examination of the issue as a
whole, pulling no punches and completely weighing both sides of the
debate, "Twenty First Century Gateways: Immigrant Incor****ation in
Suburban America" is highly recommended for community library
collections on social issues.
Pioneer Press
PO Box 216, Carson City, NV 89702-0216
1-775-888-9867
World War II veteran Charles L. Convis presents two volumes in the
"True Tales of the Old West" series, a delight for Western
connoisseurs due to their meticulous research and engaging narration.
"Californios in the Old West" (9781892156259, $11.95) is a collection
of short tales about second and third generation Spanish-Americans
living in what is now California, prior to the 1830s. Not only do the
tales give fascinating glimpses into the lives of individuals
dedicated to survival in harsh territory, they reveal how 'Californio'
life changed after the state became "Americanized". "Visitors View the
Old West" (9781892156266, $11.95) presents short tales out of the
lives of individuals who witnessed the Old West with their own eyes,
including Rudyard Kipling, George Simpson, and Catherine Weldon (a
widow who met Sitting Bull in person), and many more. Both are a treat
for anyone with a keen interest in the Old West; the stories are pure
fun to read, whether a few at a time or all at once.
Horses That Buck
Margot Kahn
University of Oklahoma Press
2800 Venture Drive, Norman, OK 73069
9780806139128, $24.95 www (dot) oupress (dot) com 1-800-627-7377
Horses That Buck: The Story of Champion Bronc Rider Bill Smith is a
carefully researched and engagingly presented biography of champion
saddle bronc rider Bill Smith, who loved the wildness of horses that
fought against being ridden. He broke more than a few bones following
his passion, earning no less than thirteen trips to the national
finals. When he was facing retirement in his thirties, he met
schoolteacher and cowgirl Carole O'Rourke on the national rodeo
circuit, and together they bought their own land upon which to raise
horses. Gathering information from interviews, experience, and
historical records, Margot Kahn gives an up close and personal look at
the rodeo circuit in the late 1960s and early 1970s, and offers a
captivating ****trait of a man who truly embodied the spirit of the
western frontier long after the west was won.
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