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About 100 comments about life, government, politics, culture and interpersonal relations from America's first president. The new series look features a classic portrait of the author on the front cover with his signature printed below in gold foil.

Alexander Hamilton was one of the most important of the Founding Fathers: he was senior aide to General Washington in the Revolutionary War, founded the Bank of New York, was a major contributor to The Federalist Papers, was the country's first Secretary of the Treasury, and advocated for a strong central government. Famous for fatally losing a duel with Aaron Burr in 1804 AND being the subject of a hit Broadway play in 2015, Hamilton's ideas and words remain thought provoking and influential today. Collected here are nearly 100 of his finest quotations.

In this beautifully written and well-illustrated guide to birds' songs from 1904, Mathews describes 127 bird species, mostly of Eastern United States, and their songs. This fieldbook contains descriptions of the physical characteristics and habits of each, as well as detailed comments on their songs and calls. He includes musical scores of at least two songs for each species.

In 1948, Eleanor Roosevelt served as chairwoman of the United Nations committee to create this declaration of moral conscience, now used by Amnest International as their founding document. This edition is in six languages: English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Russian, and Arabic.

Originally published in 1849 as "Resistance to Civil Government," Thoreau's classic essay on resistance to the laws and acts of government that he considered unjust was largely ignored until the Twentieth Century when Mohandas Ghandi, Martin Luther King, Jr. and anti-Vietnam War activists applied Thoreau's principles.

This remarkable book, filled with popular American tunes of the 1860s, features classic patriotic songs and heroic ballads like "Her Own Brave Volunteer," "Let Cowards Shrink," "All Hail to the Stars and Stripes," and many more. Lyrics only.

George Washington's famous address encapsulates a view of the Union, the Constitution, and good citizenship that is an important part of American political thought today.

This is the story of Sylvia, a little girl from Boston and her adventures in Charleston, South Carolina just before the start of the Civil War

Carnegie's classic essay about the responsibilities of those of great means to use their wealth for the good of society.

Elbert Hubbard wrote this in one hour after supper. Its management advice is both timeless and provocative. In the 111 years since it was written, more than 40 million copies have been distributed.

Teddy Roosevelt lived a full and accomplished life and shared many of his beliefs in this book, in which he tells how to live life to its most productive and fullest.

In 1840, Mann wrote this message has lived on as a timeless and inspiring appeal to teachers.

Includes interesting recipes, remedies, advice on parenting, and tips for housekeepers. From 1832-1845, this popular book went through thirty-two editions.

Originally published in 1859, this became the principal manual for westward-bound pioneers. Filled with helpful information that was essential for safe passage west, it is a fascinating view of the strenuous life faced by prairie travelers.

A Pocket-Sized Short Biography of Louis Comfort Tiffany in an Elegant Hardcover Edition