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Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 624
Book Description
Illustrated Guide to the Treasures of America
Author: Illustrated Guide to the treasures of American
Author: Reader's Digest Illustrated Guide to the Treasures of America
Author: Illustrated Guide to the Treasures of America
Author: Reader's Digest AssociationPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 632
Book Description
An illustrated guide to our priceless heritage of art and architecture, furniture and the decorative arts, historic places, gardens, monuments, and engineering marvels--the best loved treasures of our nation.
Saving America's Treasures
Author: Dwight YoungPublisher: National Geographic Society
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Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
Showcases some of America's priceless historical artifacts, documents, and sites that, because of neglect, age, or lack of funding, are in danger of being lost forever.
Treasures of America and where to Find Them
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 624
Book Description
An illustrated guide to our priceless heritage of art and architecture, furniture and the decorative arts, historic places, gardens, monuments and engineering marvels--the best loved treasures of our Nation.
The Beachcomber's Companion
Author: Anna Marlis BurgardPublisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 145216164X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
A field guide to shells, sand dollars, sea glass, and more that “inspires a new appreciation for the wonders of the shore” (Providence Journal). The Beachcomber’s Companion is a charming illustrated guide to collecting and identifying shells and other coastal treasures. Each of the entries includes fascinating descriptions, fun tidbits, and detailed artwork that makes it easy to identify your own beach discoveries. A handy resource section offers tips on how to prepare before setting out on a shoreline adventure, from the beachcomber’s commandments to must-have items for every beachcombing toolkit and advice on preserving shells. Awash with information and gorgeous watercolor illustrations, this is an essential companion for all who love the ocean’s shore, asbreezy, inviting, and delightful as a day at the beach. “Loaded with interesting information, charming anecdotes, and useful hints.” —Dr. David L. Pawson, Emeritus Senior Scientist, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Secret Seattle (Seattle Walk Report)
Author: Susanna RyanPublisher: Sasquatch Books
ISBN: 1632173751
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
Capturing the same charm and whimsy she brought to Seattle Walk Report, Instagram darling Susanna Ryan takes things a step further, revealing the forgotten history behind the people, places, and things that shaped Seattle. Cartoonist and creator of Seattle Walk Report, Susanna Ryan strolls on with a quirky new illustrated guide celebrating Seattle's historical treasures and outdoor wonders. In Secret Seattle, Ryan explores the weird and wonderful hidden history behind some of the city's most overlooked places, architecture, and infrastructure, from coal chutes in Capitol Hill, to the last remainder of Seattle's original Chinatown in Pioneer Square, to the best places in town to find century-old sidewalks. Discover pocket parks, beautiful boulevards, and great public gardens while learning offbeat facts that will make you see the Emerald City in a whole new way. Perfect for both the local history buff who never leaves a favorite armchair to a walking enthusiast looking for offbeat and off-the-beaten-path scavenger hunts.
Lost Treasures of American History
Author: W. C. JamesonPublisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1589792890
Category : Mines and mineral resources
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
With his storyteller's gift, Jameson relates episodes from early explorers through the colonial period, the Civil War, the settling of the West, and the roaring 1920s. As a professional treasure hunter, he has followed the trails of many of the lost mines and buried treasures he describes. Sample treasures include Sir Francis Drake Treasure, Benedict Arnold Treasure, Lafayette's Sunken Riches, Maryland's Lost Silver Mine, The Wandering Confederate Treasury, Lost Treasure of the Gray Ghost, Oklahoma Outlaw Cache, and Lost Spanish Gold in the Sandia Mountains.
Life's Little Treasure Book on Success
Author: H. Jackson Brown, Jr.Publisher: Rutledge Hill Press
ISBN: 9781558532809
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
"He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much," said Bessie Anderson Stanley. This book is a collection of observations about success that the author first shared with his son in the first two volumes of Life's Little Instruction Book. It also includes thought-provoking and inspiring quotes from other sources.