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Frances Perry, G. A. Henty, J. B. McClure Books
Frances Perry, G. A. Henty, J. B. McClure Books
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Featured in this lot is a collection of three (3) American history books. The first book in this collection is titled, "Four American Pioneers" by Frances M. Perry and Katherine Beebe, published by the American Book Company and copy-righted by the Werner School Book Company in 1900. The book features four compact biographies of American pioneers. These depictions of Daniel Boone's settling of Kentucky, Colonel George Rodgers Clarke's battles with the British during the Revolution, Davy Crockett's defense of the Alamo, and Kit Carson's exploration of Oregon, California and other portions of the West) can serve as a starting point for the study of the United States' Westward expansion. The book is in good condition with slight wear from its vintage age. The interior pages are in good condition with no tears or signs of foxing. It measures 7 1/4" L x 5 1/4" W x 3/4" D. The second book in this collection is titled, "The Cornet of Horse" by G. A. Henty and published by The Mershon Company. John Churchill, Lord Marlborough, was the primary English commander who tried to unite the armies and leaders of Holland, Hapsburg, Hanover and Prussia against the French and Spanish. The bloody wars and seiges lasted from 1702 to 1713. The book describes many of the battles, the terrain, the planning, and the bloodshed. The "Cornet" of the story was young Rupert Holliday, who survives duels, war, prison, love, Louis IV, battles, escapes and recaptures. Along the way, author Henty gives great descriptions of famous battles that occurred. The books front cover is slightly ripped along the spine, resulting in a loose spine, but everything is still intact. The interior pages are in good condition with no tears or signs of foxing. The book measures 7 1/4" L x 5" W x 1" D. The third book in this collection is titled, "Abe Lincoln's Stories and Speeches" edited by J. B. McClure and published by Rhodes & McClure Publishing Company in 1899 in Chicago. The book is fully illustrated. The book includes early life stories, professional life stories, White House incidents, war reminiscences, etc. It has all of his speeches in chronological order from Pappsville, Illinois in 1831 to his last speech in Washington, April 11, 1865, including his two Inaugural Addresses, the Emancipation Proclamation, and the Gettysburg Address. The books front cover shows good condition with slightly bent cover corners and slight wear to the bottom of the spine. The interior pages are in good condition as well with no tears or signs of foxing. The book measures 7 3/4" L x 6" W x 1" D.
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Frances Perry, G. A. Henty, J. B. McClure Books

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