History from Adamstown Books

Indianapolis IN: Dog Ear Publishing, 2018. Book. New. Soft cover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Softcover, 209 pp. Argues that nuclear space propulsion is a necessary means for exploration and travel beyond the solar system as well as a means of wealth creation. Chapters include The Rover/NERVA Nuclear Rocket Engine and the Russian RD-0411; Project Orion; Nuclear… Read more about this item

Hamilton, Bermuda: Commission for Unity and Racial Equality, 2006. Book. Good. Softcover (Side-stapled). 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Oversize side-stapled softcover, 80 pp. 2006 revised and updated report on race and race relations in Bermuda. Chronologically arranged, from the colonization of Bermuda, origins of African and Indian slavery there, notable Black citizens, Missionaries, and much more. Condition… Read more about this item

New York and London: The Encyclopedia Brittanica Co., 1915. Book. Good. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Hardcover, 369 pp. w/ 4 maps, 16 b& w photos, and illustrations throughout. Historical survey of Japanese history examines mythology, protohistoric sovereigns, through the Heian, Gen, Heit, Kamakura, though the Tokugawa and Meiji to the Russo-Japanese War. Religions (Shinto, Buddhsim, and… Read more about this item

New York NY: The Macmillan Co., 1920. Book. Good. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 1st American Edition. Hardcover, 138 pp.Translated from the French by Pierre Carabites. History of Armenia up to beginning of the Armenian genocide. Book Condition : Good, Ex-Seminary Library; catalog liabels on spine and top right rear cover; rubber stamp on title page; pocket… Read more about this item

Barnes, PA: Barnes Sesquicentennial Committee, 1978. Book. Very Good. Softcover (Saddle-stapled). N/A. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Booklet on the 150th anniversary celebration of Barnes, Warren County, Pennsylvania. In addition to the schedule of events for the three day celebration, the majority of the booklet is comprised of articles on the history of the village and surrounding… Read more about this item

Norwich, England: Jarrold & Sons, Ltd., 1935. Book. Good Minus. Hardcover (Pictorial Papercovered Boards). Probable First Edition. 8vo up to 9½" tall. Black and white photographs with descriptions portraying the remarkable features of Norwich, England. Size: 8vo up to 9½" tall . 109 pages. Book Condition : Good-; pages are lightly aged with a couple small spots and one tiny… Read more about this item

Kirksville MO: Sixtheenth Century Journal Publishers, Inc., 1989. Book. Good. Soft cover. N/A. 8vo up to 9½" tall. Softcover, 136 pp. Collection of papers from a symposium held in Nov. 1987 at Harvard University demonstrates clearly that even scholars approaching the history of the Renaissance and Reformation from the perspective of popular culture cannot avoid making religion a central topic… Read more about this item

Indonesia: Department of Information Republik of Indonesia, 1968. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. Probable First. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Dr. Yetti Rizali Noor, a lecturer and one of the outstanding women leaders in Indonesia, provided the greater part of the materials used in this book. Illustrated with black and white photographs. Softcover. 82 pages. Book… Read more about this item

Washington, DC: Korean Research and Information Office, 1957. Book. Good. Soft cover. Probable First Edition. 8vo up to 9½" tall. Reports from the various Ministries and Offices of the Republic of (South) Korea for the year 1957. Details foreign relations during that period. Illustrated with black and white photographs including a photo of President Syngman Rhee. Includes Appendices and… Read more about this item

Birdsboro, PA: Anniversary Committee, 1940. Book. Good Minus. Softcover (Side-stapled). N/A. 4to up to 12" tall. Souvenir program of the 200th Anniversary of the Founding of Birdsboro, Pennsylvania, June 27th, 28th, 29th, 1940 . Contains several articles by local residents, black and white photographs and lots of old advertisements. Size: 4to up to 12" tall. Book Condition :… Read more about this item

Staten Island NY: Francis Cardamone, 1983. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. Centennial Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Stapled softcover. Facsimile reprint of an article that first appeared in Harper's New Monthly Magazine Vol. LXVI, No. 396, May 1883. Includes all the illustrations from the original article. Issued in this booklet format in 1983. Also… Read more about this item

New York: Scribner, Armstrong & Co. Book. Fair. Hardcover. Reprint. 16mo up to 6½" tall. From the Epochs of Modern History series. Small hardback - rust colored cloth with black lettering and decorations. 222 pages plus publisher ad s. Very early reprint. All four fold out maps are intact with some edge creasing to… Read more about this item

Washington, DC: Smithsonian Institution, 1976. Book. Very Good. Softcover (Side-stapled). 8vo up to 9½" tall. Interesting history of the Virginia-built ship Brilliant, used to transport tobacco from the colonies to England. Includes an essay "Rebuilding the Brilliant" for an exhibit in the Hall of American Maritime Enterprise in the Smithsonian's National Museum in 1976 with two drawings showing the plans… Read more about this item

Edinburgh, UK: John Donald Publishers Ltd., 1979. Book. Good Plus. Soft cover. Edition Unstated. 8vo up to 9½" tall. Blue wraps, 45 pp. Pages are clean and bright, unmarked, no creases or tears. Cover has some scuffing, rubbing and edge wear. Chapters: The First Synagogue 1825; The Jewish School; A Case of Murder; The First Minister; The Age of Emancipation;… Read more about this item