Search Results: Authors starting with G from The Periscope Collection

Coward-McCann, 1941. HB. Good. Wanda Gag. Ms. Gag got the Newberry award for this book. This book is the oldest American picture book still in print.

One volume of a series first published in 1885, this volume of autobiographical works includes letters written by Washington, Lincoln and Lee. A good resource for those looking for primary source documents. Tight spine, no interior marks.

J.B. Lippincott Co., 1897. HB. Good. Edward Stratton Holloway.

J.B. Lippincott Co., 1897. HB. Good. Edward Stratton Holloway. In good collectible condition. The author states in his preface that the his intention was ...."to present the various aspects .....of colonial life in a way that would interest ordinary readers." He refers to Connecticut as "the Land of Steady Habits", and to Rhode Island as "The Isle of Errors." Highly readable and entertaining! 7th edition.

This book is in good condition, despite the fact that the dust cover is fraying around the top. From the front cover: "For the first time in one volume, favorite stories from Uncle Remus, his songs and sayings; told by Uncle Remus; Night with Uncle Remus; and other Uncle Remus books. Selected and arranged by George Van Santvoord and Archibald C. Coolidge. with the original A.B. Frost illustrations."

Based on the true story of a 10-year old boy who survived being quite close to losing his life in the concentration camps in Germany. Signed by the author.

G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1957. Hardback. Fair Condition. Hardie Gramatky. Library of Congress #57-14559. Andrew Wyeth spoke of Hardie Gramatky and called him one of America's greatest watercolorpainters, most famous for "Little Toot." The illustrations in this book look like they were freshly painted yesterday! A discarded library book, with clear tape on the spine outside, with an unmarked interior.