Autobiographical accounts of former slaves compiled in the 1930s by the Federal Writers Project of the Works Progress Administration.

Autobiographical accounts of former slaves compiled in the 1930s by the Federal Writers Project of the Works Progress Administration.

The landmark legal document of the United States, the U.S. Constitution comprises the primary law of the Federal Government. Signed by the members of the Consitutional Convention in Philadelphia on September 17, 1787, the Constitution outlines the powers and responsibilities of the three chief branches of the Federal Government, as well as the basic rights of the citizens of the United States. This beautiful gift edition contains the complete text of the United States Constitution, as well as all of its amendments. It is a treasure for Americans of all ages.

The Confederate States adopted their Permanent Constitution on March 11, 1861. The original document consisted of five vellum sheets pasted together to form a scroll over twelve feet long. The original document, along with many other documents of the Confederacy, was found at a train station in 1865 by a war-time correspondent, Felix DeFontaine. In 1883, he sold the manuscript to Mrs. George Wymberley Jones DeRenne. In 1939, the DeRenne family sold the document to the University of Georgia, where it now resides.

This reproduction of a Victorian birthday reminder book entwines flowers and their emblems with great poetry. 365 color engravings grace this little book, which is perfect for keeping track of birthdays or anniversaries. Each day of the year is beautifully illustrated with a flower and a quote from a poem.

The Articles of Confederation were passed by the Continental Congress in 1777, but were not ratified by the states until 1781. This first governing document of America put the new country in good stead, but it had some shortcomings, including the creation of a weak central government. It was replaced by the U.S. Constitution in 1789.

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.

Gather your friends and sing these wonderful comic and sentimental songs popular during the days of the Civil War: "My Love is a Sailor Boy," "The Post-Boy's Song," "Where the Bright Waves are Dashing," "Billy Grimes the Rover," "Crazy Jane," "Darling Nelly Moore," "Katy Darling," and a host of other grand old favorites Lyrics only.

You'll have a great time with this authentic volume of Civil War era songs. Enjoy "Courting in Connecticut," "Betsie Lee," "Not Married Yet," "Riding on a rail," "Squire Jones' Daughter," "Why Don't Men Propose?" "The Miller's Maid," "Say Yes, Pussy." Plus, dozens more authentic lyrics from a century ago Lyrics only.

One of the twelve-book "Quotes of Inspiration" Series. This little collection of over 100 inspirational and motivational quotations from famous Americans is separated into two parts. The first is the Quote section in which there are the most poignant quotes on vision; the second is the Unquote section, in which the more humorous side of vision is revealed. Beautifully produced in a hardcover, with two color printing, these little gems are destined to find an honored place in every shop and home.