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This is a 17-Volume collection of works of Historical Fiction by Luise Mühlbach, a well-known German Author, who wrote most of her work in the 1860s and early 1870s. Her Books focus on several well-known German and European personalities including Frederick the Great, Joseph the Second, Empress Josephine, Goethe and Schiller, Napoleon, Marie Antoinette, King Henry and others. Her Books were translated into English by several different translators and published as a set by A.L. Fowle, Publisher, of New York in 1905. This Set was not published with Volume Numbers for each Book. Each Book contains 400-650 pages of text and three to five illustrations.There are 20 Volumes in the complete set. However, the set being offered here is limited to 17 Volumes and are listed below:BERLIN AND SANS-SOUCI, Translated by Mrs. Chapman Coleman and Daughters;FREDERICK THE GREAT AND HIS FAMILY, Translated by Mrs. Chapman Coleman and Daughters;MARIE ANTOINETTE AND HER SON, Translated by Rev. W. L. Gage;ANDREAS HOFER,… Leer más

This is an exceptionally maintained Book published in 1904. It is a Biography of William II, the Emperor of Germany. The Author, Marguerite Cunliffe-Owens, remained anonymous and did not include her name anywhere on this Book as she had done with several of her other Books. This Book has 282 pages and 16 illustrations. This Book also includes a signature by Emperor William dated 1903 under his photo in the frontispiece.

This Book was published in 1970, the same year that is listed in the front pages. This Book should be the First Edition, although the frontispiece doesn't specifically state that. This Book describes the content of the diaries of Charles Lindbergh from 1937 to 1945 and contains 1,038 pages. Charles Lindbergh was an American hero who had a lifetime of achievements. This Book contains several sections of photos and is in Very Good condition and well preserved.

This Book, written by early 20th Century Author, Credo Harris, is one of the first published about world War I. This Book is in Very Good condition for one that is now over 100 years old and would be a great Book for your shelf. The illustrated front cover and the illustration in the frontispiece say a lot about the subject of the Book. There are 298 pages of reading about America's participation in World War I and this story of romance.

Book is in Good condition overall. Pages are all clean throughout. There is one small tear in the middle of the third page of the front pages. This is a First Trade Edition copy of Herman Wouk's masterpiece work, War and Remembrance. This book will provide you with many days of reading with 1,042 pages. The Author's signature is on the Dust Jacket flap on the inside of the back cover, but is a copied signature and not original.

This Book describes the early life of Norman Rockwell, and his rise as the most famous American illustrator of art, magazine covers, and drawings. The Book contains photographs of many of his works. The Book has blue cloth covers with a gold lettered title. The Dust jacket for this Book is made on matching blue cardboard with four seasonal illustrations. Book has 208 pages and hundreds of illustrations. This Book is the Third Edition printing of this Norman Rockwell masterpiece. Book comes in a matching blue cardboard slip case.

This Book is a compilation of selected writings of Edgar Snow, assembled by his wife and the Author of this Book, Lois Wheeler Snow. These writings and added photographs pertain to the Chinese Revolution in the 20th Century. Book has 284 pages and more than 450 photographs from 20th Century China. This Book is a signed First Edition by the Author at a Book promotion in Kansas City.

This is a reprinted version of the original Book by the well-known American Author, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The First Edition and printing of this classic Book was in 1858 and copyrighted by Longfellow. Eventually, the rights to publish Longfellow's Books again was assigned to Houghton, Mifflin & Company. In 1903, they contracted with Bobbs-Merrill Company to publish this Edition. This Book is the story of the courtship of Miles Standish and his future wife, Priscilla, as the name of the Book implies. The setting is early colonial America at the time of the pilgrim settlers. There are more than 40 Illustrations included. This Book will be a great addition to your library shelf.

This Set of two Volumes is a Collector's good fortune. This Set is designed with dark green covers with gold lettering that has a matching slip case for storage and safe keeping. The slip case with the two Volumes accounts for 4.25 inches of width. Volume I of this Set begins with President George Washington and ends with Benjamin Harrison's loss to Grover Cleveland in 1892. Volume II begins President Grover Cleveland and ends with Harry Truman. Both Volumes give the reader an account of the planning for the White House during George Washington's Administration and all successive remodeling and expansions. More importantly, perhaps, the Author leads us through each President's time in the White House, their family and personal life, as well as the social gatherings and impact of the First Ladies. Together, both Volumes contain 1,224 pages and 121 illustrations.

This Book was written by well-known historian and traveler, Jay Henry Mowbray. He has chronicled much of the early life of Theodore Roosevelt through his second presidency. This is an amazing early work on the former President, and national hero. This Book has page numbers through 365 and the last 50 pages remain un-numbered. This is a rare piece of literature that describes Roosevelt, his accomplishments and his contributions to America and the world. There are several rare photos of Roosevelt as well as illustrations.

This Book by Grace May North is the second in a series of five Adele Doring Books by this author. This Book is the adventure of Adele Doring, a 14-year-old girl on a ranch in Arizona. Book has 278 pages and four illustrations.

This Book is a western adventure novel by noted author, Zane Grey. Grey was one of the most prolific western and outdoor life authors in U.S. history. This Book is well preserved with some minor damage, but is easily readable. It contains 336 pages and four illustrations.

This Book is by Pulitzer-Prize winning American Author, Norman Mailer. In this work, Mailer provides the written words while the photographs are provided by a list of noted photographers, whose names are in the frontispiece credits. Mailer carefully describes the life and personality of Marilyn Monroe, an American idol and actress, with all its complexities. It is a great read for both men and women. This is a First Printing from 1972.

This Book, written by well-known American Actress, Katharine Hepburn, is an account of the making of the Movie, African Queen. It details the relationships between Hepburn, Bogart, Bacall and other cast members on the movie set. This Book contains 45 photographs.

This Book is the History of the United States by John Clark Ridpath, a prolific history author. This Book is entitled Ridpath's History of the United States, 20th Century Edition. The Book begins with the exploration of America by Norsemen, Spaniards and English and culminates with the the election of William McKinley as President in 1896. The last photograph of the Book is of President McKinley and his cabinet. This Book is comprehensive and one of the best American histories of its time. This Book contains four volumes in one book, 570 pages and over 250 illustrations and photographs. There are two author signatures in the frontispiece that are facsimile copies. This Book is very readable in its overall condition.

This Book is the United States Military Academy, Corps of Cadets Yearbook for 1928. This Book is written and published each year and highlights the graduating class, with a short biography for each graduate, plus the photos of the undergraduate classes in the Corps of Cadets. It also contains photos of the faculty and senior officers who are responsible for the professional development of the graduating class of new Army Officers. This Book has 560 pages and has numerous photos of interest. Each year of publication stands alone with a very limited number published and still available to collectors.

This Book is a Masterpiece account of one of the greatest American Military Generals of all time by award-winning Author, William Manchester. This Biography details the life of General Douglas MacArthur from childhood to the day he died. It covers his military career that spanned more than 50 years and includes his participation in all wars from the beginning of the 20th Century through Korea. This Book has maps and several sections of photographs spanning MacArthur's life and contains 793 pages, including the Bibliography and Index.

This Book is a great background and historical publication of the colorful years of Aviation. This Book is in really Good condition despite the Dust Jacket. Dust Jacket could be removed to reveal to sky blue underlying covers. This is a great piece of work by Author C.R. Roseberry with many interesting true stories about aviation. Book has 533 pages and over 300 historical photographs from the time period covered.

This is a four volume set of Medical Books designed for home use and consultation on almost any medical subject including mental health issues. This Set is in Excellent condition and is ready for your reading and research use. All four volumes use a question and answer format making it very easy to understand. Books are gray with red and gold colors used on the covers and spine covering and look very professional. Each volume also contain numerous illustrations, tables and charts. The following is a list of Volumes in this Set:Volume 1 includes Chapter 1 through 19 and pages 33 through 358;Volume 2 includes Chapter 20 through 32 and pages 359 through 711;Volume 3 includes Chapter 33 through 53 and pages 712 through 1083, andVolume 4 includes Chapter 54 through 73 and pages 1084 through 1374.Each Volume has its own index in the back and Volume 4 contains a comprehensive index covering all four volumes. The back of Volume 4 also includes a section of definition of medical terms.

This Book by the credited authors shares with the reader the prescription for waging and winning a long, protracted war with an adversary. Using both the Cold War and the War on Terrorism, the authors explain in both military terms and business/economic terms how the United States must function in order to defeat terrorism and preserve freedom. Book has been signed by both authors in the frontispiece. Book is believed to be a First Edition, but has not been so stated.