Miscellaneous

2223. Alde Deitsche Lieder: A Collection of Penn-sylvania German Folk Songs by Keith and Karlene Brintzenhoff
Enjoy familiar folk songs and children’s songs all sung in Pa. German. Accompanied by guitar, banjo, dulcimer, harmonica, and autoharp, the Brintzenhoffs provide a delightful rendition of songs such as “She’ll Be Coming Around the Mountain,” “Jesus Loves Me,” “The Battle Hymn of the Republic,” and more.
(cassette. $10.00)

856. America as Seen By Its First Explorers: The Eyes of Discovery by John Bakeless
Every region in the country is presented here as it appeared to the first Europeans who settled or explored it. Citing scores of original journals, diaries, and letters, as well as authentic Indian narratives. Historians, naturalists, and general readers will all enjoy and profit by this unusual revisualization of America’s fascinating past.
(439pp. illus. index. Dover, 1989. $9.95)

1205. American Axes by Henry J. Kauffman
Illustrated story of the revolution of the axe and its varied uses with photos from the author’s collection and museums. Identifies the great variety of North American axes, dating from the Colonial period to the present. Detailed drawings and diagrams of construction and production of basic types of axes are also pictured, along with a list of all known American axe manufacturers since the 18th century, and notes on the care of axes.
(152pp. index. illus. O.S.S., 1994 reprint. $12.95)

1075. American Barns by Stanley Schuler
This colorful picture album covers barns in America: huge barns, small barns, Pa. Dutch barns, New England barns, horse barns, carriage houses, and countless others. In all, 240 barns are pictured and explained.
(224pp. illus. Schiffer Pub., 1984. $24.95)

2683. American Barns and Covered Bridges by Eric Sloane
This illustrated book shows the varnishing forms of architecture in barns and covered bridges. Barns from Maine to Pennsylvania to Virginia to North Carolina are illustrated. A delightful tribute to a bygone era when covered bridges were more prevalent and barns played an important role in living off the land.
(112pp. illus. Dover, 2002. $8.95)

1076. American Carriages, Sleighs, Sulkies, and Carts edited by Don H. Berkebile
Included are 168 illustrations of carriages, most from the period 1850 to 1900; dog carts, buckboards, piano-box buggies, surreys, breaks, basket and mail phaetons, mountain wagons, and many others. The high-quality engravings will be useful to artists and writers in need of authentic, period illustrations, carriage restorers, model builders, and transportation buffs.
(167pp. Dover, 1977. $10.95)

1483. American Copper & Brass by Henry J. Kauff- man
If you want to step back into time and enjoy life as your ancestors lived, this is the book for you. Read about and see many, many types of kettles, teakettles, cooking kettles, pots and pans, warming pans, saucepans, coffee pots, stills, butter churns, mugs, ladles, skimmers, measures, funnels, basins, pumps, glue pots, weathercocks—all items made of copper. But then the book isn’t finished. There are items made of brass: andirons, bells, gun parts, molds for casting pewter, door knockers, skillets, tomahawks, lancets, jagging irons, buttons, sundials, clocks, door locks, and many more.
(288pp. illus. hardcover. Masthof Press, 1995. $18.50)

1636. The American Fireplace: Chimneys, Mantelpieces, Fireplaces, and Accessories by Henry J. Kauffman
A pictorial essay on fireplaces from the 17th century through the 20th century also covering iron fireplaces, chimney doctors, chimney sweeps, andirons, accessories, and even fireplace cookery with recipes to use in a fireplace.
(352pp. illus. index. Masthof Press, 1996. $18.50)

1996. The American Gunsmith by Henry J. Kauffman
Chapters include The Apprentice, Making the Barrel, and The Gun Shop. Also contains the inventory of a Salem gunsmith and a 1794 Continental Rifles Account Book.
(29pp. illus. Masthof Press, 1998. $7.50)

1688. The American Pewterer: His Techniques and His Products by Henry J. Kauffman
Not only does the book survey the history and development of these historic products, from functional buttons and spoons to the more sophisticated candlesticks, tankards, coffee- and teapots, but more importantly, describes and illustrates, step by step, exactly how such important products were made. Many excellent photos of the objects described are also included.
(132pp. illus. index. Astragal Press, 1994. $22.95)

1997. American Place Names of Long Ago by Gilbert S. Bahn
This republication of the index to Cram’s Unrivaled Atlas of the World was based on the 1890 census. It contains over 100,000 place names of every county, city, town, village, and post office in the U.S. showing the population of each place in the 1890 census. This is a valuable source not only due to the many name changes, but especially since the 1890 census was later destroyed, and this is one record that remains.
(347pp. hardcover. Gen. Pub. Co., 1998. $35.00)

858. American Sailing Ships: Their Plans and History by Charles G. Davis
In nearly 140 photos, prints, and plans, you will find a first-rate cross-section of a wide range of sailing ships from the 18th through 20th centuries. There is also a discussion of ship size, design, proportion, rigging details, and more. Included are: Quoddy Boats, Fishing Schooners, Clippers, Packet Ships, Bugeyes, and others.
(196pp. illus. index. Dover, 1984. $8.95)

2178. The American West in the Nineteenth Century by John Grafton
Now you can relive the magnificent saga of the opening of the West in the pages of this fascinating text-and-picture history. Included are over 250 detailed, often dramatic illustrations drawn from old magazines and newspapers.
(208pp. illus. indexes. Dover, 1993. $13.95)

1009. The Antique Tool Collector’s Guide to Value by Ronald S. Barlow
Historical data on inventors and manufacturers as well as an extensive bibliography of names and addresses of collector organizations, dealers, and antique tool auctioneers are supplemented by 2,000-plus illustrations. A sampling of the 5,000-plus items: adzes, anvils, axes, books, catalogs, chisels, cobbler’s tools, hammers, hatchets, lathes, planes, pliers, rules, saws, shears, tinsmith’s tools, and wrenches.
(240pp. L. W. Book Sales, 1999. $14.95)

2109. The Appearing of Christ and the Return of Christ by Ed Harnly
Discover how God operates in showing His method of exact definite timing in all His redemptive works and His gathering together of the saints to heaven. Read about the exact date of Christ’s appearing for the saints in the heavens and how later Christ will return to earth with the saints at an unknown hour at the battle of Armagedon when Christ says, “Behold, I come as a thief.” Rev. 3:3 and 16:15-16.
(60pp. Author, 1998. $6.50)

937. Architecture of the Pennsylvania Dutch Country, 1700-1900 by Henry J. Kauffman
An illustrated and well-annotated overview of the English, German, and Swiss architectural designs found in southeastern Pa. You’ll view houses, barns, furniture, smokehouses, icehouses, springhouses, summerhouses, privies, bake ovens, caves, and churches. Lancaster Co., Pa., native Henry J. Kauffman has gathered a lifetime of research and expertise into this volume.
(152pp. illus. index. Masthof Press, 1992. $15.95)

2110. The Art of Writing Scrapbook Stories by Janice T. Dixon, Ph.D.
Scrapbook enthusiasts will find help with their documenting, journaling, and story-telling in this book which gives simplified writing instructions, fun-to-read illustrative stories, writing tips, page layout tips, archival tips, and full-color examples showing how stories, photographs, and scrapbooking products can be combined to make scrapbooks attractive and memorable.
(25pp. Heritage Quest, 1998. no longer available)

1535. Beliefs and Superstitions of the Pennsylvania Germans by Edwin Miller Fogel
More than 2,000 beliefs and superstitions are included in both the Pennsylvania German language and the English translation. They are arranged here according to subjects such as childhood, marriage, omens, dogs and cats, moving, servants, milk and butter, trees, snakes, weather, moon, special days and seasons, horseshoes, freckles, warts, convulsions, and more.
(242pp. hardcover. Center for Pennsylvania German Studies, 1995. $18.00)

BibleTalk Conversation Cards
Gets people talking! Each card presents a fascinating Bible fact from the Old (or New) Testament, then poses an intriguing question. No right or wrong answers, just fun-filled conversation. Great with family and friends, in schools, or at parties.
(52 cards/box. TableTalk, 1996)

1910A. Old Testament. $5.95.
1910B. New Testament. $5.95.

2442. The Big Book of Farm Tractors: The Complete History of the Tractor, 1855 to Present by Robert N. Pripps
First large-format book to chronicle the entire history of American farm tractors—from the steam power of the 1850s to the current offerings from New Holland, AGCO, John Deere, Caterpillar, and more. It has stunning artwork, including color photos, and period ads and brochures. Restoring and collecting vintage farm tractors continues to grow in popularity.
(256pp. illus. hardcover. Voyageur Press, 2001. $39.95)

316. Bottles . . . A Sampler of the Collectibles edited by Elmer L. Smith
For the novice in a widespread field offering a variety of activities—digging at old tavern sites, visiting flea markets, searching old records. Full-color window display on cover.
(32pp. illus. Applied Arts Pub., 1981. $3.50)

2225. Byways of America
In the tradition of Ideals’ outstanding photography and inspiring prose, Byways of America shows you the beauty of the varied regions of this land. Experience an “Evening in a Sugar Orchard,” “The Crafts of Appalachia,” “Nevada’s Ghost Towns,” and “The Madison County Covered Bridge Festival.” These are but a sampling of America’s uniqueness captured on film. Go ahead ... enjoy traveling through the U.S. in the comfort of your armchair!
(160pp. hardcover. index. Ideals Pub., 1993. $22.95)

2226. The Candymaker’s Gift: The Inspirational Legend of the Candy Cane by David and Helen Haidle
Once upon a time a candymaker set out to create a special Christmas treat for children everywhere—a treat that would tell the story of Jesus. With simple text and gorgeous illustrations, this insightful holiday book will delight the whole family. This legend of the candy cane wonderfully proclaims the “best gift of Christmas!”
(27pp. hardcov. illus. Honor Books, 1996. $12.99)

2002. Care and Repair of Everyday Treasures by Judith Miller
Drawing on the time-proven methods of professionals, this step-by-step guide provides readers with simple yet professional techniques for cleaning, repairing, maintaining, and displaying cherished antiques and collectibles. Beautiful full-color photos illustrate furniture, canework, glassware and ceramics, rugs and carpets, leather and textiles, upholstery, and more.
(256pp. illus. index. hardcover with jacket. Reader’s Digest Assn., Inc., 1997. $29.95)

771. Castle by David Macaulay
This Caldecott Medal Honor book in its over-size format does a wonderful job depicting the step-by-step planning and construction of both a castle and a town. This particular castle is a thirteenth-century Welsh fortress with a town developing around it. The large drawings are super. A must for everyone going to Europe and visiting an old castle.
(80pp. illus. Houghton Mifflin, 1977. $8.95)

2740. Catch the Fun, Catch the Laughter, Catch the Joy by Laurette Connelly and Veda Boyd
How do you experience joy in all circumstances of life? Our great Physician does not want us to live defeated, purposeless, and humorless lives. Inspirational book chock-full and overflowing with true, antidotal stories and reasons to live—not above or through, but in your day-to-day circumstances—with joy and victory! Catch the cure and experience the source of true joy as you share Christ with others!
(104pp. illus. Masthof Press, 2003. $9.99)

772. Cathedral: The Story of Its Construction by David Macaulay
This Caldecott Medal Honor book has a clear and fascinating commentary and eye-catching draw- ings of the very long and complex construction of an imaginary 13th-century Gothic cathedral. If you have ever visited one of the many impressive cathedrals in Europe, this book will certainly bring back memories and tell you more about these elegant buildings.
(80pp. illus. Houghton Mifflin, 1973. $7.95)

705. Central Pennsylvania Redware Pottery, 1780-1904 by Jeannette Lasansky
A study of Central Pennsylvania redware pottery from 1780 to 1904, this is a continuation of research on Central Pa. pottery that began in Central Pa. 1834-1929.
(60pp. illus. index. Union Co. Oral Traditions Project, 1979. Reprint 1989. $15.00)

1779. A Christian Businessman’s Perspective on Investments by H. Walter Christner
A collection of Bible verses, quotes, and anecdotes dealing with money. Covers stewardship, socialism, integrity, credit cards, investments, giving, and values.
(135pp. Author, 1996. $12.95)

1604. Christian Strenge’s Fraktur by David R. Johnson
Full-color illustrations of Vorschrifts, tauf-scheins, family records, liebebriefs, religious texts, bookplates, etc., showing his work. Christian Strenge was born in Germany in 1757 and by the late 1780s was living in Hempfield Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa. He was a schoolmaster, scrivener, and justice of the peace before his death in 1828. Strenge’s fraktur is one of the finest examples of Pa. German folk art.
(n.n. illus. East Petersburg Hist. Soc., 1995. $13.00)

Christmas Acappella: Mennonite Singing
Enjoy the message of Christmas as sung by the Table Singers and directed by Glenn Lehman of Lancaster, Pa. Listen to traditional songs such as, “Joy to the World,” “O Come All Ye Faithful,” and “O Holy Night.” Also included in this 15-song collection are “A Child Is Born In Bethlehem,” “Hail the Bless’d Morn,” and “I Heard the Bells.”
2228A. cassette. $10.95
2228B. CD. $11.95

2229. Christmas in Pennsylvania by Alfred Shoe- maker
Examines the folk origins of Christmas in Pennsylvania. Composed of interviews and contemporary newspaper reports, it records holiday practices from the eighteenth century through the early-twentieth century. Traditions explored include mummers, Kriss Kringle, the Christmas tree, trimming the tree, Belsnickling, and cookie cutters. A new introduction and concluding chapter by Don Yoder give insight into Shoemaker’s influential career and the significance of this still vital work.
(176pp. illus. hardcover. Stackpole Books, 1999. $19.95)

1739. A Christmas to Remember
Exciting ideas from country-loving women for blending the best of Christmases old and new. Crafts, recipes, gifts to make, and more, all help to celebrate the true reason for the season.
(98pp. hardcover. index. Reiman Pubs., 1992. $14.95)

2146. Collector’s Guide to Early Photographs by O. Henry Mace
This second edition contains invaluable information on identifying, cataloging, and valuing cased images. It covers every element of image collecting as well as updated prices for hundreds of photos.
(224pp. illus. Krause Pub., 1999. $19.95)

1127. Colonial Crafts by Bobbie Kalman
Learn about the craftspeople who created useful works of art by hand, objects that have lasted more than 200 years. This book shows how artisans like the wheelwright, cooper, founder, shoemaker, milliner, gunsmith, and many more learned their trades through years of apprenticeship and why the craftspeople were a vital part of the colonial community.
(32pp. illus. Crabtree Pub. Co., 1992. $7.95)

1128. Colonial Life by Bobbie Kalman
Meet the hardworking people of a colonial community, learn about the importance of family members, and discover the roles that religion and education played in people’s lives more than 200 years ago. A glimpse of life on a plantation, read about the sad plight of slaves, learn how people traveled from place to place, and delight in the activities of colonial children at play.
(32pp. illus. Crabtree Pub. Co., 1992. $7.95)

1539. The Colonial Silversmith: His Techniques and His Products by Henry J. Kauffman
The silversmith’s products of the colonial period are well known, but there is little authoritative research on the actual techniques of the silversmith. Here Kauffman describes the tools and the methods used by these colonial artisans in fashioning silver objects: teapots, coffeepots, cups, beakers, forks, spoons, plates, bowls, porringers, bowls, as well as braziers, candlesticks, guns, nails, skewers, tongs, tureens, and more.
(175pp. illus. Astragal Press, 1995. $22.95)

2005. Colonial Times From A to Z by Bobbie Kalman
Delightful text and colorful illustrations highlight colonial life from clothing accessories to the various trades that occupied the people of the 18th century. A fun way to learn about colonial life.
(32pp. illus. Crabtree Pub. Co., 1998. $7.95)

2655. Come, Daddy's Having a Stroke by Mabel Musser Stauffer
Your life will be changed after reading this touching TRUE story of a Lancaster County, Pa. family who experienced their husband and father suffering mini strokes and ultimately a major stroke. Life does change, but God provides the needed grace required to continue facing life.
(85pp. illus. Author, 2002. $7.95)

1260. Coming to America: A History of Immigration and Ethnicity in American Life by Roger Daniels
The book contains three parts: Colonial America, The Century of Immigration (1820-1924)&Mac226; and Modern Times.
(450pp. index. HarperPerennial, 1990. $17.00)

2230. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to American History by Alan Axelrod
Discover the easy and fun way to relive our nation’s saga. From the discovery of America to Nixon’s resignation to Desert Storm, this volume gives a concise, easy-to-follow account of all the main events in American history.
(359pp. index. Alpha Books, 1996. $16.95)

730. Country Chairs of Central Pennsylvania by Marie Purnell Musser
An illustrated book in color about stenciled antique chairs in Union, Snyder, Centre, Juniata, and Mifflin Counties. Here you’ll read how plank-bottom chairs were manufactured and decorated. Portraits and biographies of the chairmakers were researched by this 88-year-old antique store owner.
(70pp. index. Author, 1990. $19.95)

2231. Country Legacy: Lancaster County One-Room Schools by Gloria Sananes Stein
As recently as 1940, over half of the nation’s children attended rural one-room schools. More than any other institution, the one-room school shaped the character of millions of American school children. Through narrative, oral history, and photographs, the author recounts the development of the rural schools of Lancaster Co., Pa.
(61pp. illus. Author, 1994. $8.95)

320. The Country Store by Elmer L. Smith
The “General Store of Yesterday,” this book portrays in pictures and word the rural general store of yesterday with its products, equipment, and problems. Features contemporary collectibles and brief, biographic sketches giving the humble origins of some of our nation’s leading corporations, and retailers.
(32pp. illus. Applied Arts Pub., 1987. $3.50)

1780. Country Toys and Children’s Furniture by Ken Folk
Antique designs with complete plans and instructions. Tools and techniques, past and present: buying materials, routers, drawing patterns, steam-bending wood, etc. Projects include small wagon, child’s chair and rocker, rocking horse, 18th-century cradle, ...
(186pp. illus. Stackpole Books, 1996. $19.95)

1324. The Daguerreotype in America by Beaumont Newhall
The daguerreotype process was discovered by a Frenchman and used all over Europe, but it was in America that it probably achieved its greatest popularity. The text is accompanied by a plate section that depicts dramatic and important daguerreotypes in 104 clear photos.
(175pp. illus. index. revised ed. Dover, 1976. $19.95)

1805. Dear Diary—The Art and Craft of Writing a Creative Journal by Joan R. Neubauer
A guide to creative writing encouraging the style and insights into journal writing, and especially the rewards. An appendix contains tips to make your writing great!
(64pp. Ancestry, 1996. $8.95)

1740. “Dear House” A Letter to My Childhood Home by Ina Hunsberger
“Dear House” is a love letter in which the author lets us in on the very special relationship she had with her childhood home. With vivid and detailed memories of growing up on a small farm in the 1930s and 1940s, Ina transports us back into a child’s world and a way of life in a bygone era.
(89pp. illus. hardcover. Author, 1996. $24.95)

2608. Des is wie Mer’s saagt in Deutsch by C. Richard Beam
“This is how we can say it in Pa. Dutch” is the translation of this book’s title—a compilation of more than 4,000 Pa. German words focusing on the Pa. German dialect of Lebanon Co., Pa., as researched by Lee Thierwechter from Dr. Ellworth Kyger’s Word Lists. Lee Thierwechter is a Pa. German writer, historian, and teacher.
(204pp. hardcover. Center for Pa. German Studies, 2002. $12.00)

2507. Discovering American Folklife: Essays on Folk Culture and the Pennsylvania Dutch by Don Yoder
A collection of essays on folklife, folk costume, folk religion, folk hymnody, folk medicine, and folk cookery—all relating to the complex cultural diversity of Pennsylvania.
(314pp. illus. Stackpole Books, 2001. $16.95)

2784. Discovering the History of Your House and Your Neighborhood by Betsy J. Green
It does not matter which house you live in, but discovering that unique history of both the house and land is just waiting to be uncovered with the help of this book. You will learn how to begin your search; find and contact former owners of your house; discover the architect who designed your house; find the original plans for your house; re-create long-lost woodwork, porches, even historic landscaping; locate building permits for your house; find the original price of your house; research subdivisions and neighborhoods; find deeds for your house and land; find old photos of your house; use old maps to learn about your neighborhood; and write your house history. Also includes a state-by-state guide.
(288pp. illus. index. Santa Monica Press, 2002. $14.95)

1816. Do You Need the Truck Manured Out? by David G. Parker
A retired North Carolina native hauled livestock for the Amish in Pennsylvania, and tells of his experiences learning to handle animals and a cattle truck while developing both business relationships and friendships with the Amish of Lancaster County.
(40pp. Author, 1997. $6.50)

774. Don’t Know Much About History by Kenneth C. Davis
This acclaimed reference book carries the reader on a rollicking ride through six hundred years of Americana with wit, candor, and fascinating facts. The human side of history appears here, often exploding long-held myths and misconceptions. It includes a chronology, a biographical dictionary, and quotes.
(466pp. index. Perennial, 2001. $14.00)

1699. Early American Copper, Tin and Brass: Handcrafted Metalware From Colonial Times by Henry J. Kauffman
The fascinating story of how these important early products were made and used, ranging from the simple tin pot to an elaborate brass chandelier; covering items used in the kitchen, living room, and bedroom; sconces, lanterns, trays, candle molds, candlesticks, and andirons, ladles, bed warmers, and a multitude of other objects. Illustrated with scores of photos just for this book.
(107pp. illus. Astragal Press, 1995. $19.95)

2605. Early American Herb Recipes by Alice Cooke Brown
For early American households, the herb garden was an all-purpose medicine chest. But herbs were also used by homemakers of the past. Readers of this book will discover not only how herbs were used in making vegetable and meat dishes, gravies and sauces, cakes, pies, soups, and beverages, but also how our ancestors used them in making dyes, furniture polish, insecticides, spot removers, perfumes, hair tonics, soaps, tooth powders, and numerous other products.
(152pp. illus. Dover Pubs., 2001. $9.95)

322. Early American Home Remedies by Elmer Smith
Collection of hundreds of interesting and now often humorous remedies from almanacs and doctor books of more than a century ago and stories told by “Doc” Tommy Scott.
(32pp. illus. Applied Arts Pub., 1988. $3.50)

1131. Early Artisans by Bobbie Kalman
Read about the role of the artisan in the community, carving, making musical instruments, tailors, wigmakers, pottery, glass blowers, the blacksmith, wagons, and carriages, printing, binding books, shipbuilding.
(64pp. illus. Crabtree Pub. Co., 1989. $8.95)

1781. Early Christmas by Bobbie Kalman
How did the early settlers celebrate Christmas? Read about Jesus’ birth, type of gifts given, the Christmas tree, Santas, and even Christmas weddings. A brief explanation of customs of different settlers—French, German, Mennonite, Swedish, Ukrainian—is given.
(64pp. illus. Crabtree Pub. Co., 1991. $8.95)

323. Early Country Furniture by Elmer L. Smith
Profusely illustrated with examples of the handcrafted furniture of our ancestors made out of necessity by farmer-craftsmen or jack-of-all-trades.
(40pp. illus. Applied Arts Pub., 1987. $3.50)

1744. Early Domestic Architecture of Pennsylvania by Eleanor Raymond
The pictures and architectural drawings include numerous illustrations of outbuildings, pumps, spring houses, houses, and barns. Many are in Chester, Berks, and Lancaster Cos., Pa. Includes 297 photos and 177 line drawings.
(illus. hardcover. Schiffer Pub. Ltd., 1977. $29.95)

1133. Early Family Home by Bobbie Kalman
What was family life like long ago? Read about how the land was cleared and homes were built. Furniture, bathrooms, medical practices, making candles, quiltmaking, borrowing, making soap, social activities, weddings, and more are covered. Read the story of Samantha Stell. Glossary has words such as salt- peter, sod, tonic, trundle bed, fireplace trammel, canopy.
(64pp. illus. Crabtree Pub. Co., 1992. $8.95)

1179. Early Farm Life by Bobbie Kalman
What was it like to live on a farm years ago? Read about clearing the land, butchering, livestock, weather, gardening, processing maple syrup and honey, farm facts, and more.
(80pp. illus. Crabtree Pub. Co., 1992. $8.95)

1134. Early Health and Medicine by Bobbie Kalman
Kill or cure, Indian remedies, nature’s medicines, herbs, cleanliness, diseases, epidemics, tuberculosis, death, early doctors, surgery without pain, hospital and home care, germs, and other topics.
(64pp. illus. Crabtree Pub. Co., 1991. $8.95)

324. Early Iron Ware by Elmer L. Smith
Presents early smiths’ and ironmasters’ products—handwrought iron and molded cast-iron objects, some rare, one-of-a-kind specimens, and some popular antique collections.
(32pp. illus. Applied Arts, 1987. $3.50)

325. Early Lighting From Tallow to Oil in Early America by Elmer L. Smith
Lamps and lanterns using grease, tallow, camphene, and coal oil. Adaptability of available fuels and equipment explained and illustrated.
(32pp. illus. Applied Arts, 1982. $3.50)

1136. Early Schools by Bobbie Kalman
Poems, stories, drawings, and photos illustrate the story of early education. Methods of teaching, homemade school supplies, learning the alphabet, writing, reading, spelling, recess, role of the teacher, rules for students and teachers, life at boarding school, the early education of girls—are a few items covered.
(64pp. illus. Crabtree Pub. Co., 1991. $8.95)

1135. Early Settler Children by Bobbie Kalman
Grandparents, discipline, work, play, orphanages and adoption, child labor, death, pets, outdoor activities, parlor fun and games, and rules for parents are some of the subjects described. Tells what children did long ago.
(64pp. illus. Crabtree Pub. Co., 1991. $8.95)

1137. Early Stores and Markets by Bobbie Kalman
The apothecary, trading post, general store, receiving mail, the role of the storekeeper, the store as a social center, kinds of groceries, tonics, customer relations, city markets, peddlers, etc. The glossary explains barter system, brand name, merchant, peddler, quinine, spittoon, tump line,...
(64pp. illus. Crabtree Pub. Co., 1992. $8.95)

2534. Eastertide in Pennsylvania by Alfred L. Shoemaker with Foreword by Don Yoder
The 40th anniversary edition explores the folk practices and beliefs associated with the spring holidays in Pa., from Shrove Tuesday, Ash Wednesday, and Maundy Thursday to Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Whitsuntide. Read about fastnachts, colored eggs, Moravian serenade of trombones, fantasticals, scratch-carved eggs, work taboos, battalion day, and more.
(128pp. illus. index. hardcover with jacket. Stackpole Books, 2000. $19.95)

1412. Easy-to-Make Columbus Discovers America Panorama by A. G. Smith
Designed for yongsters six years and up, the curving three-dimensional panorama depicts Columbus’ arrival in the New World. Included are paper models of the explorer’s famous three ships as well as representations of crew members, a village, natives engaged in everyday activities, local vegetations and animal stock. Easy-to-follow instructions explain clearly how to cut out and assemble this entertaining and instructive tableau.
(16pp. Dover, 1990. $4.95)

732. Echoes at Twilight by Dr. Doris R. Schoel
Over 180 inspirational poems and short essays on an assortment of topics—Warwick, Friends, Freundschaft, Children, Love, Aging, Nursing, Faith, Season, and Bits and Pieces—give the reader a historic overview of life in northern Chester Co., Pa. The quaint illustrations also add a delightful flavor.
(115pp. illus. hardcover. Author, 1991. $17.50)

1138. Eighteenth Century Clothing by Bobbie Kalman
The clothing of the 18th century was a colorful mix of fancy fashions from Europe and homemade threads created from wool, flax, and cotton. Wigs, stomachers, fans, stays, buckles, farthingales, clogs, and corkballs were all accessories used by 18th-century colonials.
(32pp. illus. Crabtree Pub. Co., 1993. $7.95)

1612. Es Nei Teshtament in Pennsylvania Deitsh un English
The Pa. Dutch and English verses are matched in two side-by-side columns. This edition now includes Psalms and Proverbs. The Pa. Deitsh text is translated from Textus Receptus Greek Text and Dr. Martin Luther’s German translation. The English text is the Authorized King James Verson.
(1,094pp. Committee for Translation, rev. 2002. $13.95)

1018. Everyday Dress of Rural America, 1783-1800 by Meredith Wright
Students and enthusiasts of period costume as well as needleworkers interested in recreating authentic costumes of America’s post-Revolutionary era will welcome this book which focuses on everyday clothing worn in rural areas.
(113pp. illus. Dover, 1992. $9.95)

896. Everyday Life in Early America by David Freeman Hawke
In this clearly written volume, Hawke provides enlightening and colorful descriptions of early Colonial Americans and debunks many widely held assumptions about 17th-century settlers. He cites the distinctions among the people who settled in New England, the middle colonies, and the Chesapeake region. Read about who came and why, farming, house furnishings, disease, morals, war, witchcraft, Indians, servants,...
(195pp. index. Harper & Row, 1988. $13.00)

2419. A Farm Country Christmas edited by Amy Rost-Holtz
Capturing just what makes Christmas in farm country so special, A Farm Country Christmas blends heartwarming stories about Christmas in the country and spectacular artwork and photos. Stories include coming home to the farm, children’s Christmas pageants, decorating country style and the farm country Christmas Day Feast.
(160pp. illus. hardcover with dust jacket. Voyaguer Press, 1999. $19.95)

327. Farming, Always Farming, A Photographic Essay of Rural Pennsylvania German Land and Life by H. Winslow Fegley
A wonderful coffee table-type book of old photos from the Berks Co., Pa., photographer Fegley collection. H. Winslow Fegley (1871-1944), a country store- keeper at Hereford, Pa., traveled extensively through Berks, Lehigh, and Montgomery Cos., Pa., to take these photographs divided into two sections: land and people.
(312pp. illus. hardcover. Pa. German Soc., 1987. $35.00. Add an additional $1.00 to postage bill.)

2173. Folk Art Cut & Use Stencils by Ted Menten
This treasure chest of 77 full-size folk art stencils is an inspiring collection of authentic early American designs—birds, florals and foliates, sleighs, weather-vanes, hearts and harvest scenes, border designs, Pa. Dutch scenes and antique quilt patterns—all ready to add period charm to a multitude of creative projects. Now you can ornament walls, floors, furniture, tin, leather, fabric—just about any surface.
(64pp. illus. Dover, 1985. $7.95)

1141. Food for the Settler by Bobbie Kalman
Sources of food, trapping, edible birds, preserving berries, maple sugar, potluck dinners, bread, feasts, table manners, ice cream, taffy, holiday dishes, pickling, smoking, apple harvest, blessing of food, etc.
(96pp. illus. Crabtree Pub. Co., 1992. $8.95)

2082. For Better, For Worse by John M. Drescher
A pre-marital handbook to assist couples in discussing sixty-one points as they realistically face crucial factors for a successful marriage. The more honestly couples face their differences, the better the marriage. A wonderful handbook for pastors to use in counseling.
(40pp. Masthof Press, 1999. $2.95)

2623. Foreigners in Their Own Land; Pennsylvania Germans in the Early Republic by Steven M. Nolt
This is the story of the Pa. Germans and how they came to think of themselves as quintessential Americans and simultaneously constructed a durable sense of ethnicity successfully combining elements of their Old World tradition with several emerging versions of national identity. This contributes to our understanding of how the early German-speaking immigrants began to form a new Pa. German culture out of their disparate European backgrounds.
(238pp. hardcover. Pa. State Univ. Press, 2002. $29.95)

764. Four Seasons House Blessing Notecards
The flowers in the four corners of this original fraktur design indicate the changing seasons.
(10 notecards/pack, 4" x 5 1/2" size. $3.50)

1825. Foxe’s Christian Martyrs of the World by John Foxe
The works of John Foxe (1516-1587) influenced generations of early Christians and, outside the Bible itself, were the most available writings of the sixteenth century. This book may not be a pleasant reading experience, but it is an invaluable one. Martyrs include the Glovers, William Hunter, John Lambert, William Tyndale, John Huss, Archbishop Cranmer, and others.
(204pp. index. Barbour and Company, 1989. $5.95)

2236. Fraktur: Folk Art and Family by Corinne and Russell Earnest
Over 230 photographs, many full page, are presented in this book demonstrating three centuries of American fraktur and are interwoven with insightful historical details, information on the making of fraktur, and techniques for preserving these delicate documents.
(192pp. illus. index. hardcover. Schiffer Pub., 1999. $49.95)

2153. Fraktur Writings and Folk Art Drawings of the Schwenkfelder Library Collection by Dennis Moyer
At long last a careful, thorough, and balanced study of the Schwenkfelder School of fraktur writers of the period from 1750 to 1850. This volume contains more than 250 full-color reproductions of fraktur, as well as numerous black and white illustrations, including maps of Schwenkenfelder Districts.
(301pp. illus. index. hardcover, dust jacket. Pa. German Society, 1998. $70.00)

1750. From Flappers to Flivvers—We Helped Make the ’20s Roar!
Recounts in vivid “I-was-there” detail the most remarkable ten years of this century. Includes hundreds of vintage family-album photos.
(164pp. illus. hardcover. Reiman Pubs., 1995. $16.95)

903. From Pennsylvania to Waterloo: Pennsylvania-German Folk Culture in Transition by Susan M. Burke and Matthew H. Hill
Chapters on textiles, foodways, folkways, fraktur, etc., contrast the Pa. Germans of Lancaster Co., Pa., and those of Waterloo Co., Ontario. Beautiful full-color, as well as black and white photos show fraktur, clothing, coverlets, maps, household items, and more, identifying the early owners—perhaps one of your ancestors.
(148pp. illus. index. Friends of the Joseph Schneider Haus, 1991. $25.95)

329. From Trash to Treasure: Contemporary Collectibles by Elmer L. Smith
The collecting craze is sweeping the country—artifacts and baubles from sublime to zany—almost everything is collected by someone! Contemporary collecting is classless, limited only by the imagination of the individual.
(32pp. illus. Applied Arts Pub., 1979. $3.50)

2012. Frontier Life by Bobbie Kalman
Authentic 19th-century etchings make this a fun picture book or educational coloring book. The etchings may also be used as clip art. Illustrations include arriving in the wilderness, making a home, home schooling, moose hunt, bagging a bear, the general store, a horseback ride, settling the West, the barber, the circuit doctor, and more.
(32pp. illus. Crabtree Pub. Co., 1998. $7.95)

1784. The General Store by Bobbie Kalman
What was sold in the old general store? Read about the postal system, bartering, credit, newspapers. Glossary contains words such as dry goods, potbellied stove, stagecoach, yard goods, and more.
(32pp. illus. index. Crabtree Pub. Co., 1997. $7.95)

1276. The Gift is Small, the Love is Great: Pennsylvania German Small Presentation Frakturs by Frederick S. Weiser
This spectacular book of small frakturs contains nearly 115 pieces reproduced in full color—many in their original dimensions. These small frakturs were primarily made by Mennonites and were the subject of an exhibition at the Museum of American Folk Art in 1995. Includes artists such as Johannes Bard, Hans Jacob Brubacher, Adam Brubaker, Barbara Ebersol, John Adam Eyer, and Michael Froelich.
(120pp. York Graphic Services, 1994. $25.00)

1870. Gifts Handed Down by J. Daniel Hess
During his father’s illness and death, J. Daniel Hess took a thoughtful look at the things he had inherited from his parents, gifts handed down to him and meant to be passed on to his children, students, neighbors. Rejoice in these gifts—gaiety, purity, civility, dignity, simplicity, generosity, perceptivity, responsibility, serenity, integrity—as you experience this insightful book.
(112pp. Herald Press, 1996. $8.99)

741. A Good Start by Jeannette Lasansky
Chronicles the evolution of the dowry as practiced by the rural Pa.-German and Anglo-Saxon farm families from the mid-18th century to current and similar practices among the Amish. It shows how those “gifts from home” were, and are, part of a complex inheritance system.
(88pp. illus. Oral Traditions Proj., 1990. $22.00)

1022. The Gristmill by Bobbie Kalman
Discover how your ancestor’s local miller produced flour—the staple of life. Why was the gristmill so crucial to a community? What was its source of power? How does wheat become bread?
(32pp. illus. Crabtree Pub. Co., 1992. $7.95)

1145. The Harmonia Sacra by Joseph Funk and Sons
This 25th edition of a very popular shape-note hymnbook was first published in 1832 in Virginia.
(416pp. hardcover. Good Books, 1993. $19.95)

2087. Heirloom Vegetables by Sue Stickland
Home gardeners who want to grow and preserve vegetables have an essential guide to more than 350 vegetables from beans to zucchini profiled. Specific varieties and their individual qualities are described as are cultivation tips and recommended uses. This book is a feast for the eyes and an inspiration for anyone who loves to spend time in the garden.
(191pp. illus. Gaia Books Limited, 1998. $16.00)

1502. Henry’s Dutch Country Anthology, Vol. 1 by Henry J. Kauffman
A super collection of 78 short articles on subjects ranging from axes to blacksmithing to summerhouses and warming pans. A sampling of other articles covers antiques, bells and bell towers, Britannia, butter molds, pewter spoons, copper-smithing, decorated chests, early American fireplaces, gunmaking, folk art in metals, Conestoga Wagon, Pennsylvania Rifle, locksmiths and locks, Pennsylvania pewterers, the riddle of two front doors, silversmithing, stills, Dutch barns, etc.
(182pp. illus. hardcover. Masthof Press, 1995. $18.50)

2122. Henry’s Dutch Country Anthology, Vol. II by Henry J. Kauffman
Forty-four topics are covered on a variety of subjects including andirons, brass, butterprints, cast-iron stoves, Chevron doors, copper, dowsers, fireplace accessories, Herr House, pewter, schranks, silver, springhouses, teakettles, tinware, and much more—even a chapter on “Kauffman Treasures.”
(90pp. illus. Masthof Press, 1999. $9.95)

1224. Heritage Celebrations: A Guide to Celebrating the History of Your Church by Wilma McKee
This guide to celebrating the history of your church is a creative resource for churches to establish and affirm the roots of their own history. Discover the joy of planning and remembering church celebrations with useful suggestions.
(100pp. Faith & Life Press, 1994. $10.95)

2312. Hex Signs: Pennsylvania Dutch Barn Symbols and Their Meanings by Don Yoder and Thomas E. Graves
A handsomely produced and revised second edition in which the authors have uncovered the roots of hex signs in folk culture and the ways that hex signs have become a part of popular culture.
(86pp. index. illus. Stackpole Books, 2000. $19.95)

2380. Hidden in Plain View: A Secret Story of Quilts and the Underground Railroad by Jacqueline L. Tobin and Raymond G. Dobard
The story that was passed down from generation to generation in the family of Ozella McDaniel Williams is a coded message steeped in African textile traditions that provides a link between slave-made quilts and the Underground Railroad. Williams describes how slaves made coded quilts and then used them to navigate their escape on the Underground Railroad. Her story offers proof that some slaves were involved in a sophisticated network that melded African textile traditions with American quilt practices and created a potent result.
(208pp. illus. hardcover with dust jacket. Doubleday, 1999. $27.50)

865. Historic Costume in Pictures by Braun and Schneider
Over 1,450 costumes on 125 plates are shown here, from antiquity to the end of the 19th century, covering a wide variety of peoples, social classes, and professional types; Crusaders, German knights, pages, Italian scholars, German townspeople, Swiss citizens, peasants, and more. It gives us a glimpse of various clothing designs from our past. Are we so different today?
(256pp. Dover, 1975. $12.95)

866. A History of Costume by Carl Köhler
Over 600 patterns and illustrations show the costumes of the ancient peoples of the Mediterranean lands and Asia Minor, the Teutonic prehistoric period, the Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque, and the 18th and 19th centuries. Köhler covers all aspects of the subject: methods of tailoring, designs, dyes, accessories, fashions for all occasions, and more. Clear, measured, detailed patterns for many of the articles of clothing.
(464pp. index. illus. Dover, 1963. $12.95)

1169. The History of the House That Jack Built
A reprint of an old book probably first printed in the 1850s and used in schools as an early reader for school students. With large and small case “ABCs” inside the front cover and colorful drawings inside, readers begin reading only a few words on the first pages and progress to the end of the book with many words on a page. This is an excellent example of books used by our ancestors over a century ago.
(20pp. illus. O.S.S., 1993 reprint. $4.95)

1963. Hogwash, History, and Horse Sense: The World According to Jake by Linda High
The weekly newspaper column “Jake’s View” is a humorous portrayal of a legendary witty, philosophical old codger sitting on a rocker on the front porch of a farmhouse off a dusty back road in Lancaster Co., Pa. Sixty-eight lighthearted stories include titles such as Smucker’s Harness Shop, Glow-in-the-Dark Mice, Heebie-Jeebies, Windsor Forge, John Bressler, Bowmansville Days and Amos, Dowsing, Chinese New Year and Hawaii in Shady Maple, Diving Horses, Burma-Shave Signs, etc.
(199pp. Robert Weaver, 1997. $9.95)

1026. Home Crafts by Bobbie Kalman
A step-by-step account explaining how the early settlers made candles and soap, carded and spun wool, dyed cloth, and sewed samples. Discover the ingenuity and creative flair of our ancestors as they reused materials.
(32pp. index. Crabtree Pub. Co., 1992. $7.95)

1788. Hopeful Journeys: German Immigration, Settlement, and Political Culture in Colonial America, 1717-1775 by Aaron Spencer Fogleman
This may be the first comprehensive history of the settlement of Germans in the 1700s and how they influenced the economy, politics, and ways of life in the New World. Includes the Moravians, Mennonites, Quakers.
(257pp. index. illus. Univ. of Pa. Press, 1996. $16.95)

765. House Blessing Notecards
A verse compiled from Swiss house inscriptions, dated 1612 and 1737, and a broadside printed in the 1800s appears on the front of this fraktur notecard.
(10 notecards/pack, 4" x 5 1/2" size. $3.50)

331. Household Tools and Tasks: In the Days of Self-Sufficiency by Elmer L. Smith
About the early American household and the many tasks of the American housewife. Illustrated with some of the artifacts, equipment, and the gradually emerging mechanical labor-saving devices of “The Good Old Days.”
(32pp. illus. Applied Arts Pubs., 1987. $3.50)

1186. How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States by John McCusker
Convert prices from any time in American past as far back as 1700 to their comparable values in today’s dollars. Step-by-step instructions are given to make the conversions from past prices—even those expressed in colonial currency of pounds, shillings, and pence—to today’s values.
(77pp. Am. Antiquarian Soc., 1992. $15.00)

2692. How We Lived: Everyday Furniture, Fashions, and Settings, 1880-1940 by Peter Swift Seibert
How did our ancestors live between 1880 and 1940? What did they look like? Transportation switched from horse-drawn vehicles to airplanes, lighting from oil lamps to electricity, occupations from agriculture to industry. This extensively illustrated book looks at the homes, occupations, pastimes, and transportation of that time. See furniture, clothing, hairstyles, architecture, and working conditions in over 250 never-before-published photos.
(160pp. illus. Schiffer, 2003. $29.95)

332. Hutterite Life by John A. Hostetler
Authoritative, readable account about a group of people often misunderstood. Presented with picture and story are the Hutterites, a people who practice communal living. In this book, you will find who the Hutterites are, where they live, what they believe, and how they serve God. Full-color illustrations throughout.
(48pp. Herald Press, 1983. $5.99)

665. I Saw it in The Budget by Elmer S. Yoder
More than 2,000 excerpts from letters of hundreds of scribes who sent letters to the Amish and Amish Mennonite newspaper—The Budget—published at Sugarcreek Ohio, since 1890. These letters are a beautiful sample of the way life was during the past 100 years as told in the words of the scribes themselves.
(391pp. Diakonia Ministries, 1990. $10.00)

2019. In the Barn by Bobbie Kalman
Topics include the barns of the pioneers, types of barns, a barn-raising bee, barn tools and gadgets, animals, children’s chores, through the seasons, fun and frolic in the barn, and more. Glossary has words such as chaff, forge, granary, Pa. Dutch, Shakers, sheaves, thresh, whitewash, winnow, yoke, etc. Colorful drawings and photos great for children.
(32pp. illus. Crabtree Pub. Co., 1997. $7.95)

1872. Inheritance in America From Colonial Times to the Present by Carole Shammas, Marylynn Salmon, and Michel Dahlin
This is the first study of how Americans have distributed household wealth over three centuries—from the 1700s to the 1980s. It focuses on the relationship between the inheritance process and changes in capitalism and the structure of the family. Long-term trends in the use of dynastic devices, charitable bequests, women’s control over capital, and the giving of legacies to collateral kin and friends are examined.
(320pp. index. Frontier Press, 1997. $19.95)

2694. The Kalona/Iowa Pennsylvania-German Dialect by Ruth Bender, Sarah E. Fisher, Jean Miller Thomas, and Thomas and Leroy Miller
This book is actually a 1929 thesis prepared by Ruth E. Bender titled “A Study of the Pennsylvania-German Dialect as Spoken in Johnson County, Iowa.” Before the editor journeyed to Iowa to interview Ruth Bender, he met with Sarah Fisher, an Old Order Amish lady in Lancaster Co., Pa., and later with Jean Thomas and obtained their versions of Bender’s list. Then in Iowa, Beam interviewed the Millers and Ruth Bender.
(207pp. hardcover. Center for Pa. German Studies, 2003. $12.00)

1030. The Kitchen by Bobbie Kalman
How did our ancestors survive without stoves, refrigerators, toasters, and food processors? In this colorful book, enter an historic home and take a close look at the early fireplace, the tools and utensils surrounding it, and the domestic chores that were carried out in the kitchen.
(32pp. illus. Crabtree Pub. Co., 1992. $7.95)

1927. Lancaster County: The Best Fun, Food, Lodging, Shopping, and Sights by Alonna F. Smith
Comprehensive review of the best places to stay, visit, eat, and tour; practical information including addresses, hours, prices, menu items; detailed maps of the area; more than 70 photographs; historical background of the county including the Mennonites and the Amish; all making Lancaster County a place that has something for everyone.
(256pp. illus. Food Companion Press, 1997. $10.95)

782. The Landing of the Pilgrims by James Daugherty
This is the story of the Plymouth settlers as they fled England, traveled to Holland in 1608, and then on to America in 1620, seeking religious freedom. Women, men, and children left their homes to brave a wild, new land. They had no homes but those they built with their own hands and no food but what they grew and shot. For three years, the colony’s survival hung by a thread. This moving account depicts their first hard years in the New World.
(151pp. Random House, 1981. $5.99)

2280. Legacy of One-Room Schools by Myrna Grove
This is a thought-provoking, photo-illustrated picture book about 19th-century and early 20th-century education. From log schools to frame and brick schools, the text describes how rules organized school districts, how teachers were recruited, how lessons were taught, what classroom furnishings were used, and how consolidation of schools brought about changes. An elementary teacher since the 1970s, the author uses the last chapters to tell how schools in the past compare to schools today and deal with issues of school reform.
(144pp. illus. hardcover. Author, 1999. $22.95)

Letters and Notes on the Manners, Customs, and Conditions of North American Indians by George Catlin
For eight years (1832-39) George Catlin ventured among the Indians of North American Plains, capturing in verbal and visual pictures every facet of their lives. His books have become invaluable historic and ethnographic documents for study of the American West.
1101A. Vol. I (266pp. illus. Dover, 1973. $10.95)
1101B. Vol. II (264pp. illus. Dover, 1973. $12.95)

2284. Long Day’s Journey: The Steamboat and the Stagecoach Era in the Northern West by Carlos Arnaldo Schwantes
Ride in a bouncing stagecoach as it rattles over the broken terrain, up steep and slippery slopes, and down twisting ravines across Montana, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, and into the staterooms and on the open-air decks of the thrashing sidewheelers and sternwheelers of the Columbia and Missouri Rivers. This is popular history at its best, written by a scholar who knows the subject from the driver’s box to the quarterdeck.
(408pp. index. hardcover with jacket. University of Washington Press, 2000. $60.00. Please add an extra $1.00 to postage.)

991. Making Authentic Pennsylvania Dutch Furniture: With Measured Drawings of Museum Classics by John G. Shea
This richly-illustrated book covers every facet of the subject, from the customs and creed of the Pa. Dutch to the design, construction, painting, and decorating of their most distinctive furniture pieces. Measured drawings enable woodworkers to reproduce 50 representative pieces—chairs, tables, cupboards.
(240pp. illus. Dover, 1992. $14.95)

1627. Meditations on the Gospel of Matthew: Guidelines for Daily Living by Dr. W. Richard Kettering
These guidelines focus on a wide range of topics, including humility, goal setting, private time, integrity, self-control, effort, arguing, personal responsibility, and consistency. The book has relevant questions for evaluating 26 topics. Included is a unique personal inventory and self-analysis, which gives a profile of one’s strengths that may need to be reevaluated.
(133pp. illus. Tri-Mor Enter., 1995. $12.00)

1462. Metalworking Trades in Early America by Henry J. Kauffman
This informative survey of metalworking trades in early America covers the blacksmith, whitesmith, cutler, locksmith, wheelwright, gunsmith, nailer, edgetool maker, and tinsmith.
(166pp. illus. Astragal Press, 1995. $22.95)

More Christmas Acappella: Mennonite Singing
This 15-song collection by Table Singers is directed by Glenn Lehman of Lancaster, Pa., and includes timeless favorites as “O Little Town of Bethlehem,” “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel,” “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear,” and “O Come All Ye Faithful.” Enjoy the music of the season on CD or cassette which features Gretchen Thomas, soprano; Dale Stoltzfus, bass; and Sara Lehman on the harp.
2243A. cassette. $10.95.
2243B. CD. $14.95.

2614. A Museum of Early American Tools by Eric Sloane
This profusely illustrated book describes in detail scores of early American tools and the wooden and metal artifacts made with them. Informally written, the text covers building tools and methods; farm and kitchen implements; and the tools of curriers, wheelwrights, coopers, blacksmiths, coachmakers, loggers, tanners, and many other early craftsmen.
(128pp. illus. Dover, 2002. $8.95)

2698. Nature Calls by Dottie Booth
A photographic tour of outhouses and privies around the world giving personal stories, historical facts, and folklore (what was used before toilet paper; why the crescent moon?). An entertaining and personal portrait of a disappearing part of the landscape.
(96pp. illus. Ten Speed Press, 2002. $12.95)

1170. Nineteenth Century Clothing by Bobbie Kalman
This informative book, with over 40 color illustrations and photos, provides young readers with a wealth of information on the way clothes were made and how they looked. It also shows children how to create pioneer costumes.
(32pp. index. Crabtree Pub. Co., 1993. $7.95)

2668. Ode to the Outhouse; A Tribute to a Vanishing American Icon
There is probably no other building that is as necessary or seemingly unglamorous as the outhouse. But, as they vanish, outhouses have an every-growing following. This is a fun and humorous look at privies picturing post cards, cartoons, and sketches.
(108pp. illus. hardcover. Voyager Press, 2002. $14.95)

2722. Of Love and Confessions by Rusty Fitts
This collection of original poems by a Pa. native, is unique and inspirational. Sample titles include: The Real Me, Motherhood Personified, Touched by an Angel, Transition, His Lot is Cast, Kids and Water, A Friend is Gone, ...
(64pp. Author, 2003. $8.00)

2669. The Old Barn by Michael Dregni
Tales of the variety of barns and their roles in famrming are complimented by colorful paintings, photos, and art work.
(144pp. illus. hardcover. Voyager Press, 2002. $29.95)

1032. Old-Time Crafts and Trades edited by Peter Stockham
How did a child in the early 19th century learn about trades and occupations that might be open to him later in life? Here is the unabridged reprint of one volume of The Book of Trades, or Library of the Useful Arts which describes in detail a different trade—coachmaker, gardener, hairdresser, shoemaker, lacemaker, etc.
(192pp. illus. Dover, 1992. $4.95)

1766. “The Ornamental Branches,” Needlework and Arts from the Lititz Moravian Girls’ School between 1800 and 1865 by Patricia T. Herr
Full-color and black-white photos with detailed descriptions of needlework produced at this Lititz, Pa., boarding school for girls. Also contains name, age, parents, and home for each student during 1794-1840. Surnames include Anderson, Carpenter, Hertzler, Jacobs, Kennedy, Miller, Patterson, Reynolds, Smith, Watson, Wilson, etc.
(88pp. index. illus. Heritage Center Museum of Lancaster Co., Pa., 1996. $20.00)

1768. A Pattern for Living: Reflections on the Sermon on the Mount by A. Don Augsburger
Meditation titles include The Meek Inherit, Children of Peace, Reward for the Persecuted, Free From the Law, Reconciliation Toward Peace, The Ultimate Pursuit, Personal Introspection, The Two Ways, Building for Eternity, etc.
(192pp. Author, 1993. $8.95)

1980. Pennsylvania Almanac by Jere Martin
A user-friendly guidebook on everything from government, industry, and media to population, state parks, and cultural events. The most complete information source available on the people, places, and character of the Keystone State.
(352pp. illus. Stackpole Books, 1997. $19.95)

1195. The Pennsylvania Barn: Its Origin, Evolution, and Distribution in North America by Robert F. Ensminger
The Pa.-German (forebay bank) barn is one of the most important agricultural structures to have been brought to North America from Europe. This is a detailed examination of the Swiss prototype, including the emergence of the Swiss barn forebay in Switzerland, 40+maps and diagrams and 150 photographs.
(236pp. illus. index. Johns Hopkins Univ. Press, 1992. $19.95)

2513. Pennsylvania Deitsh Dictionary: Deitsh to English, English to Deitsh by Thomas Beachy
Contains the vocabulary used in Es Nei Teshtament (#1612), the Pennsylvania Deitsh translation of the New Testament. The new spelling system in this dictionary was developed through extensive surveys with potential readers by Hank Hershberger.
(164pp. Carlisle Press, 2001. $9.95)

1071. Pennsylvania Dutch American Folk Art by Henry J. Kauffman
The early Pa. Dutch settlers introduced to America a native craftmanship strongly influenced by their ancestral fatherland. It developed a flavor of its own which has contributed so richly to the historical folk art of the New World. Brings together a representative collection of illustrative material (over 270 photos) as an excellent record of the Pa. Dutch folk art.
(146pp. illus. O.S.S, 1993; reprint of 1946 ed. $9.95)

2210. Pennsylvania Dutch Cut and Use Stencils by JoAnne C. Day
Printed on heavy manila paper for easy use, 47 stencil designs reflect the rich Pa. Dutch folk art heritage: tulips, birds, vines, flowers, real and mythical animals, and other motifs of the “Dutch folk.” The author gives complete instructions for using these stencils so you can decorate tables, doors, canisters, lampshades, boxes, walls, floors, fabrics, leather, and almost any other surface with these authentic elements.
(64pp. illus. Dover Pub., 1975. $7.95)

2067. Pennsylvania-Dutch Folk Art Cards edited by Frederick S. Weiser
Twenty-four colorful punch-art postcards with short descriptions of this appealing fraktur collection. The creation of folk artists of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, frakturs were used to decorate baptismal certificates and other religious documents. They also served as bookplates or rewards for outstanding students.
(Dover Pubs., 1997. $4.95)

1890. Pennsylvania German Dictionary ed. by Eugene S. Stine
Descriptive, dual-language dialect dictionary; Lehigh-Northampton Co., Pa., variant is dominant but book includes significant differences from other areas such as Lancaster-York, Schuylkill-Dauphin; integrates Lambert’s dictionary; capitalizes nouns; pronunciation guide; past tenses of verbs; nouns with articles and plurals.
(403pp. hardcover. Pa. German Soc., 1996. $12.00)

994. Pennsylvania German Fraktur and Color Drawings
Various fraktur types are interpreted here with 80 plates (some in full-color) and descriptions by such artists as Christian Cassel, David Kreibel, Friedrich Krebs, Christian Strenge....Illuminations by the Ephrata Cloister, Schwenkfelders, and Mennonites are included.
(illus. Landis Valley Associates, reproduced in 1989 from 1969 edition. $10.95)

2460. Pennsylvania German Arts: More Than Hearts, Parrots, and Tulips by Irwin Richman
Folk art and quilts are here, with objects ranging from needlework, pottery, furniture, and glass to paper, paintings, and metals. The extensive historical text illustrated with the works of traditionalists and the avant-garde are shown in 350 distinctive works of great beauty.
(160pp. illus. Schiffer Books, 2001. $29.95)

1937. The Pennsylvania-Kentucky Rifle by Henry J. Kauffman
Read about the rifle that was made in America by gunsmiths who migrated to Lancaster Co., Pa., from central Europe in the first half of the 18th century. This intensive study and exacting research by Kauffman has brought to light a tremendous amount of information on America’s first great rifle. First printed in 1960, this book has an extensive listing of gunsmiths and the stylized work of the makers. Various rifles are identified with many photos and sketches and documentary data.
(374pp. illus. Masthof Press, 1997 reprint. $14.95)

2485. Pictures From the Farm: An Album of Family Farm Memories by John O. Allen and Amy Rost-Holtz
Featuring fabulous photos from the famous J. C. Allen & Son, Inc., archives, this book is a nostalgic memory book tribute to the farm and to rural life from the early 1900s to the late 1960s. Organized by theme, it shows the breadth and variety of farm living, from farm animals and equipment to buildings; from working the land to domestic living and farm folk.
(144pp. illus. hardcover. Voyageur Press, 2001. $29.95)

2500. Pilgrims Then and Now by Gary L. Marks
Time has blurred the Pilgrims’ history. Many still confuse the Mayflower’s passengers with the Puritans. Others think of the Pilgrims as little more than Thanksgiving symbols. But the Pilgrim story comes alive here, as Marks dusts off the stale symbols.
(35pp. illus. The Society of Mayflower Descendants in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 2001. $6.00)

2029. Pioneer Life From A to Z by Bobbie Kalman
This colorful picture dictionary looks at the life of the hardworking pioneers who settled the land. Intriguing objects used by the pioneers are featured such as spiders, niddy noddies, and hackles.
(32pp. illus. Crabtree Pub. Co., 1998. $7.95)

1843. Pioneer Projects by Bobbie Kalman
A wonderful way to learn about frontier and pioneer life by creating a rug craft project, cornhusk doll, kitchen item, stitched craft, fun with buttons, a whizzing whirligig, Jacob’s ladder, block and sponge painting, stenciling and embossing.
(32pp. Crabtree Pub., 1997. $7.95)

334. Pottery: A Utilitarian Folk Craft by Elmer Smith
Deals with 75 years of making domestic ware—jugs, crocks, milk pans, pitchers—part of every homestead and typical of the small town inland potters.
(32pp. illus. Applied Arts Pub., 1988. $3.50)

2395. The Power of Negative Thinking by Daniel G. Hagans
This book is not an advocate of promoting negativism nor is it refuting anyone or anything positive. Our world indubitably needs to rotate on the axis of more positive thinking. “May this book be a wake-up call to help people see themselves as they are and where we are heading as a nation in the light of the Word of God.” Chapters include Bad News Noah, The Mirror, Proud-A-Tude, Free Enterprise, The Halloween Party, and more.
(107pp. Author, 2000. $9.95)

1565. Proverbs of the Pennsylvania Germans by Edwin Miller Fogel
Dr. Fogel numbered each of his 2,028 proverbs according to key words arranged in alphabetical order from Appedit to Zung. Because proverbs are short, pithy, common, and greatly varied, they offer many interesting possibilities for analysis which can lead to a much better understanding of our culture. An alphabetical list of the English counterparts titled “Pa. German Keywords to Fogel’s Proverbs and the Number of the Given Proverb.”
(149pp. hardcover. Center for Pa. German Studies, 1995. $16.00)

2251. Remember When
From churning homemade ice cream to pitching old iron horseshoes, recapture yesteryear’s memories in this lovely collection of thought-provoking photography, songs, poems, and prose. Each heartwarming chapter opens with a carefully chosen musical selection and then offers a nostalgic journey into days gone by. Filled with vintage photographs and overflowing with reflections on the good old days,
(160pp. illus. index. hardcover with jacket. Ideals Pub., Inc., 1991. $24.95)

1847. Report of the Trial and Conviction of John Haggerty, for the Murder of Melchoir Fordney, late of the City of Lancaster, Pennsylvania
...Esquire, Associate Justice of said court. Melchoir Fordney was born in Lancaster, Pa., in 1781. John Haggerty murdered 64-year-old Fordney and Catharine Tripple and severely injured daughter Isabella. Ten-year-old son Melchoir J. witnessed the murder. This reprint of the 1847 report of the trial will let the reader experience the “Horrid Tragedy” and at the same time give a glimpse of daily life in downtown Lancaster, Pa., in 1847.
(82pp. index. Kenneth Fortney, 1996. $11.75)

1775. Reshaping Your Marriage by A. Don Augsburger
Eleven writers contribute personal experiences, scriptural teachings, research findings, and counseling scenarios all related to the problems of marital relationships. The advice, while consistent with Biblical teachings and counseling precepts, is readable and realistic and not another “how to do it” book.
(149pp. Masthof Press, 1996. $9.95)

2619. Restoring Antique Tools by Herbert P. Kean
Easy-to-understand restoration techniques are described in a way that even the most uninitiated can follow. Chapters cover boring and edge tools, planes (wood, wood-bottomed, and metal), measuring tools, saws, and other miscellaneous tools, as well as a general chapter on cleaning and refinishing. Hundreds of invaluable instructions are accompanied with illustrative drawings.
(122pp. illus. Astragal Press, 1998. $17.95)

1720. Revised Pennsylvania German Dictionary: English to Pennsylvania Dutch by C. Richard Beam
Each English word in the dictionary is listed with its Pa. German translation, various uses of the word, and occasionally a sentence using the word or phrase in both languages to clarify the meaning.
(212pp. illus. Center for Pa. German Studies, 1994. $9.95)

2487. Rhyme Doesn’t Pay by Gordon T. Sprunger
Collection of humorous and inspirational poems—heartwarming and educational. The pun-loving poet is in his eighties and has a way with words that must be shared with others. The rhymes will make you laugh and enjoy life in a more exciting way.
(72pp. Author, 1997, revised 2001. $5.95)

754. Rural Recreation: The Traditional Adult Game of Cornerball Plus Country Schools and Their Recess Games edited by John B. Kline
The historical background and rules of cornerball begins this book that covers recreation (games like marbles, fox and geese, several kinds of tag, “Hund un Haas,” etc.) in one-room schools during the 1930s. Drawings and photos illustrate game diagrams.
(61pp. illus. Compiler, 1990. $8.50)

2321. The Russians’ Secret by Peter Hoover with Serguei Petrov
What Christians today would survive persecution? Reading this book about Russia’s “underground” believers will assure you that if you are a typical Western Christian, you will never face persecution. You will never have to be a real martyr for Christ. Only if you are not typical—if you choose to be a “weed that floats upstream”—you may want to know the secret by which Russian Christianity survived through a thousand years of suffering.
(247pp. Benchmark, 1999. $11.00)

2524. Sauer’s Herbal Cures translated by William Woys Weaver
Subtitled “America’s First Book of Botanic Healing, 1762-1778,” this book was assembled by Pa. apothecary and printer, Christopher Sauer (1721-1784), and is the very first American herbal. As a system of botanical medicine cures and remedies based on the use of herbs, this book is rooted in the medical thinking of the late Middle Ages and Renaissance, yet in its own unique way, it forms a bridge between that era and colonial America.
(400pp. illus. index. hardcover. Routledge, 2001. $37.50)

335. Scherenschnitte: Traditional Papercutting by Claudia Hopf
Reminiscent of the Pennsylvania Germans, includes a short history, the many uses, instructions for creating, and old patterns to copy.
(32pp. illus. Applied Arts Pub., 1987. $3.50)

2676. School Days
One-room schoolhouses are delightfully described in this book from giving the Pledge of Allegiance to the Palmer Method for handwriting to Dick and Jane. Chapter titles include “Getting to and From School,” “The Three R’s . . .,” “My Most Embarrassing Moments in School,” “Hijinks and Discipline,” and “We Couldn’t Wait for Lunch and Recess.”
(162pp. illus. H.C. Reiman Pubs., 2000. $14.95)

1567. Selections From the Chronicle: The Fasci-nating World of Early Tools and Trades edited by Emil Pollak and Martyl Pollak
Fifty-five fascinating and informative articles on early tools and trades, selected from several thousand published in the journal of the Early American Industries Assn. cover a wide variety of subjects including lumber rafting down the Delaware in 1896, America’s largest toolstore, making horsehair sieves, harvesting ice, building a home in 1831, nail making in early Va., how tinsmiths used their tools, fences,...
(407pp. illus. index. hardcover. dust jacket. Astragal Press, 1991. $24.95)

1107. Ships of Our Ancestors by Michael J. Anuta
A reprint of the 1983 edition, this is a compilation of photographs of the steamships that were employed in transplanting immigrants to this country in the heyday of mass migration. Photos of nearly 900 ships, arranged in alphabetical order, provide the genealogist with a visual testimony of the great passenger ships.
(380pp. index. illus. Gen. Pub. Co., 1999 reprint. $34.95)

2135. A Simple Christmas by Alice Chapin
In the tradition of the More-with-Less Cookbook, this exciting book offers hundreds of ways to bring Christ and joy back into Christmas. Readers will discover how to keep the spiritual heart in the holidays, involve the whole family in activities and events, and overcome holiday blues along with many other valuable insights into how to find the real Christmas.
(256pp. Herald Press, 1998. $14.99)

2216. Swiss Festivals in North America: A Resource Guide by Donald G. Tritt
In addition to describing 52 festivals in the United States and Canada which celebrate Swiss culture and traditions, this book acquaints the reader with the meaning of many Swiss customs. Resources are also given to create festivals of Swiss heritage.
(197pp. illus. index. Swiss-Am. Hist. Soc., 1999. $15.95)

2620. The Storm Gathering; The Penn Family and the American Revolution by Lorett Treese
Based on Penn family papers, this book tells the story of William Penn’s heirs and their precarious ownership of Pa. in the 18th century. Focusing on Thomas and John Penn, the last two proprietors, the author recounts the struggles they faced with the Paxton Boys and the Indians on the frontier, Benjamin Franklin’s drive to establish a royal colony in the legislature, and finally, the growing rift which would lead to the Rev.
(256pp. illus. Stackpole Books, 2002. $16.95)

926. They Sought A New World: The Story of European Immigration to North America by William Kurelek
Since 1820 some 50 million Europeans have immigrated to the U.S. and Canada. This book was created at the request of European publishers who felt that William Kurelek’s paintings told the immigration story in human terms, graphically and unforgettably. Kurelek’s writings are good.
(48pp. illus. Tundra Books, 1985. $7.95)

1900. This Old Barn
A big, coffee-table volume chock-full of photos (nearly 600) and personal memories of people who love barns. It features 11 chapters, some that will put a smile on readers’ faces...others that will sit them back in amazement. Chapter titles include “Barn Yarns,” “Round Barns Roundup,” “Century-Old Sentinels,” “Loners and Leaners,” “Born-Again Barns,” and more.
(196pp. illus. hardcover. Reiman Pubs., 1996. $19.95)

2168. This Old Tractor: A Treasury of Vintage Tractors and Family Farm Memories edited by Michael Dregni
Part family nostalgia, part reminiscences about faithful old tractors, This Old Tractor is chock-full of endearing pieces enhanced by a variety of paintings, cartoons, historical photos, and full-color photos. Tractor buffs, anyone interested in farming, or anyone who grew up on a farm will cherish this collection devoted to the classic farm tractor.
(160pp. illus. hardcover with jacket. Voyageur Press, 1998. $29.95)

2791. This Teaching I Present: Fraktur From the Skippack and Salford Mennonite Meetinghouse Schools, 1747-1836 by Mary Jane Lederach Hershey
Historian and fraktur expert Hershey tells about the teachers and Mennonite-run schools where this beautiful artistic tradition was passed on to their students. Hershey explains the techniques used to make fraktur, and comments on the work itself—its style, what influenced it, its design motifs, and colors. Also included is a rich full-color collection of more than 100 pieces of fraktur made between 1747 and 1836, complete with English translation of their German texts.
(256pp. illus. hardcover. Good Books, 2003. $29.95)

339. Tinware: Yesterday and Today by Elmer L. Smith
Over 100 illustrations from museums and private collections with pictures and story of a modern craftsman working in his shop.
(40pp. Applied Arts Publishers, 1983. $3.50)

1040. Tools and Gadgets by Bobbie Kalman
Learn about the tools used by farmers, millers, woodworkers, metalworkers, and printers and take a close look at the gadgets found in the home, general store, doctor’s office, and farm used in years past.
(32pp. index. Crabtree Pub. Co., 1992. $7.95)

338. Toys: Delights From the Past by Ward Kimball
Picturing the ingenuity of early day toy manufacturers in entertaining the young—the antique examples of paper, wood, tin, and cast iron. Delightful trip through childhood memories, illustrations from rare collections.
(32pp. Applied Arts Publishers, 1983. $3.50)

1941. Two Basins and a Rainbow by Anne Mull
Anne Mull shares an inspirational collection of her poems on home and family, beauties of nature, wonders of God’s work, including a variety of Christmas poems.
(104pp. illus. Author, 1997. $9.50)

1116. The Vanishing American Barber Shop by Ronald S. Barlow
Comprehensive book on the history of professional shaving and haircutting, scores of photos and hundreds of illustrations which is both educational and entertaining. Extensive listing of old-time occupational shaving mugs, which are currently selling for up to $5,000 each.
(224pp. illus. Windmill Pub. Co., 1993. $19.95)

1171. The Very First Americans by Cara Ashrose
From the Makah who set out in canoes to hunt whales to the Commanche who chased buffalo on horseback...here is a fascinating look at how the first Americans lived. Beautiful watercolor paintings accurately depict clothing, dwellings, tools, and other Native American artifacts.
(32pp. illus. Grosset & Dunlap, 1993. $3.49)

1801. Victorian Christmas by Bobbie Kalman and Barbara Bedell
Christmas cards, traditions, food, and Santas are included here as well as the Christmas tree, ornaments, and even make-your-own decorations. Read about first-footing, wassailing, caroling, parties. ...
(32pp. illus. Crabtree Pub. Co., 1997. $7.95)

1041. Victorian Houseware, Hardware, and Kitchenware by Ronald S. Barlow
A giant price guide of the house furnishings, hardware, and farm tools of our gt-grandparents. You will be amazed at the variety of material goods that surrounded our Victorian ancestors—brass birdcages, wind-up fly fans, string holders, nutmeg graters. ...
(376pp. illus. Windmill Pub. Co., 1992. $19.95)

2253. Vintage Ford Tractors by Robert N. Pripps
Vintage Ford Tractors is the ultimate tribute to classic Fordson, Ford, Ferguson, and New Holland tractors, packed with colorful anecdotes, in-depth histories, and more than 140 outstanding color photographs, historical ads, brochures, and black-and-white illustrations. This is a book for collectors, historians, and tractor enthusiasts that provides a detailed history of one of the most famous and prolific makes of farm tractors.
(160pp. illus. index. hardcover with jacket. Voyageur Press, Inc., 1997. $29.95)

1575. Water Boy Gedichde—The Life and Poetry of Edwin Gehman Weber edited by Ruth Ann Weber Hollinger
Descriptive stories about life in the early 1900s are set to verse in both Pennsylvania German and English, many interspersed with anecdotes of family life, Gehman family history, the story of Ed Weber’s life (married three times with sixteen children), and sketches by family members. Pictures of family and three old pictures of Bowmansville, Gehman, and Alleghany Mennonite Meetinghouses.
(268pp. illus. hardcover. Author, 1995. $5.00)

1729. “We Made Our Own Fun!”
Hundreds of stories look back to a time when imaginations soared...and kids were never bored. It is a grand and glorious celebration of the days when fun was something you made—not something you bought...or waited to happen to you. Written by readers of Reminisce, this book is chockfull of true stories sure to make readers laugh...or put a lump in their throats.
(162pp. illus. hardcover. Reminisce Books, 1995. $16.95)

2680. We Remember the Fabulous ’50s
Ducktail haircuts and poodle skirts, Lucy and Lassie and Howdy Doody, Tbirds and ’57 Chevys, first jobs and atomic bombs, simple pleasures like roller skating, a drive-in theatre, music, more music, more louder music, a $100 wedding for 200 guests, a hospital bill for $63.95 for a first baby—all in the 1950s when life was much simpler to grow up and start a family.
(162pp. illus. hardcover. H.C. Reiman Pubs., 2000. $16.95)

2491. What People Wore: 1,800 Illustrations From Ancient Times to the Early Twentieth Century by Douglas Gorsline
Spanning nearly 5,000 years of clothing styles, this splendid sourcebook presents a fascinating panorama of wearing apparel, beginning with the ancient Egyptians and continuing through the early decades of the 20th century. Over 1,800 drawings depict garments ranging from gowns of Egyptian royalty, ornate robes of Byzantine dignitaries, and elegant dresses worn by 18th- century Parisians, to picturesque outfits of American frontiersmen and the 1920s American flapper.
(269pp. illus. Dover Publications, Inc., 1980. $14.95)

2681. When the Banks Closed, We Opened Our Hearts
Hundreds of personal memories and photos of the Great Depression when families drew closer together and refused to allow the tough times defeat them.
(162pp. illus. hardcover. H.C. Reiman Pubs., 1999. $14.95)

930. The Whole Craft of Spinning, From the Raw Materials to the Finished Yarn by Carol Kroll
The ancient craft of spinning is becoming increasingly popular with today’s modern craft enthusiasts as it provides a method of creating unique, personal, and unusual yarns that can be used today. In this well-illustrated book, you will learn how to master this timeless craft through easy-to-follow directions.
(48pp. illus. Dover, 1981. $3.95)

2041. Why Johnny Can’t Doesn’t Behave by James M. Drescher
A folksy and practical parenting guidebook for children’s needs and parents’ concerns associated with behavior. The “Family Guide to The Juvenile Justice System” answers questions about police, juvenile law, juvenile court, etc. This comprehensive book is useful for youth workers, parents, and anyone involved with youth.
(87pp. illus. Author, 1998. $9.95)

1313. Women’s Diaries of the Westward Journey by Lillian Schlissel
More than a quarter of a million Americans crossed the continental U.S. between 1840 and 1870, and the westering experiences of American women are central to an accurate picture of what life was like on the frontier.
(278pp. illus. Schocken Books, 1992. $14.00)

342. Wood Carving Yesterday and Today in America
Age-old tradition and contemporary craft. Never-before-published photographs of carvings, engravings, and “turning.”
(32pp. Applied Arts Publishers, 1976. $3.50)

1946. The Writer’s Guide to Everyday Life in Colonial America by Dale Taylor
You will need this reliable reference book when writing about Colonial America, 1607-1783. In it you will find characteristics of each colonial region, what colonists ate, events leading up to the Revolution, and a time line. Topics include family life, fashions, earning a living, government,...
(296pp. illus. Writer’s Digest Books, 1997. $14.99)