The Last Will and Testament of an Extremely Distinguished Dog
The Last Will and Testament of an Extremely Distinguished Dog Renowned playwright Eugene O'Neill composed this work in 1940 to comfort his wife about the death of their Dalmatian, Blemie. Better known for his despairing and pessimistic dramas, O'Neill's touching piece, written in the voice of the dying pet, is somehow uplifting and joyous in its touching memory of a life shared between owner and animal. It is sure to comfort anyone experiencing the loss of a beloved, furry member of the family. This short work is part of Applewood's "American Roots," series, tactile mementos of American passions by some of America's most famous writers.
Owney the Postal Dog, USA, Applewood Books, Paperback
Owney the Postal Dog, USA, Applewood Books, Paperback A richly illustrated children's book about the world travels of Owney, the canine mascot of the United States Postal Service from 1888-1897. With charming illustrations on every page and sweet, simple prose, Owney the Postal Dog tells the heartwarming true story of a homeless puppy who became the most well-traveled dog in the world. Owney, a friendly terrier mix, snuck into the Albany Post Office in 1888, and the postmen decided to keep him. One day Owney hopped into the mail car of a train bound for New York City. After returning home safe and sound, Owney soon set off on longer railroad journeys to Washington, D.C., Chicago, St. Louis, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, and Mexico. Everywhere he went, mail clerks hung tags and badges on his collar. In 1895 Owney embarked on his biggest adventure yet: a steamship trip around the world. Owney wore a tag that read: To all who may meet this dog: Owney is his name. He is the pet of 100,000 postal clerks in the United States of America. He starts today, August 19, 1895, for a trip around the world. Treat him kindly and speed him on his journey across the ocean and land, to Yokohama, Hong Kong, and New York. From New York send him overland to Tacoma by fast mail. Originally published in 1935, Owney's story continues to delight children with its timelessly fascinating subjects of transportation, world travel, and a lovable dog. This book is also perfect for anyone interested in the rich history of the Railway Post Office and the United States Postal Service, both of which Owney served during his lifetime.
Quotations of Abraham Lincoln, USA, Quotations of Great Americans, Hardback
Quotations of Abraham Lincoln, USA, Quotations of Great Americans, Hardback This pocket-sized hardcover book contains a collection of some one hundred quotations on war, peace, and faith from America's 16th president.
Camping Out, USA, American Roots, Hardback
Camping Out, USA, American Roots, Hardback In this piece from 1920--originally published as a newspaper article in the Toronto Daily Star--a young Ernest Hemingway provides solid advice to the novice camper. In his typically succinct style, Hemingway gives tips on bug avoidance, bed preparation, and offers expert outdoor cooking instructions. Any city man enjoying an open-air vacation who follows Hemingway's advice "ought to be able to sleep comfortably every night, to eat well every day and to return to the city rested and in good condition." This short work is part of Applewood's "American Roots," series, tactile mementos of American passions by some of America's most famous writers.
The Black Cat, USA, American Roots, Hardback
The Black Cat, USA, American Roots, Hardback Edgar Allan Poe, the father of American horror fiction, first published his macabre short story "The Black Cat" in the August 19, 1843 edition of The Saturday Evening Post. The frightening tale of a murderer tormented by guilt over his terrible deeds is a classic. The narrator's admission that much of his bad behavior and deranged thinking is the result of demon alcohol is possibly autobiographical, as Poe himself struggled with alcoholism throughout his life. This short work is part of Applewood's "American Roots," series, tactile mementos of American passions by some of America's most famous writers and thinkers.
General Maxims of Teaching, USA, Books of American Wisdom, Hardback
General Maxims of Teaching, USA, Books of American Wisdom, Hardback Amos Bronson Alcott, a transcendentalist philosopher and early American educator, first penned his 58 Maxims for Teaching in 1826. These collected words of wisdom and counsel guided his own educational techniques, and later informed his teaching practices at Boston's Temple School.
Constitution of the Confederate States
Constitution of the Confederate States 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.
Gospel of Wealth, USA, Books of American Wisdom, Hardback
Gospel of Wealth, USA, Books of American Wisdom, Hardback This classic breakthrough essay by Andrew Carnegie about the responsibilities of those of great means to use their wealth for the good of society first appeared in the North American Review in 1898.
Universal Declaration of Human Rights, USA, Books of American Wisdom, Hardback
Universal Declaration of Human Rights, USA, Books of American Wisdom, Hardback In 1948, Eleanor Roosevelt served as chairwoman of the United Nations committee to create this declaration of moral conscience, now used by Amnesty International as their founding document. This hardcover edition contains the international document in six languages: English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Russian, and Arabic.
The Emancipation Proclamation, USA, Books of American Wisdom, Hardback
The Emancipation Proclamation, USA, Books of American Wisdom, Hardback A hardcover copy of the draft, preliminary, and final versions of Abraham Lincoln's January 1, 1863 Executive Order--the Emancipation Proclamation--which declared the freedom of 3.1 million of the nation's slaves.