Barker Steele Commager (5 results)

Hard Cover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Craig, Raymond E.; Mills, Donald J. (illustrator). Black boards have moderate edgewear. Underlining and marginalia. Beautiful, bright color illustrations. Binding is sound Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Mid-century illustrated U.S. history textbook The Building of Our Nation by Eugene C. Barker, Henry Steele Commager, and Walter P. Webb, published by Row, Peterson and Company (1948). Originally issued in the late 1930s and widely used in American classrooms, this volume presents a narrative of U.S. development from exploration through modern industrial society, reflecting the historical perspective of the World War II era. Features numerous period illustrations, maps, and historical images throughout, with a particularly striking pictorial cover depicting early American agricultural and industrial life. Condition is Very Good-: moderate edge and spine wear, clean interior with light age toning, and no dust jacket. Binding remains solid and fully readable. An appealing example of mid-century Americana, combining historical content with strong decorative presence.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.