Introduction by Henry Steele Commager (27 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. Soft cover in fine condition. Text block clean and tight. No markings noted. A section of eight leaves / 16 pages glossy paper contains color portraits, scenes, maps, etc. Contains black & white illustrations, photos, portraits and maps throughout. Chapter I: Arranged chronologically through April 1877. Chapter II: Weapons of the Civil War. Chapter III: Naval Warfare in the Civil War. Chapter IV: Biographies. Concludes with a comprehensive Index. In all, 400 numbered pages. * From the book, ". . . an invaluable compendium. No Civil War buff should be without it." "It is a splendid reference work and belongs in every historian's library.".…

hardback. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 400 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm. Taschenbucher Series.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Fine. Hardcover, no dust jacket. Dark blue cloth, cover with maroon and gold foil stamp on the face and spine shows a slight amount of wear to the spine and very little wear to the edges of the boards. Previous owner's library nameplate carefully pasted to the inside front cover. Pages show a slight amount of discoloration due to age, are unmarked, clean, and firmly bound to the spine. This book is in very fine condition.…

Condition: Good. Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. Slipcase Very Good. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Condition: very good. Very Good Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 224p. Photos. Maps. "Illustrated almanac of America's Bloodiest war". Oversize. Not clipped. As New/As New Copy. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Book Club Edition. First edition thus, deluxe special edition. Fine in cream-teed linen with blue and red embossed stars and titles to the front cover and to the spine, yellow headband and tail-band, illustrated end-papers, sewn-in burgundy silk ribbon marker, upper page edges turquoise; in a near fine mildly soiled dust jacket; housed in a fine slipcase in with turquoise leatherette with burgundy linen to the upper and lower panels and gilt embossed illustration to the front panel. Contains seventeen evocative full page-plate illustrations by Warren Chappell that were made exclusively for this BOMC edition. The introduction by Henry Steele Commage was written exclusively for this BOMC edition. Classic non-fiction history of the Philadelphia Convention which resulted in the creation of the American Constitution. .Octavo; 346 pages; index.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. This Modern Library edition of The Oregon Trail (#244) features historian Francis Parkman's vivid firsthand account of his 1846 journey through the American West. A classic of American frontier literature, Parkman's narrative blends adventure, anthropology, and early western history, offering readers a detailed portrait of Native American life, pioneer hardships, and the untamed wilderness of the mid-19th century. With an insightful introduction by renowned historian Henry Steele Commager, this edition provides both context and accessibility to modern readers. Condition: Fine. The book is exceptionally clean, tightly bound, and well preserved. No dust jacket. Covers are bright, corners sharp, and pages crispan outstanding copy for collectors or readers of American history. A timeless narrative of exploration and endurance, and a foundational work in the literature of the American West. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Volume One only, blue/gray cloth. With original slip case. Illustrated by Groth, John (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Hardcover in dust jacket. Reissue edition (1991) . Book is in fine condition, crisp and clean, with tight binding and sharp corners. Unclipped dust jacket is fresh and bright, with a whisper of wear. Historic photos, maps and illustrations throughout. 4to. 224 pp. Including index. In protective Mylar. Heavy--will require additional postage if shipped outside the U. S.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 734pp; Index. Original black cloth boards with gilt lettering on spine. Contents clean, tight, textually unmarked. Former college library volume with customary stamps and labels. Scuff to rear pastedown, otherwise excellent, solid volume. DJ blurb affixed to front pastedown. Lilienthal was head of TVA and later the chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine in VG+ dust jacket. Reprint. NF/VG+. 4 x 6 inches. Small hardcover, like new --- bright, clean, tightly bound, contents bright clean and unmarked. Dust jacket with light wear, price-clipped. NOTES: this edition is abridged; font is small but very clear typeface with bright paper. xviii, 599 pages. A fine copy for the fussy reader, collector or to the gift-giver.…

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Stated First Printing. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. Stated First Printing. Ex-Library. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Bottom corner tips (1/4") chipped from about the first 75pp., some pencil check marks on later pages on lightly browned margins, call numbers on small label on spine with clear tape over label, markered out bar code on rear cover with clear tape over code, library name stamp on bottom page edges, on ffep and on contents page, remnants of date due slip on one of rear smudged endpages. Dark green cloth with white lettering on spine. 946 pages. Ex-Library.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Book Club Edition. BOMC edition. 346-page hardcover. Cream-Colored Cloth Binding, in excellent condition. Includes fine dust jacket. Hardcover Book enclosed in fine slip case. A small Pamphlet is included in slip case.tittled " The Men Who Made the Constitution". Warren Chappell (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good in red cloth. Large 8vo., 542 pp. Ex library with only a small ownership stamp and an unmarked pocket on the rear pastedown. Illustrated collection of short stories originally published in St. Nicholas book for boys and girls. Comprised of short stories, articles and poetry originally published in 'St. Nicholas Magazine,' a popular monthly children's periodical published in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. This compilation includes writings by authors including Rudyard Kipling, Alfrey Tennyson, Louisa May Alcott and many others. Illustrated with vignettes and full-page illustrations by artists including popular English illustrator Arthur Rackham.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Reprint. 264 pp. Near fine in a very good dustwrapper, lightly rubbed with a few small tears.

Condition: Poor. 11th printing, later date. Poor cover with tanning/fading/foxing/marks/scratches/scuffs/creases. Foxing to textblock edges/some pages. Tanning to pages & creases to corners. Text good.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. HBDJ, VG+/GOOD, 1949. STATED 1st Mod Lib edit on Copyright pg, ML #267, 344 titles on verso DJ, Small chips TEARS, creases Extremities DJ 1st edition. Grey cloth hardback with Gold Gilt Title inside Green box on Front. 366 pgs, Index, Spine end tiny chips tears & scuffing along edges, 7 1/4 X 5 in , 12mo, Faded green TOPSTAIN outer pgs edge, Light crease to few pgs , A first hand account, Parkman gathered from Sioux Indians, hunters and trappers the material to write The Oregon Trail.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Revised Editon/Copyright © 1969. 708 + xxviii pp. Over-sized and/or over weight book; may require additional postage. Please note that large and/or heavy items may incur extra shipping charge for both domestic and/or international shipments. A great, almost spotlessly clean copy and dust jacket! Solidly and tightly bound, essentially and nearly flawless copy and dust jacket with minimal internal and external wear and use. Copy with crisp pages, clean text, and light shelf wear. Smooth covers. Minimally or mildly shelf worn. Dust jacket shows minimal wear around edges. Vera Bock (Decorations by); Tom Goddard (Jacket Design Adapted by) (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. xxviii, 599 p.

Hard Cover. No Jacket. First Edition. Hard Cover. No Jacket. First Edition. HB NODJ, red cloth Lettered in Black, 1975, stated 1st edition, F/F-, NODJ, Light Wear, Selected Bibliography, 223 pgs.

Hardback. Paul Horgan; Introduction by Henry Steele Commager, Farrar Straus Giroux, New York. Author: Paul Horgan; Introduction by Henry Steele CommagerBinding: HardbackPublished: Farrar Straus Giroux, New York, 1984Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: Signed with inscriptionCondition remarks: Loose plate inscribed by the author stapled on fep. Previous owner's name on fep. Boards in good condition with light bumping on spine and corners. Of America East & West presents a sweeping historical and cultural panorama of the United States, contrasting the foundational narratives and evolving identities of its eastern and western halves. This insightful volume chronicles the divergent paths and shared destinies that shaped the nation, from the established traditions of the Atlantic seaboard to the rugged individualism of the frontier. Horgan's masterful prose illustrates the unique landscapes, peoples, and historical forces that defined each region, offering a profound understanding of American exceptionalism. The work uncovers the intricate tapestry of American experience, arguing for a nuanced appreciation of the geographical and cultural divides that have long informed the national character. It stands as an essential contribution to American studies, providing a compelling narrative that continues to resonate with contemporary discussions about national identity. Hardback.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. Reprint Edition. A reprint of the 1911 edition (orinally published in ten seperate volumes - this edition combines tthose ten volumes into five) Fully illustrated with photographs. All five volumes are near fine with no dust jackets (as issued) and enclosed in an illustrated cardboard slipcase which is in very good condition.…

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. This is a heavy book and will require additional shipping. Actual shipping will be determined upon purchase and presented to buyer for approval. Rare dustjacket. Dustjacket has some tears, shelf wear and discoloration. Book pages are nice and tight.…

Leather. Condition: Very Good. Leather in slipcase. Book is Very Good. Slipcase is Good. Spine is sun faded. 175 plates. Interior is in excellent condition. Number 42 of only 50 copies. Due to size and weight, additional shipping may be required. Please watch for a message from us or reach out after ordering. ; 18" x 15" x 3"; 175 pages.…

Unknown. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Complete 5 volume set. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. Secure packaging for safe delivery.