Overlie, George
Overview
| Works: | 166 works in 272 publications in 1 language and 29,581 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Juvenile works History Criticism, interpretation, etc Detective and mystery fiction Methods (Music)‡vFolk Fiction |
| Roles: | Author, Illustrator |
| Classifications: | ML3930.A2, 793.8 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works by
George Overlie
The adventure of Black Peter ; The Gloria Scott by
Murray Shaw(
Book
)
6 editions published in 1990 in English and held by 1,132 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents two adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson each accompanied by a section identifying the clues mentioned in the story and explaining the reasoning used by Holmes to put the clues together and come up with a solution. Also includes a map highlighting the sites of the mysteries
6 editions published in 1990 in English and held by 1,132 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents two adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson each accompanied by a section identifying the clues mentioned in the story and explaining the reasoning used by Holmes to put the clues together and come up with a solution. Also includes a map highlighting the sites of the mysteries
Folk instruments by
Lee Gilmore(
Book
)
2 editions published between 1962 and 1968 in English and held by 565 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Recounts the origins of instruments such as the banjo, ukelele, zither, and the bagpipe
2 editions published between 1962 and 1968 in English and held by 565 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Recounts the origins of instruments such as the banjo, ukelele, zither, and the bagpipe
The adventure of the six Napoleons ; The blue carbuncle by
Murray Shaw(
Book
)
2 editions published in 1990 in English and held by 545 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents two adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, each accompanied by a section identifying the clues mentioned in the story and explaining the reasoning used by Holmes to put the clues together and come with a solution. Also includes a map highlighting the sites of the mysteries
2 editions published in 1990 in English and held by 545 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents two adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, each accompanied by a section identifying the clues mentioned in the story and explaining the reasoning used by Holmes to put the clues together and come with a solution. Also includes a map highlighting the sites of the mysteries
Halloween magic by
James W Baker(
Book
)
1 edition published in 1988 in English and held by 525 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Directions for ten magic tricks with a Halloween theme
1 edition published in 1988 in English and held by 525 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Directions for ten magic tricks with a Halloween theme
Christmas magic by
James W Baker(
Book
)
2 editions published in 1988 in English and held by 518 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Explains how to perform ten magic tricks revolving around a Christmas theme
2 editions published in 1988 in English and held by 518 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Explains how to perform ten magic tricks revolving around a Christmas theme
The woodwinds by
Jean Craig(
Book
)
2 editions published between 1962 and 1963 in English and held by 508 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Gives and introduction to modern woodwinds
2 editions published between 1962 and 1963 in English and held by 508 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Gives and introduction to modern woodwinds
The adventure of the Copper Beeches ; The Redheaded League by
Murray Shaw(
Book
)
1 edition published in 1990 in English and held by 506 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents two adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, each accompanied by a section identifying the clues mentioned in the story and explaining the reasoning used by Holmes to put the clues together and come up with a solution. Also includes a map highlighting the sites of the mysteries
1 edition published in 1990 in English and held by 506 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents two adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, each accompanied by a section identifying the clues mentioned in the story and explaining the reasoning used by Holmes to put the clues together and come up with a solution. Also includes a map highlighting the sites of the mysteries
Valentine magic by
James W Baker(
Book
)
1 edition published in 1988 in English and held by 506 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Directions for ten magic tricks with a Valentine's Day theme
1 edition published in 1988 in English and held by 506 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Directions for ten magic tricks with a Valentine's Day theme
The story of musical notes by
Jean Craig(
Book
)
1 edition published in 1962 in English and held by 503 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The history of the way music has been written down from early Christian times through modern notation systems
1 edition published in 1962 in English and held by 503 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The history of the way music has been written down from early Christian times through modern notation systems
Birthday magic by
James W Baker(
Book
)
1 edition published in 1988 in English and held by 502 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Explains ten magic tricks revolving around a birthday theme
1 edition published in 1988 in English and held by 502 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Explains ten magic tricks revolving around a birthday theme
The heart of the orchestra by
Jean Craig(
Book
)
2 editions published in 1962 in English and held by 483 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of the violin and other string instruments
2 editions published in 1962 in English and held by 483 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of the violin and other string instruments
Keyboard instruments : the story of the piano by
Lionel Davis(
Book
)
1 edition published in 1963 in English and held by 482 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Explains the construction of the harp, the harpsichord, and the piano; keyboard notation; the elements that compose a tune and how to express them at the keyboard. Also mentions other keyboard instruments and their identifying features
1 edition published in 1963 in English and held by 482 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Explains the construction of the harp, the harpsichord, and the piano; keyboard notation; the elements that compose a tune and how to express them at the keyboard. Also mentions other keyboard instruments and their identifying features
Shining brass : the story of the trumpet and other brass instruments by
Daniel B Tetzlaff(
Book
)
3 editions published in 1963 in English and held by 475 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Story of the brass instruments, the similarities in their manufacture, and their use in the orchestra and band
3 editions published in 1963 in English and held by 475 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Story of the brass instruments, the similarities in their manufacture, and their use in the orchestra and band
The alphabet of music by
Robert W Surplus(
Book
)
1 edition published in 1963 in English and held by 446 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of the component parts of music: melody, rhythm, harmony, and form. The author also includes chapters on musical composition and the musical alphabet
1 edition published in 1963 in English and held by 446 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of the component parts of music: melody, rhythm, harmony, and form. The author also includes chapters on musical composition and the musical alphabet
The beat of the drum : the story of drums and other percussion instruments by
Robert W Surplus(
Book
)
2 editions published between 1963 and 1971 in English and held by 438 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses early percussion, drums of today, timpani, bass drum, snare drum, tenor drum, tambourine, tomtom, traps, percussion from south of the border, keyboard percussion and metal percussion
2 editions published between 1963 and 1971 in English and held by 438 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses early percussion, drums of today, timpani, bass drum, snare drum, tenor drum, tambourine, tomtom, traps, percussion from south of the border, keyboard percussion and metal percussion
Merry-go-rounds by
Art Thomas(
Book
)
1 edition published in 1981 in English and held by 410 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents the history of merry-go-rounds which had their beginning in Arabia more than nine hundred years ago
1 edition published in 1981 in English and held by 410 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents the history of merry-go-rounds which had their beginning in Arabia more than nine hundred years ago
Mississippi sternwheelers by
Pam Zeck(
Book
)
2 editions published in 1982 in English and held by 398 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Photographs and text describe the origins of sternwheel paddle boats and how they aided in the settling of the interior of the United States. Also included is a look at today's sternwheelers
2 editions published in 1982 in English and held by 398 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Photographs and text describe the origins of sternwheel paddle boats and how they aided in the settling of the interior of the United States. Also included is a look at today's sternwheelers
Tomahawks and trombones by
Barbara Mitchell(
Book
)
2 editions published in 1982 in English and held by 392 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Related how a group of Moravians, living in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, around 1755, used heavenly music to defeat the Delaware Indians
2 editions published in 1982 in English and held by 392 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Related how a group of Moravians, living in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, around 1755, used heavenly music to defeat the Delaware Indians
Thanksgiving magic by
James W Baker(
Book
)
2 editions published in 1989 in English and held by 383 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes how to perform magic tricks with a Thanksgiving theme
2 editions published in 1989 in English and held by 383 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes how to perform magic tricks with a Thanksgiving theme
Red man, white man, African chief : the story of skin color by
Marguerite Rush Lerner(
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8 editions published between 1960 and 1972 in English and held by 366 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses the way in which varying amounts of melanin pigment cause differences in skin color
8 editions published between 1960 and 1972 in English and held by 366 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses the way in which varying amounts of melanin pigment cause differences in skin color
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Related Identities
- Baker, James W. 1926-2011 Author
- Surplus, Robert W. Author Editor
- Lerner Publications Company
- Shaw, Murray Author
- Doyle, Arthur Conan 1859-1930 Author
- Harwood, Pearl Augusta Author
- Cohen, Dan 1936- Author
- Craig, Jean Author
- Pursell, Thomas F. Author
- Shimek, William J. Author
Associated Subjects
Birthdays Braille Brass instruments Cello Children's stories, American Children's stories, English Christmas Detective and mystery stories, American Detective and mystery stories, English Double bass Drum French and Indian War (United States : 1754-1763) Halloween Human skin color Keyboard instruments Magic tricks Merry-go-round Mississippi River Moravians Musical instruments Musical notation Music--Instruction and study Navigation Orchestra Paddle steamers Pennsylvania Pennsylvania--Bethlehem Percussion instruments Piano Siege of Bethlehem (Pennsylvania : 1755) Stringed instruments Thanksgiving Day Tricks Trumpet Valentine's Day Viola Violin Wind instruments Woodwind instruments