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John J. Pershing by Frank Everson Vandiver ( Book )
1 edition published in 1967 in English and held by 515 libraries worldwide

The Incas by C. A Burland ( Book )
1 edition published in 1978 in English and held by 500 libraries worldwide
At the height of their civilization the Incas of Peru were one of the most organized societies the world has ever known. They succeeded in building magnificent cities and roads in rugged and mountainous country. An efficient system of agriculture provided food for an ever-increasing population. And Inca craftsmen produced beautiful textiles and fabulous works of art in gold and silver.

The Muslim world by Richard Tames ( Book )
1 edition published in 1982 in English and held by 479 libraries worldwide
Introduces the history, principles, and customs of Islam, including the life of Muhammad, a discussion of the Koran and the five pillars of Islam, and the efforts of Islamic countries to remain traditional in a modern world.

The ancient Chinese by Po Kan Lai ( Book )
1 edition published in 1980 in English and held by 410 libraries worldwide
Discusses Chinese civilization mainly of the Han and T'ang dynasties, when paper and printing were invented and art and poetry flourished.

Henry Clay by Glyndon G Van Deusen ( Book )
1 edition published in 1967 in English and held by 375 libraries worldwide
A three part study of the famous American statesman of the nineteenth century: a biography accompanied by brief anecdotes; a section of pictures portraying life of the period in general, and Clay's life in particular; and a compilation of excerpts from Clay's own writings.

Jane Addams by Marshall William Fishwick ( Book )
2 editions published in 1968 in English and held by 337 libraries worldwide
A biography of Jane Addams, highlighting the conditions of the time which were decisive factors in her choice to become a social worker.

John Marshall by Richard Carl Brown ( Book )
1 edition published in 1968 in English and held by 260 libraries worldwide
A biography of the fourth Chief Justice of the United States whose decisions during his thirty-four years on the Supreme Court established the Court as a third and equal branch of government.

Thomas Jefferson by Henry F Graff ( Book )
2 editions published in 1968 in English and held by 252 libraries worldwide
The life of Jefferson as a child, inventor, and statesman. Excerpts from his works comprise half the volume. Includes many portraits and paintings showing colonial times.

The musicians of Bremen by Linda M Jennings ( Book )
1 edition published in 1985 in English and held by 220 libraries worldwide
Four old animals destined for destruction leave home to become town musicians, but find something even better on the way to Bremen.

Alexander Hamilton by John F Roche ( Book )
1 edition published in 1967 in English and held by 210 libraries worldwide
A biography, picture portfolio, and collection of quotations to describe the man who was a Revolutionary War hero, an aide and advisor to George Washington, a framer of the Constitution, and the first Secretary of the Treasury of the newly formed United States.