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A Chronology of World War II (Hardcover) by David Jordan
The ultimate guide to the biggest conflict of the 20th century. The complete history of World War II at a glance, with a running timeline identifying key battles and events on every page. Describes all the major events and conflicts during this key period in history, from pre-war to 1945. Features a fantastic full-colour eight page double-sided timeline poster to cut out and keep, and many archive photographs. Original. New, light markings on cover. 2007.
Price: $39.95
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A Crack in the Edge of the World (Softcover-Used) by Simon Winchester
Unleashed by ancient geologic forces, a magnitude 8.25 earthquake rocked San Francisco in the early hours of April 18th, 1906. Less than a minute later, the city lay in ruins. Simon Winchester brings his inimitable story telling abilities to this extraordinary event, exploring the legendary earthquake and fires that spread horror across San Francisco and northern California in 1906. At 5:12 a.m. on Wednesday morning, the earthquake that was born out under the ocean beyond the Golden Gate came thundering in on what looked like huge undulating waves, with the entire surface of the earth seeming to life up and then roll forward. Used softcover in good condition. 2005.
Price: $5.95
Retail: $19.95
You Save: $14.00
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A History of Colgate University 1819-1969 (Hardcover-Used) by Howard D. Williams
The Baptist Education Society of the State of New Yprk opened the institution that was to become Colgate University in 1820, a year that saw the population of the U.S. grow to over nine million. The site of the new school was Hamilton New York an area not far removed in time and place from the frontier romanticized by Fenimore Cooper. The book is highly relevant to our own troubled times. The failures and successes, the troubles and tranquillities of an earlier age have much meaning for contemporary alumni, students and faculty. As a bonus, the many illustrations and photographs provide a microhistory of the American male's changing styles in hirsute adornment. Used hardcover in very good condition. Dust jacket is creased at bottom. 1969.
Price: $59.95
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