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This is the story of John Marsh (1799-1856), and American pioneer and a founding father of the State of California. Follow the adventures of this Harvard educated adventurer as he crosses the continent from Boston to Minnesota to Santa Fe to Los Angeles, then to Freemont.

History of the first 100 years at AIC Kijabe Hospital, a mission hospital founded by the Africa Inland Mission in Kijabe, Kenya. Featuring Elwood and Bernice Davis, Virginia Blakeslee, Dr. Arthur and Dr. Bill Barnett, Nettie Sinclair, and inspirational stories from current missionaries. Large print format. $5 from each PDF download will benefit the Elimu Education Housing Project at Kijabe Hospital. Click "view more" for the ebook pdf download option.

Landmarks of our Fathers:The Critical Analysis of the Start and Origin of African Lodge No. 1 On March 6th, every year, for as long as can be remembered, thousands of Prince Hall Masons, Eastern Stars and Prince Hall Affiliation members around the world fly their banners and post hearty images of pride to celebrate what is called “Founders’ Day” for Prince Hall Freemasonry. March 6th, 1775 is the day the “Immortal 15” were raised as Master Masons in Irish Military Lodge No. 441 in Boston, Massachusetts. Hundreds of books and publications written on the history of Prince Hall and African Lodge No. 459, provide March 6, 1775 as the start date for “African American Freemasonry,” and July ...

This book is a compilation of letters written by the wife of a USAF pilot during his assignment to Tehran as an advisor to the Shah's Royal Air Force. The letters, along with many pictures, describe the day-to-day activities of an American family living in a strange foreign country, as they acclimate to Iran’s customs, so different from what they were used to. With two young children (one and three years old), the challenges were numerous, but they did not detract from the pleasure the family felt as their knowledge expanded and their lives unfolded in a new environment.

The struggle. in the air, between the free world and the dictatorships during WW2. All flyers should enjoy this book.

Volume 1 of “Lighting Carysfort Reef” tells the story of the lightships that were placed on Carysfort Reef, Florida from 1826 until 1852. Numerous shipwrecks caused the area to become known as the most dangerous section of coastline in the southeastern United States. In response, Congress authorized the building of the lightship “Caesar” which was first lit in 1826. That ship was replaced by the lightship “Florida” in 1830. The Florida served until 1852 when it was replaced by Carysfort Reef Lighthouse. During the time of their operation, the lightships of Carysfort Reef experienced shipwreck, mutiny, Indian attacks and hurricanes as well as responding to a continuing number of shipwr ...

Volume 2 of “Lighting Carysfort Reef” tells the story of the lighthouse that illuminated Carysfort Reef, Florida starting in 1852. The lighthouse tower, now abandoned, still stands today more than 165 years later. Carysfort Reef Lighthouse was a technological wonder of its day, being the largest all-iron pile lighthouse built in an exposed seaswept location. After an eventful period of construction, the lighthouse experienced hurricanes and many notable nearby shipwrecks. It was also used as a focal point in early studies of coral reefs. This book is a collection of historical accounts including letters, drawings, government reports and period newspaper articles about the design, co ...

Photo book of Veteran Graves found at the Lyons Rural Cemetery located on Spencer St in Lyons New York. The photos were collected as part of a Girl Scout Gold Project and are used in binders to place flags on the Graves for Memorial Day. The book contains the names of 159 veterans who served in the United States military in conflicts ranging from the Revolutionary War through the Gulf Conflicts.

New research breathes life into the true story of the life and brutal death of Madge Oberholtzer, the young Irvington woman whose death brought down D.C. Stephenson and the Ku Klux Klan in Indiana.