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Product Description: Henry Wiencek's eloquent, persuasive Master of the Mountain―based on new information coming from archival research, archaeological work at Monticello, and hitherto overlooked or disregarded evidence in Thomas Jefferson's own papers―opens up a huge, poorly understood dimension of Jefferson's faraway world...read more

Hardcover:

9780374299569 | Farrar Straus & Giroux, October 16, 2012, cover price $28.00

Paperback:

9780374534028 | Farrar Straus & Giroux, September 3, 2013, cover price $16.00 | About this edition: Henry Wiencek's eloquent, persuasive Master of the Mountain―based on new information coming from archival research, archaeological work at Monticello, and hitherto overlooked or disregarded evidence in Thomas Jefferson's own papers―opens up a huge, poorly understood dimension of Jefferson's faraway world.

CD/Spoken Word:

9781611749892 | Unabridged edition (Highbridge Co, October 16, 2012), cover price $34.95

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George Washington's will decreed that all his slaves were to be freed; an action that has fuelled controversy, speculation and intrigue ever since. This work explores the founding father's engagement with slavery at various stages of his life. It also recounts the moral transformation that culminated in the emancipation of his slaves.

Hardcover:

9780786261291 | Large print edition (Thorndike Pr, February 1, 2004), cover price $29.95 | About this edition: An analysis of how George Washington's life was impacted by slavery discusses his ties to the slave community, activities as a slave owner, realization of the evils of slavery, and political efforts on behalf of slaves.
9780374175269 | Farrar Straus & Giroux, November 1, 2003, cover price $26.00 | About this edition: An analysis of how George Washington's life was impacted by slavery discusses his ties to the slave community, activities as a slave owner, realization of the evils of slavery, and political efforts on behalf of slaves.

Paperback:

9780330488693, titled "An Imperfect God: George Washington, His Slaves And the Creation of America" | New edition (Pan Macmillan, April 1, 2005), cover price $16.05 | About this edition: George Washington's will decreed that all his slaves were to be freed; an action that has fuelled controversy, speculation and intrigue ever since.
9780374529512 | Reprint edition (Farrar Straus & Giroux, September 1, 2004), cover price $19.00 | About this edition: An analysis of how George Washington's life was impacted by slavery--discusses his ties to the slave community, activities as a slave owner, realization of the evils of slavery, and political efforts on behalf of slaves.
9789990079708 | Farrar Straus & Giroux, September 1, 2004, cover price $0.02

CD/Spoken Word:

9781559279277 | Abridged edition (St Martins Pr, November 1, 2003), cover price $34.95 | About this edition: An analysis of how George Washington's life was impacted by slavery discusses his ties to the slave community, activities as a slave owner, realization of the evils of slavery, and political efforts on behalf of slaves.

A story of slavery's lasting power traces the Black and white sides of a slaveholding family's history, showing the inspiring rise of the family's Black descendents and the fall of the formerly wealthy whites

Hardcover:

9780312192778 | St Martins Pr, February 1, 1999, cover price $24.95 | About this edition: A story of slavery's lasting power traces the Black and white sides of a slaveholding family's history, showing the inspiring rise of the family's Black descendents and the fall of the formerly wealthy whites

Paperback:

9780312253936 | Reprint edition (Griffin, February 1, 2000), cover price $26.99 | About this edition: A quintessential American story of slavery's lasting power traces the black and white sides of a slaveholding family's history, showing the inspiring rise of the family's black descendents and the fall of the formerly wealthy whites.

Reinforced:

9780606218207, titled "Hairstons: An American Family in Black and White" | Demco Media, July 1, 2001, cover price $23.79

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A richly illustrated tour of two hundred of America's finest mansions and estates is organized according to state and includes information on each home's history, furnishings, architecture, and room descriptions, along with detailed directions, visitor tips, and 170 full-color photographs. Original. (view table of contents)

Paperback:

9780792274247 | Natl Geographic Society, March 1, 1999, cover price $25.00 | About this edition: Tells the stories of the houses, architects, owners, furniture, and decor, and gives visitor information

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Paperback:

9781556706332 | Rev upd edition (Stewart Tabori & Chang, March 1, 1998), cover price $19.95

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Product Description: Each volume in this series features up to da te site information that includes location, visiting hours, phone numbers, and fee information, plus additional travel t ips. Maps offers broader views of each area and help plan yo ur own trips of discovery. '

Paperback:

9781556706325 | Revised edition (Stewart Tabori & Chang, March 1, 1998), cover price $19.95 | About this edition: Each volume in this series features up to da te site information that includes location, visiting hours, phone numbers, and fee information, plus additional travel t ips.

Shows and describes six historic mansions, including Monticello and Mount Vernon, and describes the furnishings, grounds, and background of each home
By Paul Rocheleau (photographer) and Henry Wiencek

Hardcover:

9780026959766, titled "Scholarships, Fellowships, Grants and Loans" | 23rd edition (Macmillan Pub Co, October 1, 1991), cover price $48.00
9780848707552 | Oxmoor House, January 1, 1990, cover price $19.95 | About this edition: Shows and describes six historic mansions, including Monticello and Mount Vernon, and describes the furnishings, grounds, and background of each home

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By Paul Rocheleau (photographer) and Henry Wiencek

Hardcover:

9780848707583 | Oxmoor House, January 1, 1990, cover price $19.95

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Lists sites of political, military, cultural, and commerical significance in Virigina, Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia and includes addresses and telephone numbers for each site

Hardcover:

9781556700583 | Stewart Tabori & Chang, February 1, 1989, cover price $24.95 | About this edition: Lists sites of political, military, cultural, and commerical significance in Virigina, Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia and includes addresses and telephone numbers for each site

Paperback:

9781556700484 | Stewart Tabori & Chang, February 1, 1989, cover price $18.95 | About this edition: Lists sites of political, military, cultural, and commerical significance in Virigina, Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia and includes addresses and telephone numbers for each site

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Lists sites of political, military, cultural, and commerical significance in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island
By Roger G. Kennedy (editor), Paul Rocheleau (illustrator) and Henry Wiencek

Hardcover:

9781556700590 | Stewart Tabori & Chang, February 1, 1989, cover price $24.95 | About this edition: Lists sites of political, military, cultural, and commerical significance in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island

Paperback:

9781556700514 | Stewart Tabori & Chang, February 1, 1989, cover price $18.95 | About this edition: Lists sites of political, military, cultural, and commerical significance in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island

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A history of the successful toys, LEGO bricks, describing some of the things that can be built with them

Paperback:

9780810923621 | Harry N Abrams Inc, September 1, 1987, cover price $19.95 | About this edition: A history of the successful toys, LEGO bricks, describing some of the things that can be built with them

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