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In April of 1862 a group of men to undertake one of the most daring raids of the American Civil War. The Adventures of Alf Wilson is the personal account of the raid by one of its members, reproduced here as it was originally published in 1897. Twenty-four Union soldiers, by order of Gen. Ormsby Mitchell, disguise themselves as southerners and make their way to Marietta Georgia. There, within earshot of a confederate encampment, the men steal ...

22. Arrived in Bellaire at 3P.M. There is trouble in the neighborhood of Grafton..." Thus begins the extraordinary journals of a modest, humble man. John Beatty (1848-1914) left his work and his home to join the Ohio volunteers in 1861. He began as most do, as a lowly private, but rose through the ranks to become a Brigadier General by 1862. Beatty faithfully recorded his daily life and experiences in what has become one of the best resources ...

Isaac Newton Arnold draws upon his twenty-five year acquaintance with Abraham Lincoln to create an in-depth, intimate biography of the sixteenth President of the United States. His first hand knowledge of Lincoln provides a unique perspective into the personal and professional life of the president. From his marriage to Mary Todd, his time as a lawyer in Illinois, his reputation making debates with Stephen Douglas, through the historic speeche...

Henry W. Elliott presented Our Arctic Province, his comprehensive book on Alaska, in 1886, two years after the publication of his groundbreaking report The Seal Islands of Alaska. Elliott's wide-ranging work reveals the breathtaking panorama of the rugged country. He details the incredible wildlife, the native inhabitants, weather, glaciers, and the effects of man and his settlements on this amazing territory. A noted artist and naturalist, he...

Bunker Hill: The Story Told in Letters from the Battlefield Experience the Battle of Bunker Hill from the British soldier's viewpoint. This is a collection letters written by soldiers and Generals alike. Read about the city, the land, the people and the military groups in and around Boston and Charlestown. There are letters, regimental reports and descriptive histories of the English military regiments involved in the battle, from artillery to...

The men who formed the United States came from all thirteen colonies. The real Josiah Bartlett did come from New Hampshire. John Adams was a descendant of John Alden of the Mayflower, one of the reasons he was referred to as a "Son of Liberty." Samuel Adams' business almost went bankrupt because he preferred politics to commerce. There was a real Mr. Whipple who ran a mercantile business in New Hampshire. John Hart was a farmer from New Jersey...

Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There, first published in 1871 is the sequel to Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Follow Alice as she steps through a mirror above her fireplace into a strange "Looking-glass House." Once there, she solves the silly mystery of the Jabberwocky. In her travels she meets Tweedledum and Tweedledee, The Walrus and the Carpenter, and Humpty Dumpty. This reproduction includes fifty illustrations after J...

Through the Looking-Glass, " first published in 1871, is the sequel to "Alice in Wonderland." Follow Alice as she steps through a mirror above her fireplace into a strange "Looking-glass House." Once there, she solves the silly mystery of the Jabberwocky. In her travels she meets Tweedledum and Tweedledee, the Walrus and the Carpenter, and Humpty Dumpty.

Alice follows the White Rabbit down a hole and finds herself in Wonderland. Faced with a magic cake, a grinning cat, and a noisy queen, Alice doesnt know what will happen next. This quirky picture book, with its brilliant interpretations of Lewis Carrolls unforgettable characters, will bring Alice to a whole new generation of fans.

This is a reprint of the National Park Service Handbook Series No. 9. This Guide covers The Battle of Gettysburg. A must read if you need a brief background on this historic site. If you are planning on visiting the battlefield this guide will provide you with a background of the events that took place on those fateful July days in 1863.

Enjoy these gentle, entertaining tales of Christmas past. Written by Washington Irving, who is said to have been a favorite of Charles Dickens, Old Christmas is an enchanting series of stories about Yuletide celebrations in nineteenth century England. Spend Christmas Eve coaching through the countryside where Irving meets his old traveling companion Frank Bracebridge, who invites him to attend Christmas Day festivities at his father's country ...

Goody Two Shoes is the story of the little girl who overcomes many obstacles by always choosing what is right and fair. Beautifully illustrated, this book was originally published in 1888 by the McLaughlin Bros.

The Battle of Bunker Hill On the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill, George E. Ellis, using original source documents and letters, creates an account of the Battle of Bunker Hill. Ellis explores the first hand accounts of both citizen and soldier. He provides us with the origins of the rebel soldier, elaborates on the attitude of the invading British army and the ensuing battle over the heights of Charlestown. Originally published ...

Mother Goose is a timeless children's book of rhymes and stories to delight one and all. It is filled with beautiful color and black and white illustrations from the turn of the century. Proudly presented as it was originally published in 1906, for the Rosebud Series, by Holiday Publishers.

This is a reprint of the National Park Service Historical Handbook Series No. 13. This guide covers the engagements preceding and during the Virginia Campaign 1864-65. A must read if you are planning on visiting Petersburg National Military Park. This is a reprint of the National Park Service Historical Handbook Series No. 13. This guide covers the engagements preceding and during the Virginia Campaign 1864-65. A must read if you are planning ...

This guide covers the Battle of Antietam. A must read if you need a brief background on this historic site. If you are planning on visiting the battlefield this guide will provide you with a background of the events that took place on those fateful September days in 1862

Rip Van Winkle is the tale of the amiable, lazy farmer who "loathes profitable labor" of any kind. He is loved by all but his own wife. Dame Van Winkle's nagging gets louder and longer as he neglects his farm and fields. One day, Rip Van Winkle walks into the mountains and comes upon some strangely dressed men and, after sharing some of their liquor, he falls asleep. When he wakes up, twenty years and the Revolutionary War have passed! Rip Van...

Delight in the rhyme of the marvelous Dame Wiggins and her adventures with her seven cats. They go to school, learn to sew and mend, climb trees, play on the ice and help a lost lamb find its mother. Originally published in 1823 with wonderful engravings, this later edition has added illustrations by Kate Greenaway. DSI has added a sketchbook at the end so that "clever children can color in their own way".

The Siege of Vicksburg is a collection of first-hand accounts of one of the most important battles of the American Civil War. Included in the book is the diary of the author, Osborn H. Oldroyd, a sergeant in the 20th Ohio Infantry, giving a thorough look at all aspects of life in the besieging army, from warfare itself to eating and entertainment. Several Confederate soldiers are also featured in the work, allowing the reader to appreciate the...

The Monitor and The Merrimac is a collection of first-hand accounts of one of the most famous naval engagements in history: The Battle of Hampton Roads. It was here that ironclad warships fought for the first time, bringing in the end of the era of the wooden warship. As H. Ashton Ramsay, Chief Engineer of The Merrimac said, "And now the great fight was on, a fight the like of the world had never seen. With the battle of yesterday old methods ...