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What Hath God Wrought: The Transformation of America, 1815-1848 (Oxford History of the United States)
The Oxford History of the United States is by far the most respected multi-volume history of our nation. The series includes three Pulitzer Prize winners, a New York Times bestseller, and winners of the Bancroft and Parkman Prizes. Now, in What Hath God Wrought, historian Daniel Walker Howe illuminates the period from the battle of New Orleans to the end of the Mexican-American War, an era when the United States expanded to the Pacific and won control over the richest part of the North American continent. Howe's panoramic narrative portrays revolutionary improvements in transportation and communications that accelerated the extension of the American empire. Railroads, canals, newspapers, and the telegraph dramatically lowered travel times and spurred the spread of information. These innovations prompted the emergence of mass political parties and stimulated America's economic development from an overwhelmingly rural country to a diversified economy in which commerce and industry took their place alongside agriculture. In his story, the author weaves together political and military events with social, economic, and cultural history. He examines the rise of Andrew Jackson and his Democratic party, but contends that John Quincy Adams and other Whigs--advocates of public education and economic integration, defenders of the rights of Indians, women, and African-Americans--were the true prophets of America's future. He reveals the power of religion to shape many aspects of American life during this period, including slavery and antislavery, women's rights and other reform movements, politics, education, and literature. Howe's story of American expansion culminates in the bitterly controversial but brilliantly executed war waged against Mexico to gain California and Texas for the United States. By 1848 America had been transformed. What Hath God Wrought provides a monumental narrative of this formative period in United States history..
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Revenge of the Wrought-Iron Flamingos (Meg Langslow Mysteries)
Every year, Yorktown, Virginia, relives its role in the Revolutionary War by celebrating the anniversary of the British surrender in 1781. This year, plans include a re-enactment of the original battle and a colonial craft fair. Meg Langslow has returned to her home town for the festivities--and to sell her wrought-iron works of art. Except, of course, for the pink-painted flamingos she reluctantly made for her mother's best friend--she's hoping to deliver them secretly, so she won't get a reputation as "the blacksmith who makes those cute wrought-iron flamingos." Besides, she has taken on another responsibility--making sure none of her fellow crafters ruin the historical authenticity of the fair with forbidden modern devices--like wrist watches, calculators, or cell phones. She's only doing it to keep peace with the mother of the man she loves. And Michael himself will don the white-and-gold uniform of a French officer for the re-enactment--what actor could resist a role like that? Meg's also trying to keep her father from scaring too many tourists with his impersonation of an 18th century physician. And to prevent a snooping reporter from publishing any stories about local scandals. Not to mention saving her naive brother, Rob, from the clutches of a con man who might steal the computer game he has invented. It's a tough job--at least, until the swindler is found dead, slain in Meg's booth with one of her own wrought-iron creations. Now Meg must add another item to her already lengthy to do list: "Don't forget to solve the murder!" Fortunately, the more trouble Meg faces, the more fun the reader will have--and Meg faces plenty of trouble in this lighthearted and funny novel. .
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The Well Wrought Urn: Studies in the Structure of Poetry
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Collectible Aluminum/an Identification and Value Guide Including: Hammered, Wrought, Forged, and Cast
An informative guide including over 430 photos featuring hand wrought, forged, cast, and hammered aluminum. Everything from ashtrays to smoking stands, jewelry to tables, and hundreds of serving pieces. All sizes and shapes are featured. 2003 values. AUTHORBIO: Everett Grist is the author of several books on marbles: Big Book of Marbles,Machine-Made & Contemporary Marbles, and Antique & Collectible Marbles. He is also the author of Collectible Aluminum. REVIEW: This book has become a standard for aluminum collectors everywhere. Brief company histories are provided, as well as information on marks, which precedes the pictorial price guide. Readers will see candy dishes, casseroles, coasters, bowls, pitchers, tray, and much more..
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Enchanted Views: Quilts Inspired by Wrought-Iron Designs
An innovative new technique for applique fanst; Create your own window views and garden scenes in fabric and thread, complete with dramatic appliqued garden gates, windows, grilles, and morel British quilt designer Dilys Fronks presents her techniques for adding reverse applique "wrought iron" designs to everything from watercolour landscapes to hand-painted fabric backgrounds for a whole new look in quilt making..
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Classic Wrought Ironwork Patterns and Designs (Pictorial Archive Series)
Forty plates of meticulously rendered designs replicate authentic ironwork projects that span some 600 years of metalcrafting. Patterns selected from English churches, chapels, tombs, castles, and other architectural sites depict 12th-century hinges, 15th-century grilles and railings, and 17th-century knockers, handles, latches, and other ornamental elements. .
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Mason Steam Locomotives: Melodies, Cast, And Wrought in Metal
William Mason's beautiful steam locomotives were considered the finest in form and function, the "Rolls Royces" of the day. Over 700 of these locomotives were built at the Taunton, Massachusetts factory beginning in 1853. After 50 years of research, Art Wallace brings the complete Mason locomotive story to light. In detailed text and nearly 200 photographs and illustrations, Mason's handiwork comes to life in this rich historical volume. From American Standard 4-4-0s to 4-6-0s and double-truck 0-6-6Ts and 2-8-6T's, Mason locomotives have captured the eye of rail fans, engineers and historians for decades. Now you can read the fascinating story and see the products that made Mason famous..
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A Heritage in Iron
A Heritage in Iron, by Rafael Routson 11 ¾ x 9 ½ inches, 216 pages, over 200 full-color and historical photos, cloth-bound hardcover with dust jacket. $55 (including tax and shipping) ISBN 0-9758812-0-5 Blacksmiths, mountain cowboys, timber frame artisans, and classic American craftsmanship are celebrated through the pages of A Heritage in Iron, the handsome new book featuring two ranches in southwest Colorado. With the goal of preserving the heritage of the Old West, the Centennial and Last Dollar Ranches, featured in the June 2004 issue of Architectural Digest, have been carefully restored and protected with conservation easements. These ranches will forever be devoted to traditional cattle ranching while providing open space and wildlife habitat. A Heritage In Iron documents the history of the two ranches, the restoration projects, the blacksmith work, and the individuals who forged the hinges, latches, and other ironwork installed on the ranches. Generously illustrated, the collection includes historical sepia-toned and full-color contemporary photographs, along with an assortment of the images ghosted behind the text. Meticulous mechanical drawings and graceful pencil sketches show the work that went into planning and designing the authentic barns, out buildings, and hardware of the two ranches including Dashwood House, the ranch headquarters. Author Rafael Routson speaks of these mountainous ranches and the people who call them home with the informed language of one who knows first-hand the rewards of working with the land..
Price: $55.00
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