The Stars and the Stripes The American Flag as Art and History
This unprecedented book is the first to show us our national flag in all its various incarnations through two hundred years. Based largely on the authors’ incomparable collection of antique American flags, the beautiful color photographs, the superb narrative and captions trace the development of the flag’s design from the first rebellious stripes, conceived in Revolutionary fervor, to the standard precision of our current fifty-star flag. With 255 plates in full color.
The Adams Jefferson Letters Complete Thomas Jefferson Abigail & John Adams 1959
“The Adams-Jefferson Letters Complete” by Thomas Jefferson, Abigail & John Adams, published in 1959 by The University of North Carolina Press, is a vintage nonfiction book in hardcover format. This historical set of letters between the famous figures offers a unique insight into the cultural history and American Revolution era. The book includes dust jacket, illustrations, and index cards, making it a valuable addition to any adult’s reading collection. Written in English during the 1950s, this literary work from the Enlightenment period provides a special glimpse into the correspondence of these influential figures. Dust cover has some wear in it, some missing parts on top, books inside is in good condition, please see all photos. Sold as is no return.hw