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1	The Buffalo Soldiers more books like this by Catherine Reef, Catherine Reef add to wishlist Recounts the deeds of the 9th and 10th Cavalry, comprised of African American soldiers who kept peace between Indians and settlers on the western frontier, fought in the Spanish-American War, and pursued the outlaw Pancho Villa through Mexico. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $24.77!
2	This Our Dark Country: The American Settlers of Liberia more books like this by Catherine Reef (Illustrator) add to wishlist An award-winning author presents a significant but relatively unexplored chapter in African-American history--the 1822 founding of the African country of Liberia by free blacks and former slaves from America. Drawing on diaries and letters, this account features period photographs and prints. see all copies from $5.18! new only from $7.89! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Walt Whitman more books like this by Catherine Reef add to wishlist A biography of the American poet, which places him and his poetry in the context of American history. Black-and-white photographs accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
4	John Steinbeck more books like this by Catherine Reef add to wishlist This biography of writer John Steinbeck stresses the historical events--the Great Depression, the dust bowl, the plight of migrant workers, and World War II--that shaped his life and writing. Illustrated with b&w photographs. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.99! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Sigmund Freud: Pioneer of the Mind more books like this by Catherine Reef add to wishlist A biography of Sigmund Freud--the man commonly referred to as "the father of psychoanalysis." In addition to tracing Freud's life, the author also explains his psychological theories. Illustrated with archival photographs and prints. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.00! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Alone in the World: Orphans and Orphanages in America more books like this by Catherine Reef add to wishlist An award-winning nonfiction author uncovers the true history of orphanages, revealing what it was like to live in such institutions, why children were sent to live there in the first place, what happened to them after they left, and more. Illustrated with archival photographs and prints. see all copies from $2.20! new only from $9.00! \| first editions \| SVS
7	African Americans in the Military more books like this by Catherine Reef add to wishlist This volume in the A to Z of African Americans set brings to life the inspiring story of African Americans serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Descendants of people brought to North America in chains, black soldiers have heroically defended the United States and its liberties in wartime. Yet in peace they were denied rights and opportunities enjoyed ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions
8	Working in America more books like this by Catherine Reef add to wishlist From colonial times to today, the destiny of the United States has been inextricably linked to its workforce. The Puritan work ethic - the belief that hard work helps to secure one's future status in heaven - provided a context for the millions of Americans who labored to build the country from an agriculturally based colony to an industrial ... see all copies from $21.80! new only from $40.00! \| SVS
9	Poverty in America more books like this by Catherine Reef add to wishlist The poor have been a part of the U.S. population since the founding of the nation, although society's attitude toward them has changed over time. "Poverty in America" examines the lives and experiences of the poor throughout the United States from colonial times to the present, covering trends, events, facts, figures, and anything else related to ... see all copies from $25.48! new only from $97.23! \| SVS
10	e. e. cummings: A Poet's Life more books like this by Catherine Reef add to wishlist Noted nonfiction writer Reef provides a well-rounded portrait of e.e. cummings while examining the culture in which he lived as he developed his craft. Includes cummings' original sketches and paintings, quotes from friends and family, photographs, and the poetry of cummings and his peers. see all copies from $7.00! new only from $10.50! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Ralph David Abernathy more books like this by Catherine Reef add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $76.97! \| first editions
12 view cover	Africans in America: The Spread of People and Culture more books like this by Catherine Reef, Catherine Reef add to wishlist Describes the spread of Africans to the western hemisphere and the influences and development of their culture. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $23.38!
13	Benjamin Davis, Jr. more books like this by Catherine Reef add to wishlist Examines the life of Benjamin Davis, Jr., the first black man to graduate from West Point in the twentieth century, who pursued his chosen course of a military career despite the prejudice against him. see all copies from $1.99! first editions \| SVS
14	Henry David Thoreau: A Neighbor to Nature more books like this by Catherine Reef, Larry Raymond (Illustrator) add to wishlist Describes the life of the author who came to value the natural world and whose writings have influenced and inspired others concerning nature. see all copies from $1.99! first editions
15	Jacques Cousteau: Champion of more books like this by Catherine Reef, Larry Raymond (Illustrator) add to wishlist Examines the life and accomplishments of the celebrated French oceanographer. see all copies from $1.99!
16 view cover	Paul Laurence Dunbar: Portrait of a Poet more books like this by Catherine Reef add to wishlist A biography of the poet who faced racism and devoted himself to depicting the black experience in America. see all copies from $1.99!
17	Rachel Carson: The Wonder of Nature more books like this by Catherine Reef, Larry Raymond (Illustrator) add to wishlist Follows the life of the biologist and conservationist, known for her writing on the environment. see all copies from $1.99! first editions
18 view cover	Education and Learning in America more books like this by Catherine Reef add to wishlist As the United States has developed as a nation, so too has its educational system. As the colonies rebelled from Britain, their initial reliance on European educational models and philosophies was replaced by a greater focus on the Enlightenment, republicanism, and the influence of such prominent Americans as Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, ... see all copies from $58.25! new only from $61.11! \| SVS
19	Washington, D.C.: Downtown American more books like this by Catherine Reef add to wishlist Describes the past and present, neighborhoods, historic sites, attractions, and festivals of Washington, D.C. see all copies from $1.99!
20 view cover	Civil War Soldiers more books like this by Catherine Reef add to wishlist Describes the crucial role played by African-American soldiers in securing victory for the Union in the Civil War. see all copies from $1.99! first editions
21 view cover	Black Fighting Men: A Proud His more books like this by Catherine Reef add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! first editions
22 view cover	Working in America: An Eyewitness History more books like this by Catherine Reef add to wishlist Eyewitness History is an interdisciplinary and multicultural series that reveals how significant events were seen and interpreted by people from all levels of society. Excerpts from primary sources -- memoirs, diaries, letters, newspapers, speeches, advertisements, and more -- provide a wide range of viewpoints and enhance a compelling narrative, ... see all copies from $1.99!
23 view cover	The Supreme Court more books like this by Catherine Reef add to wishlist A history of the Supreme Court and the power of the judicial branch of the United States government. see all copies from $1.99! first editions
24 view cover	Colin Powell more books like this by Catherine Reef add to wishlist Traces the life and career of the Army general who was appointed National Security Advisor by Ronald Reagan and became the country's first black chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in 1989. see all copies from $1.99! first editions
25 view cover	Black Explorers more books like this by Catherine Reef add to wishlist Profiles eight black explorers, ranging from pioneers of the 1700s to people working today. see all copies from $2.05! first editions

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