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1	1776 more books like this by David McCullough David McCullough is known for his scholarly yet readable accounts of historical events and people's lives. Fans of his biography of John Adams will find the same narrative skill in 1776, his history of the first year of the America's war for independence from Britain. General Washington is at the center of this history, but important too are the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.48! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	John Adams more books like this by David McCullough In his first book since "Truman", one of America's most distinguished and popular biographers breathes life into history with this compelling look at the second president of the United States, John Adams. More than just a biography, this book looks at the birth of a young republic and explores the extraordinary factors that transformed 13 colonies ... see all copies from $2.49! new only from $6.86! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	Outlander more books like this by Diana Gabaldon While sightseeing, Claire Randall is whisked back through time to the Scottish Highlands of 1743. She marries a fierce Scottish soldier for survival's sake and finds a love that transcends time. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.97! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	Voyager more books like this by Diana Gabaldon Gabaldon mesmerized readers with a love story that spanned two centuries in Outlander and Dragonfly in Amber. This new novel in Gabaldon's highly acclaimed time-travel saga again features intrepid time traveler Claire Randall and Jamie Fraser, the gallant 18th-century Scottish clansman who stole Claire's heart and whose memory will not loosen its ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.44! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
5	Treasure Island more books like this by Robert Louis Stevenson Jim Hawkins, who narrates Stevenson's classic tale, is rewarded for his assistance to an old pirate, Billy Bones, with a map showing the way to buried treasure. He and his associates set sail for the island on a ship manned by a band of pirates--a fact they discover en route. The pirate king is the notorious one-legged cook Long John Silver, one ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	Tale of Two Cities more books like this by Charles Dickens Dickens's only serious, uncomic novel, A TALE OF TWO CITIES, is set during the French Revolution and tells a story of unselfish devotion. The beautiful Lucy Manette marries Charles Darnay, the descendant of an aristocratic French family denounced by the revolutionaries, among whom are the memorably evil fanatic Mme. Defarge. When Darnay is ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Drums of Autumn more books like this by Diana Gabaldon This fourth installment in the adventures of Jamie Fraser, Scottish warrior, and Claire Randall, 20th-century woman, involves their daughter, Brianna, who is safely ensconced in the future until she crosses time to meet her unknown father. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.44! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
8	Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin more books like this by Benjamin Franklin Franklin is perhaps the most remarkable figure in American history: the greatest statesman of his age, he played a pivotal role in the formation of the American republic. Unraveling the enigma of Franklin's character, Morgan shows that he was the rare individual who placed the public interest before his own desires. Includes a new Introduction by ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
9	Dragonfly in Amber more books like this by Diana Gabaldon Following on the heels of the mass market publication of Outlander, which introduced readers to Claire Randall and her journey through time, Dragonfly in Amber returns us to the heroine 20 years after her fantastic voyage through the stones in Scotland. see all copies from $3.35! new only from $4.42! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
10	A Breath of Snow and Ashes more books like this by Diana Gabaldon In the sixth installment of the blockbuster time-traveling romantic saga known as the Outlander series, Scotsman Jamie Fraser attempts to cheat fate as the American Revolution approaches. In 1772, as unrest grows in the 13 colonies, the governor of North Carolina asks Jamie to secure the colony for the British. Thanks to his 20th-century American ... see all copies from $2.50! new only from $4.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Lord John and the Private Matter more books like this by Diana Gabaldon In this historical novel Lord John Grey is shocked to discover that the man engaged to his beloved niece might have an incurable venereal disease. While investigating the man's past, Lord John is also called upon by the crown to investigate the murder of a soldier who may have been a spy. The character of Lord John Grey first appeared in Diana ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.09! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Wealth of Nations more books like this by Adam Smith First published in 1776, Smith's "primer" provided the first description of the workings of a market economy. This unabridged edition offers the modern reader a fresh look at a timeless work that revolutionized the way the creation and dispersion of wealth are viewed. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.42! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	His Excellency: George Washington more books like this by Joseph J Ellis This biographical study of George Washington, the founding father who was "first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen," reexamines the personal and public sides of the man who set this nation on its course and became its first president. Joseph Ellis draws on voluminous research, and especially on the archives in the ... see all copies from $2.68! new only from $8.28! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Eight more books like this by Katherine Neville This mix of historical fiction, thriller, and puzzler was written more than 10 years before THE DA VINCI CODE, but should appeal to the same fans. Two novices in 18th-century Revolutionary France get their hands on a chess set once owned by Charlemagne and possessed of great mystic power. To prevent that power from falling into evil hands, the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.79! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Now Face to Face more books like this by Karleen Koen At 21 years of age, Countess Devane returns from England to the states as a widow with a sullied name and a tobacco plantation to run. A young lusty woman, the countess is attracted to a handsome smuggler who, unbeknownst to her, is using her port as a base of operations. But despite her interest in the smuggler and the disappearance of her ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.81! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	My Brother Sam is Dead more books like this by James Lincoln Collier In this novel set during the American Revolutionary war, a family living in a loyal Tory town faces adversity when one son joins the rebel army. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Founding Mothers: The Women Who Raised Our Nation more books like this by Cokie Roberts Drawing upon personal correspondence, private journals, and even favored recipes, Roberts reveals the often surprising stories of the fascinating women--such as Abigail Adams, Eliza Pinckney, and Deborah Read Franklin--who fought the Revolution as valiantly as the men. see all copies from $2.62! new only from $2.62! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Zorro more books like this by Isabel Allende The dashing revolutionary wonder known as Zorro, a longtime legend and a staple of 1950s television, is brought to literary life in Isabel Allende's tale. Born Diego de la Vega, Zorro (which means "fox" in Spanish) resolves early in his life to take the side of the indigenous people in his native California, and to defend them to the death against ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	The Glorious Cause more books like this by Jeff Shaara This sequel to "Rise to Rebellion" continues the story of America's war for independence. "Told with emotion, energy, and historical precision . . . Shaara reaches new heights here, with a narrative that's impossible to put down."--"Publishers Weekly" starred review. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.44! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Many Lives & Secret Sorrows of Josephine B. more books like this by Sandra Gulland In the first volume of a new trilogy that combines meticulously researched history and superb storytelling, Gulland recounts the story of a young Josephine Bonaparte, who is destined to become one of the most sophisticated and powerful women in history. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Kidnapped more books like this by Stevenson Jim Hawkins, who narrates Stevenson's classic tale, is rewarded for his assistance to an old pirate, Billy Bones, with a map showing the way to buried treasure. He and his associates set sail for the island on a ship manned by a band of pirates--a fact they discover en route. The pirate king is the notorious one-legged cook Long John Silver, one ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Fever 1793 more books like this by Laurie Halse Anderson In this work of historical fiction, 14-year-old Matilda Cook is caught in the 1793 Philadelphia yellow fever epidemic. When Matilda recovers from the illness, she attempts to find her missing mother and is taken in by a family friend--a freed slave named Eliza. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.57! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Mr. Darcy Takes a Wife: Pride and Prejudice Continues more books like this by Linda Berdoll This sexy, epic, hilarious, poignant and romantic sequel to "Pride and Prejudice" is not for Jane Austen purists. Self-published in 1999 as "The Bar Sinister," this sequel continues the story of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy through a sweeping tale of adventure. Recommended for older teens. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.49! \| SVS
24 view cover	Alexander Hamilton more books like this by Ron Chernow The renowned author of "Titan," whom the "New York Times" has called "as elegant an architect of monumental histories as we've seen in decades," vividly recreates the whole sweep of Alexander Hamilton's turbulent life. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	April Morning more books like this by Howard Fast The story of one day in the life of a young American boy in colonial Lexington, the day on which he joined the militia and saw his father shot down by the British. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.44! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS

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