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The Civil War: A Narrative, Vol. III, Red River to Appomattox (book 3 of 3)
Here is the final volume of the highly acclaimed narrative history named one of the best nonfiction books of the century by National Review.
In The Civil War: A Narrative, Vol. 3, Shelby Foote follows the events of the war from 1862 through 1864, discussing the strategies of both the North and the South and assessing the performance of the Union generals. The book opens with the beginning of the two final, major confrontations of the war: Grant against Lee in Virginia and Sherman pressing Johnston in North Georgia. In vivid narrative as seen from both sides, he tells of the climactic struggles, great and small, on and off the field of battle, that finally decided the fate of this nation.
The Civil War: A Narrative, Vol. 3 brings to a close the story of four years of turmoil and strife that altered American life forever.$10.00$24.00 -
The Civil War: A Narrative, Vol. II, Fort Sumpter to Perryville (book 2 of 3)
The Civil War: A Narrative, Vol. 2 continues one of the most remarkable works of history ever fashioned. Focusing on the pivotal year of 1863, the second volume in Shelby Foote’s masterful narrative history brings to life some of the most dramatic and important moments in the Civil War, including the Battle of Gettysburg and Grant’s Vicksburg Campaign. The word narrative is the key to this book’s extraordinary incandescence and truth: The story is told entirely from the point of view of the people involved. One learns not only what was happening on all fronts but also how the author discovered it during his years of exhaustive research. This is a must-read for anyone interested in one of the bloodiest wars in America’s history.
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The Civil War: A Narrative, Vol. III, Red River to Appomattox (book 3 of 3)
Here is the final volume of the highly acclaimed narrative history named one of the best nonfiction books of the century by National Review.
In The Civil War: A Narrative, Vol. 3, Shelby Foote follows the events of the war from 1862 through 1864, discussing the strategies of both the North and the South and assessing the performance of the Union generals. The book opens with the beginning of the two final, major confrontations of the war: Grant against Lee in Virginia and Sherman pressing Johnston in North Georgia. In vivid narrative as seen from both sides, he tells of the climactic struggles, great and small, on and off the field of battle, that finally decided the fate of this nation.
The Civil War: A Narrative, Vol. 3 brings to a close the story of four years of turmoil and strife that altered American life forever.$10.00$24.00 -
Journey to Topaz
Based on Yoshiko Uchida’s personal experiences, this is the moving story of one girl’s struggle to remain brave during the Japanese internment of World War II. In a bleak and dusty prison camp, eleven-year-old Yuki and her family experience both true friendship and heart-wrenching tragedy. Journey to Topaz explores the consequences of prejudice and the capacities of the human spirit. First published in 1971, this book is now a much loved and widely read classic.
$4.00$8.95Journey to Topaz
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Will and Orv (On My Own History)
On a windy day in Kitty Hawk, N.C. in 1903, the Wright brothers attempt to make history as they prepare the “Flyer” for the world’s first engine-powered flight.
$3.50$5.95Will and Orv (On My Own History)
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The Story of Christmas
A retelling of the events leading up to and following the birth of Jesus Christ.
$5.00$10.99The Story of Christmas
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Adam and His Kin: The Lost History of Their Lives and Times
A rare blending of the Bible account with information from sciences, archeology, ancient traditions and other sources. Reads as easily as a story, yet teaches actual history. Narrates from creation to Abram, encompassing the whole period usually called “prehistoric”. Charts, maps and illustrations help to give a clear picture of times and places. Gives insights into the world before the great flood and into the rebuilding of civilization afterward. Shows the sources of all pagan beliefs. For the whole family.
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A Bethlehem Christmas: Celebrating the Joyful Season
The book focuses on four major characters: Gabriel, Mary, Joseph, and Immanuel. A Bethlehem Christmas provides biblical insight with the heart and warmth of a gifted storyteller to bring what happened at the nativity to life and renew the joyful hope of Christmas.
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Writing & Rhetoric Teacher’s Edition Book 2: Narrative I
This listing is for one Teacher’s Edition Writing & Rhetoric Book 2: Narrative I
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The World’s Story 1: The Ancients
From Masterbooks:
“Full-color student textbook from our World’s Story 1 (Set) featuring engaging narrative and beautiful historic illustrations, photographs, maps, and cultural connections.”$27.99$31.99The World’s Story 1: The Ancients
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Writing and Rhetoric Book 2: Narrative I Teacher’s Edition
The Writing & Rhetoric series method employs fluent reading, careful listening, models for imitation, and progressive steps.It assumes that students learn best by reading excellent, whole-story examples of literature and by growing their skills through imitation. Each exercise is intended to impart a skill (or tool) that can be employed in all kinds of writing and speaking.The exercises are arranged from simple to more complex. Whats more, the exercises are cumulative, meaning that later exercises incorporate the skills acquired in preceding exercises.This series is a step-by-step apprenticeship in the art of writing and rhetoric.
Narrative, the second book of twelve in the Writing & Rhetoric series, uses parable, myth, and other tales to continue the recovery of the proven method of teaching writing, using various forms of narrative to teach beginning writers the craft of writing well.This is the second in a series of twelve books that will train students over six years, starting in grades three or four and up.
Writing & Rhetoric Book 2:Narrative 1 Teachers Editionincludes the complete student text, as well as answer keys, teacher’s notes, and explanations. For every writing assignment, this edition also supplies descriptions and examples of what excellent student writing should look like, providing the teacher with meaningful and concrete guidance.$12.00$20.00
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