Great River--The Rio Grande in North American History

Paul Horgan and Rinehart & Company Publishing give us this 2-volume set: "Great River-The Rio Grande in North American History" published in 1954 and nestled in a slipcase that is structurally sound, but shows its age and use. The books, however, are in very good condition with some light foxing on the page ends. Volume 1 is Indians and Spain; Volume 2 is Mexico and United States. The series unfolds the role of the Rio Grande in the history of North America. $8.49. Stock number 93117. SOLD

Prairie Tales
	This very large volume entitled "Prairie Tales" was put together and published by Rural Area Development Committee in Bowman County, ND in 1965 and is filled with pioneer stories, bios, photos old and new, and all kinds of information on the development of the plains states. A must have for historians and genealogists alike. $99.99. Stock number 97203. Inside Prairie Tales

Gazetteer of the State of Maine

George J. Varney gives us this "A Gazetteer of the State of Maine" with numerous illustrations, published by B. B. Russell of Boston in 1886. This book has a well-worn cover, the spine binding is detached from the contents at the front but still attached in the back. Despite its rough exterior, the contents are in great condition with only a light water stain at the bottom outer corner. For a glimpse at Maine and its towns, cities, and counties in 1886, this is the book to own! $49.99. A look at the Maine Gazetteer

Memorial Volume of the Popham Celebration, August 29, 1862, Commemorative of the Planting of the Popham Colony on the Peninsula of Sabino, August 19, O.S., 1607, Establishing the Title of England to the Continent
	I have nothing to say about this book that is not said in its prolifically worded title . . . except that other than for a book of its age its in pretty good condition with only minor wear and discoloration to the cover. There is a "Merry Christmas" non-author inscription on the fep. $99.99. Sample Pages

Powder River: Let'er Buck
	This installment of The Rivers of America series, "Powder River: Let'er Buck" flowed from the mind of Struthers Burt and was published in 1938 by Farrar and Rinehart. It has a dustjacket in fairly decent shape. $14.99. Stock #98607.

America Eats Out
	John Mariani gives us the really entertaining read into the history of "eating out" in America. Full of fun facts, amazing photos, and even a few menus, this book dishes out how we as a society jump into the diverse and delectible world of food! An illustrated history of Restaurants, taverns, coffee shops, speakeasies, and other establishments that have fed us for 350 years. $12.99. #98615. SOLD

The Historic Hermitage Properties
	This handbook was presented by The Ladies Hermitage Association as a guide to the properties owned by President Andrew Jackson, as well as Tulip Grove Mansion, home of Andrew and Emily Donelson and The Old Hermitage Church, 1823 Meeting House. $24.99. #98654. Look at the Hermitage