GENERAL INTEREST

American Coverlets and Their Weavers
A lavishly illustrated guide to one of the nation’s premier collections of coverlets. It is an essential reference for American textiles with a dictionary of more than 700 weavers, several from Frederick County. Clarita Anderson, 2002, hardcover, 247 pp, $35.00, member price $31.50

The American Family in the Colonial Period
First published in the early 20th century, the evolution of the American family is traced along with the forces that shaped it. Arthur W. Calhoun, 2004 ed., 347 pp, $16.95, member price $15.25

The American Frugal Housewife
Recipes, remedies, advice and tips for housekeepers. From 1832 to 1845, this popular book went through 32 editions! Lydia Maria Child, 132 pp, hardcover, $9.95, member price $8.95

Bea Toms’ Recipes from a Country Cook
Catering chef Beatrice Toms shares cooking secrets she has collected and perfected over the last eighty years. Recipes of everything from appetizers to desserts, soups to shellfish made famous by Frederick County’s own "Country Cook" are included. 2002, 216 pp, $24.95, member price $22.45

Caring for Your Family Treasures
A team of top professionals provides practical advice on a variety of topics from how to polish silver to preserving a wedding dress to caring for treasured photos. A great source book for preserving your special items. 2000, 164 pp, $24.95, member price $22.45

Conservation Resources for Art and Antiques
This resource is designed to assist collectors and others learn how, when and why to consult with a conservator, learn more about the nature of objects such as textiles, furniture, glass and home movies, and find conservation services. Washington Conservation Guild, 2004, 250 pp, $18.95, member price $17.05

The Constitution of the United States of America
Full, pocket-sized, hardcover edition of the document. 30 pp, $9.95, member price $8.95

The Declaration of Independence and Other Great Documents of American History, 1775-1865
An indispensable collection of such documents as Lincoln’s First Inaugural Address, the Emancipation Proclamation, James Madison’s The Federalist, No. 10, and more. John Grafton, ed., 2000, 96 pp, $2.00, member price $1.80

Domestic Manners of the Americans
First published in 1832, this classic presents a lively portrait of early 19th century America as observed by a woman of keen perception and wit. Discussed are dress, food, speech, politics, manners, customs, architecture, and much more. Frances Trollope, 2003 ed., 254 pp, $8.95, member price $8.05

Early American Crafts & Trades
Typical trades like baker, hat-maker, plumber, shipwright, and more are described in this facsimile of one of the earliest 19th century children’s books of trades. Great for children, social historians and anyone interested in early American occupations and skills. Peter Stockham, ed., 1992 edition, 140 pp, $5.95, member price $5.35

Everyday Life in the 1800s a Guide for Writers, Students & Historians
A valuable resource for understanding the language (a number of glossaries with definitions of terms no longer in use are included) and other realities of the nineteenth century. Marc McCutcheon, 1993, 308 pp, $16.99, member price $15.29

The Fate of Liberty: Abraham Lincoln and Civil Liberties
A Pulitzer Prize winner for its historical analysis of this crucial time in our history. Mark E. Neely, Jr., 1991, 228 pp, $22.50, member price $20.25

Hillgrove’s Ballroom Guide and Practical Dancer
Facsimile of the 1863 edition containing descriptions of fashionable dances, hints on etiquette, and more. Thomas Hillgrove, 1992, 237 pp, $17.95, member price $16.15

Lincoln and Chief Justice Taney: Slavery, Secession, and the President’s War Powers
James F. Simon, 2006, 324 pp, hardcover, $27.00, member price $24.30

Listening to Deafness: An Old Song Sung Differently
A personal biography of the author, superintendent of the Maryland Schools for the Deaf in Frederick for 25 years, and an exploration of deaf education. David M. Denton, 2004, 183 pp, $19.95, member price $17.95

Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln’s Killer
A gripping moment-by-moment account of the chase of John Wilkes Booth. James L. Swanson, 2006, 15.95, member price $14.35

The Majesty of the Law: Reflections of a Supreme Court Justice
Sandra Day O’Connor, 2003, 330 pp, $14.95, member price $13.45

A Maryland Sampling: Girlhood Embroidery, 1738-1860
Beautiful, informative, and generously illustrated. A number of Frederick County pieces are displayed. Gloria Seaman Allen, 2007, hardcover, $75.00, member price $67.50

Museum of Early American Tools
This classic, profusely illustrated book describes scores of early American tools, including building tools and methods, farm and kitchen implements, and the tools of various trades and craftspeople in the pre-Industrial age. Eric Sloane, 2002 reprint, 108 pp, $8.95, member price $8.05

Old Christmas
This handsome edition of the Washington Irving classic from 1820 contains all of the 110 illustrations that Randolph Caldecott originally prepared for it. This "celebration of the celebration" preceded Dicken’s Christmas Carol and helped nurture America’s recognition of the holiday. Reprinted 1996, hardcover, $22.95, member price $20.65

Rachel Weeping: Mourning in Nineteenth Century America
Stages of mourning, mourning fashions, etiquette, customs, and more are thoughtfully examined. Karen Rae Mehaffey, 2006 edition, 10.95, member price $9.85

The Supreme Court
This classic book offers a lively and accessible history of the nation’s highest court, illuminating its high and low points. Here, Chief Justice Rehnquist reveals the Court’s inner workings—the process by which cases are chosen, the nature of conferences in which decisions are made, and the type of debates that take place. The history of the Roger Brooke Taney Court (1836-1864) is covered, including the controversial Dred Scott decision. William H. Rehnquist, revised 2001 ed., 302 pp, $14.00, member price $12.60

A Taste of Maryland: a Guide to Historic Eateries and Their Recipes
2005, 210 pp, $19.95, member price $17.95

Thomas Nast’s Christmas Drawings
Thomas Nast, (Dover reprint edition) 70 pp, $9.95, member price $8.95

Ice Cream Social
Thursday, August 21
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
HSFC Heritage Garden

History Symposium: Backcountry Dutch: German Colonial Heritage
Friday, September 12
9:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Frederick Community College Cougar Café

Bus Trip: Lancaster, PA
Friday, September 26
7:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Meet at Riverview Plaza Shopping Center

Goods from the Hearth
Saturday, October 14
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Museum of Frederick County History

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