GENERAL INTEREST

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

Architecture and Artifacts of the Pennsylvania Germans: Constructing Identity in Early America
This new work explores the relationship between ethnicity and the buildings, personal belongings, and other cultural artifacts of early Pennsylvania German immigrants and their descendants. Cynthia G. Falk, 2008, 242 pp, hardcover, $45.00, member price $40.50

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, $10.95, member price $9.85

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

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

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

Harry Truman's Excellent Adventure: The True Story of a Great American Road Trip
On June 19, 1953, Harry Truman, along with his wife Bess, got up early, packed his Chrysler New Yorker, and did something no other former president has done before or since: he hit the road, sans secret service or the press. This lively history tells the story of that trip, the author following Truman's route, staying in the same hotels, and eating at the same diners along the way. Brief detours also are made to discuss the postwar auto industry, McCarthyism, the federal highway system, and the decline of the American Main Street. Matthew Algeo, 2009, 262 pp, hardcover, $24.95, member price $22.45

John Brown: The Legend Revisited
A fascinating exploration of the man from his own era until the present day. Merrill D. Peterson, 2002, 196 pp, hardcover, $27.50, member price $24.75

Landmark Decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court
The majority decisions in some of the nation's most influential Supreme Court cases are included: Dred Scott v. Sandford, Brown v. Board of Education, Roe v. Wade, Bush v. Gore, and more. James Daley, ed., 2006, 450 pp, $6.95, member price $6.25

Lincoln and Chief Justice Taney: Slavery, Secession, and the President’s War Powers
An exploration in depth of the genesis, chronology, and results of the tumultous but important relationship between Lincoln and Taney. James F. Simon, 2006, 324 pp, hardcover, $27.00, member price $24.30

Lincoln's Sacred Effort: Defining Religion's Role in American Self-Government
A full account of Lincoln's understanding of the moral requirements of a free society and how it relates to the purpose of the U.S. government. Lucase E. Morel, 2000, 251 pp, $27.00, member price 24.30

Lincoln the Inventor
The first treatment of Abraham Lincoln's invention and his patent of it. The author demonstrates that Lincoln's scientific curiosity helped drive his intellectual development. James Emerson, 2009, 112 pp, $12.95, member price $11.65

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

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

To Purge This Land with Blood: A Biography of John Brown
This book often is considered the definitive biography of Brown, a balanced assessment that captures the complexity of the man. Stephen B. Oates, 1984 ed., 434 pp, $27.95, member price $25.15

Learning Lunch: Researching Your Historic Home
Thursday, February 2
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Museum of Frederick County History

Treasured Heirloom Event
Saturday, March 24
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center

hiStory Hour
First and third Wednesday of the month
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Museum of Frederick County History

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