BOOKS


 


Outstanding Women Members of Congress

First in the Outstanding Members of Congress series of books. Some photographs published for the first time. Written by Shirley Washington with a foreward by Margaret Chase Smith. Includes a section on the late Barbara Jordan.
Paperbound, 76 pages, 1995
#705, $4.95 / $4.45


The First Ladies
Biographies and portraits of Presidential wives.

Paperbound, 95 pages, 1994
#0017, $9.95 / $8.95

One Woman, One Vote

This video documents the seventy-year battle for women's suffrage, which finally culminated in the passing of the Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution.
106 minutes B&W/Color, 1995, VHS
#847, $29.95

Blue & Grey Cookery
Authentic Recipes from the Civil War Years
Recipes can be prepared in modern kitchens. Some recipies have been passed down by families for over five generations. Reveals interesting information concerning food preparation in the 1860's.

. #275, $4.95 / $4.55







Civil War in the Kitchen
Northern recipes meet Southern recipes and its delicious!

#675, $4.95 / $4.55


Narrative of the Life of
Frederick Douglass

Graphic autobiographical account
by the influential civil rights champion.

Paperbound, 96 pages.
#801, $1.00 / $0.90


Temple of Liberty

Building of the Capitol for a New Nation, a fascinating exploration of the United States Capitol by Pamela Scott, 192 pages, 30 4-color illus., 200 b&w ellus., 81/2" x 11," 1995.
Paperbound, #764, $21.95 / $19.75

The Greatest Solemn Dignity

Chronicles the laying of the four cornerstones of the Capitol which mark the major stages of growth of the building. 40 pages, 1995.
Paperbound, #724, $6.95 / $6.25


Uncle Sam's Architects

A fascinating history of the Office of the Architect of the Capitol that parallels the initial construction and expansion of the Capitol complex, the growth of the nation, and the evolution of the architectural profession. 58 pages, 1994.
Paperbound, #0396, $7.95 / $6.25

National Statuary Hall:
Guidebook for a Walking Tour

Describes the 95 statues contributed by 50 states, honoring distinguished citizens of each state
by Philip Viles. 116 pages, 1995.
Paperbound, #609, $9.95 / $8.95

We, The People

Comprehensive guidebook of the U.S. Capitol.
14th Edition, 144 pages, 1991.
Paperbound #0262, $5.00 / $4.50
Clothbound #0270, $10.00 / $9.00


The Capitol

A photographic tour of the art and architecture of the Capitol by photographer Fred Maroon.
160 pages, 1993
Clothbound #0323 $45.95 / $41.35
Paperbound #0399 $24.95 /$22.45


Marble Bookends

Solid marble bookends created from the original marble steps of the East Front of the Capitol removed during the 1994 renovation. Handcrafted Virginia walnut. Each pair comes with certificate of authenticity.
Approximately 7 1/2" high.
#141 $99.95 / $89.95

 

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