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1524 Illuminated Book of Hours on CD Price: $14.97     The medieval Book of Hours evolved out of the monastic cycle of prayer which divided the day into eight segments, or "hours": Matins, Lauds, Prime, Terce, Sext, Nones, Compline, and Vespers. In Books of Hours are preserved some of the finest works of medieval art.   Price: $14.97     Add to Cart     More Info

1893 Chicago World's Fair Book Collection on DVD Price: $14.97     This DVD contains 32 books relating the the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. The collection of late 19th century books is a fascinating glimpse into the grandeur of the event. Many of the books are heavily illustrated. Combined with the various guidebooks, you will be able to imagine that you were walking the grounds of the fair yourself.   Price: $14.97     Add to Cart     More Info

African Religions - Historic Books On CD Price: $14.97     This CD contains 20 Rare and Fascinating historic books detailing African Religions and Mythologies. The20 books in this collection cover the following regions: South Africa, The Bantu, West Africa, Central Africa and the Caribbean.   Price: $14.97     Add to Cart     More Info

An American Ballroom Companion - Volume 1 - 50 Manuals on CD Price: $14.97     An American Ballroom Companion presents a collection of over two hundred historical social dance manuals. The list begins with a rare late fifteenth-century source, Les basses danses de Marguerite d'Autriche (c.1490) and ends with Ella Gardner's 1929 Public dance halls, their regulation and place in the recreation of adolescents. This is Volume 1 containing 50 manuals.   Price: $14.97     Add to Cart     More Info

An American Ballroom Companion - Volume 2 - 45 Manuals on CD Price: $14.97     An American Ballroom Companion presents a collection of over two hundred historical social dance manuals. The list begins with a rare late fifteenth-century source, Les basses danses de Marguerite d'Autriche (c.1490) and ends with Ella Gardner's 1929 Public dance halls, their regulation and place in the recreation of adolescents. This is Volume 2 containing 45 manuals.   Price: $14.97     Add to Cart     More Info

An American Ballroom Companion - Volume 3 - 56 Manuals on CD Price: $14.97     An American Ballroom Companion presents a collection of over two hundred historical social dance manuals. The list begins with a rare late fifteenth-century source, Les basses danses de Marguerite d'Autriche (c.1490) and ends with Ella Gardner's 1929 Public dance halls, their regulation and place in the recreation of adolescents. This is Volume 3 containing 56 manuals.   Price: $14.97     Add to Cart     More Info

An American Ballroom Companion - Volume 4 - 58 Manuals on CD Price: $14.97     An American Ballroom Companion presents a collection of over two hundred historical social dance manuals. The list begins with a rare late fifteenth-century source, Les basses danses de Marguerite d'Autriche (c.1490) and ends with Ella Gardner's 1929 Public dance halls, their regulation and place in the recreation of adolescents. This is Volume 4 containing 58 manuals.   Price: $14.97     Add to Cart     More Info

Australia - Its People, History and Wars Book Collection on DVD Price: $14.97     The Australia Histories book collection is a group of 53 books that detail the history of Australia - primarily in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Many of the books are illustrated; showcasing specific events relating to key points in the history and development of Australia during this period as well as details of some of its most important and influential figures.   Price: $14.97     Add to Cart     More Info

Australia and Australian Aboriginal Folklore and Religions Books On CD Price: $14.97     This CD contains 14 Rare and Fascinating historic books detailing Aboriginal Australian Religions and Mythologies.   Price: $14.97     Add to Cart     More Info

Boy Scouts Historic Book Collection on CD Price: $14.97     The Boy Scouts is an institution in America and around the world. Literally tens of millions of boys invested time in the Boy Scouts learning their lessons and lore throughout the decades. This collection brings together a unique archive of early 20th century boy scout books. Within this CD, you will find several of the very earliest boy scout manuals - both for the boys and adults, the full 1915 run of Boys life - the magazine of the Boy Scouts - and several exciting adventure novels written for Boy Scouts to help them learn more about their guiding principles of life through story. All told, this collection contains 43 books and 12 issues of Boys life.   Price: $14.97     Add to Cart     More Info

Celtic Myth, Folklore and History Books On CD Price: $14.97     This CD contains 44 Rare and Fascinating Historic books detailing Ancient Celtic Mythology, Folklore and History.   Price: $14.97     Add to Cart     More Info

Cuba - Its People, History and Wars Book Collection on DVD Price: $14.97     The Cuba Histories book collection is a group of 33 books that detail the history of Cuba - primarily in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Many of the books are illustrated; showcasing specific events relating to key points in the history and development of Cuba during this period as well as details of some of its most important and influential figures.   Price: $14.97     Add to Cart     More Info

Cyclopedia of Applied Electricity 7 Volume Set on CD Price: $14.97     Cyclopedia of Applied Electricity is a seven volume set published in the early 1900s that encompassed the entirety of understanding of electricity and its applications. Each volume focuses on a different aspect of electricity.   Price: $14.97     Add to Cart     More Info

Cyclopedia of Civil Engineering 8 Volume Set on CD Price: $14.97     Cyclopedia of Civil Engineering is an eight volume set published in the early 1900s that encompassed the entirety of understanding of civil engineering and its applications. Each volume focuses on a different aspect of civil engineering.   Price: $14.97     Add to Cart     More Info

Cyclopedia of Engineering 7 Volume Set on CD Price: $14.97     Cyclopedia of Engineering is a sevel volume set published in the early 1900s that encompassed the entirety of understanding of engineering and its applications. Each volume focuses on a different aspect of engineering. The seven volumes encompass a general reference work on steam boilers, pumps, engines, and turbines, gas and oil engines, automobiles, marine and locomotive work, heating and ventilating, compressed air, refrigeration, dynamos motors, electric wiring, electric lighting, elevators, and much more.   Price: $14.97     Add to Cart     More Info

Dance Instruction Videos Volume 5 of American Ballroom Collection CD Price: $14.97     This CD shows 75 video clips that illustrate portions of the Dance Instruction Manuals on the 4 dance instruction CDs. These clips were selected from two different videotaping sessions. The first was a public event, "Society Dances and Parlor Amusements in The Great Hall," which took place at the Library of Congress on October 15, 1997. The second videotaping session took place in the Library's Coolidge Auditorium on April 14, 1998.   Price: $14.97     Add to Cart     More Info

Drawing Human Anatomy - 14 Historic Books on CD Price: $14.97     Explore the fascinating and detailed art of drawing human anatomy. This collection of 14 historic books on anatomy drawing will teach you all the aspects of the human body and the correct way to draw each aspect to pull out exactly the details you are seeking in your artwork. Many of the volumes are richly illustrated to help guide you on your journey of becoming an expert human anatomy artist.   Price: $14.97     Add to Cart     More Info

Early Taxidermy Techniques - 9 Historic Books on CD Price: $14.97     Taxidermy as a way to preserve animals in lifelike poses has existed a long time. This collection of nine books explores the early techniques of preparing an animal for display - including tools used and techniques to ensure long term preservation and to achieve various postures. These books represent the best of late 19th and early 20th century taxidermy methodologies - many of which are still in use to this day.   Price: $14.97     Add to Cart     More Info

Egyptian Myth, Folklore and History Books On CD Price: $14.97     This CD contains 14 Rare and Fascinating Historic books detailing Ancient Egypts Mythology, Folklore and History.   Price: $14.97     Add to Cart     More Info

English / Anglo-Saxon / Arthurian Folklore Historic Books On CD Price: $14.97     This CD contains 17 Rare and Fascinating Historic books detailing English, Anglo-Saxon and Arthurian Folklore and Mythology.   Price: $14.97     Add to Cart     More Info

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