Books with author Peter F. Copeland

Many of them are National Historic Sites today, but in their time these forts were among the first footsteps of a westward-bound society. Illustrations of 44 historic forts range from sites in the northernmost reaches of the United States and Canada to El Morro, Puerto Rico's sixteenth-century citadel. Detailed captions accompany scenes from Fort McHenry, Fort Jamestown, Fort Ticonderoga, Fort Sumter, Plymouth Fort, Fort Laramie, and many other strongholds.

The arts and crafts developed and practiced by the Indian peoples of North America varied widely among tribes of different geographical regions. Each tribe used the resources at hand — wood, stone, shell, bone, and other materials — to develop a craft technology that suited the needs of its people.This carefully researched and informative book contains 39 detailed, accurately rendered illustrations (including 5 double-page spreads) that depict various North American Indian peoples engaged in typical craft activities. Ideal for coloring, the images show Native Americans building a Seminole house of palmetto leaves, making drums, constructing a bark canoe, painting tribal history on teepee coverings, making and painting ceramic pots, carving totem poles, making masks, tomahawks and clothing; weaving rugs and blankets, preparing hides, silversmithing and much more.Extensive, fact-filled captions accompany the illustrations, making this an excellent educational resource as well as an entertaining coloring book.

When Columbus set sail from the Spanish port of Palos early in August 1492, his dream was to reach the fabled Indies by sailing westward. Seeking fame and fortune, he found instead the lush islands of the Caribbean that today include the Bahamas, Cuba, Haiti, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico. He survived the threats of a mutinous crew, the hazards of life at sea and dissension among his colonizing troops to make three more voyages to these new Spanish possessions.Artist and avid sailor Peter Copeland recreates significant moments and events in the dramatic story of the first voyage and the discovery of America in 41 superb drawings. Fully captioned ready-to-be-colored illustrations include an enthusiastic Columbus explaining his proposed voyage of discovery to Ferdinand and Isabella; the embarkation of the Nina, Piñta, and Santa Maria; life aboard the ships; storms at sea; the fleet's arrival in the New World; life and customs of Native Americans, and much more.

Forty-six remarkable drawings reproduce the everyday dress of numerous American colonists of the 1770s: — broom seller, farmer and his wife, wagoner, cooper, gentleman, barber, doctor, fisherman, carpenter, rural militiaman, wigmaker, and many others. Completely authentic, each illustration is accompanied by a caption and a brief description of the clothing. This delightful sourcebook for learning social history features 46 lively drawings — 15 figures depicted in color on covers.

In this carefully researched and rendered coloring book, artist Peter Copeland dramatically portrays 42 outstanding Native Americans who lived during the 17th through 20th centuries. Depicted in historical settings or posing with tribal accoutrements are such noted leaders as Queen Allaquippa of the Delawares greeting a young George Washington; Gertrude Simmons Bonnin of the Yankton Sioux, a remarkable author, reformer, orator, and musician; Joseph Brant of the Mohawk, who led his people against the French and Americans in wars of the colonial era; Geronimo, the most famous of Apache chieftains; and other extraordinary figures.

Forty-three illustrations to color portray the changing face of a renowned metropolitan region. Ranging from the Dutch settlement of the 1600s to the bustling Gilded Age city of the 1890s, these masterful depictions offer fascinating backward glances at Wall Street, Coney Island, Grand Central Station, Chinatown, and other New York City landmarks and locales.

Here's a fun way to make history come alive — a coloring book that portrays the most famous of all voyages, the thrilling discovery of America. With 41 superb drawings, colorists can follow Italian navigator Christopher Columbus and his crew from the time they set sail from Spain in 1492 through their arrival in the New World. Captions explain interesting details, such as life aboard ship, storms at sea, customs of Native Americans, being honored by Spanish monarchs, and much more.

Nearly 40 dramatic illustrations — including several double-page spreads — recapture drama and adventure of Powell's 19th-century explorations of the Colorado River and other areas of the West. Encounters with Indians, running the rapids, awe-inspiring geological formations, hunting parties, much more. Concise, detailed captions. 4 color illustrations on covers. Introduction.