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From slave narrative to abolitionist tracts, from the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920's to the Black Arts movement of the 1960's and 1970's, African American writers have always influenced literature in the United States. Notable African American Writers compiles 80 essays on great novelists, poets, playwrights, short-story writers, and writers of nonfiction from colonial America to today.

The Battle of Shiloh, also known as the Battle of Pittsburg Landing, was fought April 6–7, 1862 in southwestern Tennessee. It was a major battle in the Western Theater of the American Civil War. Major General Ulysses S. Grant commanded the Union troops, who had moved via the Tennessee River deep into Tennessee and encamped principally at Pittsburg Landing on the west bank of the river. The Confederate forces under Generals Albert Sidney Johnston and P. G. T. Beauregard launched a surprise attack on Union forces there and achieved overwhelming victory on the first day, but were ultimately defeated on the second day due to Union reinforcements.The Battle of Shiloh was the largest and costliest battle up to that time in the American Civil War, with thousands killed, wounded, and captured on both sides. The fierceness of Confederate fighting convinced General Grant that the war would not be won quickly, as he had once thought.This account of the Battle of Shiloh was written and produced especially for students. In addition to the narrative text there is an ample array of photos and illustrations that bring this battle to life. A study guide is also included, which provides the student with a list of books and additional resources. They were all selected to encourage further exploration and learning about the Battle of Shiloh and the Civil War.

Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) was a recluse, a woman who spent most of her life shut up in her family house dreaming through her poetry, with little hope or desire of recognition, publication, or criticism. Her work was published by two of her surviving friends after her death. Had they not seen the value of her work, the world would have missed one of the greatest poets who ever lived. Once her poetry was published, its merits became evident. It has been embraced, studied, and analyzed by scholars, critics, and admirers worldwide. Her life has been the subject of countless books, articles, and lectures. Why is there such fascination with the contours of her life as well as her words? Despite leading the life of an introvert, she wrote with heightened expressiveness and leaps of imagination. Her poetry is unconventional in form and style, and is compelling in its originality and imagery. The sheer quantity of it is breathtaking. Yet, she wrote it on scraps of paper and discarded bags, and tucked it away in dresser drawers.This is a biography of Emily Dickinson for students. It introduces her to the next generation and explores her life story while also introducing many literary concepts and themes. There are numerous passages of her work in the text, as well as a selection of full-length poems. Also included is a pictorial section, which includes rare images of her handwritten letters and poems. Finally, a study guide offers students a list of books selected for further reading.

Paul Revere was a silversmith, an industrialist, and a patriot in the American Revolution. He is famous for alerting the Colonial militia of the approach of British forces just before the battles of Lexington and Concord. He is celebrated in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem “Paul Revere's Ride.”This is the story of both a man and a fledgling country, written especially for students. You’ll learn why Paul Revere took his legendary ride, and discover the pivotal role he played in American history.The text is supplemented by an ample array of photos and illustrations, all selected to bring Revere to life. We’ve also provided a study guide, which includes a list of books chosen to encourage students to read more about this patriot and his times. There’s also a list of additional resources that offers the basis for further exploration and learning. Our special table of contents is linked to each section of the book, so you can go right to the information you seek.All told, this unique pictorial biography will greatly enrich any student’s understanding of the life and significance of Paul Revere.

The gunfighters of the Old West are an important part of the history of the United States. Their rugged individualism, their bold courage, and their iron will inspired young America and the settlers of the Western territories. The 19th-century newspapers of the East Coast introduced Americans to these men. Some of their readers became gunfighters in the struggle for survival during the move westward.Whether lawmen like Wild Bill Hickok and Wyatt Earp, or outlaws like The James Brothers and Billy the Kid, gunfighters became legendary as masters of the six-gun. This book offers you the opportunity to explore their lives, their strengths and foibles, and the myths about them that live on.The story of the gunfighters of the Old West is also augmented in these pages by a variety of photos taken during that time. Also included is a Study Guide especially for students, with a list of books selected to help you further explore this era. The editors of Blue Shoe Press have carefully assembled everything in this book, and students and parents will appreciate the approach taken, with its balance of text and photos. Our special table of contents is linked to each section so that you can go right to the information you seek.Join us for the telling of these stories: the heroism, the triumph, and the tragedy of the gunfighters of the Old West.

King Tut’s tomb was discovered by English archaeologist and Egyptologist Howard Carter in 1922. The discovery made him famous as an anxiously curious world wanted to know more and more about the intact tomb of 14th-century B.C. pharaoh Tutankhamun (colloquially known as “King Tut” and “the boy king”).This book is a chronicle of Carter's discovery presented as a guided journey through the long-hidden tomb, bedazzled with jewels, carvings, and paintings of a long-forgotten ruler of Egypt. It is a close look at what made his burial place an open door to the life he lived and the many secrets he took with him to his grave. This bookt has been created especially for students. It is an opportunity to discover for themselves the amazing story of the discovery of the tomb and the treasure trove it held within. An ample array of carefully selected photos and illustrations bring the tomb and it contents to life. We’ve also included a study guide, which offers the student a list of books and additional resources that invite further exploration about King Tut and his tomb.

From slave narrative to abolitionist tracts, from the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920's to the Black Arts movement of the 1960's and 1970's, African American writers have always influenced literature in the United States. Notable African American Writers compiles 80 essays on great novelists, poets, playwrights, short-story writers, and writers of nonfiction from colonial America to today.

Ernest Miller Hemingway (July 21, 1899 – July 2, 1961) was an American author and journalist. His highly stylized writing form had a strong influence on 20th-century fiction. Hemingway won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1954. He published numerous newspaper articles, plus several novels, short story collections, and non-fiction works. Known for his bigger-than-life, adventurous lifestyle, his influence on both literature and the popular image of “manliness” remains until this day, although controversial in some circles. Ernest Hemingway was undoubtedly a unique individual in literature and one that shall not be forgotten. This book is a pictorial biography of this great writer produced especially for students. The first section of the book is the story of his life and career. This is followed by a striking array of photos of Hemingway, selected to illustrate the experiences that shaped him. Following this are some complete, early examples of his legendary writing style. In addition, there is a list of all of his works. Finally, there is a study guide, which includes a list of books and additional resources, designed to encourage further exploration of this compelling literary figure.All told, this is a unique compendium that provides the student with a broad introduction to Ernest Hemingway. It is an opportunity to explore his life story and to enjoy and appreciate his writing and his legacy.

The history of stained glass embodies beauty, art, spirituality, engineering, and architecture. For over 1000 years, the term “stained glass” has been applied almost exclusively to the windows of churches and other significant buildings. While traditionally made in panels and used as windows, modern stained glass artists also include three-dimensional structures and sculpture.For centuries, large windows have withstood the test of time and remained substantially intact since the late Middle Ages. In Western Europe they constitute the major form of pictorial art to have survived to the present day. They are often referred to as illuminated wall decorations, as the sun furnishes the light with which the church, or room containing the stained glass, becomes colored in light as the picture window comes to life. This book has been produced especially for students. It is presented as a guided tour, with an art professor taking a student though a virtual history of stained glass. Through the student’s questions and the professor’s extensive answers, the reader learns the origins of this art form, how the glass is colored, the intricacies of assembling and installing the windows, and much more.The tour is only the first section of the book, however, as it is accompanied by a lavish array of 70 photos of stained glass art from the 11th century through today. The photo section introduces the reader to examples of this art from several European countries as well as from the United States and South America.In addition to the above sections, this book includes a study guide, which has a list of carefully selected books and additional resources. It is designed to inspire the student to learn and explore further. All told, this unique book offers the reader a comprehensive introduction to the history of stained glass as well as a deep appreciation of this beautiful art form.

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (February 27, 1807 – March 24, 1882) was one of the most famous and well-respected poets in American history. He was also a renowned professor, first at Bowdoin College and then at Harvard University for a combined 30 years. He began writing poetry at age 13. His first poetry collections were Voices of the Night (1839), and Ballads and Other Poems (1841). Among his most notable works were “Paul Revere’s Ride,” “The Song of Hiawatha,” and “Evangeline.” He was also the first American to translate Dante’s The Divine Comedy and was one of the five Fireside Poets.Longfellow wrote lyric poems, often of mythology and legend, and wrote for the masses. He was celebrated around the world for his work. This is a pictorial biography created especially for students. It provides a compelling introduction to the life and legacy of this great poet and educator, including numerous full-length and excerpted examples of his writing. An ample array of photos and illustrations brings Longfellow to life. Also included is a study guide, which lists books and additional resources, all selected to encourage further exploration. All told, this book offers the student in your life an exceptional opportunity to discover why Henry Wadsworth Longfellow continues to be essential in the history of American poetry.