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Books published by publisher Dillon Press

  • The Greatest Showman on Earth: A Biography of P.T. Barnum

    Ann Tompert

    Library Binding (Dillon Pr, Jan. 1, 1988)
    A biography of the showman who, among other achievements, created a three-ring circus known as "the greatest show on earth" and was active in Connecticut politics.
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  • Ghana Mali Songhay: The Western Sudan

    Kenny Mann

    Hardcover (Dillon Pr, Jan. 1, 1996)
    A study of the legends and history of the ancient West African kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhay, including background and commentary on Islam's influence in the region
  • Kongo Ndongo: West Central Africa

    Kenny Mann

    Hardcover (Dillon Pr, June 1, 1996)
    Interweaving oral history, legend, and historical documents, a study of the ancient kingdoms of West Central Africa discusses the arrival of Portuguese explorers and colonists in the region and the devastating impact of the slave trade on the kingdoms of Kongo and Ndongo.
  • Monomotapa, Zulu, Basuto: Southern Africa

    Kenny Mann

    Hardcover (Dillon Pr, June 1, 1996)
    Presents a detailed study of the fall of the great kingdoms of South Africa as they were permanently changed because of rapid colonization and the continuous waves of European traders, gold seekers, missionaries, and soldiers.
  • Zenj, Buganda: East Africa

    Kenny Mann

    Paperback (Dillon Pr, Nov. 1, 1996)
    A study of the history, legends, and life of both indigenous peoples and immigrants to two areas of East Africa, the ancient coastal land of Zenj and the kingdom of Buganda
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  • Little Turtle the Story of an American Indian

    Maggi Cunningham

    Hardcover (Dillon Pr, Jan. 1, 1979)
    A biography of the Miami Indian chief who formed a confederation of Miami, Shawnee, and Potawatomi Indians that unsuccessfully attempted to drive white settlers from tribal lands.
  • Senor Alcalde: A Biography of Henry Cisneros

    John Gillies

    Hardcover (Dillon Pr, March 1, 1988)
    A biography of the Mexican-American mayor of San Antonio, Texas, including a chapter in which the mayor offers advice to young people who want to make the most of their education and future careers.
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  • Alford Waters : The Story of an American Indian

    Emanuel Skolnick

    Paperback (Dillon Press, March 15, 1981)
    Presents the life of Alford Waters, a Ponca Indian whose involvement with the Chicago American Indian Center was influential in its ability to provide programs and activities for Chicago's 20,000 American Indians.
  • The Japanese American Story

    Budd Fukei

    Hardcover (Dillon Press, April 1, 1976)
    Surveys the experiences of Japanese immigrants to the United States and those of their descendants, appraising their changing status during and since World War II and their contributions to American life and culture
  • Walt Disney: When Dreams Come True

    Joann Difranco

    Hardcover (Dillon Pr, Feb. 1, 1985)
    Traces the life of Disney, including his poor childhood, his career as a cartoonist, the creation of his most famous cartoon characters, his film productions, and the building of Disneyland and Walt Disney World
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  • Fashion

    Margot Siegel

    Hardcover (Dillon Press, March 15, 1974)
    Discusses the necessary qualifications and education for various careers in the fashion field.
  • Maria Martinez the Story of an American Indian

    Mary Carroll Nelson

    Hardcover (Dillon Press, March 15, 1972)
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