Books in 100 Years Ago series

"Discusses turn-of-the-century American schools and how they are different from the early 1900s to today. Includes "What's Different?" photo quiz"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the land and people of Moscow as they were one hundred years ago, and recounts events in the author's travels, including his meeting with writer Leo Tolstoi

Describes the land and peoples of the cities of Japan as they were one hundred years ago, discussing the manners and customs of Japanese culture

Describes the land and people of Egypt as they were one hundred years ago, with descriptions of streets, historic sites, noted landmarks, and events of the time

The world traveler describes his visit to Italy in 1906, where he witnessed the eruption of Vesuvius, the extremes of poverty and affluence in the region, and the effects of the growing tourism trade

Describes the land and people of Peking as they were one hundred years ago, discussing Chinese customs and culture

Presents a travelogue in text and photographs of London, 1897-1910

Looks at the capital of Germany as it was one hundred years ago, including its new buildings, many monuments, and historical sites

Describes the author's travels through Greece and discusses the competitions, athletes, and audiences at the 1896 Olympics.

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