A beautiful gift edition, printed in two colors on acid-free paper and bound to last in an attractive and sturdy sewn hardcover leatherette binding.

America's most famous document, with woodcut illustrations and biographies of the signers.

by Benjamin Franklin

A beautiful gift edition, printed in two colors on acid-free paper and bound to last in an attractive and sturdy sewn hardcover leatherette binding.

First printed 1758, this book is one of the most important money books ever published, with such basic and sound advice as "Lost time is never found" and "The sleeping fox catches no poultry."

by George Washington

A beautiful gift edition, printed in two colors on acid-free paper and bound to last in an attractive and sturdy sewn hardcover leatherette binding.

On September 19, 1796, George Washington announced that he would leave the presidency. His famous farewell address encapsulates a view of the Union, the Constitution, and good citizenship that is an important part of American political thought today. This amazing letter to all of us offers advice that is pertinent in matters we debate as nation even today.

A beautiful gift edition, printed in two colors on acid-free paper and bound to last in an attractive and sturdy sewn hardcover leatherette binding.

The complete text of the United States Constitution. This beautiful little book is sure to be prized by Americans of all ages.

by Andrew Carnegie

A beautiful gift edition, printed in two colors on acid-free paper and bound to last in an attractive and sturdy sewn hardcover leatherette binding.

This classic breakthrough essay by Andrew Carnegie about responsibilities of those of wealth to use their wealth for the good of society first appeared in North American Review in 1898 and had a major impact on American industrialists' sense of social responsibility.

by George Washington

A beautiful gift edition, printed in two colors on acid-free paper and bound to last in an attractive and sturdy sewn hardcover leatherette binding.

Here are the 110 rules that George Washington copied into his early notebooks and lived by all his life - from such rules as "Spit not in the fire" to "Sleep not when other speak."

Pub. Date 1998
Compiled by John F. Holms and Karin Baji

President Lincoln's thoughts on an astounding range of subjects have not only become classic observations about the human condition in turn-of-the-century America, but also continue to amuse, teach, and inspire us today. A hard life on the American frontier taught Lincoln common sense and a healthy dose of respect for honesty and plain dealing. His speeches and letters during the Civil War show a combination of plain talk and eloquence rarely heard today. This pocket-size collection of the with and wisdom of one of the greatest presidents in history is organized by categories that encompass his wide-ranging observations and unique commentary. Entertaining, informative, thought-provoking, and an enjoyable read, this remarkable treasure is also a concise and useful reference source for anyone seeking the perfect thought to suit any situation.

Pub. Date 1999
(compiled by) John P. Holms and Karin Baji

In Bite-Size Franklin we are given a portrait of one of America’s Founding Fathers. Ben Franklin draws practical wisdom, and more than few laughs, from his intimate letters, scientific essays, newspaper articles, and revolutionary writings, as well as from the pages of career advice, aphorisms, and humorous verse he wove together in his autobiography and in his yearly publication Poor Richard’s Almanack.