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OUR INSTITUTIONS
YOUR RUGGED CONSTITUTION
by Bruce A . and Esther B. Findlay.
A basic document of American life
explained clause by clause in simple
everyday language. Lively drawings
supplement the text.
3 N 1032-Shpg. wt. 1 lb.........$1.77
THE AMERICAN PRESIDENCY
by
Clinton Rossiter.
Analysis of the
Presidency and evaluation of policies
of some incumben ts. Emphasizes the
democratic nature of the office.
3 N 1030-Paper, shpg. wt. 4 oz...
$
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N 1038-Cloth, shpg. wt. 12 oz.. . 2.83
OUR IDEAS
THE FEDERALIST
by Alexander Ham·
ilton, John Jay and James Madison.
Essays written early in the nation's
history to help achieve ratification of
the Constitution and still good read–
ing on politics.
3 N 1027-Shpg. wt. 1 lb. ... .....$1.57
THE DEMOCRATIC WAY OF LIFE
by
T. V. Smith and Eduard C. Lindeman.
A wealth of ideas in an intellectually
challenging but witty presentation.
Argues that democracy's only safe–
guard is more democracy.
3 N 1028-Poper, shpg. wt. 4 oz...
$
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OUR SYSTEM OF FREE ENTERPRISE
AMERICA'S NEXT 20 YEARS
by Peter
F.
Drucker.
Concise survey from a
conservative standpoint of such fast–
developing U.S. problems and oppor–
tunities as national resources. popu–
lation trends and automation.
3 N 1035- Shpg. wt. 12 oz...
. .$2.67
BIG BUSINESS: A New Era
by David
E. Lilienthal.
A defense of big busi–
ness showing the changed character
of corporations as they handle today's
large-scale tasks.
3 N 1036-Paper, shpg. wt. 4 oz...
$
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3 N 1039- Cloth, shpg. wt. 12 oz.. 2.87
OUR HISTORY AND BACKGROUND
THE POCKET HISTORY OF THE UNITED
STATES
by Allan Nevins and Henry
S. Commager.
Shows the rapid expan–
sion of the American people across a
continent and the nation's rise to a
dominant place in world affairs.
3 N 1025-Poper, shpg. wt. 8 oz...
$
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THE BIG CHANGE : America Trans·
forms Itself.
by Frederick Lewis
Allen.
Looks back at changes in modes
and manners of the last 50 years, not–
ing especially developments that have
raised the standard of living.
3 N 1026-Shpg. wt. 1 lb.... . ....$3.37
Profiles
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OUR GREAT MEN
ABRAHAM LINCOLN
by Carl Sand–
burg.
Dramatic, sometimes poetic,
always appreciative biography of
Lincoln from childhood on the prai-
1·ies thzqugh the Presidency and war
years to his tragic death.
3 N 1033-Shpg. wt. 3 lbs...... . ..$7.50
PROFILES IN COURAGE
by ]olm F.
Kennedy.
Turning points in the Jives
of
19
American statesmen - such as
Adams, Norris, Taft - that called on
the courage and integrity of each.
3 N 1034-Poper, shpg. wt. 4 oz...
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3 N 1037-Cloth,shpg.wt.1 lb.4 oz. 3.37
AS OTHERS SEE US
AMERICA IN PERSPECTIVE
edited by
Henry S. Commager.
Thirty-five se·
lections chosen from writings from
the eighteenth century to the present
interpret American character as well
as habits and customs.
3 N 1029- Paper, shpg. wt. 4 oz...
$
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DEMOCRACY IN AMERICA
by Alexis
de Tocqueville.
Penetrating analysis
of
American characteristics and
insti–
tutions. Made by a visiting French–
man over
100
years ago, now a recog–
nized classic of political observation.
3 N 1031-Shpg. wt. 8 oz... .. ... .$2.37
THE AMERICAN PUBLIC LIBRARY is as much a part of the American tradition as the little red school house. When
adequately supported by the community, it provides essential educational services for all. Its books, films, recordings, and
oth"1" services keep Am1!1"icans informed as citizens.
It
provides basic materials for people of all ages "in their individual
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endeavors
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It
helps groups of peopl:e to
improve their community and to develop its spiritual, social
and
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