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Outstanding Gift Books
for
book lovers,
for
horse lovers and car buffs
859-313 AKATE GREENAWAY TREAS–
URY.* A rich and varied collection of 15 of
this celebrated English author-illustrator'.s
finest works which represent the vision of
childhood enjoyed by young and old alike.
Illustrated in full color and black and white.
Indexed - .................... $8.95
859-031 THE TREASURY OF HORSES.
A magnificent volume of comprehensive text
and stunning color photographs, paintings,
prints and drawings, covering the develop–
ment and history of the horse, as well as dis–
cussions on the different breeds of horses.
$14.95
books Ior bous
and girls
from twelve uears
up
. . . classics, histories, hobbies and
information, as well as a group of junior novels
for girls and junior novels for boys.
historical interest
-
biographies
858-104 THE BRAVE MEN, Twelve por–
traits of courage.* A fascinating book in
which the author, Mark Sufrin, recounts with
remarkable insight and skill, the dangerous
missions of men such as Lt. Joseph P. Ken–
nedy, Charles Lindbergh, Gen. Maxwell Tay–
lor, among others. Young adults will be
thrilled by these exciting and inspiring ad–
ventures, and will come to an unforgettable
understanding of the true meaning of courage.
$3.95
859-021 KINGS, RULERS AND STATES–
MEN.* A fact-filled reference book contain–
ing the names of the political figures of all
the now-existing and former nations and
empires of the world, along with their family
relationships, their years in office, their birth
and death dates, their portraits and biographi·
cal sketches. Indispensable for anyone in–
terested in history of government. By Leonard
F. Wise and E. W. Egan. Illustrated with
scores of photographs and other illustrations.
$4.95
858-123 SHIPS AROUND THE
WORLD.* A splendid survey of man's ex–
citing conquest of the seas from primitive
times to today. Handsomely illustrated with
brilliant color illustrations, many photographs
and drawings. A wealth of visual excitement
and information. By W. R. R. Hardy. $3.95
*This is a
1967
book.
858-238 WASHINGTON, D.C. The ex–
citing story of the capital of the United States
from Pierre L'Enfant to Lyndon B. Johnson,
vividly told by distinguished news commenta–
tor, Howard K. Smith. Profusely illustrated
with photographs, maps, drawings and prints.
$3.95
856-256 ILLUSTRATED MOTOR CARS
OF THE WORLD.* A concise, authorita–
tive book giving the history and technical data
of
900
cars, including detailed illustrations of
each one. A brief, informative introduction
by Jack Brabham provides a history of the
development of the motor car in the great
car-producing nations .... . ....... $4.95
856-053 RICHARD HALLIBURTON'S
COMPLETE BOOK OF MARVELS. The
earth's most fabulous sights, both natural and
man-made, are lavishly presented with photo–
graphs, maps, and papers and legends in this
most popular adventure book ...... $6.95
856-040 THE WORLD'S MOST IN–
TRIGUING TRUE MYSTERIES.* New
light is shed on thirty-three of the greatest
enigmas of all time- strange disappearances,
problems of identity, curious happenings and
other mysteries which intrigued the world for
centuries and many of which have never been
solved. By Rupert Furneaux ....... $3.95
856-207 DOCTOR TOM DOOLEY, MY
STORY. The autobiography of a martyr to
the cause of humanity, written by the late
Dr. Dooley especially for young readers, tell–
ing of his work fighting disease and poverty
in Asia. Illustrated with photographs. $3.25
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856-429 THE GREAT CARS.* A lavish
portrait of the twenty-five greatest automo–
biles ever built. By Ralph Stern with over
200 magnificent color and black and white
photographs .. . ...... . ............ $12.95
(After Dec.
31, 1967,
$14.95)