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Firefly Books Ltd
Pub. Date
2021.
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English
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"The beauty and sparkle and mystique of diamonds is unmatched by that of any other gem in the world. Since early times, diamonds have been treasured as good luck charms, remarkable tools and status symbols and have been worn, collected and presented as lavish gifts. Today, diamonds remain among the most sought-after gemstones and continue to hold their value through good times and bad. In Diamonds, author Reňe Newman, a graduate gemologist and author...
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Genealogical Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
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Evidence Explained is a guide to the citation and analysis of historical sources. It begins with a simple question: Why do we invest so much of our energy into the citation of sources? Followed by the answer: Because all sources are not created equal. As a citation guide, Evidence Explained is built on this simple question and answer. According to the author, there are no historical resources we can trust at face value. Records simply offer evidence,...
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"As a columnist for the Washington Post, Alexandra Petri has watched in real time as those who didn't learn from history have been forced to repeat it. And repeat it. And repeat it. If we repeat history one more time, we're going to fail! Maybe it's time for a new textbook. Alexandra Petri's US History contains a lost (invented!) history of America. (A history for people disappointed that the only president whose weird sex letters we have is Warren...
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Series
Virginia Historical Society documents volume 10
Publisher
University Press of Virginia
Pub. Date
[1973]
Language
English
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English
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History comes alive in this engaging and lavishly illustrated chronicle, which spans world events and people from ancient times to the 21st century. The voices of the great and humble speak through songs, documents, edicts, poetry, letters, menus, and even graffiti.
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University Libraries, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Pub. Date
1986.
Language
English
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Records of the Norfolk and Western Railway, its predecessors and early subsidiaries and of the predecessors and early subsidiaries of the Southern Railway; covers some 300 railroads and related companies.
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Series
Virginia antiquary volume 1
Publisher
The Dietz press, inc
Pub. Date
[1954]
Language
English
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