The opinions of the past, are not so different from those of the present; only the names of the individual 'experts' are different...

The Life of Abaham Lincoln for Young People The Life of Abaham Lincoln for Young People February 12th, 2009, is the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincolns’ birthday. Arguably one of the greatest American presidents , the life of Lincoln is the story of the American dream. He epitomizes the belief that any American child can grow up to be President of the United States. This book tells that story in words that young people can understand.     The Panama Canal - American Era History at its Best The Panama Canal - American Era History at its Best Anyone who thinks that the building of the Panama Canal was just a matter of digging a long ditch, does not know Panama history. It was a monumental task that could not have been completely envisioned from the start. And its profound and prominent place in American history is undeniable.     American Era History Resources - Antiquarian History eBooks American Era History Resources - Antiquarian History eBooks Anyone who says that it is a waste of time to read American era history from antiquarian (antique) books is missing a great history resource. Antiquarian books are a rich source of historical information that is unfettered and undiluted by modern historical researchers. It’s a pleasure to read a history book that is not just another repetition of facts and figures and a sequence of events like every other book on a given subject, and that is not full of politically correct platitudes.     The Future is Here for Antiquarian History Books The Future is Here for Antiquarian History Books Digitization of antiquarian books has extend the lives of many works that would otherwise be lost. As antique books become ever more rare, and hard to find, the information and knowledge within is more accessible than ever.     Review of The Civil War Through the Camera The Civil War Through The Camera Since this book was written over 83 years ago, most people will note that the textual style, prose, grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc, are somewhat different than our modern day expectations. The effect is to provide a interesting, and delightful ‘flavor’ of a day and time (1912) when prose was very often dramatic.     Review of Panama and the Canal in Picture and Prose Panama and the Canal in Picture and Prose Until I read the story of the building of the Panama Canal, I had no real appreciation for the grand accomplishment that it was, and still is, 92 years after completion. In MY modern, 21st Century world, where I see small mountains leveled in a matter of weeks, I didn't realize that even in this day and age, the building of such a canal would still be a monumental task.     Review of The Story of Elisha Kent Kane for Young Americans The Story of Elisha Kent Kane for Young Americans This is an ideal book for the first time exposure to the American explorer Dr. Elisha Kent Kane and the early explorations of the Arctic.     Review of The Story of John Charles Fremont for Young Americans The Story of John Charles Fremont for Young Americans This is an ideal book for the first time exposure to the American explorer John C. Fremont. Even though this publication is short it still does a good job of piquing the readers curiosity about the man and his exploits and will encourage readers to do further study.       Review of The Story of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark Review of The Story of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark This is an ideal book for the first time exposure to the Lewis and Clark Expedition. The book is short and uncomplicated so it doesn't have the same kind of detail and background that a longer work would have; realistically even a 600 page book could not tell the whole story but it would have much more detail than this short work.