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Buffalo, Lake City in Niagara Land

Richard Carl Brown

Traces the history of the city of Buffalo, NY from the late 18th century to the 1980s.

Travels with Charley

John Steinbeck

Steinbeck and his dog rediscover America.

When Heaven and Earth Changed Places

Le Ly Hayslip

A haunting memoir of the Vietnam War as seen through the eyes of a child who survived it.

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Roughing It

Mark Twain

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District of Columbia

Allan Carpenter

A description of the capital of the United States including its history, prominent people, and places of interest to visit.

917.53
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New York

Allan Carpenter

Presents the history, resources, famous citizens, and points of interest in the Empire State.

917.47
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Florida

Allan Carpenter

An introduction to the history, geography, natural resources, people, and places of interest of the Sunshine State.

917.59
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Pennsylvania

Allan Carpenter

Introduces the Keystone State, its history from the earliest time to the present, its famous citizens, and places of interest.

917.48
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Michigan

Allan Carpenter

Traces the history of the state with an account of the formation of the land, the people, the utilization of natural resources, and the expansion of its industries.

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