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“To The Farthest Port Of The Rich East”
Author: Charles H. P. Copeland
Salem found its fortune in the East Indies trade
The Ancient Game Of Tongue-twisters
Author: Duncan Emrich
Chief, Folklore Section, The Library of Congress
People of the Long House
Author: Paul A. W. Wallace
The “Long House,” characteristic lodging of the Iroquois, also described their political union in which each Iroquois nation remained sovereignty under a common roof which sheltered them all.
The Cult Of The Primitives
Author: James Thomas Flexner
Riding The Circuit With Lincoln
Author: Willard King
A new picture of prairie lawyers coping with bad roads and worse inns on the Illinois frontier, drawn from David Davis’ letters
Yankee Gunners at Louisbourg
Author: Fairfax Downey
Gallant exploits against long odds helped the American militia capture the famous French citadel.
A Nosegay Of Valentines
Author: The Editors
Aide To Four Presidents
Author: Wilson Brown
An Eyewitness Describes The Hanging Of John Brown
Author: Boyd B. Stutler
Harper’s Weekly refused to print the story “Porte Crayon” wrote at the scene. Brought to light 95 years later, it is presented here.