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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.