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Magellan’s Voyage $11.95 by Antonio Pigafetta.The day-to-day diary by the official Vatican observerof the almost 3-year voyage (1519-1522) that accom-plished the first circumnavigation of the globe. 13+

Columbus and Cortez $11 by Eidsmoe. Did Columbus(1492) exploit Native Americans--or did he evangelizethem? Did Cortez (1519-21) subjugate the Mexicans--or did he liberate them? Protestant author. 14+

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Growing Up in Aztec Times $4.95 Good introductionto Aztec society for young readers. Covers education,sports, family life, religion, marriage, military training,more. Only slight mention of human sacrifice. 8+

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Conquest of New Spain $12.95 by Bernal Diaz. Diazwas one of Cortes’ generals and an eye witness toeverything he recounts (1519-1521). A vivid, absorb-ing account of Hernan Cortes and his victory over theAztec Empire. I couldn't put it down! 15+

Our Lady of Guadalupe Coloring Book $4.25O. L. of Guadalupe &Conquest of Darkness $14.95 byWarren Carroll. Positively gripping account of the Span-ish triumph over the pagan Aztecs in 1521 and thesubsequent conversion of ten million Mexicans. 13+

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The Gauntlet $15.95 Beautiful embossed hardcover binding. To myyoung sons, this was an exciting adventure story about a boytransported back in time to the 14th century, but I saw it as a fairly wellcrafted scheme to introduce children to medieval life and times. Itwould be a good way to start a unit on medieval history. After readingit, my boys went to the Internet and discovered there really is a CarregCennen Castle in Wales--and they want to visit it someday! 11+

Knights and Castles $4.99 by Mary Pope Osborne.A Magic Tree House Research and Study Guide. Fullof interesting facts, research ideas, study helps,Internet links and lots of detailed drawings. 6-9

Men of Iron $15.95 hard cover. by Howard Pyle.Through hard work and self control, young Myleseventually achieves knighthood and wins back thegood name and fortune of his disgraced father whilealso winning the attentions of a lovely young lady.Archaic language, but the story carries the readeralong. My sons loved this book. (wrong picture)

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The Facts About Luther $16.50 by Fr. Patrick F.O’Hare. A frank biography of Martin Luther, the Au-gustinian monk from Germany, who started the Prot-estant Revolt in 1517. Gives a clear picture of the man,his thinking, and his writing. 16+

Protestant Reformation in England and Ireland $21.00by William Cobbett. Written by a Protestant over sev-enty-five years ago, this book is filled with amazingdetail and interesting facts, telling the true causes andreal results of the disastrous ‘reform’. 16+

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Mary Queen of Scots $19.95 by Antonia Fraser. Thetragic story of England’s only Catholic queen (1542-1587). A very detailed portrait of the times and theperson, this book is for the serious reader. 17+

John Masais $11.00 Born in Spain, John (1585-1645)became a Dominican Brother and traveled to the NewWorld. As humble gate keeper of the monastery inLima, Peru, he worked countless miracles and con-verted thousands. 10+

Lives of the Kings and Queens of England $29.50edited by Antonia Fraser. Richly illustrated narrativeof English monarchs from the Normans to theWindsors. Some mature content. 16+

DIVIDED CHRISTENDOM 1517-1789`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`

Bloody Mary $18.95 (1542-1587) by Carolly Erickson.The tragic and stormy life of Henry VIII’s andCatherine of Aragon’s daughter, Mary, told againstthe religious/political intrigues of 16th cent. Europe.

St. Margaret Mary $14 Born in Burgundy, France,Margaret (1647-1690) was a Sister of the Visitation andfounder of the devotion to His Sacred Heart.

Louis de Montfort $13 by Mary Fabyan Windeatt.Louis-Marie Grignion (1673-1716) was a gifted oratorand promoter of the True Devotion to the BlessedVirgin Mary. He founded the Company of Mary andthe Sisters of Wisdom. 10+

St Philip Neri $9.95 by Francis Connolly. St. PhilipNeri (1515-1595) was a great friend of the poor, a tirelessworker for Christ, and founder of the Oratorians.

St. Francis of the Seven Seas $9.95 by Albert J. Nevins.A fellow student of St. Ignatius, Francis (1506-1552)joined his Company of Jesus and risked all to the win theworld for God.

Edmund Campion $9.95 by Harold Gardiner. Remem-bered as “the hero of God’s underground,” EdmundCampion (1540-1581) courageously defended the faithduring the Protestant Revolt in England. 10+

St. Ignatius and the Jesuits $9.95 by August Derleth.Dramatic story of a Spanish soldier, Ignatius (1491-1566) who became a soldier for Christ and founder of theJesuits, the most influential order in the Church.

Martin de Porres $10 Martin (c.1579-1639) was sonto a Negro mother and a Spanish father, therefore anoutcast in 16th century Peru, yet at his death the wholecity honored him. 10+

Francis Solano $14 A Spanish Franciscan (1549-1610),Francis traveled to South America to become “won-derworker of the New World” and the Apostle of Ar-gentina and Peru. 10+

St. Rose of Lima $10 A contemporary of Martin dePorres and Francis Solano, Rose Flores (1586-1617)was a Third Order Dominican and the first canonizedsaint born in the New World. 10+

HISTORICAL FICTIONBy What Authority? $19.95 Robert Hugh BensonCome Rack! Come Rope! $19.95 Robert Hugh BensonSet All Afire $14.95 Louis deWholOutlaws of Ravenhurst $15.00, Sr. Imelda WallaceLost Baron $14.95 Allen French

By Right of Conquest $15 pb by G. A. Henty. Histori-cal fiction that is faithful to the facts. Mr. Henty insertsa fictional youth into the center of the Spaniards’daring exploits.(1519-1521) 12+

Red Hugh $12.95 by Robert Reilly. A fictionalized ac-count of the true story of a young Irish patriot fightingagainst English oppression. Set in the late 1500’s, thisstory is full of action, suspense and admirable charac-ters. Great for boys. 10+

DIVIDED CHRISTENDOM/EARLY U.S. HISTORY 1517-1789`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`̀`

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The Spirits of ‘76 $4.95 by Donald D’Elia. Portraitsof seven Founding Fathers: Washington, Jefferson,Rush, Carroll, Franklin, Hamilton and Adams, from aCatholic perspective. 16+

The American Revolution $5.99 by Bruce Bliven, Jr.A Landmark Book. A readable, accurate account ofthe War of Independence with detailed accounts ofthe major battles, personalities and issues. 10+

A More Perfect Union $7.95 Unforgettable story ofthe 55 men and the constitution they created to givethe struggling new government of the United Statesa strong foundation. Color illustrations. Time line. 8+

If You Sailed on the Mayflower $5.99If You Grew Up With George Washington $5.99If You...When They Signed the Constitution $5.99Question and answer format. Who were the Pilgrims?Did they really land on Plymouth Rock? What is theConstitution? What was the Great Compromise? Isthe word slave in the Constitution? 8+

Easy-reading American history books.By James Knight 8+ $3.95 eachJamestown The FarmWinter at Valley Forge The VillageSeventh & Walnut Boston Tea Party

Squanto, Friend of the Pilgrims $4.501585-1622? True story of an early encoun-ter between Native Americans and theBritish. 8+The Landing of the Pilgrims $5.99Story of the Pilgrims’ difficult first yearsat Plymouth Colony, 1620. 10+

Pocahontas $12.95 D’Aulaire.Pocahontas $1.50 by Doherty. This ver-sion offers more historical detail thanD’Aulaire at a fraction of the price. Penand ink drawings. 8+Pocahontas Stickers $1.50Pocahontas Sturdy Book $1.50

Autobiography of Ben Franklin $1.50 14+Ben Franklin of Old Philadelphia $5.99 10+Benjamin Franklin $12.95 by D’Aulaire 8+ 7-8 Landmark biography. Four ways to learn aboutthis famous American.

Johnny Tremain $5.95 by Esther Forbes. Historicalfiction of the American Revolution. 11+

The Reb and the Red Coats $12.95 by C. Saverey.Historical fiction of the American Revolution toldfrom the perspective of a British family. 10+

Paul Revere and the World He Lived In $16.00 byEsther Forbes. Pulitzer Prize winning work. (1735-1818).Scholarly but readable. 500 pp.

Blessed Kateri Story Coloring Book $4.25Kateri Tekakwitha $9.95 A Vision Book by EvelynBrown. Story of a Mohawk maiden (1656-1680) fromwhat is now New York state, who converted to Chris-tianity. Known as “Lily of the Mohawks”, she died atthe age of 23 and was beatified by John Paul II. 10+

Father Marquette and the Great Rivers $9.95by August Derleth. Father Marquette ( d.-1675) was aFrench priest and explorer who, together with Louis Joliet,set out to explore the Mississippi River. 10+

Saint Isaac and the Indians $9.95 by Milton Lomask.The story of Isaac Jogues (1607-1646) and the heroicFrench Jesuits martyrs who worked among the Indiantribes along the St. Lawrence River. 10+

Decision in Philadelphia $6.99 by C. & J. Collier. “Thebest popular history of the Constitutional Conventionavailable, casting many of the Founding Fathers in a newlight. Highly recommended,” L.J. Complete text of Ar-ticles of Confederation and Constitution. Pb. 14+

The Federalist Papers $7.99 by Hamilton, Madisonand Jay. Explains the complexities of a constitutionalgovernment. Important, but difficult reading. The bookbelow is a reasonable substitute. 16+

With Pipe, Paddle and Song $12.95 by E. Yates. His-torical fiction. Story of the French-Canadian Voyaguers--descendants of French and Indian parents, who workedthe fur trade in the middle 1700’s.

Pirates-A Research and Study Guide $4.99 by MaryPope Osborne. What were pirates really like? Wheredid they bury their treasure? a fun and interestingway to practice research skills. 8+

Pirates $12.95 by Howard Plye. A charming collec-tion of fictional tales to entertain the young swash-buckler in your home. Some archaic language. 11+

George Washington’s World $15.95 by GenevieveFoster. A detailed and accurate portrait of the man andhis times. Includes biographical sketches of dozens ofimportant characters of the period. Enough material fora complete unit on early America. 12+

Guns For General Washington $6.00 by SeymourReit. Historical fiction based on the arduous journeythat brought cannons from Ft. Ticonderoga to Bos-ton in time to turn the tide of the war. 9+

George Washington $13.95 by D’Aulaire. Biogra-phies of great Americans for young readers. Welldone biographies of two of America’s Founding Fa-thers. Full-color illustrations. Oversized pb. 8-10

Revolutionary War on Wednesday $4.99 by MaryPope Osborne. A useful way to engage young read-ers in U.S. history. Two fictional children travel backin time to the days of the Revolution. 7-8With Wolfe In Canada $15 by G.A. Henty. Historicalfiction. A young hero becomes involved in the Frenchand Indian Wars and the struggle between Franceand England for supremacy of the North Americancontinent (1759).

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Meet George Washington $4.50Meet Thomas Jefferson $4.50Meet Ben Franklin $4.50Step-Up biographies of our 1st and4th presidents and one of the found-ing Fathers. 7+