Books from Knickerbocker Press
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Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm
By Brothers GrimmBrothers Grimm. FurTher readinG and sourCes bettelheim, bruno. The Uses of Enchantment: The Meaning and Importance. New York: Knopf, 1976. bottigheimer, ruth b. Fairy Tales: A New History. New York: State University of New York Press, ...
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John Singer Sargent
By John Singer Sargent, Kate F. JenningsMostly known for his elegant, high-society portraiture, Sargent's lesser-known works are also shown and discussed in this exquisite and detailed exploration of his life and work. Portraits of friends, fellow...
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The Livingstons of Livingston Manor: Being the History of that Branch of the Scottish House of Callendar which Settled in...
By Edwin Brockholst LivingstonThe Livingstons of Livingston Manor: Being the History of that Branch of the Scottish House of Callendar which Settled in...
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The Art of George Stubbs
By Venetia MorrisonPrimarily known as a horse painter, some rendered life-size up to 7' x 12, 'George Stubbs' work represents a social history of eighteenth century England. Most of his paintings were...
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Leonardo: A Portrait of the Renaissance Man
By Roger WhitingThe quintessential Renaissance man, Leonardo DaVinci was equally at home as an artist, writer, inventor, scientist, or musician, and his talent was such that he excelled in each. The majority...
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The Lost Colony of Roanoke: Its Fate and Survival
By Stephen Beauregard WeeksThe Lost Colony of Roanoke: Its Fate and Survival
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The Censorship of Hebrew Books
By William PopperThe Censorship of Hebrew Books
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Norman Rockwell
By Sherry Marker, Norman RockwellThe most beloved chronicler of the American experience, Norman Rockwell characterized our nation; its holidays, lifestyles, and people through his art. One hundred nine faithfully reproduced illustrations were chosen from...
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Old Paths and Legends of New England: Saunterings Over Historic Roads, with Glimpses of Picturesque Fields and Old Homesteads in...
By Katharine Mixer AbbottOld Paths and Legends of New England: Saunterings Over Historic Roads, with Glimpses of Picturesque Fields and Old Homesteads in...
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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Other Tales
By Lewis Carrollforces supplied to the brain by the blood, and ultimately derived from the food I eat and the air I breathe.” “But would not that be Fatalism? Where would Free-Will come in?” “In choice of nerves,” replied Arthur.
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Paperweights: The Collector's Guide to Selecting and Enjoying New and Antique Paperweights
By Pat ReillyThis collectors guide to identifying, selecting and enjoying new and antique paperweights is photographed in full color.
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Sixty Years in Southern California, 1853-1913: Containing the Reminiscences of Harris Newmark
By Harris NewmarkSixty Years in Southern California, 1853-1913: Containing the Reminiscences of Harris Newmark
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Aesop's Fables
By AesopAesop. Grimm's fairy tales. But the fable and the fairy tale are things utterly distinct. There are many elements of ... foxy. Something of the same sort may have been meant by the animal worship, in which Egyptian and Indian and many ...
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American Art Pottery
By David RagoThe foremost dealer and collector in America shares his knowledge and experience to provide a beautifully photographed guide to the major studios and artists as he explains how to appreciate...
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Sherlock Holmes: Volume 1
By Arthur Conan DoyleContains a collection of the adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, such as A Scandal in Bohemia and The Red-Headed League.
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The European Starling on His Westward Way: (Sturnus Vulgaris Vulgaris) Concerning His Economic Value, His Varied Song, His Place Among...
By Mrs. Marcia Brownell BreadyThe European Starling on His Westward Way: (Sturnus Vulgaris Vulgaris) Concerning His Economic Value, His Varied Song, His Place Among...
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Winslow Homer
By Kate F. JenningsIt was only after creating the most spectacular Civil War scenes and capturing that era on canvas that Homer fumed his full attention to the sea paintings for which he...
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Photography Index I
By Peter FeierabendThis volume portrays the wit, imagination and creativity of more than 200 of the world's most fascinating and unusual photographers.
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South American Travels
By Henry StephensSouth American Travels
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Treasure Island
By Robert Louis StevensonThis classic, definative, pirate tale will grab the imaginations of children and adults alike as they enter a world of pirates, sailing, and treasure.