The Golden Book of Springfield is a super arcane, esoteric gem!! It should be required reading in every Illinois school. Lindsey attempts to do justice to his home state, be creating a futuristic Illinios filled with life and dignity. So unlike the Illinois of his time or anyone elses. Lindsey has a deep knowledge of the occult which is apparent to anyone who reads this book. The book is steeped in the occult tradition, filled with magic and mysticisim.Like ancient vibrations coming off his midwestern landscapes. Lindsey was the real deal! Artist, poet, seer! Its like an Illinois Book of the Dead. This book will leave the reader with a certain level of aboveness, for those hip/sensative enough to appreciate what Lindsey is saying.
The fact that this novel (Lindseys only) has just recently been available after almost 70 years just makes it even more special.
Unfourtunately I do not think I have even barely shown has special and unique this novel is. Its better the psychedelics!!

After reading Days Gone By last year, I was intrigued by the story of these young students. Ryan Johnson seemed to capture the essence of college, without forcing too many details down our throats, allowing us to see things the way that we wanted to. With Group Therapy, Ryan has not only revisted the earlier material (and improved upon it's quality without destroying the story), but he has taken us deeper into Springfield University. An outstanding read from cover to cover. Pick this up and enjoy a nostalgic and accurate picture of the college experience.

I am a Springfield, Illinois native and can tell you that these recipes are well known in the Springfield area. The recipes in this book are very very good.

Some of my favorites include.....Lemon Shake-Ups as seen at the Illinois State Fair, Steak Diane as served at Baur's On the Green, Funnel Cakes And the all time Springfield favorite... HORSESHOES... if you don't know what this is I urge you to buy the book for that recipe alone! You will love it!

Excellent choice for readers whose interests include the realm of nonfiction and african-american heritage. The setting takes place in Tennessee and predates the civil war. I am motivated by this piece to properly continue Tamer's legacy! Thank God for the will to survive.

This is an extraordinary accounting of the journey of Lincoln's funeral train and how America responded. From start to finish this is a detailed book with maps, photos and text following closely. Just not another dry book about the life of Abraham Lincoln. The author takes you there, through the big state memorials to the little trackside memorials and brief stops. The reader only need close his eyes to hear the train, the hymns and other demonstrations of sorrow. It is not hard to imagine the endless miles of mourners, the expressions of sorrow shown by a merciful and humble nation. Truly, this book demonstrates the extraordinary national observances of Lincoln and the first national funeral for a fallen president. A very impressive book and worthy of every library. The book is well assembled with color dust jacket and solid case. Worth every penny.

This book is a reprint of a study, entitled "United States Rifles and Machine Guns" by Colvin and Viall (1917), of the manufacturing techniques used to build the M1903 Springfield rifle. It is quite complete, including drawings of every part of the rifle along with gages, fixtures, tools, and production data. This book isn't a collectors guide to the Springfield but for someone interested in HOW the rifle was made, it provides detail available from no other source I know of. The data is provided without much explanation, so those with knowledge of machining will get the most out of the book.

Two other sections are included which are:
Reprint of "Instructions to Bidders and Specifications Governing the Manufacture and Inspection of the United States Rifle, Caliber .30 Model of 1903" (July 1, 1916) and:

Reprint of arcitles from "Army Ordnance" magazine (July-Aug 1928)

Paper back, aprox 350 pages.

The 1st amendment deals with freedom of speech, press, assembly. The 2nd is for the right to bear arms. We all know what the 5th amendment is used for and the 13th ended slavery. Some know that the 15th amendment gave blacks the right to vote. But do you know what the 19th Amendment did?

Most people will tell you that this amendment to the Constitution was one of the most important, it gave women the right to vote, and understand this is has only been 80 years since that amendment was passed. In this day of equal right, this is simply amazing that women have only been voting since 1920.

The book covers the founders of women's rights movement, like Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott, to Susan B. Anthony tireless efforts to get the Congress of the United States to pass legislation to give women the right to vote.

You'll read about the suffragetts to marches on Washington to how the 19th amendment effects our lives even to the present day. The book took just over 1 hour to finish and it was easy reading filled with little facts I was unaware of concerning the 19th amendment. Overall a very good book to have as a reference.

This book is the first and best complete history of the famous 1903 Springfield rifle. It is logically written and laid out for easy reference for finding pertinent details quickly for the collector. The line drawings are clear and accurate in detail. It is an easy read and should be a part of every serious Springfield collector's library.

I thought it was a good depiction of the man, it tells of his life before and after music, but it left a lot of wonder in the mind as to what was not told. I think that it could have gone a little deeper as to the life of the man as a musician and the man himself. It left so many questions unanswered in my mind and i am sure in the minds of all who read the book.

This is a highly detailed, full-color illustrated history and description of the Springfield Armory's output. For serious reference or just enjoyable reading, I recommend it highly. It's a bargain at the price!