Leonard Everett Fisher
5) William Tell
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English
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Recounts how the legendary Swiss folk hero was forced to shoot an apple from his son's head by the tyrannical Austrian governor Gessler.
12) Monticello
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English
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Describes the planning, construction, and occupancy of Thomas Jefferson's dream home.
13) The architects
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English
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Traces the history of architecture in the American colonies, describing the influence of existing styles and the needs of the environment.
17) The Alamo
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English
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A history of the building well known as a fortress during Texas's fight for independence, which has also served as a mission, barracks, military supply post, warehouse, and general store.
20) Celebrations
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English
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A collection of poems on the holidays of the year, from New Year's Day through Martin Luther King Day, Passover, Labor Day, Halloween, and others, to Christmas Eve.