Paul Goble's Noble Ambition
A former industrial designer, Englishman Paul Goble has developed into one of the foremost interpreters of Native American folklore in children's literature. His work has won many awards, including the Caldecott Medal for
The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses.You Don't Need a License...
Another installment of unintentionally hilarious entries from booksellers' catalogues, spiced with a few selected comments underscoring the hazards of committing unedited thoughts to print.
Collecting Jessamyn West
The author of
The Friendly Persuasion was made more of pepper and ginger than sugar and spice. Her books reveal a complex, extraordinary writer who said yes to life.The Literature of Plants
Collecting books on American horticulture is like gardening. It takes time and patience; it is also filled with adventure and discovery. Botanical books feature some truly magnificent illustrations and plates. A little nurturing can be very rewarding.
59 Books into Film
The Friendly Persuasion, a book by Jessamyn West, a film by William Wyler
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