New Releases by Alice Curtis

Embark on a thrilling journey through South America with Alice Curtis Desmond in "South American Adventures." Published in 1933, this narrative captures the spirit of exploration and discovery during a vibrant period. Follow Desmond's experiences as she navigates diverse landscapes, encounters unique cultures, and shares her personal reflections on this captivating continent. A blend of travelogue and personal memoir, this book provides a glimpse into the South America of the early 20th century, offering insights into its history, geography, and the lives of its people. "South American Adventures" is a must-read for anyone interested in travel, history, and the indomitable spirit of adventure. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

A yarn shop owner offers patterns to beginners and advanced crafters alike for knitting socks using a variety of yarns to fashion cozy, creative and beautiful footwear using a unique straight-needle method.

The story of two cousins, set in Newport, Rhode Island in 1777, when the British fleet lay anchored in the harbor and menaced the town.

Two girls who keep their ears open and make good use of their knowledge play a part in the story of the Revolutionary War in Pennsylvania in 1778.

In 1776 a young Connecticut girl, unaware that her hat box contains a mysterious package from a Tory prisoner, travels by stagecoach to visit her grandmother.