Whitman Publishing: 2 books

Coins have been struck by hundreds of kingdoms and other communities, in many metals, shapes, and sizes. In North America, people have used coins since colonial times, and the United States government has struck its own coins since the early 1790s, after the American Revolution. This book will introduce you to the fun hobby of collecting these interesting and valuable pieces of history.

Never walk under a ladder or cut your nails on a Sunday — but be on the lookout for four-leaved shamrocks and piebald horses! This quaint book from the turn of the twentieth century holds a wealth of folkloric advice for recognizing good and bad omens. In addition, it offers all the tools of the...