Eyes of the Nation: A Visual History

Eyes of the Nation: A Visual HistoryA lucid historical commentary a bountiful narrative in pictures drawn from the millions of maps, prints, photographs, posters, manuscripts, motion pictures, and other treasures in the Special Collections of the Library of Congress. In vivid and inclusive fashion, the book proceeds from the first encounters of Europeans and Indians, through colonial days and the founding of the nation, industrialization and the western expansion, and the catastrophes

The new series look features a classic portrait of the author on the front cover with his signature printed below in gold foil

this lively biography of Thomas Jefferson explores the private and public life of the former president and author of Declaration of Independence

Riis (1849–1914) found success in America as a reporter for the New York Tribune

Thomas Jefferson's original rough draft is in our collections

1834–1919)

the Southerner from a slaveholding family whose singular dissent cemented his reputation as a steadfast voice for justice

48 cards in a deck the size of a pack of playing cards

each piece will vary

Written by Jory John

perfect for any reader looking for some inspiration

Adorning the ceilings in the Thomas Jefferson Building is detailed plasterwork

Written by Bettye Collier-Thomas