Buried within the collection of the Smithsonian Institutions National Museum of American History exists an astonishing group of historical relics from the pre-Revolutionary War era to the present day; many of which have never been on display. Donated to the museum by generations of souvenir collectors; these ordinary objects of extraordinary circumstance all have amazing tales to tell about their roles in American history. Souvenir Nation presents fifty of the museums most eccentric items. Objects include a chunk broken off Plymouth Rock; a lock of Andrew Jacksons hair; a dish towel used as the flag of truce to end the Civil War; the microphones used by FDR for his Fireside Chats; and the chairs that seated Nixon and Kennedy in their 1960 television debate.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. If you are interested in learning about the samurai in any way you will not be disappointed with this must have book. Buy it !By Chirs gossmanOne of the top books(In my opinion) about the Japanese Samurai. This book includes a breakdown of every piece of the Armour worn by the samurai and the weapons they used; the history of how and why the armor was developed.An Abundance of the History of the samurai class and the Military government that controlled them. A wealth of info on some of the top samurai clans and history of their battles. Also Lots of Great colored photos.If you are interested in learning about the samurai in any way you will not be disappointed with this must have book. Buy it !1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A beautful and thoroughly well-researched work that I am proud to have within easy reach as a coffee table bookBy TomHunter1968This is a beautful and thoroughly well-researched work that I am proud to have within easy reach as a coffee table book. However; its not a coffee table that I allow to simply gather dust - I find myself constantly reaching for it and reclining on the couch for a hour or two to read up on this fascinating chapter in Japanese feudal society.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. this book is wonderful; full of information and excellent photographs and printsBy CustomerIn the condition described; this book is wonderful; full of information and excellent photographs and prints. The reproductions are of a good quality.