12 titles from "Cornerstones of Freedom" series (1973-81 Hardcovers w/o DJ) 5 individual authors, 9 individual illustrators Publisher: Children's Press Chicago, IL U.S.A. 1973-81 12 unique titles from the "Cornerstones of Freedom" series printed between 1973 and 1981 (1977 average). 5 are 1st Editions. All were privately owned with no markings of any kind, tightly bound, but none have dust jackets. 10 are Very Good or better. One had bucket of cleaning water set on front end-pages and another had foot of spine chewed off by a puppy. I'd rate the later pair as Fair. Short readings for 4th grade plus readers. Each covers a unique topic from United States of America's history. Specific information follows: 1. The Story of the Mayflower Compact (1967) by Norman Richards, illustrated by Darrell Wiskur. Presents the background to the contract signed by the Pilgrims, which guaranteed equal rights to citizens under a democratic form of government. ISBN: 0-516-04625-X 6p 1975. L 2. The Story of Monticello (1970) by Norman Richards, illustrated by Chuck Mitchell. Brief biography of Thomas Jefferson, revolving around the wonderful mansion he designed, built and loved, Monticello. ISBN: Not Available. 2P 1973. A 3. The Story of the Bonhomme Richard (1969) by Norman Richards, illustrated by by Tom Dunnington. Brief biography of John Paul Jones and his command of the Bonhomme Richard (?I have not yet begun to fight!?). ISBN: Not Available. 4P 1975. L 4. The Story of the White House (1961) by Natalie Miller, illustrated by John Hawkinson. James Hoban planned a mansion that would grow with the country. In 1792, it was began, but each President has added something to the life of the mansion so that it is now one of the most famous houses in the world. ISBN: 0-516-04644-6 . 18p 1976 N 5. The Story of the Capitol (1969) by Marilyn Prolman, illustrated by Bob O'Malley. William Thornton, physician, portrait painter and steamboat inventor, won the competition to design and direct the construction of the Capital building in Washington, D.C. ISBN: Not Available. 4P 1975. L 6. The Story of the Clipper Ships (1981) by R. Conrad Stein , illustrated by Tom Dunnington. Discusses the design, uses, sailing, and decline of clipper ships that enjoyed a short but glorious reign of the seas during the mid-1800's. ISBN: 0-516-04612-8 1p 1981. N 7. The Story of The Smithsonian Institution (1979) by R. Conrad Stein , illustrated by Richard Wahl. Describes the contents of the 13 separate buildings of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, the activities of this institution, and its mysterious origins in 1846. ISBN: 0-516-04635-7 1p 1979. V+ 8. The Story of The Gold at Sutter's Mill (1981) by R. Conrad Stein , illustrated by Lou Aronson. Presents the scene in California after gold was discovered on John Sutter's land in 1849 and the subsequent fortunes made and hearts broken. . ISBN: 0-516-04617-9 . 1p 1981 V+ 9. The Story of the Gettysburg Address (1969) by Kenneth G. Richards, illustrated by Tom Dunnington. Briefly describes the Battle of Gettysburg and the dedication of the battlefield as a Soldier's National Cemetery, including the text of President Lincoln's famous speech. ISBN: 0-516-04615-2 . 3p 1974 A+ 10. The Story of The Golden Spike (1978) by R. Conrad Stein , illustrated by Tom Dunnington. Relates the events surrounding the completion of the world's first transcontinental railroad at Promontory, Utah, in 1869. ISBN: 0-516-04621-7 . 1p 1978 V+ 11. The Story of the Flight at Kitty Hawk (1981) by R. Conrad Stein , illustrated by Len W. Meents. A brief biography of the two famous bicycle makers from Dayton, Ohio, focusing on their efforts to build and fly an airplane, starting with kites and gliders. ISBN: 0-516-04614-4 1p 1981 N 12. The Story of Mount Rushmore (1969) by Marilyn Prolman, illustrated by Phil Austin. Describes the difficulties in carving the monumental heads of Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Roosevelt on the side of Mount Rushmore. ISBN: 0-516-04626-8. 3P 1975. L Size: 8vo - over 7 - 9" tall, Pages not numbered. Condition: Hardcovers w/o DJ ? Always Privately Owned. Most BOM Editions. Notes on Condition/Edition ratings: Fine ? means like new, but any book produced over 10 years ago isn't ?brand new? or even ?new.? Booksellers needed some word to describe this... Like New ? A new book, no marks no damage (except maybe remainder marks or shelf-wear) except not obtained directly from the publisher or in packaging from the publisher. Very Good ? How you or I might take care of a book, closer to ?as new? than standard. Might show ownership. Good ? How someone else might take care of a book. Also referred to as ?standard.? This is the most likely condition for books of this age title, shows the book has been read or previously owned. Acceptable ? How a child, student or a librarian might take care of a book. (Either trying to make sure someone doesn't steal it by plastering ownership everywhere, filled it with copious notes or a book that has been damaged.) Poor ? Combination of ?acceptable? factors above. Most likely with water damage as well. Might have missing pages (you should ask). Near ? Means ?almost? in an optimistic sense. e.g., ?Near Fine? means very good, but on the high end. 1st Thus ? Unique somehow, maybe 1st paperback, new illustrator, misprint or even the 1st edition. A collector might desire this copy. Thanks for looking!