A superstitious schoolmaster, in love with a wealthy farmer's daughter, has a terrifying encounter with a headless horseman.

A brief history of the Great Wall of China, begun about 2,200 years ago to keep out Mongol invaders.

Offers brief biographical sketches of the twelve gods and goddesses that reside on Mount Olympus including such information as their Roman names, their parents, and the symbols that represent them.

Traces the early development of medicine in colonial America and discusses some of the methods and medications used at that time for treating illness.

Introduces the history of blacksmithing and discusses the techniques, products, well-known blacksmiths, and commercial importance of this trade in colonial America.

Brief text and illustrations retell the story of the Creation.

Recounts the history of one of the largest monuments in the world, including how it was executed in France, shipped to America,and erected in New York Harbor.

Discusses the history of the pyramids of Teotihuacan and of theAztecs, how they evolved from the Toltecs, how they lived and worshipped, and how they were overcome by the Spaniards.

A history of immigration through the port of New York, with special focus on the processing at Ellis Island.