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

Relates the history of the gods and goddesses worshipped by the ancient Egyptians and describes how they were depicted.

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.

Explores the introduction of factories into the United States atthe close of the 18th century and discusses their contributionto America's becoming a major industrial power within 100 years.

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

Examines the art of the siversmith in colonial times.

Describes the encounter between the cyclops Polyphemus and Odysseus and his men after the end of the Trojan War.

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.

Gives the history of the principal gods and goddesses of the ancient Mayans, including Hunab Ku, Itzamna, Ixtab, and Ah Puch.