History and Genealogy of Peter Montague of Nansemond and Lancaster Counties,

The author explores the challenges of tracing family history in the early colonial period and highlights the importance of church records and vestry books in piecing together the family’s story. By illuminating the past, this book provides insights into the present and reminds us of the importance of understanding our own family histories.

The Federal Reserve Act: Approved December 23, 1913 (Classic Reprint)

Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy.

Twas the Night Before Christmas, USA, Hardback

Twas the Night Before Christmas, USA, Hardback This caringly-produced facsimile edition, with charming cover and interior illustrations by Jessie Wilcox Smith, was originally published in 1912. The beloved and iconic Christmas poem « A Visit from St. Nicholas » (more commonly known as « ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas ») was written in 1823 by Clement C. Moore. The poem was an instant sensation and still, two hundred years later, is synonymous with Christmas and embodies many of the characteristics still associated with Santa Claus today.