On the Trail of the Pioneers
Survey of American westward migration tracing pioneer routes, hardships, and settlements from the Cumberland Gap to California. Draws on travelers' journals, maps, and illustrations.
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On the Trail of the Pioneers
The Sunday School and World Progress: The Official Book of the Eighth World’s Sunday School Convention, Held in Tokyo, Japan, October 5–14, 1920
Official record of the Eighth World's Sunday School Convention (Tokyo, 1920). Contains a historical introduction, program, reports, illustrations and global Sunday-school mission accounts.
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On the Pathway of Mission Wonders
A call for Protestant unity (Philadelphiaplan and Anglican concessions) and a travel report on missionary advance in Japan, Korea, and China—hospitals, schools, churches.
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Seeing the Sunny South
1921 travelogue surveying the American South's landscapes, resources, cities and travel routes—rail and auto—highlighting scenery, climate, and regional attractions.
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Seeing the Eastern States
1922 travelogue by John T. Faris surveying the Eastern United States—coasts, cities, parks and historic sites—richly illustrated with maps, photos and regional sketches.
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Men Who Conquered
Biographical sketches of men who overcame adversity, highlighting Christian character, philanthropy, and public service as models for young men.
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Seeing the Middle West
1923 illustrated travel guide to the American Midwest by John T. Faris, surveying landscapes, history, cities and routes from the Great Lakes to the Plains.
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Where Our History Was Made: Book One
Children's textbook recounting American historical sites and relics—from prehistoric mounds to colonial and Revolutionary landmarks—aimed to teach and inspire young readers.
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Where Our History Was Made: Book Two
Children's history volume tracing American places and pioneers, focusing on Marietta, Ohio — the Ohio Company, General Putnam, Campus Martius fort, and preserved Mound-Builders' earthworks.
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Seeing Canada
1924 travelogue by John T. Faris touring Canada's regions, cities, resources and development. Richly illustrated, it covers railways, national parks, industry and the Klondike.
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The Romance of Forgotten Towns
A 1924 illustrated collection by John T. Faris recounting abandoned and forgotten American towns across twenty states, celebrating pioneer stories and urging preservation by historical societies.
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The Sunday School and the Healing of the Nations: The Official Book of the World’s Ninth Sunday School Convention, Held in Glasgow, Scotland, June 18–26, 1924
Proceedings of the Ninth World's Sunday School Convention (Glasgow, 1924), with historical introduction, reports, addresses and global Sunday-school material. Emphasizes Christian education and missions.
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When America Was Young
1925 illustrated survey of colonial and early American life by John T. Faris, covering manufactures, commerce, postal routes, education, pioneers and early cities.
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Real Stories of the Geography Makers
Children's textbook recounting lives of explorers and early mapmakers, showing how curiosity and imagination advanced geographic knowledge. Stories range from Homer to Peary.
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The Alaskan Pathfinder: The Story of Sheldon Jackson
Biography of missionary Sheldon Jackson chronicling his pioneering work among Alaskan natives—schools, reindeer programs, and advocacy to secure native rights amid great hardship.
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Old Churches and Meeting Houses in and Around Philadelphia
Survey of historic churches and meeting houses in and around Philadelphia, tracing colonial origins, denominational stories, and architectural and social history.
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The Romance of the Boundaries
A popular historical survey of North American international and state boundary disputes, with maps, illustrations, and anecdotes from colonial times to the early 20th century.
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The Romance of the Rivers
A descriptive travel-narrative celebrating America's rivers—their history, landscapes, and personalities—through essays, chapter-long journeys, and numerous illustrations.
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The Romance of Forgotten Men
A collected series of illustrated biographical sketches of overlooked American figures from the colonial era through the 19th century, based on archival research.
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“Thy Kingdom Come”: The Official Book of the World’s Tenth Sunday School Convention, Held in Los Angeles, California, July 11–18, 1928
Official record of the World's Tenth Sunday School Convention (Los Angeles, 1928), detailing programs, reports, missionary work, and curricula for global Sunday-school and religious education.
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