Hi vintage friends! I went a little crazy listing some retro goodies at auction last week. As a result, I now have a record (for me!) 156 auctions running right now on eBay. I hope you'll stop by and peek at them: Birdhouse Books on eBay
You'll find some unique items, including: Cookbooks, like Savannah a la Carte and It's Dessert Time (a 1952 Jello cookbook):
Nonfiction, like Sojourn in Savannah (guide book with map) and Make a Merry Christmas (a 1970's vintage holiday crafts book from Current):
Unopened craft kits, like this project to embroider a Christmas angel ornament (Leisure Arts):
Vintage travel brochures, like the Fernbank Science Center (Atlanta) and Parrot Jungle (Miami):
Roadside Americana travel postcards - amusement parks, motels, restaurants, and more! Pictured here: Children's Fairyland (a story book land in Oakland, California) and the Imperial Motel (Daytona Beach, Florida).
I hope you enjoyed this peek into my shop. I'll be back next week with more -- Halloween cards coming soon!
A Master Passion: The Story of Alexander and Elizabeth Hamilton: Book One: Love and Liberty
by Juliet Waldron
Publication Date: March 25, 2015 Books We Love
eBook & Print; 428 Pages Genre: Historical Fiction THE MASTER PASSION is the story of the marriage of our brilliant first Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton, and his courageous wife, Elizabeth Schuyler. It begins with a whirlwind Revolutionary War courtship at Washington’s headquarters. Conflict, however, is built into this marriage.
Betsy's passion is Alexander. While Hamilton adores his wife and children, there are times when he loves America more.
“...And hence one Master Passion in the breast
Like Aaron's serpent, swallows up all the rest..." ~~Alexander Pope
Juliet Waldron has lived in many US states, in the UK and the West Indies. She earned a B. A. in English, but has worked at jobs ranging from artist’s model to brokerage. Thirty years ago, after her sons left home, she dropped out of 9-5 and began to write, hoping to create a genuine time travel experience for her readers. Juliet’s a grandmother, a cat person, and fascinated by reading history and archeology. Juliet spends a lot of time visiting other centuries, but she’s also certain she doesn’t want to live there.
Juliet gardens, bicycles and is involved in local advocacy groups. She and her husband of fifty years enjoy the winding backroads of PA aboard their Hayabusa superbike.
For more information visit Juliet Waldron's website. Juliet also blogs at Possum Tracks and Crone Henge, and you can follow her on Facebook, Pinterest, and Goodreads.
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