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Beautiful Feet has republished three of James Daugherty's books. They are useful for history and unit studies. Well written and richly illustrated, they are delightful and informative reading. He is an author whose writing brings history alive.

Books by James Daugherty

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The Magna Charta

James Daugherty

"In the rich turbulence of English history one day stands magnificently apart-June 15, 1215-the day of the signing of the Magna Charta. Newbery Award winning author James Daugherty's dramatic telling of this event is the only children's account that we know of to be in print. A former Random House "World Landmark Book, intermediate and above readers will be awed by the characters and events portrayed in this 'the birth of civil liberties.' Read of the three true men, Stephen Langton, William Marshal, and Hubert de Burgh and the role they played in securing the lofty concepts of individual freedom and equal justice from the ever deceitful and crafty King John. Wonderful 2 color illustrations by the noted author." 186 pages, Trade PB

Intermediate/High School

9780964380356

List $11.95

Of Courage Undaunted

James Daugherty

"First published in 1951, Mr. Daugherty has reconstructed in essence and detail one of the most splendid and daring exploits in the history of exploration and discovery" in Of Courage Undaunted. "In simple, forceful, rhythmic language and pictures rich with imaginative understanding, he has captured the spirit of adventure and the beauty of the wilderness. Bold 2 and 3 color illustrations by the author exemplify the text." 169 pages, Trade PB, color

Intermediate/High School

9781893103023

List $16.95

Poor Richard

James Daugherty

"A biography of Franklin written with a sweep and verve worthy of its subject and brilliantly illustrated."--The New Yorker

This superb biography of the printer, statesman, author, reformer, inventor and ambassador reveals a Benjamin Franklin, who in his time, lived more lives than many men together. The brilliance and inexhaustible ingenuity of mind that fascinated his contemporaries continues to charm us now in Daugherty's work of perhaps America's most distinguished citizen and interesting human being. As with all of Daugherty's books, his illustrations of 2 and 3 color compliment the meaty text of Poor Richard. 175 pages, Trade PB, color

Intermediate/High School

9781893103030

List $16.95