Presents an anthology of the best literary essays published in the past year, selected from American periodicals.

This book consists of sworn declarations of military service and real and personal property made by Orange County, N.Y. Revolutionary War veterans who intended to apply for pensions under an act of Congress passed on March 18, 1818.

"The year 2022 will mark the bicentennial of the birth of Olmsted; a national celebration is being planned by several organizations. This book celebrates 200 of the more than 6,000 landscapes that he and his successors created, many of which are extant, kept up, open to the public, and beloved as major cultural sites. Olmsted designed many of America's most beloved parks and landscapes during his remarkable 40-year career, including New York's Central...

From the film critics of The New York Times come these uncut, original reviews of the most popular and influential movies ever made--from the talkies to blockbusters like Chicago and The Wizard of Oz from timeless classics like Casablanca and Notorious, to beloved foreign films by Truffaut and Kurosawa, Fellini and Almodovar. The reviews reflect Hollywood history at its best. In addition, this volume includes: Full cast and production credits for...