Muller Wilfred (4 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a rich and detailed history of Palatine, Illinois, a community that began as a collection of settlements in the mid-1800s. The author paints a vivid picture of life on the frontier, chronicling the struggles and triumphs of the early settlers who braved the wilderness to build a new life. The book delves into the origins of each settlement, tracing their founding families and the communities that grew around them. We learn about the challenges of building homes and businesses in a remote, untamed land, the ways they overcame them, and how they adapted to their surroundings. The author explores the everyday lives of the settlers, their relationships with each other, and the development of civic institutions, including schools, churches, and cemeteries. The book also addresses the broader historical context of the time, placing Palatine within the ongoing westward expansion of the United States. It examines the role of the railroad in connecting the region to the wider world, and the impact of the Civil War on the community. The author sheds light on the hardships these early pioneers faced and the enduring spirit they showed in overcoming them, contributing to the fabric of a vibrant and lasting community. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Hardbound. Condition: New(+1). This book delves into the details of sixty exceptional race cars of the period that tackled the World Sports Car Championship and the explosive sprints of the European Hill Climb Championship between 1965 and 1969. From the Abarth OT Sport Spider to the Porsche 917, they all reveal their stories embellished by ca. 350 by now largely unpublished photos. Selling price $75US/$105CDN. Heavy 4kg @ 31x30x6cm for extra postage. Amazing photography! Illustrated by: .

Condition: Very good.

Hardcover. Condition: Sehr gut. Der große ADAC Reise- und Freizeitführer beschreibt zahlreiche historische und kulturelle Sehenswürdigkeiten in Deutschland und führt den Leser zu bekannten und unbekannten Kulturdenkmälern. Zustand: Einband mit geringfügigen Gebrauchsspuren, insgesamt SEHR GUTER Zustand! Stichworte: Genres: Reiseführer, Geschichte, Kultur; Schlagworte: ADAC, historisches Deutschland, Reiseführer, Kulturerbe, Burgen, Schlösser, Klöster, Städte, Freizeitführer, Kulturdenkmäler. 123 Seiten Deutsch 2207g.