Presented in this lot is "Giants of the Republic", John C. Winston & Co. publisher, 1896. This American history and biography anthology contains biographical sketches of 58 notable men and women who shaped the United States up to the late 19th century. It was written by a collective group of late 19th-century scholars (referred to as a "corps of competent biographers"), including Hamilton Wright Mabie and John S. C. Abbott. The introduction was written by famous author and clergyman Edward Everett Hale. The book is divided into distinct historical categories (such as "Founders," "Civil War," and "Authors"). It features over 200 engravings, full-page portraits, and illustrations. it serves as a distinct time capsule of Gilded Age American patriotism. It features prominent figures like George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee, Thomas Edison, and Cornelius Vanderbilt. Notably, it also highlights highly influential historical women of the era, such as Harriet Beecher Stowe and Louisa May Alcott. It completely lacks later historical narratives like the Spanish-American War or global imperialism, capturing an idealistic portrait of a young republic reaching industrial maturity. The steel blue colour cloth bound gold gilt stamped red, white and blue illustrated hardcover is in good overall condition, scuffing and slight staining noted. Intact pages exhibit age tanning and slight foxing. Measures 7.75"W x 10.375"L x 1.75"D, weight is 4lb, 8oz.