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- ISBN
- 9781501198908
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Scribner
- Topic
- Americana, United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877), Presidents & Heads of State
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Nathan Raab, America's preeminent rare documents dealer, describes his years as the Sherlock Holmes of historical artifacts--questing after precious finds and determining their authenticity--and he shows us what the past can tell us about the present. A box uncovered in a Maine attic with twenty letters written by Alexander Hamilton; a handheld address to Congress by President George Washington; a long-lost Gold Medal that belonged to an American President; a note that Winston Churchill wrote to his captor when he was a young POW in South Africa; paperwork signed and filled out by Amelia Earhart when she became the first woman to fly the Atlantic; an American flag carried to the moon and back by Neil Armstrong; an unpublished letter written by Albert Einstein, discussing his theory of relativity. Each day, people from all over the world contact Nathan Raab for help understanding what they have, what it might be worth, and how to sell it. The Raab Collection's president, Nathan is a modern-day treasure hunter and one of the world's most prominent dealers of historical artifacts. Most weeks, he travels the country, scours auctions, or fields phone calls and emails from people who think they may have found something of note in a grandparent's attic. In The Hunt for History , Raab shares some fascinating stories about his professional exploits: spotting a letter from British officials that secured the Rosetta Stone; discovering a piece of the first electric cable laid by Edison; restoring a fragmented letter from Andrew Jackson that led to the infamous Trail of Tears; and locating copies of missing audio that had been recorded on Air Force One as the plane brought JFK's body back to Washington. Whether it's the first report of Napoleon's death or an unpublished letter penned by Albert Einstein to a curious soldier, every document and artifact Raab uncovers comes with a spellbinding story--and often offers new insights into a life we thought we knew.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Scribner
ISBN-10
1501198904
ISBN-13
9781501198908
eBay Product ID (ePID)
16038581162
Product Key Features
Language
English
Topic
Americana, United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877), Presidents & Heads of State
Dimensions
Item Length
9in
Item Height
0.9in
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
17.5 Oz
Additional Product Features
Book Title
Hunt for History : On the Trail of the World's Lost Treasures--From the Letters of Lincoln, Churchill, and Einstein to the Secret Recordings Onboard JFK's Air Force One
Lc Classification Number
Am231.R33 2020
Reviews
"With his love for rare artifacts and long forgotten treasures, Nathan Raab takes us on a wild hunt and deliciously opens up numerous hidden crevices of history. What a rollicking ride this book is. What a statement about why we love history." -- Jay Winik, New York Times bestselling author of 1944 and April 1865, "A fascinating glimpse at the day-to-day operations of an unusual profession...Raab's exploits will delight lovers of history like himself." --Booklist, "Nathan Raab's The Hunt for History fascinates with its stories of tracking down rare artifacts from America's past. Over the years, Raab's discoveries of personal belongings and documents associated with Lincoln, Edison, JFK and Churchill have made international news. His track record as an antiquarian, restorer, curator and field-researcher is extraordinary. This book is highly recommended!" --Douglas Brinkley, Katherine Tsanoff Brown Chair in Humanities and Professor of History at Rice University and author of American Moonshot: John F. Kennedy and the Great Space Race, "A thrilling work of detection through the eyes of an expert, with false leads, forgeries and scoundrels--a fast and fascinating read." --Jonathan Harr, author of A Civil Action and The Lost Painting, "A leading dealer in historical documents and artifacts delivers a delightful account of his business .... As skilled in satisfying readers as clients, Raab knows how to tell a story, chronicling how descendants of great historical figures invite him to their homes and reveal treasures...Though the anecdotes are unconnected, they are unfailingly entertaining." -- Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review), "Worth reading for its tales of buried treasure and dogged detection. It's also keenly perceptive on the alchemy by which ink-and-paper relics become portals to the past, bringing history thrillingly alive." --Benjamin Wallace, New York Times bestselling author of The Billionaire's Vinegar, "An absolutely riveting book that will have you experiencing moments of great significance as if they were occurring right in front of you." -- Andrew Carroll, author of War Letters and Letters of a Nation, "A terrific feat of storytelling, The Hunt for History will forever change the way you think about the events that have shaped our current reality." --Daniel Weiss, President and CEO of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, "An absolutely riveting book that will have you experiencing moments of great significance as if they were occurring right in front of you...Perhaps Raab's greatest talent is showing the importance of history--why it can teach us so much and fire us with inspiration." --Andrew Carroll, New York Times bestselling author of War Letters and Letters of a Nation, " The Hunt for History is an absolutely riveting book that will have you experiencing moments of great significance as if they were occurring right in front of you. Nathan Raab is renowned for his extraordinary ability to find and bring to light historical treasures, such as the letters, documents, and personal items of giants ranging from Thomas Jefferson to Amelia Earhart to Albert Einstein. But his gifts extend far beyond uncovering hidden gems. Some of his most incredible stories show him exposing ingenious forgeries--and reading about his discoveries, real or fake, is like watching a master detective at work, with twists and turns that are never less than compelling. Perhaps Raab's greatest talent is showing the importance of history--why it can teach us so much and fire us with inspiration. Anyone who enjoys stepping into the past will love this book. But even those who don't consider themselves history buffs, once they read Raab's amazing stories, will find themselves enthralled." --Andrew Carroll, New York Times bestselling author of War Letters and Letters of a Nation, "A fascinating glimpse at the day-to-day operations of an unusual profession, and Raab's exploits will delight lovers of history like himself." --Booklist, "Fascinates with its stories of tracking down rare artifacts from America's past....Raab's track record as an antiquarian, restorer, curator and field-researcher is extraordinary." --Douglas Brinkley, author of American Moonshot: John F. Kennedy and the Great Space Race, "Forget National Treasure --Nathan Raab's historical adventures make him the Indiana Jones of rare document dealers....Not content to preserve history, here Raab makes some of his own in a detective story that will fascinate every collector." --Richard Norton Smith, author of Thomas E. Dewey and His Times, " Worth reading for its tales of buried treasure and dogged detection. It's also keenly perceptive on the alchemy by which ink-and-paper relics become portals to the past, bringing history thrillingly alive." --Benjamin Wallace, author of The Billionaire's Vinegar, "Forget National Treasure --Nathan Raab's historical adventures make him the Indiana Jones of rare document dealers. Beyond the thrill of the chase, he appreciates the emotional connection that transcends any mere piece of paper, a passion he comes to share. In a tale crowded with eureka moments, none surpasses his discovery of long hidden audio tapes made on Air Force One as it returned from Dallas to a stunned nation's capital on November 22, 1963. Not content to preserve history, here Raab makes some of his own in a detective story that will fascinate every collector and remind us all why history is too important to leave to the historians." --Richard Norton Smith, author of the Pulitzer Prize finalist Thomas E. Dewey and His Times and other works of history, "A tale of instinct, passion, patient research, and addictive interest--all animated by a son's admiration for his father. Like John Hancock writing in large, bold letters, I would mark this book: 'Highly recommended.'" -- Harold Holzer, National Humanities Medal Winner and author of Lincoln at Cooper Union and Lincoln and the Power of the Press, "Forget National Treasure --Nathan Raab's historical adventures make him the Indiana Jones of rare document dealers....Not content to preserve history, here Raab makes some of his own in a detective story that will fascinate every collector and remind us all why history is too important to leave to the historians." --Richard Norton Smith, author of the Pulitzer Prize finalist Thomas E. Dewey and His Times and other works of history, "Raab's account underscores the richness of our heritage, adding intriguing footnotes to the history we thought we knew." --Susan Eisenhower, President of The Eisenhower Group and author of Breaking Free and Mrs. Ike, "For those who collect--or just care about--the artifacts of history, Nathan Raab offers a compelling account of his wide-ranging adventures: absorbing journeys into the past that teach valuable lessons. A terrific feat of storytelling, The Hunt for History will forever change the way you think about the events that have shaped our current reality." -- Daniel Weiss, President and CEO of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, "A thrilling work of detection through the eyes of an expert, with false leads, forgeries and scoundrels--a fast and fascinating read." --Jonathan Harr, New York Times bestselling author of A Civil Action and The Lost Painting, "Delightful...As skilled in satisfying readers as clients, Raab knows how to tell a story...Unfailingly entertaining." -- Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review), "Fascinating...This is a book of captivating adventures. It's great fun to read." --Richard Rhodes, author of The Making of the Atomic Bomb, "Raab takes us on a wild hunt and deliciously opens up numerous hidden crevices of history. What a rollicking ride." --Jay Winik, author of 1944 and April 1865, "Fascinates with its stories of tracking down rare artifacts from America's past....Raab's track record as an antiquarian, restorer, curator and field-researcher is extraordinary." --Douglas Brinkley, Katherine Tsanoff Brown Chair in Humanities and Professor of History at Rice University and author of American Moonshot: John F. Kennedy and the Great Space Race, "Raab's enthusiasm for the chase [is] palpable in this diverting account of treasure hunting in the fast lane--a welcome addition to the genre." --Wall Street Journal, "In another life, I want to be Nathan Raab living with our most celebrated heroes of the past. In The Hunt for History, we get a first-hand look at a time traveler, document detective, and historical harvester as he mines for--and often procures--lost treasures." -- Dan Abrams, New York Times bestselling coauthor of Lincoln's Last Trial and Theodore Roosevelt for the Defense, "In The Hunt for History , Nathan Raab offers an absorbing narration of his adventures as a rare documents dealer. His account underscores the richness of our heritage, adding intriguing footnotes to the history we thought we knew." --Susan Eisenhower, President of The Eisenhower Group and author of Breaking Free and Mrs. Ike, "The Hunt for History is worth reading for its tales of buried treasure and dogged detection. It's also keenly perceptive on the alchemy by which ink-and-paper relics become portals to the past, bringing history thrillingly alive. But what stuck with me was Nathan Raab's personal journey from hesitant apprentice to passionate expert: His enthusiasm became mine, so that by the time I finished reading I shared his appreciation for the hidden depths of the rare artifacts to which he has devoted himself." --Benjamin Wallace, New York Times bestselling author of The Billionaire's Vinegar
Format
Hardcover
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
2019-024822
Publication Year
2020
Illustrated
Yes
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Antiques & Collectibles, History
Number of Pages
272 Pages
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