12 titles from "Cornerstones of Freedom" series

12 titles from "Cornerstones of Freedom" series (1973-81 Hardcovers w/o DJ) 5 individual authors,       9 individual illustrators Publisher:   Children's Press Chicago, IL U.S.A. 1973-81 12 unique titles from the "Cornerstones of Freedom" series printed between 1973 and 1981 (1977 average). 5 are 1st Editions. All were privately owned with no markings of any kind, tightly bound, but none have dust jackets. 10 are Very Good or better. One had bucket of cleaning water set on front end-pages and another had foot of spine chewed off by a puppy. I'd rate the later pair as Fair. Short readings for 4th grade plus readers. Each covers a unique topic from United States of America's history. Specific information follows: 1. The Story of the Mayflower Compact (1967) by Norman Richards, illustrated by Darrell Wiskur. Presents the background to the contract signed by the Pilgrims, which guaranteed equal rights to citizens under a democratic form of government. ISBN: 0-516-04625-X 6p 1975. L 2. The Story of Monticello (1970) by  Norman Richards, illustrated by Chuck Mitchell. Brief biography of Thomas Jefferson, revolving around the wonderful mansion he designed, built and loved, Monticello. ISBN: Not Available. 2P 1973. A 3. The Story of the Bonhomme Richard (1969) by  Norman Richards, illustrated by by Tom Dunnington. Brief biography of John Paul Jones and his command of the Bonhomme Richard (“I have not yet begun to fight!”). ISBN: Not Available. 4P 1975. L 4. The Story of t