Great American journeys

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Authors Gerald Roscoe and David Larkin recount the experiences of 20 explorers in 'Westward: The Epic Crossing of the American Landscape.' The book is well-illustrated and uses notes from original notes and diaries, describing the adventures of these travellers and the places they visited.

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Restoring your treasures

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The Center Art Studio in New York, NY, is engaged in the restoration of almost all kinds of decorative arts, from furniture and paintings to porcelain and sculpture, repairing some 800 or 900 items yearly. Owner Lansing Moore used to apprentice in the studio under former owner Fritz Pohl.

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The art of living

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An apartment in the Upper West Side in New York, NY, features a modern 18th century Colonial design that is distinctly different from minimally decorated apartments located in the area. Colorful tapestries and paintings adorn the floor and the walls to create a feeling of hominess.

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