California Collection - Braille Institute of America

Our Historic Desert: The Story of the Anza-Borrego Desert, the Largest
State Park in the United States of America CBB-0666
by Diana Elaine Lindsay
A complete history of the Anza-Borrego Desert from its geologic
genesis, ancient life and prehistoric people, and early inhabitants to the
modern paved road resorts. 1973.
Our Lady of Fatima CBB-0181
by William Thomas Walsh
A distinguished historian tells the story of the great 1917 miracle when
the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to three humble children in Portugal.
1954.
Our Movie Heritage CBB-1658
by Tom McGreevey and Joanne L. Yeck
A highly readable and informative view of the world of film
preservation, showing the work being done to save our national treasure
trove of film history. 1997.
Our Nig, or Sketches from the Life of a Free Black in a Two-Story White
House, in the North Showing that Slavery's Shadows Fall Even
There CBB-0656
by Harriet E. Wilson
This historic work, first published in 1859, traces with deep irony the
trials and tribulations of Frado, a mulatto girl who became indentured
to a white family in 19th century Massachusetts when her white mother
abandoned her after her black father died. 1983.
Out of Africa BRB-10660
by Isak Dinesen
This record of the author's life on a Kenya coffee plantation describes
the natives and their primitive festivals, big game and Lulu the gazelle
who came to live at the farm. 1965.
Out of Darkness: The Story of Louis Braille CBB-1352 / BRB-11368
by Russell Freedman
A short biography of Louis Braille, inventor of the braille writing
system, a written language for the blind. For elementary and middle
school readers. For grades 3-6. 1997.
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