Albert Einstein's Life and Legacy

Albert Einstein's Life and Legacy

January 03, 2023

Albert Einstein is considered one of the best known theoretical physicists in history. Einstein’s theory of relativity is one of the two pillars of modern physics, and it earned him a Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921. Read more about him and his life in this week’s blog.

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American Eagle Carver George Strapf

American Eagle Carver George Strapf

December 27, 2022

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Winston Churchill's "My Early Life"

Winston Churchill's "My Early Life"

December 23, 2022

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Arthur Rackham's Masterful Silhouette Illustrations

Arthur Rackham's Masterful Silhouette Illustrations

December 14, 2022

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Ernest Hemingway and his Literary Critics

Ernest Hemingway and his Literary Critics

December 08, 2022

Hemingway’s rise from promising unknown writer to world-renowned figure can be charted by the very newspapers and magazines in which his work so regularly appeared. While it is not always common for an author to be celebrated for his writing in his own time, this was not the case for Hemingway. Reading through the slate of book reviews from that time, one can glean both the fascination with the author himself and the critical appreciation for his short, unadorned phrases and way with words. In fact, the positive critical reviews did much to fuel the cult of personality surrounding this epic writer. 

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Gone with the Wind, First Edition

Gone with the Wind, First Edition

December 05, 2022

Gone with the Wind was the fastest selling novel in American publishing history. It first went on book stands on June 30, 1936. Mitchell had hoped that her 1,037-page novel would sell 5,000 copies, but in that summer alone, she sold an impressive 50,000 copies.

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Shopping a Community of Makers: Kobold Watches

Shopping a Community of Makers: Kobold Watches

November 28, 2022

We at The Great Republic take pride in celebrating American craftsmanship and supporting the community of American makers, designers, artists, and creators represented in our shop. From our leather makers to letterpress designers, jewelry crafters to cutlers, pen makers and horologists, by shopping with The Great Republic you are helping over 30 small businesses thrive. 

One of the small businesses and creative experts that make The Great Republic such a special place to shop is Kobold. Founded in 1998 by fledgling young watchmaker Michael Kobold, Kobold is an American watch company operating primarily out of Pennsylvania. As his company grew, Kobold became well-known for high quality, durable timepieces for the ultimate adventurer. 

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The Stories Behind Five Famous Pen Names

The Stories Behind Five Famous Pen Names

November 25, 2022

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Collecting Vintage Silver Keepsake Boxes

Collecting Vintage Silver Keepsake Boxes

November 23, 2022

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Shopping a Community of Makers: Intellectual Property

Shopping a Community of Makers: Intellectual Property

November 21, 2022

We at The Great Republic take pride in celebrating American craftsmanship and supporting the community of American makers, designers, artists, and creators represented in our shop.  From our leather makers to letterpress designers, jewelry crafters to cutlers, pen makers and horologists, by shopping with The Great Republic you are helping over 30 small businesses thrive. One of the small businesses and creative experts that make The Great Republic such a special place to shop is Intellectual Property.  Searching the braderies and antique shops throughout Europe, the founders of Intellectual Property, Mary and Hallie, specialize in finding unique antique medals and transforming them into one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry.

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Classic Book Illustrations by N.C. Wyeth

Classic Book Illustrations by N.C. Wyeth

November 17, 2022

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Shopping a Community of Makers: Stacey Lee Webber

Shopping a Community of Makers: Stacey Lee Webber

November 14, 2022

We at The Great Republic take pride in celebrating American craftsmanship and supporting the community of American makers, designers, artists, and creators represented in our shop.  From our leather makers to letterpress designers, jewelry crafters to cutlers, pen makers and horologists, by shopping with The Great Republic you are helping over 30 small businesses thrive. One of the small businesses and creative experts that make The Great Republic such a special place to shop is Stacey Lee Webber. Stacey Lee Webber is a Philadelphia-based artist and contemporary metalsmith who utilizes American coins and currency for the basis of her work.

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