Black Horse Pike, The - by Jill Maser (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 128Genre: HistoryFormat: PaperbackPublisher: ARCADIA PUB (SC)Author: Jill MaserAge Range: AdultLanguage: English
Ghosts of Old Town Albuquerque - by Cody Polston (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 5.9 Inch (W) x .4 Inch (D)Weight: .6 PoundsNumber of Pages: 123Format: PaperbackPublisher: History Press (SC)Author: Cody PolstonAge Range: AdultLanguage: English Book Synopsis Old Town Plaza has been the center of Albuquerque community life since the city was founded in 1706 by Governor Francisco Cuervo y Valdez. Historically known as the crossroads of the Southwest, and reflecting an amalgamation of Spanish, Mexican and Native
Nashville Broadcasting - by Lee Dorman (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.23 Inches (H) x 6.49 Inch (W) x .4 Inch (D)Weight: .87 PoundsNumber of Pages: 127Genre: HistorySub-Genre: United StatesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Author: Lee DormanAge Range: AdultLanguage: English Book Synopsis Built by a 16-year-old high school student named Jack DeWitt, the first radio station in Nashville went on the air in 1922. Three years later, DeWitt helped start WSM, arguably one of the nation's greatest radio stations, and in 1950, he and WSM put Nashville's first television station on the air. Over the years, Nashville has had its share of local radio personalities, such as Noel Ball, Coyote McCloud, and Gerry House, as well as television personalities like Jud Collins, Bill Jay, and Larry Munson. Nationally recognized stars such as Dinah Shore, Oprah Winfrey, Pat Sajak, and Pat Boone started their careers in Nashville as well. Here are the stories and images of the people heard on transistor radios and the programs--including Five O'Clock Hop, Ruffin' Reddy, and The Mickey Mouse Club--watched by children while they did their homework. Review Quotes Title: Local Radio and TV MemoriesAuthor: Rick Johnson Publisher: WGNS Talk RadioDate: 5/2/09 If you wondered whether or not Miss Norma could actually see you and other do-bees in her "Magic Window," you will love Lee Dorman's new pictorial history book Nashville Broadcasting. It is published by Arcadia Publishing, the company that has two great ones about Murfreesboro and another on Middle Tennessee State University. Dorman's new book includes early WGNS as well as other Nashville broadcasting memories. Dorman and WGNS' Bart Walker go back to elementary school days. They lived a few miles apart and both built small AM radio stations. During the book signing, Lee's younger brother Michael said, "I remember strapping a portable radio onto my bike and seeing how far the station would go." The book tells about Ruffin Reddy, the Five O'Clock Hop, Dr. Lucifer and so much more. A check at area bookstores revealed it is not on the shelves here, but all agreed to order one. The publisher's website is www.ArcadiaPublishing.com Title: Radio veteran spotlights broadcasting's rise in Music City in new bookAuthor: Ron WynnPublisher: The City PaperDate: 4/1/09 Broadcaster and author Lee Dorman's love for local radio covers some 48 years, dating back to his days as a rock 'n' roll DJ and later a general manager with stints at WKDA and WLAC. Now the general manager of WQKR-1270 AM in Portland, Tenn., Dorman has written a new volume Nashville Broadcasting (Arcadia), which covers earlier, bygone eras in Music City radio and television. Dorman, who'll sign copies of his book Thursday night at Davis-Kidd Booksellers, examines the evolution of Nashville radio and television broadcasting from its inception to the'50s, '60s and '70s, when such names as Coyote McCloud, Gerry House (who is still active and popular today), Noel Ball, Larry Munson, Bill Jay and Jud Collins became household names. The holder of a bachelor's and master's degree in history, Dorman is particularly interested in communicating the flavor and appeal of great Nashville radio and television personalities. "I wanted to give people who weren't around during those days a sense of just how important radio and television broadcasters were to the community and their fans," Dorman said. "Things were completely different then in terms of focus, style and presentation. All the people featured in the book reached out to the audience, and were very distinctive types. "It wasn't a case of corporations creating a basic sound that would work in any market -- something that's resulted from all the consolidation and deregulation of the past couple of decades. That's why I chose the mid-'70s as both a turning point and appropriate place to end, because that's when the broadcasting industry began to change dramatically." Dorman begins with the arrival of the city's first radio station in 1922, an outlet built by 16-year-old high school student John "Jack" Dewitt, who three years later helped start one of America's premier stations WSM. By 1950, Dewitt and WSM helped put the city's first television station on the air. Dorman fondly recalls such area institutions as Ruffin' Reddy and Five O'Clock Hop, plus the role Nashville played in launching the careers of Dinah Shore, Oprah Winfrey, Pat Sajak and Pat Boone. The book contains 214 photographs, many of them extremely rare, candid and informal, and Dorman admits he was pleasantly surprised at both the availability of material and willingness of people to share it with him. "Had I known there would be so many wonderful photographs and such access, I might have tried to do separate books on radio and television, because we really had more than enough for two volumes," Dorman said. While acknowledging times have greatly changed in the broadcasting world not only locally but across the nation, Dorman sees his current station as emblematic of the sensibility that was once the norm. "We're really a community station -- kind of the voice of the people in Portland," Dorman said. "We service Sumner and Robertson County, plus parts of south central Kentucky, and offer local news every hour. There are also a lot of community events that we offer, and other services such as UT football and basketball and Titans games that our audience enjoys, plus specialty shows that reach an audience that's often neglected or overlooked in today's marketplace. In a sense it's like going back to my roots in broadcasting."
Forgotten Tales of Idaho - by Andy Weeks (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 6.9 Inches (H) x 4.9 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)Weight: .61 PoundsNumber of Pages: 204Genre: HistorySub-Genre: United StatesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Arcadia PubAuthor: Andy WeeksAge Range: AdultBook theme: State & Local, West (AK, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NV, UT, WY)Language: English Book Synopsis Idaho was the forty-third state admitted to the Union, but it just might lead the nation in strange stories and offbeat legends. Author and Idaho resident Andy Weeks fills this collection of tales with stories ranging from compelling and heartfelt to outlandish and bizarre. Discover the boxcar that carried the alleged body of John Wilkes Booth through Idaho. Uncover the identity of Lady Bluebeard, the unassuming Twin Falls housewife who allegedly murdered four husbands. Find out how cars ended up at the bottom of Lake Coeur d'Alene. Learn the grisly story of Gobo Fango, a black Mormon sheepherder whose late 1800s bloody dispute with a cattleman on the open range proved fatal. These tales and many others bring to light Idaho's unruly past in fascinating detail.
Fraser - by Linda S. Champion (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 128Genre: HistoryFormat: PaperbackPublisher: ARCADIA PUB (SC)Author: Linda S. ChampionAge Range: AdultLanguage: English
Marietta: 18332000 - by Rebecca Nash Paden (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 127Genre: HistoryFormat: PaperbackPublisher: ARCADIA PUB (SC)Author: Rebecca Nash PadenAge Range: Adult
Frank Lloyd Wright and Mason City: Architectural Heart of th - by Roy R. Behrens (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 5.9 Inch (W) x .4 Inch (D)Weight: .7 PoundsNumber of Pages: 144Genre: HistorySub-Genre: United StatesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: History PressAuthor: Roy R. BehrensAge Range: AdultLanguage: English Book Synopsis In the early 1900s, Frank Lloyd Wright transformed a small midwestern prairie community into one of the world's most important architectural destinations. Mason City, Iowa, became home to his City National Bank and Park Inn--the last surviving Wright hotel. In addition, his prototype Stockman House helped launch the Prairie School architectural style. Soon after, architect Walter Burley Griffin followed in Wright's footsteps, designing a cluster of Prairie School homes in the Rock Crest/Rock Glen neighborhood. Design historian Roy Behrens leads the way through Mason City's historic development from the Industrial Revolution to the modern era of Frank Lloyd Wright.
The University of South Carolina - by Elizabeth Cassidy West (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.42 Inches (H) x 6.4 Inch (W) x .35 Inch (D)Weight: .71 PoundsNumber of Pages: 127Genre: HistoryFormat: PaperbackPublisher: ARCADIA PUB (SC)Author: Elizabeth Cassidy WestAge Range: Adult
Alabama Scoundrels: Outlaws, Pirates, Bandits & Bushwhackers - by Kelly Kazek (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 5.8 Inch (W) x .5 Inch (D)Weight: .44 PoundsNumber of Pages: 126Genre: HistorySub-Genre: United StatesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: History Press (SC)Author: Kelly KazekAge Range: AdultLanguage: English Book Synopsis While legislators were writing the first laws in Alabama, some miscreant citizens were already breaking them, causing disorder and fleeing the hands of justice.Among these were cult-leader-turned-murderer "Bloody" Bob Sims, social-activist-turned-anarchist Albert Parsons, the mysterious hobo bandit Railroad Bill and the nefarious outlaw sheriff Steve Renfroe, who was credited with countless prison escapes, thefts and arson. Legendary Wild West figures Frank and Jesse James also appeared in Alabama, along with numerous other well-known gunslingers, pirates, crooks and desperados. Bushwhackers caused widespread chaos during the Civil War and were considered outlaws depending on which side you supported. Join real-life partners in crime Kelly Kazek and Wil Elrick as they recount the atrocities of some of Alabama's most infamous lawbreakers.
Ghosts of Idaho's Magic Valley: Hauntings and Lore - by Andy Weeks (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 8.8 Inches (H) x 6 Inch (W) x .4 Inch (D)Weight: .5 PoundsNumber of Pages: 128Genre: HistoryFormat: PaperbackPublisher: History PressAuthor: Andy WeeksAge Range: AdultLanguage: English Book Synopsis Barking dogs, silent birds and a malodorous stench foretell encounters with the ghostly apparitions and strange creatures that stalk Magic Valley. Are these just fanciful notions and figments of the imagination? Not according to eyewitnesses who swear thi
San Luis Obispo County Outlaws: Desperados, Vigilantes And Bootleggers (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.2 Inches (H) x 6.3 Inch (W) x .4 Inch (D)Weight: .75 PoundsGenre: HistoryFormat: PaperbackAuthor: VariousAge Range: AdultLanguage: English
Westland - by Daryl Alan Bailey (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 128Genre: HistoryFormat: PaperbackPublisher: ARCADIA PUB (SC)Author: Daryl Alan BaileyAge Range: Adult
Maryland Women in the Civil War: Unionists, Rebels, Slaves & - by Claudia Floyd (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 8.8 Inches (H) x 6 Inch (W) x .4 Inch (D)Weight: .6 PoundsNumber of Pages: 144Genre: HistorySub-Genre: United StatesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: History PressAuthor: Claudia FloydAge Range: AdultLanguage: English Book Synopsis On July 9, 1864, young Mamie Tyler crouched in a cellar as Union sharpshooters above traded volleys with Confederate forces. After six excruciating hours, she emerged to nurse the wounded from the Battle of Monocacy. This was life in a border state and the terrifying reality for the women of Maryland. Western Maryland experienced some of the worst carnage of the war, and women turned their homes into hospitals for the wounded of Antietam, South Mountain and Gettysburg. In Baltimore, secessionists such as Hetty Carry fled arrest by Union troops. The Eastern Shore's Anna Ella Carroll plotted military strategy for the Union, and Harriet Tubman led hundreds of slaves to freedom on the Underground Railroad. Author Claudia Floyd draws on letters and memoirs to chronicle their stories and present a fascinating and nuanced portrait of Maryland women in the Civil War.
Area 51 - By Merlin Peter W (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 6.4 Inch (W) x .4 Inch (D)Weight: .61 PoundsNumber of Pages: 128Genre: HistorySub-Genre: United StatesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Author: Merlin Peter WAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book The author believes Area 51 to be exactly what it claims to be: a place where aeronautical military research takes place. Book Synopsis Area 51, a top secret military installation for testing unacknowledged, or black, projects, lies in a desert valley northwest of Las Vegas. During the Cold War, CIA and Air Force officials chose this remote location to shield such efforts from foreign spies and US citizens. Although the base has been known by many names Paradise Ranch, Watertown, and Dreamland, among others the designation Area 51 has taken root most deeply in the public imagination. Since 1955, it has grown from a temporary camp into a national test facility supporting nearly 2,000 military and civilian workers and dozens of projects, including aircraft capable of cruising at Mach 3 and stealth airplanes that are virtually invisible to radar. Although secrecy surrounding Area 51 spawned rumors of UFOs and reverse-engineered alien spacecraft, declassified photographs provide a rare glimpse into the true nature of America s most famous secret base."
Helena - by Ken Penhale (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 6.4 Inch (W) x .4 Inch (D)Weight: .7 PoundsNumber of Pages: 128Genre: HistoryFormat: PaperbackPublisher: ARCADIA PUB (SC)Author: Ken PenhaleAge Range: Adult
GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK, The - by Steve Cotham (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.26 Inches (H) x 6.56 Inch (W) x .34 Inch (D)Weight: .71 PoundsNumber of Pages: 127Genre: HistorySub-Genre: United StatesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Author: Steve CothamAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book The Great Smoky Mountains National Park has some of the highest, oldest, and most picturesque mountains and ridges in the eastern United States. One of the most biologically diverse regions in North America--with thousands of species of plant and animal life--the park was designated an International Biosphere Reserve by the United Nations in 1976 and a World Heritage Site in 1983. Book Synopsis Great Smoky Mountains National Park has some of the highest, oldest, and most picturesque mountain peaks and ridges in the United States. Discover its history.Its mountains, rivers, and scenic gorges constitute a formidable barrier between Tennessee and North Carolina. The struggle to acquire the land for the park from 10 large lumber companies and hundreds of small landholders started in 1923 and lasted more than 15 years. More than half of the 500,000 acres acquired for the park had been logged before the park's dedication in 1940, but thousands of acres of old growth forest still survive. One of the most biologically diverse regions in North America-with thousands of species of plant and animal life, including 125 species of native trees-the park was designated an International Biosphere Reserve by the United Nations in 1976 and a World Heritage Site in 1983.
Charlottesville Dogwood Festival, The - by Elizabeth D. Wood Smith (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 128Genre: HistoryFormat: PaperbackPublisher: ARCADIA PUB (SC)Author: Elizabeth D. Wood SmithAge Range: Adult
Haunted Pittsburgh - by Timothy Murray (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 5.9 Inch (W) x .2 Inch (D)Weight: .6 PoundsNumber of Pages: 128Genre: HistoryFormat: PaperbackPublisher: History PressAuthor: Timothy MurrayAge Range: AdultLanguage: English Book Synopsis Founded amidst the bloodshed of the French and Indian War, Pittsburgh is haunted by the ghosts of its gritty and sometimes violent past.Many believe American industrialist Henry Clay Frick still inhabits Clayton, one of the last surviving homes on Millionaires' Row. The spirit of Kate Soffel lingers at the Allegheny County Jail, where she helped plot the escape of the Biddle brothers and fell in love in the process. The Duquesne Incline in 1877 employed teens disguised as ghosts to boost business. However, an authentic sinister entity is said to haunt the nearby Monongahela Incline without compensation. Join the Haunted Pittsburgh team as it explores ghostly encounters in the Steel City.
Maryland's Skipjacks - by David A. Berry (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.18 Inches (H) x 6.64 Inch (W) x .38 Inch (D)Weight: .71 PoundsNumber of Pages: 128Genre: HistorySub-Genre: Ships & ShipbuildingFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Author: David A. BerryAge Range: AdultLanguage: English Book Synopsis Chesapeake is an Algonquian word meaning great shellfish bay, and for decades, the oyster was the undisputed king of Chesapeake Bay shellfish. Early settlers reported them to be as large as dinner plates, and the reefs or rocks in which they livedwere large enough to be hazards to navigation. In 1884, fifteen million bushels of oysters were harvested and shipped around the world. The skipjack was the perfect vessel for sailing into the Chesapeake Bay s shallow waters and dredging for oysters, and each winter, hundreds of these wooden craft set out across the bay s cold waters. The oyster population of the 21st century is a fraction of what it once was, and the skipjacks have disappeared along with them. No longer economically viable, the boats have been left to rot in the marshes along the bay. Only 25 boats are still operational, and fewer than five still dredge."
Fort McHenry and Baltimore's Harbor Defenses - by Merle T. Cole (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 128Genre: HistoryFormat: PaperbackPublisher: ARCADIA PUB (SC)Author: Merle T. ColeAge Range: Adult
Oklahoma Cherokee Baskets (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 6 Inch (W) x .4 Inch (D)Weight: .6 PoundsNumber of Pages: 128Genre: HistoryFormat: PaperbackAuthor: VariousAge Range: AdultLanguage: English
West Virginia Penitentiary - by Jonathan D. Clemins (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 6.4 Inch (W) x .4 Inch (D)Weight: .7 PoundsNumber of Pages: 128Genre: HistorySub-Genre: United StatesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Author: Jonathan D. CleminsAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book In 1863, the newly formed West Virginia lacked a state penitentiary to house convicted felons. As a result, construction began in July 1866 on the West Virginia Penitentiary, the second public building constructed in the state. The infamous and foreboding West Virginia Penitentiary in Moundsville was known as one of the bloodiest institutions in the United States. With an extensive history of violence, the prison was ranked on the Department of Justice's Top Ten Most Violent Correctional Facilities list. Nearly 1,000 inmates perished within the stone walls of the prison, many of whom are said to still be serving their sentence, even after death. Many inmates were tortured, executed, murdered, or committed suicide. Plagued by these horrific events, the prison is a hotspot for paranormal activity. Images of America: West Virginia Penitentiary chronicles the fascinating history of a notorious prison from the planning stages to present day. Book Synopsis One of the most notoriously dangerous and deadly correctional facilities in the US, this history of the legendary penitentiary in West Virginia will make you reconsider a life of crime. In 1863, the newly formed West Virginia lacked a state penitentiary to house convicted felons. As a result, construction began in July 1866 on the West Virginia Penitentiary, the second public building constructed in the state. The infamous and foreboding West Virginia Penitentiary in Moundsville was known as one of the bloodiest institutions in the United States. With an extensive history of violence, the prison was ranked on the Department of Justice's Top Ten Most Violent Correctional Facilities list. Nearly 1,000 inmates perished within the stone walls of the prison, many of whom are said to still be serving their sentence, even after death. Many inmates were tortured, executed, murdered, or committed suicide. Plagued by these horrific events, the prison is a hotspot for paranormal activity. Images of America: West Virginia Penitentiary chronicles the fascinating history of a notorious prison from the planning stages to present day. Review Quotes Title: Former W.Va. Penitentiary Subject of New Book Author: Staff Writer Publisher: WTRF-CBS News Date: 4/10/2010 The former West Virginia Penitentiary in Moundsville is now the subject of a new book. Just in time for the April 1 opening of tour season, Arcadia Publishing's Images of America series is coming out with its newest addition, "West Virginia Penitentiary." Author Jonathan D. Clemins said, "I've always been interested in the penitentiary, and it was frustrating to me the lack of readily available resources to learn more about it." The book will be available for sale in the tour gift shop at the penitentiary, which will open for tour season this morning at 10 a.m. History buffs, school teachers, former employees, book collectors and area residents are invited to purchase a signed copy of the book beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the lobby of the building on Jefferson Avenue. The book will be available April 1 at the Penitentiary gift shop. Title: Local author pens Moundsville penitentiary bookAuthor: Staff WriterPublisher: The Register-HeraldDate: 4/4/2010 Southern West Virginia native Jonathan D. Clemins has penned one of the latest books on the old West Virginia Penitentiary at Moundsville. New from Arcadia Publishing's Images of America series, Clemins tells the story of this historic site in over 200 black-and-white vintage photographs Images of America: West Virginia Penitentiary chronicles the fascinating history of a notorious prison from the planning stages to present day and addresses rumors surrounding the prison and distinguishes fact from myth through articulate, easy-to-follow logic and reasoning. "I've always been interested in the penitentiary," Clemins said. "It was frustrating to me, the lack of readily available resources to learn more about. I could find no single comprehensive book that provides an encompassing history of the prison." Reviews of the book have been positive, saying Clemins skillfully and artfully captures the essence of the West Virginia Penitentiary. The book includes a foreword written by former deputy warden and former West Virginia Commissioner of Corrections Paul Kirby. It also features direct quotes from interviews with former inmates who describe life within the stone walls of the penitentiary. Today, the penitentiary attracts thousands of tourists from all over the country who are not only interested in exploring its dark, violent history, but are possibly on a mission to see the ghosts that legends claim haunt the cells. Declared one of the scariest and most haunted places in the world, the prison has been featured on several hit television shows, including MTV's FEAR, The Travel Channel's Ghost Hunters, Sci-Fi's Ghost Hunters, and ABC's Scariest Places on Earth. Clemins is a criminal justice graduate student at Marshall University. He says he is an expert in fire and arson investigations, with his primary interests including juvenile arsonists, criminological theory, and forensic science. Images of America: West Virginia Penitentiary was created using photographs from the Moundsville Economic Development Council's archives, former correctional officers and many others.
Ghosts of Boulder - by Ann Alexander Leggett (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.03 Inches (H) x 5.93 Inch (W) x .5 Inch (D)Weight: .72 PoundsNumber of Pages: 128Genre: HistorySub-Genre: United StatesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: History PressAuthor: Ann Alexander LeggettAge Range: AdultLanguage: English Book Synopsis Founded in 1859 and situated at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Boulder's small size harbors a big-city feel, and its rich past hides plenty of hair-raising lore. A home in the Newlands is said to be haunted by a previous owner who was displeased with re
Sacramento Baseball - by William D. McPoil (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 6.4 Inch (W) x .4 Inch (D)Weight: .7 PoundsNumber of Pages: 128Genre: HistorySub-Genre: United StatesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Author: William D. McPoilAge Range: AdultLanguage: English Book Synopsis Sacramento has enjoyed baseball since the Gold Rush. As early as 1869, the first professional baseball team in America, the Cincinnati Red Stockings, came to Sacramento and played against a locally organized team. A few years later, the Sacramento team joined the California League to compete against those from San Francisco and Oakland, becoming a charter member of the newly formed Pacific Coast League in 1903. All the while, children and adults alike were picking up the sport in the many parks, sandlots, and schoolyards throughout the city. In the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s, amateur and sponsored teams competed against each other for trophies and bragging rights. Then, in the 1950s, Little League, Babe Ruth League, and American Legion Baseball flourished.
West Des Moines and Valley Junction - by Craig S. McCue (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 128Genre: HistoryFormat: PaperbackPublisher: ARCADIA PUB (SC)Author: Craig S. McCueAge Range: AdultLanguage: English
Muscle Shoals - by Laura Tapia (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.29 Inches (H) x 6.56 Inch (W) x .36 Inch (D)Weight: .75 PoundsNumber of Pages: 128Genre: HistoryFormat: PaperbackPublisher: ARCADIA PUB (SC)Author: Laura TapiaAge Range: AdultLanguage: English
Lombard Lilac Time 12/15/2016 - by Lombard Historical Society (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.2 Inches (H) x 6.4 Inch (W) x .4 Inch (D)Weight: .65 PoundsNumber of Pages: 127Genre: HistorySub-Genre: United StatesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: ARCADIA PUB (SC)Author: Lombard Historical SocietyAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book Lombard has been called the "Lilac Village" since the late 1920s when William R. Plum, affectionately known as the "Colonel," bestowed his world-renowned lilac collection to the village for use as its first public park. Colonel Plum's 2.5-acre estate was known as Lilacia and began in 1911 after a trip to the Lemoine Lilac Gardens in France. By the time Plum passed away in 1927, he had amassed over 200 varieties of lilacs and had the largest collection of French hybrids in the world. Jens Jensen, the famous landscape architect, designed a public space out of Plum's lilac collection with winding paths of native limestone, tulips by the thousands, and a lily pond in the park. The first community-wide Lilac Festival was held in May of 1930, unveiling Jensen's Lilacia and including a Lilac Queen and Court, a pageant, parade, and wide variety of events and festivities celebrating the village's new park. Book Synopsis Lombard has been called the Lilac Village since the late 1920s when William R. Plum, affectionately known as the Colonel, bestowed his world-renowned lilac collection to the village for use as its first public park. Colonel Plum s 2.5-acre estate was known as Lilacia and began in 1911 after a trip to the Lemoine Lilac Gardens in France. By the time Plum passed away in 1927, he had amassed over 200 varieties of lilacs and had the largest collection of French hybrids in the world. Jens Jensen, the famous landscape architect, designed a public space out of Plum s lilac collection with winding paths of native limestone, tulips by the thousands, and a lily pond in the park. The first community-wide Lilac Festival was held in May of 1930, unveiling Jensen s Lilacia and including a Lilac Queen and Court, a pageant, parade, and wide variety of events and festivities celebrating the village s new park." Review Quotes Title: Lilac Time opens this weekend in Lombard Author: Anna Madrzyk Publisher: Daily Heralrd Date: 4/30/2010 Come for the flowers. Stay for the fun. Run a 5K with your mutt. Sip Shiraz under the stars. Or rekindle your childhood love of croquet (remember mallets and wickets?). Lilac Time is Lombard's annual two-week festival in Lilacia Park, a celebration of spring set against a backdrop of 1,200 lilacs and 25,000 tulips. Events include concerts, plant sales, a sculpture show, historic tours, beer and wine tastings and the popular Mutt Strut 5K. Lilac Time kicks off today with the Little Lady Lilac Ball dad-and-daughter dance and ends Sunday, May 16, with the Lilac Parade. "Honor Your Heritage" is this year's theme. The Lilac Queen will be crowned in a ceremony at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 1. The 2010 Lilac Princesses are Corinne Horner, Kelly Lahr, Julie Sipek and Rachel Stelter. Every year there's something new added to the festival lineup, and this year it's croquet. A traditional six-wicket tournament, organized with help from the International Croquet Society's Chicago chapter, runs 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 13. Sign up in advance at (630) 629-1885. "Croquet is kind of coming back in style and we're trying to ride that wave a little bit and hearken back to the days of old," said Jeanne Schultz Angel of the Lombard Historical Society. Traditionally, players of the generally genteel Victorian-era lawn game wear white. Lilacia Park players may wear any color they want. History of the event The first Lilac Queen wore a crown fashioned from silver spoons donated by the ladies of Lombard. Adeline Fleege, the daughter of the town's grocer, was carried through Lilacia Park on throne by four caped footmen. Instead of a parade, spectators sat through a lengthy pageant - 200 costumed players, three full acts, a maypole and medieval dancing. It's all part of the story of "Lombard's Lilac Time" (Arcadia Publishing, $21.99), by members of the Lombard Historical Society. The 128-page volume is part of Arcadia's Images of America series. Tom Fetters, past president of the historical society, edited the book. He also worked on chapters on Col. William R. Plum, who brought the lilacs to Lombard from Europe, and Jens Jensen, the famed landscape architect who designed the public space. Most of the photos are from the Lombard Historical Society's collection. Photos are reprinted with permission from "Lombard's Lilac Time" by the Lombard Historical Society. The book is available from the publisher online at www.arcadiapublishing.com or by calling (888) 313-2665. The books can also be found at local bookstores and online booksellers. Title: Lilac Time opens this weekend in Lombard Author: Anna Madrzyk Publisher: Daily Heralrd Date: 4/30/2010 Come for the flowers. Stay for the fun. Run a 5K with your mutt. Sip Shiraz under the stars. Or rekindle your childhood love of croquet (remember mallets and wickets?). Lilac Time is Lombard's annual two-week festival in Lilacia Park, a celebration of spring set against a backdrop of 1,200 lilacs and 25,000 tulips. Events include concerts, plant sales, a sculpture show, historic tours, beer and wine tastings and the popular Mutt Strut 5K. Lilac Time kicks off today with the Little Lady Lilac Ball dad-and-daughter dance and ends Sunday, May 16, with the Lilac Parade. "Honor Your Heritage" is this year's theme. The Lilac Queen will be crowned in a ceremony at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 1. The 2010 Lilac Princesses are Corinne Horner, Kelly Lahr, Julie Sipek and Rachel Stelter. Every year there's something new added to the festival lineup, and this year it's croquet. A traditional six-wicket tournament, organized with help from the International Croquet Society's Chicago chapter, runs 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 13. Sign up in advance at (630) 629-1885. "Croquet is kind of coming back in style and we're trying to ride that wave a little bit and hearken back to the days of old," said Jeanne Schultz Angel of the Lombard Historical Society. Traditionally, players of the generally genteel Victorian-era lawn game wear white. Lilacia Park players may wear any color they want. History of the event The first Lilac Queen wore a crown fashioned from silver spoons donated by the ladies of Lombard. Adeline Fleege, the daughter of the town's grocer, was carried through Lilacia Park on throne by four caped footmen. Instead of a parade, spectators sat through a lengthy pageant - 200 costumed players, three full acts, a maypole and medieval dancing. It's all part of the story of "Lombard's Lilac Time" (Arcadia Publishing, $21.99), by members of the Lombard Historical Society. The 128-page volume is part of Arcadia's Images of America series. Tom Fetters, past president of the historical society, edited the book. He also worked on chapters on Col. William R. Plum, who brought the lilacs to Lombard from Europe, and Jens Jensen, the famed landscape architect who designed the public space. Most of the photos are from the Lombard Historical Society's collection. Photos are reprinted with permission from "Lombard's Lilac Time" by the Lombard Historical Society. The book is available from the publisher online at www.arcadiapublishing.com or by calling (888) 313-2665. The books can also be found at local bookstores and online booksellers.
Richmond: A Historic Walking Tour - by Keshia A Case (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 6.4 Inch (W) x .3 Inch (D)Weight: .7 PoundsNumber of Pages: 127Genre: HistorySub-Genre: United StatesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Author: Keshia A CaseAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book Images of America: Richmond: A Historic Walking Tour guides readers through one of the earliest cities in the United States. The book offers stories about settlers and Native Americans, our Founding Fathers, and even famous celebrities such as Elvis Presley, who made a visit to the Jefferson Hotel. Presented in this book are several walking tours, including one through Capitol Square, home to the Thomas Jefferson-designed state capitol; a stroll down Monument Avenue, one of the first streets to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places; and even a ramble through Hollywood Cemetery, the picturesque 19th-century resting spot for many celebrated historical figures. Book Synopsis Images of America: Richmond: A Historic Walking Tour guides readers through one of the earliest cities in the United States.The book offers stories about settlers and Native Americans, our Founding Fathers, and even famous celebrities such as Elvis Presley, who made a visit to the Jefferson Hotel. Presented in this book are several walking tours, including one through Capitol Square, home to the Thomas Jefferson-designed state capitol; a stroll down Monument Avenue, one of the first streets to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places; and even a ramble through Hollywood Cemetery, the picturesque 19th-century resting spot for many celebrated historical figures.
Salt Lake City, 1890-1930 12/15/2016 - by Gary Topping (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 128Genre: HistoryFormat: PaperbackPublisher: ARCADIA PUB (SC)Author: Gary ToppingAge Range: AdultLanguage: English
Mesa - by Lisa A. Anderson (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.23 Inches (H) x 6.56 Inch (W) x .34 Inch (D)Weight: .7 PoundsNumber of Pages: 128Genre: HistoryFormat: PaperbackPublisher: ARCADIA PUB (SC)Author: Lisa A. AndersonAge Range: AdultLanguage: English
Legends and Lost Treasure of Northern Ohio by Wendy Koile (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 6 Inch (W) x .3 Inch (D)Weight: .5 PoundsNumber of Pages: 128Genre: HistoryFormat: PaperbackPublisher: ARCADIA PUB (SC)Author: Wendy KoileAge Range: AdultLanguage: English
WICKED NORTH ALABAMA - by Jacquelyn Procter Reeves (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 5.9 Inch (W) x .4 Inch (D)Weight: .45 PoundsNumber of Pages: 126Genre: HistorySub-Genre: United StatesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: History Press (SC)Author: Jacquelyn Procter ReevesAge Range: AdultLanguage: English Book Synopsis Even in paradise, evil sometimes creeps in.Thoughts of Alabama invite images of Confederate jasmine and fertile cotton fields, sweet iced tea and Southern hospitality, but there's a darker side to the state's history. Some of the stor
Georgia: What's So Great About This State? - by Kate Boehm Jerome (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 6.3 Inch (W) x .2 Inch (D)Weight: .25 PoundsNumber of Pages: 32Genre: HistorySub-Genre: United StatesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Arcadia KidsAuthor: Kate Boehm JeromeAge Range: AdultLanguage: English Book Synopsis Help your child discover and understand exactly what makes Georgia so great - and perhaps learn a thing or two yourself!DO YOU KNOW... WHY the land in the Okefenokee Swamp seems to move? (Hint: It has to do with floating islands!) WHAT threatened the entire Georgia cotton business in the early 1920s? (Hint: It was smaller than your fingernail!) Find these answers and more in the Georgia edition of What's So Great About This State? Arcadia Kids is a new series of fun, colorful, easy-to-read books for children ages 7-11 featuring attention-grabbing cover art that invites conversational style content, and vivid full-color images of landmarks and geography. Parents, grandparents, and savvy shoppers will appreciate the feel good factor of purchasing books that are both fun AND educational.
Nevada Test Site - by Peter W. Merlin (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.3 Inches (H) x 6.5 Inch (W) x .4 Inch (D)Weight: .7 PoundsNumber of Pages: 128Genre: HistorySub-Genre: United StatesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Author: Peter W. MerlinAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book "Since Pres. Harry Truman established the Nevada Test Site (NTS) in December 1950, it has played a vital role in the security of the United States. For four decades, the test site's primary purpose was developmental testing of nuclear explosives. Atmospheric tests conducted over Yucca Flat and Frenchman Flat between 1951 and 1962 involved thousands of Army troops and Marines simulating nuclear battlefield conditions. Civil defense planners studied blast and radiation effects and evaluated bomb shelter designs. Testing moved underground in 1963 to eliminate radioactive fallout. Other projects at the NTS included nuclear rocket engine development for space travel, training for NASA's Apollo astronauts, excavation experiments, radioactive waste storage studies, and aircraft testing. Since the last underground nuclear test in 1992, this geographically diverse testing and training complex north of Las Vegas--known since 2010 as the Nevada National Security Site--has been used to support nuclear stockpile stewardship and as a unique outdoor laboratory for government and industry research and development efforts."--Page 4 of cover. Book Synopsis Since Pres. Harry Truman established the Nevada Test Site (NTS) in December 1950, it has played a vital role in the security of the United States. For four decades, the test site's primary purpose was developmental testing of nuclear explosives. Atmospheric tests conducted over Yucca Flat and Frenchman Flat between 1951 and 1962 involved thousands of Army troops and Marines simulating nuclear battlefield conditions. Civil defense planners studied blast and radiation effects and evaluated bomb shelter designs. Testing moved underground in 1963 to eliminate radioactive fallout. Other projects at the NTS included nuclear rocket engine development for space travel, training for NASA's Apollo astronauts, excavation experiments, radioactive waste storage studies, and aircraft testing. Since the last underground nuclear test in 1992, this geographically diverse testing and training complex north of Las Vegas--known since 2010 as the Nevada National Security Site--has been used to support nuclear stockpile stewardship and as a unique outdoor laboratory for government and industry research and development efforts.
Fairmont's Cemeteries - by Gena D. Wagaman (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 128Genre: HistoryFormat: PaperbackPublisher: ARCADIA PUB (SC)Author: Gena D. WagamanAge Range: AdultLanguage: English
Canton Township - by Gerald C. Van Dusen (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 127Genre: HistoryFormat: PaperbackPublisher: ARCADIA PUB (SC)Author: Gerald C. Van DusenAge Range: Adult
Printer Row, Chicago 12/15/2016 - by Ron Gordon (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.14 Inches (H) x 6.6 Inch (W) x .38 Inch (D)Weight: .63 PoundsNumber of Pages: 128Genre: HistorySub-Genre: United StatesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Author: Ron GordonAge Range: AdultLanguage: English Book Synopsis Chicago's Printers Row emerged after the Great Chicago Fire to become the most notorious crime and vice section in Chicago. Once known as the Custom House Levee, Chicago's red light district was eventually closed down. By 1905, industrialists quickly moved into the area and built towering structures to house the booming printing industry, giving the area its present day name.From its seedy beginnings through a prosperous time as the printing center of the region to its current residential boom, Printers Row has been an endlessly fascinating part of the South Loop. Through an impressive collection of photographs, authors Ron Gordon and John Paulett chronicle the evolution and history of one of Chicago's most unique neighborhoods.
Virginia Horse Racing: Triumphs of the Turf - by Virginia C. Johnson (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9 Inches (H) x 6.1 Inch (W) x .4 Inch (D)Weight: .65 PoundsNumber of Pages: 159Genre: HistoryFormat: PaperbackPublisher: ARCADIA PUB (SC)Author: Virginia C. JohnsonAge Range: AdultLanguage: English
Avon Lake - by Gerry Vogel (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.2 Inches (H) x 6.5 Inch (W) x .4 Inch (D)Weight: .75 PoundsNumber of Pages: 128Genre: HistoryFormat: PaperbackPublisher: ARCADIA PUB (SC)Author: Gerry VogelAge Range: AdultLanguage: English
Eagle 12/15/2016 - by City of Eagle (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 6.4 Inch (W) x .4 Inch (D)Weight: .5 PoundsNumber of Pages: 128Genre: HistoryFormat: PaperbackPublisher: ARCADIA PUB (SC)Author: City of EagleAge Range: Adult
A Gullah Guide to Charleston: Walking Through Black History - by Alphonso Brown (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 6.9 Inches (H) x 5 Inch (W) x .5 Inch (D)Weight: .5 PoundsNumber of Pages: 158Genre: HistorySub-Genre: United StatesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: History Press (SC)Author: Alphonso BrownAge Range: AdultLanguage: English Book Synopsis Enjoy three accessible walking tours and a bonus driving tour through places relevant to the rich and varied contributions of black Charlestonians.Author Alphonso Brown, owner and operator of Gullah Tours, Inc., guides you through the
Quantico - by Mark Arnold Blumenthal (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 128Genre: HistoryFormat: PaperbackPublisher: ARCADIA PUB (SC)Author: Mark Arnold BlumenthalAge Range: AdultLanguage: English
MISSISSIPPI RIVER Father of Waters, The - by James L. Shaffer (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 128Genre: HistoryFormat: PaperbackPublisher: ARCADIA PUB (SC)Author: James L. ShafferAge Range: Adult
Mansfield in Vintage Postcards - by Timothy Brian McKee (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 128Genre: HistoryFormat: PaperbackPublisher: ARCADIA PUB (SC)Author: Timothy Brian McKeeAge Range: AdultLanguage: English
Florida: What's So Great About This State? - by Kate Boehm Jerome (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.2 Inches (H) x 6.4 Inch (W) x .2 Inch (D)Weight: .25 PoundsNumber of Pages: 32Genre: HistorySub-Genre: United StatesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Arcadia KidsAuthor: Kate Boehm JeromeAge Range: 9-12 YearsLanguage: English Book Synopsis Arcadia Kids is a new series of fun, colorful, easy-to-read books for children ages 7-11 featuring attention-grabbing cover art, inviting conversational style content, and vivid full-color images of landmarks and geography.Parents, grandparents, and savvy shoppers will appreciate the feel good factor of purchasing books that are both fun AND educational. DO YOU KNOW... WHAT huge herbivore swims in the rivers and shallow coastal areas of Florida? (Hint: Its close relative is an elephant!) HOW the land in the Florida Keys was formed? (Hint: Fish were previous landowners!) Find these answers and more in the Florida edition of What's So Great About This State?
Indiana's Historic National Road: The East Side, Richmond to Indianapolis by Indiana National Road Association (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 6.5 Inch (W) x .5 Inch (D)Weight: .7 PoundsNumber of Pages: 127Genre: HistorySub-Genre: United StatesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Author: Indiana National Road AssociationAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book The Indiana National Road Association hopes the photographs and stories within this book will give readers an appreciation for the 200-year past of the Historic National Road, often called The Road that Built the Nation. This federally designated All-American Road retains much of the integrity from its early days as a pioneer corridor. It is important for people to learn about these stories and about those who lived and worked along the road so that they can understand more about both themselves and the importance of preserving the highway. This volume looks at the section of the road from Richmond to Indianapolis. Book Synopsis The Indiana National Road Association hopes the photographs and stories within this book will give readers an appreciation for the 200-year past of the Historic National Road, often called The Road that Built the Nation. This federally designated All-American Road retains much of the integrity from its early days as a pioneer corridor. It is important for people to learn about these stories and about those who lived and worked along the road so that they can understand more about both themselves and the importance of preserving the highway. This volume looks at the section of the road from Richmond to Indianapolis."
Historic Roswell Georgia - by Joe McTyre (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 128Genre: HistoryFormat: PaperbackPublisher: ARCADIA PUB (SC)Author: Joe McTyreAge Range: Adult
Oglethorpe University - by Anne A. Salter (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.14 Inches (H) x 6.63 Inch (W) x .36 Inch (D)Weight: .71 PoundsNumber of Pages: 128Genre: HistoryFormat: PaperbackPublisher: ARCADIA PUB (SC)Author: Anne A. SalterAge Range: AdultLanguage: English
Haunted Lafayette, Louisiana - by Chere Dastague Coen (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 8.69 Inches (H) x 6.07 Inch (W) x .32 Inch (D)Weight: .44 PoundsNumber of Pages: 127Genre: HistorySub-Genre: United StatesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: History Press (SC)Author: Chere Dastague CoenAge Range: AdultLanguage: English Book Synopsis Join longtime journalist and ghost seeker Cheré Dastugue Coen as she visits Lafayette's haunted sites and travels the countryside in search of ghostly legends found only in South Louisiana.Ghost stories abound in the Cajun and Creole city of Lafayette, Louisiana. The Hub City boasts a multitude of spirits and specters, from those lost in Civil War skirmishes and fever outbreaks to those souls that simply can't say goodbye. Today, they wander the halls of bed-and-breakfasts and restaurants and linger along back roads and cemeteries. Pirates are rumored to guard buried treasure, and ancient French legends hide in the swamps, bayous and woods.
Railroads of North Carolina - by Alan Coleman (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.17 Inches (H) x 6.53 Inch (W) x .35 Inch (D)Weight: .71 PoundsNumber of Pages: 128Genre: HistorySub-Genre: RailroadsFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Author: Alan ColemanAge Range: AdultLanguage: English Book Synopsis Since the opening of the first permanent railway in 1833, hundreds of railroad companies have operated in North Carolina.Rail transportation, faster and more efficient than other methods of the era, opened new markets for the products of North Carolina's farms, factories, and mines. Over the years, North Carolina rail companies have ranged in size from well-engineered giants like the Southern Railway to temporary logging railroads like the Hemlock. Cross ties and rails were laid across almost every conceivable terrain: tidal marshes, sand hills, rolling piedmont, and mountain grades. Vulnerable to the turbulent and unregulated economies of the day, few railroad companies escaped reorganizations and receiverships during their corporate lives, often leaving tangled and contradictory histories in their passing.
Erie - by James B. Stull (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 6.5 Inch (W) x .4 Inch (D)Weight: .65 PoundsNumber of Pages: 127Genre: HistoryFormat: PaperbackPublisher: ARCADIA PUB (SC)Author: James B. StullAge Range: AdultLanguage: English
Hidden History of Tacoma: LittleKnown Tales from the City of Destiny - by Karla Stover (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 8.8 Inches (H) x 5.9 Inch (W) x .6 Inch (D)Weight: .55 PoundsNumber of Pages: 128Genre: HistoryFormat: PaperbackPublisher: ARCADIA PUB (SC)Author: Karla StoverAge Range: AdultLanguage: English
Virginia in the Civil War - by Joseph D'Arezzo (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.2 Inches (H) x 6.5 Inch (W) x .3 Inch (D)Weight: .7 PoundsNumber of Pages: 128Genre: HistorySub-Genre: United StatesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Author: Joseph D'ArezzoAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book No other event in American history has so indelibly shaped the country than the American Civil War. Virginia provided the setting for countless bloody clashes and decisive battles. Average Americans from all over the Union and the Confederacy made their way to the Old Dominion, only to give their lives for the causes they held dear. Virginia captures the essence of the American Civil War, as it was the site of the first, and last, major clash. The state held the capital of the Confederacy while simultaneously bordering Washington, DC. Additionally, Virginia was the site of infamous battles, such as Manassas, Fredericksburg, and Chancellorsville. The commonwealth was also the location of Gen. Robert E. Lees dramatic capitulation to Gen. Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox. The American Civil War was one of the first armed conflicts to be heavily documented through photographs. In recent years, the Library of Congress has compiled many of these images, helping to make this journey through history possible. Book Synopsis No other event in American history has so indelibly shaped the country than the American Civil War. Virginia provided the setting for countless bloody clashes and decisive battles. Average Americans from all over the Union and the Confederacy made their way to the Old Dominion, only to give their lives for the causes they held dear. Virginia captures the essence of the American Civil War, as it was the site of the first, and last, major clash. The state held the capital of the Confederacy while simultaneously bordering Washington, DC. Additionally, Virginia was the site of infamous battles, such as Manassas, Fredericksburg, and Chancellorsville. The commonwealth was also the location of Gen. Robert E. Lee's dramatic capitulation to Gen. Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox. The American Civil War was one of the first armed conflicts to be heavily documented through photographs. In recent years, the Library of Congress has compiled many of these images, helping to make this journey through history possible.
Northwestern Pacific Railroad: Eureka to Willits - by Alexandra Service (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.29 Inches (H) x 6.53 Inch (W) x .37 Inch (D)Weight: .71 PoundsNumber of Pages: 128Genre: HistorySub-Genre: RailroadsFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Author: Alexandra ServiceAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book The year 2014 marks the centennial of the completion of the Northwestern Pacific Railroad (NWP), celebrated by driving a golden spike at Cain Rock in October 1914. This achievement was the culmination of a massive, six-year engineering effort to connect rail lines ending at Willits with the early lumber company railroads of the Humboldt Bay region. When it was completed, the NWP linked Eureka with San Francisco by rail, a milestone in the history of Humboldt and Northern Mendocino Counties. This book examines the impact of the NWP on Northwestern California. Although no longer operational, the railroad today symbolizes the ongoing struggle to connect this isolated region with the wider world. Book Synopsis The year 2014 marks the centennial of the completion of the Northwestern Pacific Railroad (NWP), celebrated by driving a golden spike at Cain Rock in October 1914. This achievement was the culmination of a massive, six-year engineering effort to connect rail lines ending at Willits with the early lumber company railroads of the Humboldt Bay region. When it was completed, the NWP linked Eureka with San Francisco by rail, a milestone in the history of Humboldt and Northern Mendocino Counties. This book examines the impact of the NWP on Northwestern California. Although no longer operational, the railroad today symbolizes the ongoing struggle to connect this isolated region with the wider world."
Portland Fire & Rescue - by Brian K. Johnson (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 127Genre: HistoryFormat: PaperbackPublisher: ARCADIA PUB (SC)Author: Brian K. JohnsonAge Range: AdultLanguage: English
Salt Lake City - by James Banks (Paperback)
Genre: HistoryFormat: PaperbackPublisher: ARCADIA PUB (SC)Author: James BanksAge Range: Adult
Supernatural Lore of Pennsylvania: Ghosts, Monsters and Mira - by Thomas White (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 5.9 Inch (W) x .5 Inch (D)Weight: .6 PoundsNumber of Pages: 155Genre: HistorySub-Genre: United StatesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: History Press (SC)Author: Thomas WhiteAge Range: AdultLanguage: English Book Synopsis Passed down over generations, Keystone State legends and lore provide both thrilling stories and dire warnings.Strange creatures and tales of the supernatural thrive in Pennsylvania, from ghostly children who linger by their graves to
Omaha Food: Bigger than Beef - by Rachel P. Grace (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 128Genre: HistoryFormat: PaperbackPublisher: ARCADIA PUB (SC)Author: Rachel P. GraceAge Range: Adult
Georgia: A State History - by Buddy Sullivan (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.6 Inches (H) x 6.7 Inch (W) x .6 Inch (D)Weight: 1.2 PoundsNumber of Pages: 208Genre: HistorySub-Genre: United StatesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Author: Buddy SullivanAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book Georgia's past has diverged from the nation's and given the state and its people a distinctive culture and character. Some of the best, and the worst, aspects of American and Southern history can be found in the story of what is arguably the most important state in the South. Yet just as clearly Georgia has not always followed the road traveled by the rest of the nation and the region. Explaining the common and divergent paths that make us who we are is one reason the Georgia Historical Society has collaborated with Buddy Sullivan and Arcadia Publishing to produce Georgia: A State History, the first full-length history of the state produced in nearly a generation. Sullivan's lively account draws upon the vast archival and photographic collections of the Georgia Historical Society to trace the development of Georgia's politics, economy, and society and relates the stories of the people, both great and small, who shaped our destiny. This book opens a window on our rich and sometimes tragic past and reveals to all of us the fascinating complexity of what it means to be a Georgian. Book Synopsis Georgia: A State History, opens a window on our rich and sometimes tragic past and reveals to all of us the fascinating complexity of what it means to be a Georgian.Georgia's past has diverged from the nation's and given the s
Atlanta Unforgettable Vintage Images of an All-American City - by Best of Images of America (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 6.4 Inch (W) x .3 Inch (D)Weight: .66 PoundsNumber of Pages: 128Genre: HistorySub-Genre: United StatesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Author: Best of Images of AmericaAge Range: AdultLanguage: English Book Synopsis The Best of Atlanta is a collection of images accumulated from ten books in Arcadia's Images of America series. Through some two hundred photographs, we have attempted to project a visual sampling of life in this Southern city, considered by many to be the jewel in the Southern crown. In order to honor the traditions, values, and essence of Atlanta, we have worked in cooperation with the many authors in the series who know Atlanta best, from the tip of Kennesaw Mountain to the sandy banks of the Chattahoochie.
