De Smet - by Laura Ingalls Wilder Memorial Society (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 6.5 Inch (W) x .5 Inch (D)Weight: .61 PoundsNumber of Pages: 128Genre: HistorySub-Genre: United StatesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Author: Laura Ingalls Wilder Memorial SocietyAge Range: AdultLanguage: English Book Synopsis Hordes of pioneers moved west at a time when Dakota Territory was still unsettled. When the railroad came to town, this land of opportunity soon became a small town called De Smet. Through the years, muddy streets and wooden shacks were replaced with brick and mortar, and the little town grew into a county seat. The hallmark of De Smet comes from the pen of Laura Ingalls Wilder, when she wrote five of her Little House books set in the community. Ensuing years saw the demolition of several of De Smet's heritage buildings, but others remain today, and the validity of these structures bring untold numbers to view them. Long-standing traditions, such as Old Settler's Day, have remained within the borders of the community and are still an exciting part of the town's history.
Nassau County Police Department - (Images of America) by Jerry Aylward (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 6.5 Inch (W) x .3 Inch (D)Weight: .6 PoundsNumber of Pages: 128Genre: HistorySub-Genre: United StatesSeries Title: Images of AmericaFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Author: Jerry AylwardAge Range: AdultBook theme: State & Local, Middle Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA)Language: English Book Synopsis The Nassau County Police Department was created in 1925 out of an urgent need for a professional law enforcement agency to provide swift, reliable, and trusted protection for its citizensDuring those unprecedented times, Greater New Y
Catching Yellowstone's Wild Trout - by Chris Hunt (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 5.9 Inch (W) x .5 Inch (D)Weight: .85 PoundsNumber of Pages: 160Genre: TravelSub-Genre: United StatesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: History PressAuthor: Chris HuntAge Range: AdultBook theme: WestLanguage: English Book Synopsis Fly-fishing has its sacred waters the world over. Yellowstone National Park claims some of the craft's most storied destinations. Casting in the Firehole River is like going back in time to when bison roamed nearly every meadow in the West. Restored to th
Gold Rush Ghosts of Placerville, Coloma & Georgetown - (Haunted America) by Linda J Bottjer (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 8.92 Inches (H) x 6.06 Inch (W) x .46 Inch (D)Weight: .66 PoundsNumber of Pages: 174Genre: HistorySub-Genre: United StatesSeries Title: Haunted AmericaFormat: PaperbackPublisher: History Press (SC)Author: Linda J BottjerAge Range: AdultBook theme: State & Local, West (AK, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NV, UT, WY)Language: English Book Synopsis Fueled by the dream to strike it rich, prospectors flocked to California during the gold rush. Yet the harsh lifestyle and backbreaking work led many to early graves. Join author Linda Bottjer on a tour through Gold Country's most chilling--and true--haun
Minidoka National Historic Site - by Hanako B. Wakatsuki-Chong (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 6.3 Inch (W) x .4 Inch (D)Weight: .7 PoundsNumber of Pages: 128Genre: HistorySub-Genre: United StatesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Author: Hanako B. Wakatsuki-ChongAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book "In the vast sagebrush desert of Southern Idaho, Minidoka War Relocation Center had a short-lived and painful existence. The wartime operation incarcerated over 13,000 American citizens and legal resident aliens of Japanese ancestry from August 1942 to October 1945. They were forcibly removed from their homes along the West Coast--primarily from Washington, Oregon, and Alaska--as a result of Executive Order 9066, signed by President Roosevelt on February 19, 1942. Their only crime was looking like the enemy. For three years, the men, women, and children endured uncertainty, created community, and demonstrated resilience, creativity, and patriotism. Today, Minidoka National Historic Site protects the legacy of the incarceration history and its important lessons in civil liberties."--Amazon.com. Book Synopsis In the vast sagebrush desert of Southern Idaho, Minidoka War Relocation Center had a short-lived and painful existence. The wartime operation incarcerated over 13,000 American citizens and legal resident aliens of Japanese ancestry from August 1942 to Oct
Sonoma Valley - (Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)) by Valerie Sherer Mathes & Diane Moll Smith (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.06 Inches (H) x 6.5 Inch (W) x .39 Inch (D)Weight: .68 PoundsNumber of Pages: 128Genre: HistorySub-Genre: United StatesSeries Title: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)Format: PaperbackPublisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Author: Valerie Sherer Mathes & Diane Moll SmithAge Range: AdultBook theme: State & Local, West (AK, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NV, UT, WY)Language: English Book Synopsis California s Wine Country, its rolling hills studded with ancient oaks and laced with vines. Tourists flock to the charming, historic towns in the Valley of the Moon, from Kenwood in the north to Schellville in the south. The town of Sonoma may be the bir
A History of Iowa Wine - by John N Peragine (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 5.9 Inch (W) x .4 Inch (D)Weight: .65 PoundsNumber of Pages: 128Genre: TechnologySub-Genre: AgricultureFormat: PaperbackPublisher: History PressAuthor: John N PeragineAge Range: AdultBook theme: AgronomyLanguage: English Book Synopsis Iowa has a history with grapevines that goes back more than a century. New York lawyer Hiram Barney obtained a tract of land in southeast Iowa as part of the Half-Breed program following the American Indian Wars and created the White Elk Winery. German settlers in Amana tended community vineyards for communal wines. Before Prohibition, the Council Bluffs Grape Growers Association grew grapes and shipped them eastward by the ton. In the early 1900s, the state was among the nation's top producers of grapes. Pesticides, weather and government subsidies ended the time of the vines of the prairie until their recent return. Author John N. Peragine details the rise, fall and resurgence of the industry in the Hawkeye State.
German Cincinnati - (Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)) by Don Heinrich Tolzmann (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.24 Inches (H) x 6.58 Inch (W) x .38 Inch (D)Weight: .71 PoundsNumber of Pages: 128Genre: HistorySub-Genre: United StatesSeries Title: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)Format: PaperbackPublisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Author: Don Heinrich TolzmannAge Range: AdultBook theme: State & LocalLanguage: English Book Synopsis It is impossible to explore the history of Cincinnati without looking at the influence of German-Americans.German Cincinnati is a pictorial history of the German-American experience in the Greater Cincinnati area: the people, places, and things that influenced that influenced this culturally rich city and made it what it is today. This book is a must-read for anyone with an interest in German-American or people Cincinnati history.German immigrants first came to the region in the late 18th century and then arrived in great waves beginning in the early 19th century. These German American immigrants and their descendants have greatly influenced the social, political, cultural, religious, and economic growth and development of the area, earning Cincinnati a reputation for its German heritage. Today, nearly every other person in Cincinnati can trace some German lineage in their family tree. It is known as one of the corners in the famed German Triangle, along with St. Louis and Milwaukee. German Cincinnatians survived the hard times of the world wars of the last century, even experiencing an ethnic heritage revival that has reaffirmed the area's reputation as one of the major centers of German heritage in the United States today.Join author Don Heinrich Tolzmann, curator of the German-Americana Collection and director of the German-American Studies Program at the University of Cincinnati, as he looks at the complex and prosperous history of German-Americans in Cincinnati.
Puget Sound Whales for Sale - by Sandra Pollard (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 6 Inch (W) x .6 Inch (D)Weight: .7 PoundsNumber of Pages: 192Genre: HistorySub-Genre: United StatesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: History PressAuthor: Sandra PollardAge Range: AdultBook theme: Pacific Northwest (OR, WA), State & LocalLanguage: English Book Synopsis In November 2005, Washington's iconic killer whales, known as Southern Resident orcas, were placed on the endangered species list. It was a victory long overdue for a fragile population of fewer than one hundred whales. Author and certified marine natural Review Quotes "Making liberal use of interviews, correspondence and newspaper accounts, as well as less intensive use of legislative, governmental, and nonprofit records, Pollard constructs an easily digestible narrative for lay individuals curious about the hunting of Puget Sound's Northern and Southern Resident killer whale groups between 1965 and 1976. Puget Sound Whales for Sale significantly succeeds the former (Blackfish) in breadth and depth."Pacific Northwest Quarterly
Ghosts andLegends of Michigin's West Coast - by Amberrose Hammond (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 8.8 Inches (H) x 6 Inch (W) x .4 Inch (D)Weight: .4 PoundsNumber of Pages: 125Genre: Body + Mind + SpiritFormat: PaperbackPublisher: History Press (SC)Author: Amberrose HammondAge Range: AdultLanguage: English Book Synopsis A collection of chilling tales from the most haunted places in Western Michigan.Western Michigan is home to some of the state's most picturesque places - and also some of its most chilling tales. Ghost story researcher and enthusiast
Seattle's Coal Legacy - by John M Goodfellow (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.2 Inches (H) x 6.4 Inch (W) x .5 Inch (D)Weight: .7 PoundsNumber of Pages: 128Genre: HistorySub-Genre: United StatesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Author: John M GoodfellowAge Range: AdultBook theme: Pacific Northwest (OR, WA), State & LocalLanguage: English About the Book "In the 1880s, Seattle became a major coal port in the United States. By 1908, Puget Sound was the third-largest coal port, after New York and Baltimore. For Seattle, the major coal mines were in Issaquah, New Castle, Renton, and Black Diamond, with many other smaller mines throughout King County. Until the petroleum revolution, Seattle exported most of its coal to San Francisco. Because of coal, Seattle became a center for skilled engineers, machinists, and miners for the maritime, manufacturing, mining, and railroad industries, differentiating itself from other lumber towns on Puget Sound. Seattle's Coal Legacy is the story of a frontier town going through an industrial revolution in its own time. The skills and knowledge developed during the coal era--engineering, finance, transportation, manufacturing, etc.--made Seattle the major city it is today."-- Provided by publisher. Book Synopsis In the 1880s, Seattle became a major coal port in the United States. By 1908, Puget Sound was the third-largest coal port, after New York and Baltimore. For Seattle, the major coal mines were in Issaquah, New Castle, Renton, and Black Diamond, with many other smaller mines throughout King County. Until the petroleum revolution, Seattle exported most of its coal to San Francisco. Because of coal, Seattle became a center for skilled engineers, machinists, and miners for the maritime, manufacturing, mining, and railroad industries, differentiating itself from other lumber towns on Puget Sound. Seattle's Coal Legacy is the story of a frontier town going through an industrial revolution in its own time. The skills and knowledge developed during the coal era-engineering, finance, transportation, manufacturing, etc.-made Seattle the major city it is today.
Fort Bliss - (Images of America) by John a Hamilton (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 StatesSeries Title: Images of AmericaFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Author: John a HamiltonAge Range: AdultBook theme: State & Local, Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX)Language: English Book Synopsis Established as one of many frontier Army posts in 1849 following the Mexican-American War, Fort Bliss, Texas, has endured as an Army installation when most other frontier posts have faded from memory. From a small collection of adobe buildings, it has seen growth, decline, two closures, and ultimately survival as the major Army maneuver post that it is today. The post, named for West Point math prodigy and soldier William Wallace Smith Bliss, has served many roles in America's conflicts and has seen the march of technology in war fighting. Its role today includes training for the Army's only armored division, known as 1st Armored Division; training for major Army air and missile defense forces; serving as a mobilization platform for Army soldiers and civilians to deploy to support America's missions overseas; and testing of major equipment to be adopted for military use.
Honokaa Town - (Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)) by Laura Ruby & Ross W Stephenson (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 6.4 Inch (W) x .5 Inch (D)Weight: .7 PoundsNumber of Pages: 128Genre: HistorySub-Genre: United StatesSeries Title: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)Format: PaperbackPublisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Author: Laura Ruby & Ross W StephensonAge Range: AdultBook theme: State & Local, West (AK, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NV, UT, WY)Language: English Book Synopsis Walk down Mamane Street, the heart of Honokaa Town, and step back into the late 19th and early 20th century. Honokaa's single-wall, wooden plantation-era buildings are as much a symbol of Hawaii to local people as Diamond Head is to tourists. The commercial buildings have their emblematic false fronts and totan (corrugated iron) cladding. They contained, and still contain, mom-and-pop businesses that were founded upon personal relationships, required the labor of whole families, and provided for the education of the next generation. The small size of the town encouraged cross-pollination of peoples. Sugar workers, paniolos (cowboys), coffee farmers, and homesteaders all came to Honokaa.
Creating the Black Utopia of Buxton, Iowa - (American Heritage) by Rachelle Chase (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 6 Inch (W) x .6 Inch (D)Weight: .65 PoundsNumber of Pages: 176Genre: HistorySub-Genre: United StatesSeries Title: American HeritageFormat: PaperbackPublisher: History PressAuthor: Rachelle ChaseAge Range: AdultBook theme: State & LocalLanguage: English About the Book Some have called Buxton a Black Utopia. In the town of five thousand residents, established in 1900, African Americans and Caucasians lived worked and attended school together. It was a thriving, one-of-a-kind coal mining town created by the Consolidation Coal Company. This inclusive approach provided opportunity for its residents. Dr. E.A. Carter was the first African American to get a medical degree from the University of Iowa in 1907. He returned to Buxton and was hired by the coal company, where he treated both black and white patients. Attorney George Woodson ran for file clerk in the Iowa Senate for the Republican Party in 1898, losing to a white man by one vote. Author Rachelle Chase details the amazing events that created this unique community and what made it disappear. -- Book Synopsis Some have called Buxton a Black Utopia. In the town of five thousand residents, established in 1900, African Americans and Caucasians lived, worked and attended school together. It was a thriving, one-of-a-kind coal mining town created by the Consolida Review Quotes "Rachelle Chase has elevated herself into a position of deep knowledge and understanding of a great American story, the legacy of Buxton, Iowa. Her unparalleled research and imagery of this incredible time is captured, including how events developed towards the magic of Buxton." John Busbee, The Culture Buzz "Rachelle Chase provides a historical overview of one of America's most enlightened Black-dominated communities, Buxton, Iowa, located in the coal-mining county of Monroe. This racially progressive town of more than 6,000 residents claimed a black YMCA, black baseball team, and black physician. Although a company town, controlled by an affiliate of the Chicago & North Western Railway, and lasting for only several decades, Buxton gave blacks personal advantages in the Age of Jim Crow. Extensively researched and pleasantly written, Chase covers all facets of daily life. Rare photographs augment her coverage of this unique Hawkeye State place." H. Roger Grant, professor of history, Clemson University, and author of The North Western: A History of the Chicago & North Western Railway System
Manhattanville - (Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)) by Eric K Washington (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 128Genre: TravelSub-Genre: United StatesSeries Title: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)Format: PaperbackPublisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Author: Eric K WashingtonAge Range: AdultBook theme: GeneralLanguage: English Book Synopsis Get acquainted with Manhattanville's richly diverse history and lore from events to landmarks and residents.During the 1800s, Manhattanville flourished as the West Side counterpart to its parent village of Harlem. The wide valley around present-day Broadway and 125th Street formed a unique gateway to the Hudson River between Morningside Heights and Washington Heights. Although rural, Manhattanville was the convergence of river, railroad, and stage lines, representing one of 19th-century New York City's most significant residential, manufacturing and transportation hubs. However, this once-prominent upper Manhattan suburb eventually succumbed to the advent of mass transit and to the absorption of its distinctive features by the city in chase.From Henry Hudson's exploration of the area's waterfront in 1609 to Gen. George Washington's conversion of its terrain into a battlefield in 1776, momentous events marked Manhattanville's crossroads long before the village streets were laid out in 1806. Readers discover later landmarks, including New York's first Episcopal church to abolish pew rentals, where patriots, Tories and African American abolitionists convened-today, Harlem's oldest continuing congregation on the same site. The book also introduces notable Manhattanville residents, such as founders Jacob and Hannah Lawrence Schieffelin, clothier Daniel Devlin, and New York City Mayor Daniel F. Tiemann.
Hidden History of Portland, Oregon - (Hidden History Of...) by Jd Chandler (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 6 Inch (W) x .4 Inch (D)Weight: .9 PoundsNumber of Pages: 188Genre: HistorySub-Genre: United StatesSeries Title: Hidden History Of...Format: PaperbackPublisher: History Press (SC)Author: Jd ChandlerAge Range: AdultBook theme: Pacific Northwest (OR, WA), State & LocalLanguage: English About the Book "A collection of vignettes about lesser-known events and individuals from Portland, Oregon, history"-- Book Synopsis In this engaging narrative, author JD Chandler crafts a people's history of Portland, Oregon, sharing the lesser-known stories of individuals who stood against the tide and fought for liberty and representation: C.E.S. Wood, who documented the conflict be
Los Angeles Art Deco (Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)) - by Suzanne Tarbell Cooper & Amy Ronnebeck Hall & Frank E Cooper Jr (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.38 Inches (H) x 6.24 Inch (W) x .43 Inch (D)Weight: .65 PoundsNumber of Pages: 128Genre: HistorySub-Genre: United StatesSeries Title: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)Format: PaperbackPublisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Author: Suzanne Tarbell Cooper & Amy Ronnebeck Hall & Frank E Cooper JrAge Range: AdultBook theme: State & Local, West (AK, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NV, UT, WY)Language: English Book Synopsis Art Deco made its formal appearance in Paris at the 1925 L Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes, a showcase for art, architecture, and design that promoted progress, modernity, and the present. The greatest export from thi
Detroit Tigers Gone Wild - by George Hunter (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 6 Inch (W) x .4 Inch (D)Weight: .65 PoundsNumber of Pages: 128Genre: Sports + RecreationSub-Genre: BaseballFormat: PaperbackPublisher: History PressAuthor: George HunterAge Range: AdultBook theme: HistoryLanguage: English Book Synopsis The Detroit Tigers came out of the womb scratching and snarling. Early owner James D. Burns orchestrated the only known arrest of a journalist while covering a game. It's the only Major League franchise to sign a star player out of prison, which happened
The Forgotten Cape - (Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)) by Mary Sicchio (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.22 Inches (H) x 6.55 Inch (W) x .34 Inch (D)Weight: .69 PoundsNumber of Pages: 127Genre: HistorySub-Genre: United StatesSeries Title: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)Format: PaperbackPublisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Author: Mary SicchioAge Range: AdultBook theme: GeneralLanguage: English Book Synopsis Photographs by Richard Cooper Kelsey reveal a bucolic Cape Cod of yesteryear.In the 1940s through the 1960s, the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce promoted Cape Cod as "an alluring vacationland where the blue begins, and the frets of life cease." At the same time, a young, exuberant man with a camera, Richard Cooper Kelsey, arrived in Chatham. Kelsey began compiling a photographic record of small town life, of Cape Cod tourist landmarks, and the real people of Cape Cod with precision and clarity. He portrayed a Cape Cod of much beauty and charm, an earlier, more youthful time, and a time just within reach of memory. The photographs in The Forgotten Cape: 1940-1960 were culled from the over7,000item Kelsey Collection of the Nickerson Room at Wilkens Library, Cape Cod Community College.
Red River Floods: Fargo and Moorhead - by Terry L. Shoptaugh (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 6.5 Inch (W) x .4 Inch (D)Weight: .61 PoundsNumber of Pages: 128Genre: HistoryFormat: PaperbackPublisher: ARCADIA PUB (SC)Author: Terry L. ShoptaughAge Range: Adult
Southern California Road Racing - (Images of America) by Tony Baker (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 6.4 Inch (W) x .2 Inch (D)Weight: .7 PoundsNumber of Pages: 128Genre: Sports + RecreationSub-Genre: Motor SportsSeries Title: Images of AmericaFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Author: Tony BakerAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book "In California, the popularity of all kinds of motor sports reached its peak in the mid-20th century. None was more exotic or glamorous than the type commonly called road racing. Southern California Road Racing is a collection of historic photographs that depicts all the action and excitement of the golden age of motor sports. The images in this book will take you back to the days when the best cars Europe had to offer competed with homebuilt specials over world-famous road courses like Laguna Seca, Willow, Glen Helen, and Riverside International, plus show all the cars and people that made it happen." Book Synopsis In California, the popularity of all kinds of motor sports reached its peak in the mid-20th century. None was more exotic or glamorous than the type commonly called road racing. Southern California Road Racing is a collection of historic photographs that depicts all the action and excitement of the golden age of motor sports. The images in this book will take you back to the days when the best cars Europe had to offer competed with homebuilt specials over world-famous road courses like Laguna Seca, Willow, Glen Helen, and Riverside International, plus show all the cars and people that made it happen.
Shipwrecks of the California Coast: - (Disaster) by Michael D White (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 6 Inch (W) x .6 Inch (D)Weight: .65 PoundsNumber of Pages: 176Genre: HistorySub-Genre: United StatesSeries Title: DisasterFormat: PaperbackPublisher: History Press (SC)Author: Michael D WhiteAge Range: AdultBook theme: State & Local, West (AK, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NV, UT, WY)Language: English Book Synopsis More than two thousand ships have been lost along California's 840 miles of coastline--Spanish galleons, passenger liners, freighters, schooners. Some tragedies are marking points in U.S. maritime history. The City of Rio de Janeiro," bound from Hong Kong to San Francisco in 1901, sliced the fog only to strike a rock and sink in twenty minutes, sending 128 passengers to watery graves. Seven U.S. Navy destroyers, bound on a fateful 1923 night from San Francisco to San Diego, crashed into the rocks at Honda Point on the treacherous Santa Barbara County coast, killing 23 sailors in one of the military's worst peacetime losses. Join author Michael D. White as he navigates the shoals of shipping mishaps with both salvage stories and elegies to the departed."
Chesapeake Bay Bridge - (Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)) by John R Paulson (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 6.3 Inch (W) x .4 Inch (D)Weight: .6 PoundsNumber of Pages: 128Genre: HistorySub-Genre: United StatesSeries Title: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)Format: PaperbackPublisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Author: John R PaulsonAge Range: AdultBook theme: State & Local, Middle Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA)Language: English Book Synopsis The story of the bridge that transformed Maryland's Eastern Shore from a sleepy backwater to a major tourism destination and caused an economic boom in Baltimore in the west.When it opened to traffic in 1952, the William Preston Lane Jr. Memorial Bridge - simply called the Chesapeake Bay Bridge - was the third-longest bridge in the world. The four-mile long span was constructed over the Chesapeake Bay in a dramatic 2.5-year period of progress that became known to the workers as "Operation Link," because it would be the first physical connection between the two widely separated parts of Maryland. Today, the two spans - the original Bay Bridge from 1952 and the parallel span built alongside it in 1973 - are towering architectural landmarks along the East Coast of the United States.
Made in Chicago - (Images of America) by Austin Weber (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 6.4 Inch (W) x .4 Inch (D)Weight: .65 PoundsNumber of Pages: 128Genre: HistorySub-Genre: United StatesSeries Title: Images of AmericaFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Author: Austin WeberAge Range: AdultBook theme: State & LocalLanguage: English Book Synopsis For much of the 20th century, the Chicagoland area was a manufacturing mecca due to its central geographic location and ready access to rail and water transportation. The city and suburbs mass-produced a wide range of products, including appliances, bicyc
St. Joseph and Benton Harbor - by Elaine Cotsirilos Thomopoulos (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.4 Inches (H) x 6.36 Inch (W) x .36 Inch (D)Weight: .65 PoundsNumber of Pages: 128Genre: HistorySub-Genre: United StatesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Author: Elaine Cotsirilos ThomopoulosAge Range: AdultLanguage: English Book Synopsis Through more than 200 photographs, this book documents St. Joseph's and Benton Harbor's development from the time when pioneers first struggled to create a community in the wilderness.Two distinct communities which share equally vibra
Churchill Downs: America's Most Historic Racetrack - by Kimberly Gatto (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 5.9 Inch (W) x .5 Inch (D)Weight: .6 PoundsNumber of Pages: 544Genre: HistoryFormat: PaperbackPublisher: ARCADIA PUB (SC)Author: Kimberly GattoAge Range: Adult
Oregon Wine - by Scott Stursa (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 5.9 Inch (W) x .3 Inch (D)Weight: .9 PoundsNumber of Pages: 192Genre: HistorySub-Genre: United StatesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: History PressAuthor: Scott StursaAge Range: AdultBook theme: Pacific Northwest (OR, WA), State & LocalLanguage: English Book Synopsis The history of winemaking in Oregon is steeped in legends so well known they've become gospel, but reality is even more fascinating. Discover the truth about who opened the state's first commercial winery and the real origin of Willamette Valley's famed P
Forest Park - (Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)) by Don Corrigan & Holly Shanks (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 6.5 Inch (W) x .4 Inch (D)Weight: .7 PoundsNumber of Pages: 128Genre: HistorySub-Genre: United StatesSeries Title: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)Format: PaperbackPublisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Author: Don Corrigan & Holly ShanksAge Range: AdultBook theme: State & LocalLanguage: English Book Synopsis At 1,293 acres, Forest Park exceeds the size of New York's Central Park by nearly 500 acres, and within are lakes, hills, wetlands, woodlands, and bountiful recreational opportunities. Within a few decades of its 1876 opening, Forest Park became the host for the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, as well as the 1904 Summer Olympics. Known as the "Heart of St. Louis," the park features amazing attractions, such as the Saint Louis Zoo, the Saint Louis Art Museum, the Missouri History Museum, The Muny, and the Saint Louis Science Center. Millions of Americans have come to Forest Park for world-class festivities and for celebrations of heroes, from Lewis and Clark to explorers of outer space. Today, the park continues to host remarkable events, including Fair St. Louis, Earth Day, Shakespeare in the Park, and LouFest. Review Quotes "Arcadia Publishing is known for extensively-illustrated books celebrating the history of places, people and cultural institutions. A welcome addition to their "Images of America" series is "Forest Park" by West End Word Editor-in-Chief Don Corrigan and journalist Holly Shanks. This delightful book is sure to please a wide variety of readers. Forest Park is beloved by St. Louisans and tourists for many different things including hiking trails, museums, sporting venues, theater and festivals. The authors include engaging details that evoke memories of readers' experiences of Forest Park. These include the red bow around the planetarium during the holiday season, the tradition of sledding on Art Hill, and the dinosaur statues along the hiking trail. This fun and informative book offers plentiful opportunities to learn something new and to enjoy pleasant memories." West End Word
Maple Sugaring in New Hampshire - by Barbara Mills Lassonde (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.16 Inches (H) x 6.54 Inch (W) x .32 Inch (D)Weight: .65 PoundsNumber of Pages: 128Genre: HistorySub-Genre: United StatesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Author: Barbara Mills LassondeAge Range: AdultLanguage: English Book Synopsis Maple Sugaring in New Hampshire is a photographic history depicting the process, equipment, structures, and social aspects of maple sugaring from the 1700s to the present day. Maple products are made almost exclusively in the northeastern United States an
Cactus League - (Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)) by Susie Steckner (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 6.5 Inch (W) x .3 Inch (D)Weight: .7 PoundsNumber of Pages: 127Genre: HistorySub-Genre: United StatesSeries Title: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)Format: PaperbackPublisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Author: Susie StecknerAge Range: AdultBook theme: State & Local, Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX)Language: English Book Synopsis Arizona s baseball roots run long and deep, but the star of the show is the Cactus League. The state s spring training history is filled with social, political, and cultural intrigue, not to mention a roster of baseball greats. Early on, fans watched Joe DiMaggio, Ted Williams, Willie Mays, and the American League s first black player, Larry Doby. Beyond the field, baseball became part of the state s social fabric, as players and fans alike flocked to watering holes, hotels, parades, and a desert resort famous for its mineral baths. History also saw a political battle to save the Cactus League and fend off Florida s attempts to dominate spring training. Today, the Cactus League is a 15-team powerhouse that holds court in Arizona each spring."
Murder & Mayhem in Portland, Oregon - by J D Chandler (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9 Inches (H) x 6.1 Inch (W) x .4 Inch (D)Weight: .5 PoundsNumber of Pages: 127Genre: HistorySub-Genre: United StatesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: History Press (SC)Author: J D ChandlerAge Range: AdultBook theme: Pacific Northwest (OR, WA), State & LocalLanguage: English Book Synopsis The headlines shook Portland, Oregon. The brutal Ardenwald axe murders. The retribution killings by Chinatown tongs. The fiendish acts of the Dark Strangler. In this compelling account, author JD Chandler chronicles the coverups, the false confessions, the miscarriages of justice and the investigative twists and turns of Portland's infamous crimes while providing valuable historical perspective. From the untimely end of the Black Mackintosh Bandit to the convoluted hunt for the Milwaukie Monster, join Chandler as he unveils the shadowy heart of the city, acknowledges the officers who sought justice and remembers the individuals whose lives were claimed by violence.
A History of Alcatraz Island: 1853-2008 - (Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)) (Paperback) - by Gregory L Wellman
Dimensions (Overall): 9.21 Inches (H) x 6.49 Inch (W) x .35 Inch (D)Weight: .7 PoundsNumber of Pages: 128Genre: HistorySub-Genre: United StatesSeries Title: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)Format: PaperbackPublisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Author: Gregory L WellmanAge Range: AdultBook theme: State & Local, West (AK, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NV, UT, WY)Language: English About the Book As one of America's most notorious prisons, Alcatraz has been a significant part of California's history for over 155 years. The small, lonely rock, known in sea charts by its Spanish name "Isla de los Alcatraces," or "Island of Pelicans," lay essentially dormant until the 1850s, when the military converted the island into a fortress to protect the booming San Francisco region. Alcatraz served as a pivotal military position until the early 20th century and in 1934 was converted into a federal penitentiary to house some of America's most incorrigible prisoners. The penitentiary closed in 1963, and Alcatraz joined the National Park Service system in 1972. Since then, it has remained a popular attraction as part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Book Synopsis As one of America s most notorious prisons, Alcatraz has been a significant part of California s history for over 155 years. The small, lonely rock, known in sea charts by its Spanish name Isla de los Alcatraces, or Island of Pelicans, lay essentially dor
Fort Worth - by Dawn Youngblood Phd (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 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: Dawn Youngblood PhdAge Range: AdultBook theme: State & Local, Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX)Language: English Book Synopsis Fort Worth exudes a vivacious Western spirit founded upon a rich history. In 1849, four years after the Republic of Texas became the 28th state, the Army built a fort to keep native tribes west of the Trinity. That fort grew into a focal stop on the Chish
Monterey Peninsula - (Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)) by Kim Coventry (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 128Genre: TravelSeries Title: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)Format: PaperbackPublisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Author: Kim CoventryAge Range: AdultBook theme: GeneralLanguage: English Book Synopsis From the building of Hotel Del Monte in 1880 to the completion of the Pacific Coast Highway in 1937, connecting the peninsula to the redwood forests of Big Sur and San Simeon beyond, the history of the Monterey Peninsula is the story of the development of a collection of coastal communities-each with its own unique character. Captured here in over 200 vintage images is the heritage of these seaside communities and their role in the peninsula's history. The Monterey Peninsula is home to some of the most famous (and most photographed) shoreline in the world. Pictured in this book is the peninsula's golden era, explored through images that document the growth of Carmel, Pacific Grove, Monterey, Pebble Beach, Point Lobos, and Big Sur. Here you will find rare photographs of Cannery Row, the mission at Carmel, the bathhouse at Lover's Point, the bridges of the Pacific Coast Highway, the cottages of Carmel, the adobes of Monterey, and the cypress trees of Pebble Beach. Included in these pages are images from the author's collection as well as from the Monterey Public Library and Carmel's Harrison Memorial Library. Many of these have never been published.
Texas Zeke and the Longhorn - by David Davis (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x 11.02 Inch (W) x .09 Inch (D)Weight: .31 PoundsNumber of Pages: 36Genre: Juvenile FictionSub-Genre: WesternsFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Pelican Publishing CompanyAuthor: David DavisAge Range: 4-8 YearsLanguage: English About the Book The author of the award-winning "Ten Redneck Babies" is back. Trying to get home for dinner, Texas cowboy Zeke must first convince his newly purchased steer to go into the corral. But it's not as easy as he thinks. Full color. Book Synopsis This retelling of the English folktale "The Old Woman and Her Pig" features a Texas cowboy and an ornery Longhorn. A whole chain of events must be set into motion before Zeke can get home for a big bowl of chili.
Camarillo State Hospital - (Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)) by Evelyn S Taylor & Mary E Holt (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 6.4 Inch (W) x .3 Inch (D)Weight: .65 PoundsNumber of Pages: 128Genre: HistorySub-Genre: United StatesSeries Title: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)Format: PaperbackPublisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Author: Evelyn S Taylor & Mary E HoltAge Range: AdultBook theme: State & Local, West (AK, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NV, UT, WY)Language: English About the Book History of the Camarillo State Hospital, Camarillo, California, opened in 1936, and closed in 1997; facilities became part of California State University, Channel Islands. Book Synopsis Camarillo State Hospital, affectionately known as "Cam," officially opened its doors in 1936, during a time when the California State Commission in Lunacy oversaw the treatment and care of those deemed mentally ill. A pioneering research institution in autism and schizophrenia, Cam achieved notoriety as one of two state institutions that accommodated children and as the first state hospital to receive certification for treatment of the developmentally disabled. Although it was an independent body, retaining its own dairy, farm, residences, and even a bowling alley, Cam also developed creative relationships with volunteers, educators, and businesspeople for the betterment of its patients. "Enhancing Innovation Through Independence" became Cam's final ambition and, in the end, its ultimate achievement.
Mount Rainier National Park - by Donald M. Johnstone (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 6.5 Inch (W) x .5 Inch (D)Weight: .7 PoundsNumber of Pages: 127Genre: HistoryFormat: PaperbackAuthor: Donald M. JohnstoneAge Range: AdultLanguage: English
South Bronx - (Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)) by Bill Twomey (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 128Genre: TravelSub-Genre: United StatesSeries Title: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)Format: PaperbackPublisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Author: Bill TwomeyAge Range: AdultBook theme: GeneralLanguage: English Book Synopsis Churches, schools, ballparks, old neighborhood streets and more all come back to life in the pages of South Bronx!It was once part of Westchester County, but the Bronx was annexed to New York City in the 19th century. The South Bronx came to be defined as the area in the southwest part of the borough between the Harlem River and the Bronx River, with Fordham Road generally considered as the northern boundary. Less urban than nearby neighborhoods in Manhattan, the South Bronx attracted countless numbers of immigrants arriving in New York City in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Choosing to raise their families in what was then a country setting, they helped to make the South Bronx one of the most culturally diverse sections of New York. South Bronx revisits the Third Avenue trolley, Old West Farms, the Third Avenue El, tar beach, and the cobblestone roadways of a bygone era. The breweries and old-time taverns that were once such a vital part of the culture of the South Bronx are also found anew, in addition to The Schnorer Club, the Elks Club on the Concourse, the Concourse Plaza Hotel, and legendary Yankee Stadium.
Mapleton (Paperback) - by April Clawson
Number of Pages: 128Genre: HistoryFormat: PaperbackPublisher: ARCADIA PUB (SC)Author: April ClawsonAge Range: AdultLanguage: English
Fort Jackson - by David Galassie (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: David GalassieAge Range: AdultBook theme: State & LocalLanguage: English Book Synopsis Fort Jackson is a sprawling military base east of Columbia, South Carolina. With the impending entry of America into World War I, city fathers recognized the country's need for military training camps and made a successful proposal to the US Army for cons
Ohio Jazz - by David Meyers & Candice Watkins & Arnett Howard & James Loeffler (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 8.8 Inches (H) x 5.9 Inch (W) x .6 Inch (D)Weight: .7 PoundsNumber of Pages: 189Genre: HistorySub-Genre: United StatesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: History Press (SC)Author: David Meyers & Candice Watkins & Arnett Howard & James LoefflerAge Range: AdultBook theme: State & LocalLanguage: English Book Synopsis Most jazz historians give short shrift to the Buckeye state, regarding as a go-through rather than a go-to place. However, the fact is jazz has been practiced in Ohio and with a vengeance. For 30 years, these authors have been researching and documenting the history of music, particularly jazz in Ohio. Their 1999 exhibit at the Ohio Historical Society, Jazz Ohio " ran for twelve months before portions of it moved to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The exhibit inspired the book, and much of what you will read here has never been brought together in one place before and it may well change the way you think about jazz. And Ohio."
Carmel - (Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)) by Terri Horvath (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.26 Inches (H) x 7.02 Inch (W) x .34 Inch (D)Weight: .7 PoundsNumber of Pages: 127Genre: HistorySub-Genre: United StatesSeries Title: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)Format: PaperbackPublisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Author: Terri HorvathAge Range: AdultBook theme: State & Local, GeneralLanguage: English Book Synopsis Carmel started as a small trading post and farming community in 1836 but has long been regarded as a gateway to Indiana s capital city. The nickname North Gate of Indianapolis was adopted by Carmel s centennial committee, reflecting the town s appreciation of the big-city association. Carmelites could enjoy the charm of small-town living along with the amenities of a large city the distance of a short train ride. For decades, Carmel remained nearly unchanged from its one-stoplight status. The 1950s marked the start of major changes. Affordable automobiles and better roads helped create the demise of the railroad to Carmel but enhanced the suburb s appeal to families. With the ease of transportation to Indianapolis and a reputation for excellent schools, Carmel began to witness a steady migration of new residents. By 1975, the town had experienced the beginning of a housing boom and increased its size at least tenfold by 2006. As a result, Carmel has a new persona, a city independent of its big sister to the south with its own healthy business environment and cultural attractions."
Iconic Restaurants of Columbia, Missouri - (American Palate) by Kerri Linder (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 5.9 Inch (W) x .4 Inch (D)Weight: .6 PoundsNumber of Pages: 128Genre: HistorySub-Genre: United StatesSeries Title: American PalateFormat: PaperbackPublisher: History PressAuthor: Kerri LinderAge Range: AdultBook theme: State & LocalLanguage: English Book Synopsis Columbia's culinary history is chock-full of restaurants that not only satisfied appetites but also provided gathering places to build community. Gentry's Tavern served wild game along the Boonslick Trail. Hungry and broke students could grab a meal on credit from Ralph Morris at the Ever Eat Café during the Depression. During and after World War II, Ambrose's Café required students to give up their seats to men in uniform. Segregation didn't stop Annie Fisher from making her fortune serving her famous beaten biscuits. These stories and more are as rich as the cinnamon rolls served at Breischs. Join Columbia native Kerri Linder as she shares the stories and memories wrapped around the food of Columbia's iconic restaurants.
The Authentic History of Cincinnati Chili - by Dann Woellert (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 6 Inch (W) x .6 Inch (D)Weight: .65 PoundsNumber of Pages: 174Genre: Cooking + Food + WineSub-Genre: Regional & EthnicFormat: PaperbackPublisher: History Press (SC)Author: Dann WoellertAge Range: AdultBook theme: AmericanLanguage: English Book Synopsis Cincinnati chili is its own special creation with a unique flavor and style. Uncover the essential parlors originating and serving this unique Cincinnati specialty in this thorough history of its roots and restaurants.Cincinnati is ce
Around Milton - (Images of America) by Timothy Starr (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 6.3 Inch (W) x .4 Inch (D)Weight: .7 PoundsNumber of Pages: 128Genre: HistorySub-Genre: United StatesSeries Title: Images of AmericaFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Author: Timothy StarrAge Range: AdultBook theme: State & Local, Middle Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA)Language: English Book Synopsis The town of Milton, New York, lies near the center of Saratoga County. It is crisscrossed by a series of rivers, which have played an important role in the town's development--most notably, the Kayaderosseras. Milton's only village, Ballston Spa, with the attraction of its rare mineral springs, was once among the country's most popular tourist destinations. One of the largest and most elegant hotels in the world, the Sans Souci, vied with a host of others for the patronage of thousands of travelers who made the pilgrimage each summer to partake in the "healing waters." When the tourist trade faded, it was replaced by a massive expansion of industry that was situated along the town's waterways. Among the most significant of these concerns were the mills of the "Paper Bag King" George West, Isaiah Blood's ax and scythe works, and the mammoth tannery of Samuel Haight. Today, its proximity to the state capital and other cities makes the town an increasingly popular residential area, complemented by a quaint and bustling business district in Ballston Spa.
Carolina Beach - (Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)) by Lois Carol Wheatley (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 6.4 Inch (W) x .4 Inch (D)Weight: .7 PoundsNumber of Pages: 127Genre: HistorySub-Genre: United StatesSeries Title: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)Format: PaperbackPublisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Author: Lois Carol WheatleyAge Range: AdultBook theme: State & LocalLanguage: English About the Book Federal Point was once the name of a peninsula 15 miles south of Wilmington, bounded by the Cape Fear River, the Myrtle Grove Sound, and the Atlantic Ocean. Fort Fisher, Kure Beach, Carolina Beach, and Seabreeze now line its sandy shores. Fort Fisher played a pivotal role in the Civil War, and when it fell in 1865, the Confederacy lost its last supply line. A century later, the Fort Fisher Hermit became a local legend, teaching a litany of common sense and simplicity to legions of visitors. Carolina Beach and Kure Beach suffered a spate of fires and hurricanes that destroyed amusement park rides, arcades, and especially fishing piers. Seabreeze was an all-black resort during the Jim Crow era, and its greatest legacy is the R & B music and dance of the 1940s that gave rise to todays ever-popular beach music and shag dancing. The Army Corps of Engineers created Snows Cut in 1930, connecting the river to the sound and turning the peninsula into an island that is now known as Pleasure Island. Book Synopsis Step into the past in this visual history of Carolina Beach in North Carolina through the lens of over 200 vintage images.Federal Point was once the name of a peninsula 15 miles south of Wilmington, bounded by the Cape Fear River, the Myrtle Grove Sound, and the Atlantic Ocean. Fort Fisher, Kure Beach, Carolina Beach, and Seabreeze now line its sandy shores. Fort Fisher played a pivotal role in the Civil War, and when it fell in 1865, the Confederacy lost its last supply line. A century later, the Fort Fisher Hermit became a local legend, teaching a litany of common sense and simplicity to legions of visitors. Carolina Beach and Kure Beach suffered a spate of fires and hurricanes that destroyed amusement park rides, arcades, and especially fishing piers. Seabreeze was an all-black resort during the Jim Crow era, and its greatest legacy is the R & B music and dance of the 1940s that gave rise to today's ever-popular beach music and shag dancing. The Army Corps of Engineers created Snow's Cut in 1930, connecting the river to the sound and turning the peninsula into an island that is now known as Pleasure Island.
South Windsor - by Claire Lobdell (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.2 Inches (H) x 6.6 Inch (W) x .3 Inch (D)Weight: .6 PoundsNumber of Pages: 288Genre: HistoryFormat: PaperbackPublisher: ARCADIA PUB (SC)Author: Claire LobdellAge Range: Adult
North Carolina Unionists and the Fight Over Secession - by Steve M Miller (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 6 Inch (W) x .5 Inch (D)Weight: .7 PoundsNumber of Pages: 144Genre: HistorySub-Genre: United StatesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: History PressAuthor: Steve M MillerAge Range: AdultBook theme: State & LocalLanguage: English Book Synopsis Before the Civil War, North Carolina was divided by the battle over secession. Some state leaders remained loyal to the Union because they saw the potential for compromise with Northern states. William Alexander Graham helped broker the Compromise of 1850. John Motley Morehead and Jonathan Worth led the campaign against secession in early 1861. Most continued to serve their state under the Confederacy. Although Zebulon B. Vance opposed secession, he served in the Confederate army and as governor of the state during the Civil War. Historian and author Steve M. Miller tells the story of the Tar Heel Unionists who bravely fought to steer their state away from the disastrous future they foresaw. Review Quotes "North Carolina Unionists draws sensible conclusions from the evidence it uses and Miller's writing style is very accessible. Readers looking for a basic overview of the principal events that lead up to the Civil War, particularly from North Carolina's perspective, will find Miller's book useful and instructive." Civil War Monitor "Unraveling the history of those who saw the potential for compromise with the North against those opposed to the idea of continuing unification is no small task. But in concise, accessible and well-researched prose, Miller walks us through the crisis leading to the 1861 division and a separationist conviction that would linger even after the war's denouement. Indeed, one of Miller's gifts is exploring a pro-Union attitude as he documents history: "Secession and all it carried with it, including war and an uncertain future for North Carolina and the South, was a hard and painful reality of the state's Unionists. They had fought, some since the 1830s, to see that disputes, disagreements, feuds and outright hatred toward the North did not turn into disunion and sectional violence. In the end, disunion was a train that could not be stopped, until it finally derailed in 1865." Watauga Democrat "
Cortland - by Mary Ann Kane (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 6.5 Inch (W) x .4 Inch (D)Weight: .7 PoundsNumber of Pages: 127Genre: HistorySub-Genre: United StatesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Author: Mary Ann KaneAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book When Cortland was incorporated as a village in 1853, its population was mainly transplanted New Englanders and Irish immigrants, and it encompassed territory 1 mile from east to west. By 1871, two rail lines crossed the village, and their cargos of coal encouraged the development of industries, particularly carriages and sleighs. The 1890s brought Cortland's first urban renewal with industrialists replacing wooden mansions with ones of brick, stone, and Queen Anne designs. The 20th century opened with full employment in industries that not only served the country but also the world. This encouraged Italians, Ukrainians, and Lebanese to settle in Cortland and share their heritage. Photographs from the archives of the Cortland County Historical Society illustrate how life was lived in Cortland before the 21st century. Book Synopsis When Cortland was incorporated as a village in 1853, its population was mainly transplanted New Englanders and Irish immigrants, and it encompassed territory 1 mile from east to west. By 1871, two rail lines crossed the village, and their cargos of coal encouraged the development of industries, particularly carriages and sleighs. The 1890s brought Cortland s first urban renewal with industrialists replacing wooden mansions with ones of brick, stone, and Queen Anne designs. The 20th century opened with full employment in industries that not only served the country but also the world. This encouraged Italians, Ukrainians, and Lebanese to settle in Cortland and share their heritage. Photographs from the archives of the Cortland County Historical Society illustrate how life was lived in Cortland before the 21st century."
Lost Dallas - (Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)) by Mark Doty (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 6.5 Inch (W) x .4 Inch (D)Weight: .65 PoundsNumber of Pages: 127Genre: HistorySub-Genre: United StatesSeries Title: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)Format: PaperbackPublisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Author: Mark DotyAge Range: AdultBook theme: State & Local, Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX)Language: English About the Book Although founded in 1841, Dallas did not experience significant growth until 1873 when the Texas and Pacific (T & P) Railroad crossed the Houston and Texas Central Railroad (H & TC) near downtown. Securing these railroads led to a prolific building boom that has never fully ended, even during the Great Depression and subsequent world wars. Dallass ability to sustain growth and development as a banking and commercial center led to the demolition of much of the early built environment, a trend that continues even today. Lost Dallas explores and documents those buildings, neighborhoods, and places that have been lost and even forgotten since the city's modest antebellum beginning. Book Synopsis Although founded in 1841, Dallas did not experience significant growth until 1873 when the Texas and Pacific (T & P) Railroad crossed the Houston and Texas Central Railroad (H & TC) near downtown. Securing these railroads led to a prolific building boom that has never fully ended, even during the Great Depression and subsequent world wars. Dallas s ability to sustain growth and development as a banking and commercial center led to the demolition of much of the early built environment, a trend that continues even today. Lost Dallas explores and documents those buildings, neighborhoods, and places that have been lost and even forgotten since the city's modest antebellum beginning."
Irish Arizona - by Janice Ryan Bryson (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 6.5 Inch (W) x .5 Inch (D)Weight: .85 PoundsNumber of Pages: 127Genre: HistoryFormat: PaperbackPublisher: ARCADIA PUB (SC)Author: Janice Ryan BrysonAge Range: AdultLanguage: English Book Synopsis The Irish greatly contributed to the creation of the territory and state of Arizona due to their enterprising personalities and persistence in a difficult environment. The first documented Irishman in Arizona was Hugo O Conor, who established the Presidio of Tucson for the Spanish government in 1775. Sheriff Bucky O Neal of Yavapai County and the Brophy and Riordan families left their mark on Arizona s landscape as well as the Irish-born Sisters of Mercy, who established St. Joseph s Hospital in Phoenix. This photographic history identifies famous and lesser-known Arizona settlers who were ranchers, merchants, miners, lawmen, explorers, soldiers, and healers. Irish Arizona offers a unique perspective on an ethnic group not typically associated with the American Southwest."
A History of College Football in Georgia - (Sports History) by Jon Nelson (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 5.9 Inch (W) x .6 Inch (D)Weight: .7 PoundsNumber of Pages: 188Genre: Sports + RecreationSub-Genre: HistorySeries Title: Sports HistoryFormat: PaperbackPublisher: History PressAuthor: Jon NelsonAge Range: AdultLanguage: English Book Synopsis When teams meet on football fields across Georgia, it's more than a game--it's a battle for bragging rights and dominance in a state that prizes football above all other sports. Join seasoned Georgia sports journalist Jon Nelson as he tracks the history of college football statewide. Whether it's Georgia Southern's glory days with legendary coach Erk Russell, the bitter rivalry between Georgia Tech and the University of Georgia, the Mercer College team's historic beginnings or Shorter University's up-and-coming program, every team in Georgia makes the cut in this hard-hitting history. Enhanced by an appendix with each school's records, championship statistics and coaching accomplishments, this is a book no Peach State football fan can do without.
Harvey Houses of Arizona - (Landmarks) by Rosa Walston Latimer (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 5.9 Inch (W) x .4 Inch (D)Weight: .7 PoundsNumber of Pages: 144Genre: TravelSub-Genre: PictorialsSeries Title: LandmarksFormat: PaperbackPublisher: History PressAuthor: Rosa Walston LatimerAge Range: AdultLanguage: English Book Synopsis Valuing food quality as much as quality service, Harvey Houses changed the culture of western railroad towns. After Fred Harvey's death in 1901, sons Ford and Byron expanded the family business along the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe rail lines. El Tovar
Boonsboro - (Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)) by Tim Doyle & Doug Bast (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.2 Inches (H) x 6.9 Inch (W) x .4 Inch (D)Weight: .7 PoundsNumber of Pages: 127Genre: HistorySub-Genre: United StatesSeries Title: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)Format: PaperbackPublisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Author: Tim Doyle & Doug BastAge Range: AdultBook theme: State & Local, Middle Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA)Language: English About the Book In 1792, two cousins of frontiersman Daniel Boone established Boonsboro when they sold the towns first plotted lot. After growing from five taxable buildings in 1796 to 24 houses in 1803 and nearly doubling in population from 1820 to 1830, Boonsboro was officially incorporated in 1831. Along the way, Maryland governor William Hamilton was born in Boonsboro in 1820, and residents completed the worlds first monument to US president George Washington in 1827. During the Civil War, the Battle of South Mountain produced 6,000 casualties near Boonsboro on September 14, 1862, and three days later, the Battle of Antietam left 23,000 casualties six miles west of Boonsboro. The towns famous raspberries and Hearts of Gold cantaloupes helped carry Boonsboro through the 20th century. Today, with four state parks and the Appalachian National Scenic Trail lining the top of nearby South Mountain range, Boonsboro boasts a popular town park, three museums, and a population of 3,400 people. Book Synopsis In 1792, two cousins of frontiersman Daniel Boone established Boonsboro when they sold the town's first plotted lot. After growing from five taxable buildings in 1796 to 24 houses in 1803 and nearly doubling in population from 1820 to 1830, Boonsboro was officially incorporated in 1831. Along the way, Maryland governor William Hamilton was born in Boonsboro in 1820, and residents completed the world's first monument to US president George Washington in 1827. During the Civil War, the Battle of South Mountain produced 6,000 casualties near Boonsboro on September 14, 1862, and three days later, the Battle of Antietam left 23,110 casualties six miles west of Boonsboro. The town's famous raspberries and Hearts of Gold cantaloupes helped carry Boonsboro through the 20th century. Today, with four state parks and the Appalachian National Scenic Trail lining the top of nearby South Mountain range, Boonsboro boasts a popular town park, three museums, and a population of 3,400 people.
Legends, Lore & True Tales of the Chattahoochee - by Michelle Smith (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 6 Inch (W) x .6 Inch (D)Weight: .65 PoundsNumber of Pages: 156Genre: HistoryFormat: PaperbackPublisher: ARCADIA PUB (SC)Author: Michelle SmithAge Range: AdultLanguage: English
Seattle - (Then & Now (Arcadia)) by Clark Humphrey (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 6.5 Inch (W) x .5 Inch (D)Weight: .65 PoundsNumber of Pages: 95Genre: HistorySub-Genre: United StatesSeries Title: Then & Now (Arcadia)Format: PaperbackPublisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Author: Clark HumphreyAge Range: AdultBook theme: Pacific Northwest (OR, WA), State & LocalLanguage: English About the Book One of Americas youngest big cities, Seattle has already seen a lot of growth and change in 160 years. Stunning buildings came up (and sometimes down). Parks were built on shipping docks, oil terminals, and airspace above a freeway. And despite Seattles nature-loving reputation, its landscape was raised, lowered, and reshaped. Explore dozens of altered places throughout the Jet City with Clark Humphrey, author of Arcadias popular Vanishing Seattle and Seattles Belltown. Book Synopsis One of America's youngest big cities, Seattle has already seen a lot of growth and change in 160 years. Stunning buildings came up (and sometimes down). Parks were built on shipping docks, oil terminals, and airspace above a freeway. And despite Seattle's nature-loving reputation, its landscape was raised, lowered, and reshaped. Explore dozens of altered places throughout the Jet City with Clark Humphrey, author of Arcadia's popular Vanishing Seattle and Seattle's Belltown.
Building Moonships - (Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)) by Joshua Stoff (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.28 Inches (H) x 6.48 Inch (W) x .36 Inch (D)Weight: .66 PoundsNumber of Pages: 128Genre: HistorySub-Genre: United StatesSeries Title: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)Format: PaperbackPublisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Author: Joshua StoffAge Range: AdultBook theme: State & Local, Middle Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA)Language: English Book Synopsis Chronicling the visual history of the design, construction and launch of the lunar module - one of the most historic machines in human history.In 1961, President John F. Kennedy announced his plans for landing a man on the moon by 1970 - despite the fact that the United States had a total of just 15 minutes of spaceflight experience up to that point. With that announcement, the space race had officially begun. In 1962, after a strenuous competition, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced that the Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation of Bethpage, Long Island, had won the contract to build the lunar module - the spacecraft that would take Americans to the moon. This was the first and only vehicle designed to take humans from one world to another.Although much has been written about the first men to set foot on the moon, those first hesitant steps would not have been possible without the efforts of the designers and technicians assigned to Project Apollo. Building Moonships: The Grumman Lunar Module tells the story of the people who built and tested the lunar modules that were deployed on missions as well as the modules that never saw the light of day.
Ellis Island - (Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)) by Barry Moreno (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 128Genre: HistorySub-Genre: United StatesSeries Title: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)Format: PaperbackPublisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Author: Barry MorenoAge Range: AdultBook theme: State & Local, Middle Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA)Language: English Book Synopsis The United States is considered the world's foremost refuge for foreigners, and no place in the nation symbolizes this better than Ellis Island.Through Ellis Island's halls and corridors more than twelve million immigrants-of nearly e
Dallas's Little Mexico - (Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)) by Sol Villasana (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 StatesSeries Title: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)Format: PaperbackPublisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Author: Sol VillasanaAge Range: AdultBook theme: State & Local, GeneralLanguage: English About the Book Little Mexico was Dallas's earliest Mexican barrio. "Mexicanos" had lived in Dallas since the mid-19th century. The social displacement created by the Mexican Revolution of 1910, however, caused the emergence of a distinct and vibrant neighborhood on the edge of the city's downtown. This neighborhood consisted of modest homes, small businesses, churches, and schools, and further immigration from Mexico in the 1920s caused its population to boom. By the 1930s, Little Mexico's population had grown to over 15,000 people. The expanding city's construction projects, urban renewal plans, and land speculation by developers gradually began to dismantle Little Mexico. By the end of the 20th century, Little Mexico had all but disappeared, giving way to upscale high-rise residences and hotels, office towers of steel and glass, and the city's newest entertainment district. This book looks at Little Mexico's growth, zenith, demise, and its remarkable renaissance as a neighborhood. Book Synopsis Little Mexico was Dallas s earliest Mexican barrio. Mexicanos had lived in Dallas since the mid-19th century. The social displacement created by the Mexican Revolution of 1910, however, caused the emergence of a distinct and vibrant neighborhood on the ed
Huntington - by Don Daniel McMillian (Paperback)
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