The History Press
9781626197527
Pub Date: 11/11/14
On Sale Date: 11/11/14
$23.99 USD/$22.99 CAD Trade Paperback
208 Pages
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States HIS036080
Series: American Palate
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Hudson Valley Food & Farming:
Why Didn't Anyone Ever Tell Me That?
Tessa Edick
Summary
Farming has sustained the Hudson Valley for more than four hundred years. Family farms grow succulent fruits and wholesome vegetables, from corn and cabbage to apples and peaches. They raise cows, chickens and lambs and produce an array of cheese and other fresh products. Hudson Valley locavores are once again turning to neighborhood farms for the freshest foods--and in the process, they are revitalizing the local economy and preserving the rich lands that are their heritage. Author Tessa Edick and the FarmOn Foundation are at the heart of this local movement. Their work is so simple yet so impactful that you will wonder, Why didn't anyone ever tell me that?" With stunning photographs and an insightful narrative, Edick introduces some of the most innovative and inspiring Hudson Valley farmers along with their delectable harvest."
The History Press
9781626199316
Pub Date: 3/14/16
On Sale Date: 3/14/16
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD/€20.99 EUR Trade Paperback
208 Pages
Carton Qty: 8 History / United States HIS036080
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A History of Native American Land Rights in Upstate New York
Cindy Amrhein
Summary
A complex and troubled history defines the borders of upstate New York beyond the physical boundaries of its rivers and lakes. The United States and the state were often deceptive in their territory negotiations with the Iroquois Six Nations. Amidst the growing quest for more land among settlers and then fledgling Americans, the Indian nations attempted to maintain their autonomy. Yet state land continued to encroach the Six Nations. Local historian Cindy Amrhein takes a close and critical view of these transactions. Evidence of dubious deals, bribes, faulty surveys and coerced signatures may help explain why many of the Nations now feel they were cheated out of their territory.
The History Press
9781596294936
Pub Date: 2/2/09
On Sale Date: 2/2/09
$21.99 USD/$22.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036080 Series: Wicked
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.6 lb Wt
Wicked Albany
Lawlessness & Liquor in the Prohibition Era
Frankie Y. Bailey, Alice P. Green
Summary
Albany, New York, experienced massive upheaval when the Volstead Act of 1919 established Prohibition. Crime already proliferated in the capital of the Empire State, with rival political machines stooping to corruption and the mob with their heavy-handed powers of persuasion. As it did nationwide, Prohibition in Albany served merely to force alcohol-related commerce underground and lawlessness and violence to the forefront of city activity.
The History Press
9781467136754
Pub Date: 8/21/17
On Sale Date: 8/21/17
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD/€19.49 EUR Trade Paperback
160 Pages
Carton Qty: 9
History / United States
HIS036080
Series: American Legends
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Hudson Valley Curiosities
The Sinking of the Steamship Swallow, the Poughkeepsie Seer, the UFOs of the Celtic Stone Chambers and More Allison Guertin Marchese
Summary
Hudson Valley is steeped in mysteries, from Celtic chambers resting in the deep woods of Putnam to Millbrook's abandoned Bennett College.
The beautiful, tree-spotted landscape of the Hudson Valley hides the strange and sometimes frightening stories of the region. In the Highlands, Iroquois chief Daniel Nimham gave his life for the cause of American independence. The great passenger steamship Swallow sank near the shores of Athens. And there is even one strange night in the Catskills where a legendary playwright miraculously survived a midnight plunge off the suspended Schoharie Bridge. Author Allison Guertin Marchese reveals a treasure-trove of curious tales recounting the most uncommon history of bad guys, bold girls, creepy colleges, missing mastodons and more in this wondrous region of New York.
9781596297708
Pub Date: 7/16/09
On Sale Date: 7/16/09
$21.99 USD/$22.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036080 Series: American Chronicles
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.5 lb Wt
Remembering Albany:
Heritage on the Hudson Don Rittner
Summary
The history of Albany, New York, spans more than four hundred years and has left an indelible mark on the story of America. However, the city's legacy is also peppered with charming tales about nostalgic diner devotion, a "giant" hoax, and the origins of the Yankee Doodle ditty. In this collection, local author and columnist Don Rittner delights with the best stories from his column "Heritage on the Hudson." From the city's earliest days as Mohican and Iroquois territory to the region's heyday as an important crossroads for trading and river transportation to a French toast debacle, Rittner offers a delightful perspective of the history and culture of this capital city. Arcadia Publishing 9780738556529
Pub Date: 7/14/08
On Sale Date: 7/14/08
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White Carton Qty: 40
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Albany Revisited
Don Rittner
Summary
Albany is the fourth oldest city in America and the second oldest state capital in the United States. Located on the western banks of the Hudson River, about 150 miles north of New York City, Albany was originally explored by Henry Hudson in 1609 and settled by the Dutch starting in 1614. A city filled with a diversity of architectural styles and unique streetscapes, Albany proudly represents the Empire State. The historic photographs in Albany Revisited show Albany during the first half of the 20th century, when the city was rich in politics, the home of some of the most expensive and beautiful state government buildings in America, and the downtown bustled with shopping areas. For the first time, the most complete collection of photographs of the Albany Senators, the city's professional baseball team for 75 years, is compiled within, with rare images of the destructive fire of Albany's capitol building in 1911.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738500881
Pub Date: 8/8/07
On Sale Date: 8/8/07
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 6 History / United States
HIS036080
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Albany
Don Rittner
Summary
Surrounded by natural beauty and a rich human legacy second to none, Albany lies in the Hudson Valley about 150 miles north of New York City.
First settled in 1648, the area quickly grew into one of the most important trade, transportation, and military regions in North America. Albany became the permanent state capital in 1797 and has long been a major political center, key to New York's growth and prosperity. Some of the nation's leading statesmen, scientists, and presidents have called Albany home: Martin Van Buren, Joseph Henry, Hamilton Fish, William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt, and Franklin Roosevelt, to name a few. Albany is a photographic essay of the city's 19thand early-20th-century history; it focuses on the architectural treasures downtown and moves on to transportation, institutions, and disasters.
Albany is also more than that: it is a field guide, challenging the reader to see the changes that have occurred over time and, at quiet hours, to hear the clamor of horse and wagon and streetcar navigating State Street and the blaring horns of steamboats plying the Hudson
Albany Don Rittner
Summary
Albany is many things: one of the oldest cities in the country, the capital of New York State, and the home of early America's attempt to unite under Benjamin Franklin's Plan of Union. Located in the Hudson Valley one hundred fifty miles north of New York City, Albany has a natural beauty and a rich human legacy second to none. It grew into one of the country's most important trade, transportation, and military regions during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. It became the permanent state capital in 1797 and has long been a major political center, key to New York's growth and prosperity. The year 2002 marks the 388th birthday of the settlement of a Dutch fur-trading fort on the west bank of the Hudson River. The year also marks the 350th anniversary of the founding of Beveryck, the permanent village that became Albany. Then & Now: Albany contains corner-by-corner views from four centuries. It focuses on the history as seen through the architectural transformation of a frontier village to a modern city. It is a pictorial field guide through the city's oldest streets.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738574004
Pub Date: 1/31/11
On Sale Date: 1/31/11
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036080
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
The New York State Capitol and the Great Fire of 1911
Paul Mercer, Vicki Weiss, Friends of the New York State Library
Summary
In the early morning hours of March 29, 1911, a fire broke out in the New York State Capitol at Albany. By sunset, the entire western portion of the building had sustained extensive structural damage. Within lay the entire collection of the New York State Library, almost completely reduced to ashes. Founded in 1818, this had been one of the finest research libraries in the country and home to innumerable manuscript and printed rarities. In a particularly bitter irony, the fire struck as the overcrowded library was four months away from moving into new, spacious quarters under construction across the street. Miraculously there was only one fatality, an elderly watchman, Samuel Abbott, whose body was not recovered until several days later. Images of America: The New York State Capitol and the Great Fire of 1911 includes recently discovered photographs documenting the construction of the building, beginning in 1867, as well as eyewitness accounts of its destruction.
Historic Theaters of New York's Capital District
John A. Miller
Summary
Experience the architecture and colorful history of the Historic Theaters of New York's Capital District as author John A. Miller charts the entertaining history.
For generations, residents of New York's Capital District have flocked to the region's numerous theaters. The history behind the venues is often more compelling than the shows presented in them.
John Wilkes Booth brushed with death on stage while he and Abraham Lincoln were visiting Albany. The first exhibition of broadcast television was shown at Proctor's Theater in Schenectady, although the invention ironically contributed to the downfall of theaters across the nation. A fired manager of the Green Street Theatre seized control of the theater with a group of armed men, but Albany police stormed the building and the former manager regained control.
The History Press
9781467154987
Pub Date: 9/4/23
On Sale Date: 9/4/23
$24.99
176 Pages
Carton Qty: 38
History / United States
HIS036060
Series: The History Press
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Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt in Albany
Governing New York
Michael J. Burgess
Summary
Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt changed America with a government on the side of the people that put Americans back to work and inspired confidence that the nation could overcome the Great Depression.
This is the story of their progressive legacy when FDR was Governor during the era of Prohibition and the advent of radio in the Roaring Twenties, a decade that ended with the Great Depression upending life for most Americans. This is the story of how as Governor of New York he tried the programs that became the New Deal that transformed America. It was the place where his warm, easily relatable voice heard on the radio for the first time created a bond of trust with the public that inspired confidence at a time of great fear.
Author Michael J. Burgess reveals the often overlooked history of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt in Albany at the helm of the Empire State.
Pub Date: 6/18/10
On Sale Date: 6/18/10
$21.99
Great Inventors of New York's Capital District
Timothy Starr
Summary
For more than a century, New York's Capital District was one of the most industrialized regions in America. Adding to the growth and fame of Capital District engineering were hundreds of gifted inventors, without whom some industries would never have been established. Based on the strength of milestone inventions, Troy became known as the Collar City, Cohoes as the Spindle City and Schenectady as the City that Lights the World. Other inventors established businesses to manufacture valves, fire engines, billiard balls, horseshoes and farming equipment, to name just a few. Great Inventors of New York's Capital District describes the lives and accomplishments of dozens of inventors. Some of their stories are well known; others, which are being published here for the first time, were groundbreaking and no less important to the evolution of technology in America.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738575964
Pub Date: 9/19/11
On Sale Date: 9/19/11
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD/€20.99 EUR Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036080
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T
| 0.04 lb Wt
John Boyd Thacher State Park and the Indian Ladder Region
Timothy J. Albright, Laura A. Ten Eyck
Summary
The story of John Boyd Thacher State Park and the Indian Ladder Region is the story of how a wilderness became a park. Hardworking farmers transformed the forests into farm fields and blasted a roadway through a cliff to get their goods to market. John Boyd Thacher and his wife, Emma Treadwell Thacher, permanently protected the wilderness for all to enjoy. Photographs show 19th-century tourists making their way from the train stations in Voorheesville, Meadowdale, and Altamont up the steep Indian Ladder Road. Others depict ladies and gentlemen in Victorian-era dress climbing the ladder propped against the cliff and posing behind waterfalls and in the mouths of caves. These photographs have been drawn from the collections of local families and institutions, with many appearing publicly for the first time.
Arcadia Kids
9781589730144
New York
What's So Great About This State
Kate Boehm Jerome
Summary
Help your child discover and understand exactly what makes New York so great - and perhaps learn a thing or two yourself!
How many fingers the state of New York has? (Hint: Think lakes, not digits!) WHAT award Albany, Buffalo, Rochester, Binghamton, and Syracuse compete for each year? (Hint: The winner has to do the most shoveling!) Find these answers and more in the New York edition of What's So Great About This State?
Arcadia Kids is a 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.
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.1 in T |
The History Press
9781609497279
Pub Date: 7/24/12
On Sale Date: 7/24/12
$23.99 USD/$29.99 CAD/€17.99 EUR Trade Paperback
160 Pages
Carton Qty: 10 History / United States HIS036080
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.4 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Railroad Wars of New York State
Timothy Starr
Summary
New York's railroads were born of the cutthroat conflict of rate wars, bloody strikes and even federal graft. The railroad wars began as soon as the first line was chartered between Albany and Schenectady when supporters of the Erie Canal tried to block the new technology that would render their waterway obsolete. After the first primitive railroads overcame that hurdle, they began battling with one another in a series of rate wars to gain market share. Attracted by the success of the rails, the most powerful and cunning capitalists in the country-Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jay Gould, Daniel Drew and other robber barons--joined the fray. Timothy Starr's account of New York's railroad wars steams through the nineteenth century with stories of rate pools, labor strikes, stock corners, legislative bribery and treasury plundering the likes of which the world had never seen.
Arcadia Children's Books
9781467197090
Pub Date: 4/17/23
On Sale Date: 4/17/23
$11.99 USD/$15.99 CAD Board Book
16 Pages Full Color
Carton Qty: 60 Ages 0 to 3
Juvenile Nonfiction / History
JNF025180
Series: Local Baby
6
Local Baby Hudson Valley
Valerie Light
Summary
Bursting with delightful colors and bright illustrations, Local Baby: Hudson Valley engages babies' attention and encourages families to explore what makes their region so great. Cross the Bear Mountain Bridge, get spooked in Sleepy Hollow, see art at Storm King, pick apples, go sledding, and so much more! Explore the beautiful Hudson Valley with this joyfully grabbable and wonderfully local board book that is sure to bring generations together.
The History Press
9781626199217
Pub Date: 8/24/15
On Sale Date: 8/24/15
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD/€20.99 EUR Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States HIS036100
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |
Connecticut Pirates & Privateers:
Treasure and Treachery in the Constitution State
Wick Griswold
Summary
The waters, inlets and islands of Connecticut once swarmed with fabled corsairs like Captain Kidd and Blackbeard who may have buried their booty in Constitution State soil. In colonial times and through the nineteenth century, over one hundred privateers used the Connecticut River and waterways as a home port, influencing the geopolitics of the time. During the Revolutionary War, the infamous traitor Benedict Arnold attempted to destroy the state's privateer fleet. In 1779, Captain Elisha Hinman cleverly devised a system that allowed the large privateer ship Governor Trumbull to avoid enemy attack by becoming super-buoyant and passing over dangerous shoals. Wick Griswold uncovers the swashbuckling stories of Connecticut's pirates and privateers, brimming with historical facts and local myths.
The History Press
9781626197961
Pub Date: 11/2/15
On Sale Date: 11/2/15
Hartford in World War I
David Drury
Summary
When the United States Congress declared war in April 1917, Connecticut answered the call to arms. As the capital, Hartford was the hub of the state's war effort. The city hosted major rallies and recruitment drives, and leaders from Hartford directed efforts to inspire patriotism and sacrifice. Allied needs for war materiel and goods were insatiable, and local manufacturers like Colt's Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company worked around the clock to meet the demand. Men and women from the area battled in the trenches, volunteered in the hospitals and canteens and served in the air and on the high seas. A century later, this legacy of service and sacrifice is memorialized by local monuments. Author David Drury traces the extraordinary story of Hartford during World War I.
The History Press
9781626196650
Pub Date: 3/2/15
On Sale Date: 3/2/15
$23.99
320 Pages
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036100
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On This Day in Connecticut History
Gregg Mangan
Summary
Connecticut's character runs much deeper than breathtaking fall foliage and quaint coastal towns. One day at a time, author Gregg Mangan chronicles fascinating episodes in state history, from the earliest European settlements to the modern era. After a lengthy debate, the state senate voted in favor of "Yankee Doodle" as the official state song on March 16, 1978. Bridgeport's General Electric Company completed work on the bazooka on June 14, 1942. On the morning of December 4, 1891, the only four-train collision in American history occurred at the railroad station in East Thompson. Each date on the calendar holds a nugget of knowledge in this celebration of Constitution State history.
The History Press
9781626197893
Pub Date: 3/2/15
On Sale Date: 3/2/15
$21.99
144 Pages Carton Qty: 32 History / United States
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A History of Connecticut's Deadliest Tornadoes
Catastrophe in the Constitution State
Robert Hubbard
Summary
The Wallingford tornado of 1878 took less than two minutes, but it killed at the rate of one person per second. Twisters in Connecticut are incredibly rare, but they're often disastrous and sometimes deadly. The Windsor tornado of 1979 destroyed a field of aircraft that had survived World War II. The 1787 Wethersfield tornado ripped off a barn roof in New Britain, traveled on to Newington and finally subsided in Wethersfield after destroying a family farm. Locals remember the 1989 cyclone that ripped through Hamden and cost the state millions of dollars in repairs. Join local author Robert Hubbard as he shares the tales of these natural disasters and those who witnessed them.
The History Press
9781626193871
Pub Date: 9/23/14
On Sale Date: 9/23/14
$21.99 USD/$22.99
128 Pages
Carton Qty: 52 History / United States
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |
0.6 lb Wt
Connecticut Witch Trials
The First Panic in the New World
Cynthia
Wolfe Boynton
Summary
Connecticut's witch hunt was the first and most ferocious in New England, occurring almost fifty years before the infamous Salem witch trials.
Between 1647 and 1697, at least thirty-four men and women from across the state were formally charged with witchcraft. Eleven were hanged. In New Haven, William Meeker was accused of cutting off and burning his pig's ears and tail as he cast a bewitching spell. After the hanging of Fairfield's Goody Knapp, magistrates cut down and searched her body for the marks of the devil. Through newspaper clippings, court records, letters and diaries, author Cynthia Wolfe Boynton uncovers the dark history of the Connecticut witch trials.
The History Press
9781626190696
Pub Date: 4/8/14
On Sale Date: 4/8/14
$19.99
144 Pages Carton Qty: 40
/ United States
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The Hartford Circus Fire: Tragedy Under the Big Top
Michael Skidgell
Summary
Through firsthand accounts, interviews with survivors and a gripping collection of vintage photographs, author Michael Skidgell attempts to make sense of one of Hartford's worst tragedies.
Almost 7,000 fans eagerly packed into the Ringling Brothers big top on July 6, 1944. With a single careless act, an afternoon at the "Greatest Show on Earth" quickly became one of terror and tragedy as the paraffin-coated circus tent caught fire. Panicked crowds rushed for the few exits, but in minutes, the tent collapsed on those still struggling to escape below. A total of 168 lives were lost, many of them children, with many more injured and forever scarred by the events. Hartford and the surrounding communities reeled in the aftermath as investigators searched for the source of the fire and the responsible parties.
The History Press
9781609491819
Pub Date: 8/16/11
On Sale Date: 8/16/11
$19.99 USD/$20.99 CAD/€13.49 EUR Trade Paperback
144 Pages
Carton Qty: 1000
History / United States
HIS036100
Series: Haunted America
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0.03 lb Wt
Connecticut Ghost Stories and Legends
Thomas D'Agostino
Summary
Full of mystery, magic, and stories stranger than fiction, discover local legends, lore, and tales of the supernatural that will keep you up at night.
The emerald sheen illuminating the Sabbatarian burying ground, 8 Mile River's misty figures which emerge at the Devil's Hopyard, and flying demon skeletons on Charles Island these bizarre haunts are uniquely Connecticut. In the ghostly lore of the state, the ambient ramblings of the Leatherman still ring out in the caves of Harwinton's forests and the former residents of the Hale Homestead continue to roam the attic at night. Join authors and Paranormal United Research Founders, Thomas D'Agostino and his wife Arlene Nicholson, as they recount bone chilling mysteries from Putnam, Canton, New London and many more shadowy corners of the Nutmeg state.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738549989
Pub Date: 6/13/07
On Sale Date: 6/18/07
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036100
Series: Postcard History
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Victorian Hartford Revisited
Tomas J. Nenortas
Summary
The gilded city of Hartford triumphantly returns in this volume, Victorian Hartford Revisited, a compilation of many never before published images of Victorian splendor and incredible architecture. The social, economic, cultural, and architectural center of the state went through unparalleled growth after the Civil War. Demand for new technology made Hartford not only the political capital but the epicenter of the Industrial Revolution in the region. Tremendous wealth accumulated and materialized in the form of extensive estates, historic parks, magnificent schools, churches, public buildings, grand hotels, and a multitude of immigrant housing. This once Colonial port city along the Connecticut River rose to epitomize America's Victorian age, and it is captured within these impressive pages.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738537139
Pub Date: 2/9/05
On Sale Date: 2/14/05
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States HIS036100
Series: Postcard History Series
0.7 lb Wt
Victorian Hartford
Tomas J. Nenortas
Summary
From workers' housing to the grand homes of industrialists, prosperous Hartford experienced an explosion of Victorian building that turned this capital city into a rich mixture of culture, beauty, and business. The capital of the insurance industry, Hartford was also home to the first public art museum, the Wadsworth Atheneum; the first municipal rose garden, Elizabeth Park; and colossal factories that produced Colt firearms, typewriters, sewing machines, and even the first automobiles. Victorian Hartford showcases the city's great architecture through historic images, some of which are the only evidence of the city's former grandeur, and provides glimpses into a world long gone.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738504636
Pub Date: 8/28/00
On Sale Date: 8/28/00
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White Carton Qty: 40 History / United States
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Lost Hartford
Wilson H. Faude
Summary
Cities are evolving entities, and as pushcarts became vans and horse-drawn streetcars became mechanized, so the streetscape and its buildings and landmarks and accesses changed. In the process there were victories and losses, progress and great leadership that already is shaping the Hartford of tomorrow. Lost Hartford is a magical look at Hartford and its evolution from the eighteenth century to today. It contains early landmarks, such as the Old State House, which still survives. It offers some never-before-published views of Main, Trumbull, and Pratt Streets, to name a few. It shares recent triumphs, such as the joining to the Connecticut River by Riverfront Recapture and the creation of the learning corridor by Trinity College.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738535364
Pub Date: 7/1/97
On Sale Date: 7/1/97
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036100
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Hartford
Volume III
Wilson H. Faude
Summary
This third volume of Hartford celebrates the history of Connecticut's capital, featuring an exploration of citizens' everyday lives and a collection of the Hartford Times.
This third volume of Hartford continues the celebration and remembrance of Connecticut's capital that was started with Wilson H. Faude's first two highly successful volumes on the history of the city. This new volume features the hitherto unavailable collection of the city's evening newspaper, the Hartford Times. This third trip into Hartford's past takes us into the lives and celebrations of the city's residents. The fascinating images bring us into Hartford's unique celebrations, including Discovery Day and the Tobacco Festival. We also get a glimpse of how the city's residents interpreted traditional holidays, with photographs depicting St. Patrick's Day revelry and shoppers braving holiday retail madness. As you peruse the pages, remember the Times Carol Sing and the Times Camp; remember when presidential hopefuls spoke from the city's portico, vying for Hartford's support. It is all here in Arcadia Publishing's...
Hartford Volume II
Wilson H. Faude
Summary
The history of Hartford is so dense and interesting, one book would have never been enough to cover it all!
Wilson H. Faude's first photographic history of Hartford was a wonderful collection of images dating from the 1850s to the 1960s. Now, he brings us a second volume of images from our past. Drawn from hitherto unpublished sources, these photographs again lead us on a fascinating and fun journey down memory lane, back to the days when Frank's was on Asylum, Sage-Allen's lit up the holiday sky, and events such as the Mile of Dimes and people like Dan the Bare Foot Man were an integral part of the city. This comprehensive and accessible history preserves the past and also benefits the future, for all royalties will be donated to the ongoing preservation of the Old State House and to the Hartford Collection of the Hartford Public Library.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738535357
Pub Date: 10/1/94
On Sale Date: 10/1/94
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036100
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T
| 0.04 lb Wt
Hartford
Wilson H. Faude
Summary
This intriguing visual history contains over two hundred photographs, all from private collections, of Hartford.
Since the development of photography in the mid-nineteenth century, the camera has been used as a tool of both discovery and preservation. Photographs bring alive our image of the past and can open a floodgate of memories and nostalgia or inspire curiosity and a sense of history. This intriguing visual history contains over two hundred photographs, all from private collections, of Connecticut's capital. These rare and previously unpublished views tell of Hartford's rich history--the Bushnell Memorial, the state capitol without its dome, and the great post office that filled the east lawn of the Old State House. They also tell of favorite places, such as De Pasquale's and Pippi's on Front Street and the Parma and the movie theaters and stores that filled Main Street. The photographs reveal a great deal about change and the energy and vision that has made Hartford the diverse and dynamic community it is today.
Mark Twain's Hartford Steve Courtney, Cindy Lovell
Summary
Samuel L. Clemens, aka Mark Twain, arrived in Hartford, Connecticut, in August 1867. He was there to see the publisher of his new travel book, The Innocents Abroad, and fell in love with the city. "Of all the beautiful towns it has been my fortune to see this is the chief," he wrote to his San Francisco newspaper. At the time, Hartford was a manufacturing, insurance, and banking center. Clemens ultimately settled there, built an ornate mansion, raised a family, made lifelong friends, and took part in civic and political affairs. During his two decades in Hartford, he wrote The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The Prince and the Pauper, and other works. These were his most productive years--and his happiest--until, as he wrote, Hartford became "the city of heartbreak."
The History Press
9781609498955
Pub Date: 5/14/13
On Sale Date: 5/14/13
$21.99 USD/$22.99
CAD/€17.99 EUR Trade Paperback
192 Pages
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States
HIS036100
Series: Lost
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.7 lb Wt
Vanished Downtown Hartford
Daniel Sterner
Summary
Early nineteenth-century illustrations of Hartford, Connecticut, show church steeples towering over the Victorian homes and brownstone facades of businesses around them. The modern skyline of the town has lost many of these elegant steeples and their quaint and smaller neighbors. Banks have yielded to newer banks, and organizations like the YMCA are now parking lots. In the 1960s, Constitution Plaza replaced an entire neighborhood on Hartford's east side. The city has evolved in the name of progress, allowing treasured buildings to pass into history. Those buildings that survive have been repurposed--the Old State House, built in 1796, is one of the oldest and has found new life as a museum. Yet the memory of these bygone landmarks and scenes has not been lost. Historian Daniel Sterner recalls the lost face of downtown and preserves the historic landmarks that still remain with this nostalgic exploration of Hartford's structural evolution.
The History Press
9781609496357
Pub Date: 7/10/12
On Sale Date: 7/10/12
$21.99 USD/$22.99
CAD/€17.99 EUR Trade Paperback
192 Pages
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States
HIS036100
9
A Guide to Historic Hartford, Connecticut
Daniel Sterner
Summary
Hartford, Connecticut, was settled as an agrarian society with fertile fields and abundant crops at the confluence of the Connecticut and Little (later Park) Rivers by Reverend Thomas Hooker and his Puritan congregation. Navigation on the rivers quickly established the city as a center for commerce. Author Daniel Sterner delves into the history of Hartford with tours from Bushnell Park to Asylum Hill and through Frog Hollow. Discover the many people, places and events that have shaped the capital of the Constitution State.
The History Press
9781467137348
Pub Date: 10/16/17
On Sale Date: 10/16/17
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD/€20.99 EUR Trade Paperback
144 Pages
Black and White
Carton Qty: 6
History / United States HIS036100
Series: Wicked
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Wicked Hartford
Steve Thornton
Summary
One of the oldest cities in America, Hartford holds plenty of sinful stories. Famed inventor and industrialist Samuel Colt sold arms to both the North and South in the buildup to the Civil War. The notorious Seyms Street jail was the subject of national criticism and scandal for its deplorable conditions. Local journalist Daniel Birdsall fought to expose corruption in the powerful insurance industry and local government at the expense of his own printing presses. Tension between unions and "robber barons" such as Jay Gould spilled into the streets during the Gilded Age. Author Steve Thornton takes readers on an exciting journey through the seedy underbelly of Hartford's past.
Arcadia Children's Books
9781467198097
Pub Date: 9/7/20
On Sale Date: 9/7/20
$12.99 USD/$15.99 CAD Trade Paperback
112 Pages
Carton Qty: 40
Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7
Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography
JNF007020
Series: Spooky America
7.6 in H | 5.3 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
The Ghostly Tales of Connecticut
Ellie O'Ryan
Summary
Ghost stories from America's Nutmeg State have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!
Connecticut's haunted history and local legends come to life--even when the main players are dead. Discover the headless horseman of Canton, learn about the witches of Nineveh Falls, and come see about a pirate's curse. Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.
The History Press
9781467142670
Pub Date: 8/5/19
On Sale Date: 8/5/19
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
240 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
Sports & Recreation / Softball
SPO067000
Series: Sports
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |
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Connecticut Softball Legend Joan Joyce
Tony Renzoni, Jane Blalock
Summary
Joan Joyce will always be known as the unbeatable pitcher for the Raybestos Brakettes and the Connecticut Falcons, whose numerous career records--including an incredible 150 no-hitters and 50 perfect games--made her the best in the game. However, she was also one of the most gifted athletes the state has ever produced, as she also set records in basketball and later went on to a stellar career in the LPGA. A true pioneer of women's sports, Joan is currently the head softball coach at Florida Atlantic University. Join author Tony Renzoni as he profiles the multifaceted career of one of the country's greatest athletes.
The History Press
9781467152099
Pub Date: 11/7/22
On Sale Date: 11/7/22
$23.99 USD/$26.99 CAD Trade Paperback
160 Pages Carton Qty: 25 History / United States
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.5 in T |
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Connecticut Inventors and Innovators
Peter Hubbard
Summary
Throughout its history, Connecticut has frequently led all states in the average number of U.S. patents awarded per person. The list of products invented there is stunning--from the lollipop, cupcake and Frisbee to the dirigible, helicopter and submarine. The workplace improved with tape measures, portable typewriters, postage meters and elevators. American consumers benefited from sewing machines, diapers, ironing boards, vacuum cleaners, can openers, lawn mowers and flat-bottomed paper bags. Pioneering surgeon William Beaumont and Nobel Prize winner Dr. Barbara McClintock both hail from the Nutmeg State. Join local author Peter Hubbard as he reveals Connecticut's role in the invention of the Hubble Space Telescope, vaccines, the Internet and much more.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738587370
Pub Date: 8/1/97
On Sale Date: 8/1/97
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States HIS036080
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Bayport Heritage
Bayport Heritage Association
Summary
Bayport, a small town on the south shore of Long Island, is the very embodiment of a village that has retained the charm and allure that once drew summer visitors at the end of the nineteenth century. Since Bayport is situated on the Great South Bay, most of its 8,000 residents revel in the view of Fire Island, that slender strand known as a barrier beach, that keeps the Atlantic Ocean honest and where it belongs. Although the history of Bayport reaches back to its origin in 1786 with William Nicoll's conveyance of inherited lands (celebrated in 1986 by a bicentennial ceremony), the pictorial history shown herein starts in 1825 with a photograph of the second wooden schoolhouse in Bayport and a line drawing of the same.
Pub Date: 10/3/16
On Sale Date: 10/3/16
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD/€20.99
Civil Rights on Long Island
Christopher Claude Verga on behalf of the African
Summary
Long Island has been in the corridors of almost all major turning points of American history, but Long Island has been overlooked as a battleground of the civil rights movement. Since early colonization by the English settlers in the 17th century, the shadow of slavery has bequeathed a racial caste system that has directly or indirectly been enforced. During World War II, every member of society was asked to participate in ending tyranny within European and Asian borders. Homeward-bound black soldiers expected a societal change in race relations; instead they found the same racial barriers they experienced prior to the war. They were refused homes in developments such as Levittown, denied mortgages, and had their children face limited educational opportunities. Collective efforts from organizations such as Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) employed civil disobedience as a tactic to fracture racial barriers.
9.2
Arcadia Publishing
9780738576565
Pub Date: 11/28/11
On Sale Date: 11/28/11
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD/€20.49 EUR Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036080
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T
| 0.04 lb Wt
Lake Ronkonkoma
Keith Oswald
Summary
Lake Ronkonkoma, located in the center of Long Island, became a summer camp for wealthy New Yorkers with the arrival of the railroad in 1843.
By the 1890s, the luxurious hotels built around the lakeshore attracted visitors in droves. By day, people would enjoy the sparkling waters of the lake for boating, fishing, and swimming; at night, hotel guests could dance, gamble in the casino, and enjoy sumptuous meals. By the 1920s, as more people could afford automobiles, beach pavilions began decorating the shoreline of Lake Ronkonkoma. Thousands of people flocked to the summer paradise--buoyed by the promises of camping, canoeing, live music, and fireworks--up until World War II when gas rationing limited travel. By the 1950s, Lake Ronkonkoma had become a town populated by year-round residents
Long Island Aircraft Manufacturers
Joshua Stoff
Summary
Take a flight with the Long Island aviation companies that helped make the industry the integral part of our world that it is today.
Significant aircraft manufacturing began on Long Island in the early 20th century and boomed during the war years. Long Islanders helped transform aviation from a dangerous sport to a viable means of transportation, while also producing a large portion of the nation's aerial arsenal in times of war.
From the first frail biplanes to the warbirds of World War II and the sleek fighters of the jet age, aviation companies on Long Island helped make aviation the the essential business it is today. During the 20th century, over 70 firms came to build aircraft on Long Island. Some of these firms lasted for decades and became famed builders of historic aircraft, such as Grumman, Republic, Curtiss, Fairchild, and Sikorsky.
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T |
Pub Date: 3/1/08
On Sale Date: 3/1/08
$14.99
160 Pages Carton Qty: 20 History / United States HIS036080 Series: Forgotten Tales
7 in H | 5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.4 lb Wt
Forgotten Tales of Long Island
Richard Panchyk
Summary
In this enthralling new book, Richard Panchyk has compiled a collection of true stories from Long Island's history sure to befuddle, baffle and bemuse even lifelong residents. Who knew that Plum Island was bought with a barrel of biscuits and a few fishhooks? Or that an Oyster Bay woman accused of being a witch was instead found guilty of being a Quaker? Little-known tales of snake-eyed horses, naked ghosts, swamp serpents and cats riding horses offer a fresh look at Long Island's past. Culled from numerous period sources, including newspapers, books and historical records, these little stories are notable both as entertaining anecdotes and as forgotten history.
9/1/04 $24.99
128 Pages Black and White
Qty: 40
/ United States
9.3
Long Island Airports
Joshua Stoff
Summary
Long Island is a natural airfield. The central area of Long Island's Nassau County--known as the Hempstead Plains--is the only natural prairie east of the Allegheny Mountains. The island itself is ideally placed at the eastern edge of the United States, adjacent to its most populous city. In fact, nowhere else in America has so much aviation activity been confined to such a relatively small geographic area. The many record-setting and historic flights and the aviation companies that were developed here have helped place Long Island on the aviation map. Through one hundred years of aviation history, Long Island has been home to eighty airfields. From military airfields to seaplane bases and commercial airports, the island has had more airports than any other place of similar geographic proportion in America. Most have vanished without a trace, but a handful remains. Long Island Airports is the first book to document the pictorial history of these airports and airfields.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738504858
Pub Date: 10/30/00
On Sale Date: 10/30/00
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036080
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T
| 0.04 lb Wt
Long Island Italians
Salvatore J. LaGumina
Summary
In America "the streets were paved with gold." That was the mistaken notion of many an immigrant to the United States in the late 1800s and early 1900s. On Long Island, deluded sojourners from Italy were to find that in fact there were few streets and that they themselves were to be the ones to build them.
Covering more than a century of history, Long Island Italians depicts the transition of urban Italians as they moved increasingly from the city to the suburbs in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. They were attracted to Long Island by economic opportunity, the availability of arable land, home ownership possibilities, and alternatives to harsh city life. There, they became the largest of all ethnic groups, with more Americans of Italian descent living in one concentrated area than anywhere besides Italy. The Italian American presence is a continuing phenomenon, today comprising about 25 percent of the total population of Long Island. Long Island Italians graphically illustrates that Italian labor was vital to the development of Long Island roads, agriculture, railroads, and industry. By th...
Around Central Islip
Sr. Anne Frances Pulling
Summary
Around Central Islip focuses on this diverse and unique community's history.
Around Central Islip focuses on a modern renaissance village that evolved through numerous and diverse cultures. It was a small English settlement of the 1800s when ""Come to Central Islip, Good Work, Good Pay"" was advertised in the newspapers in Ireland. This brought an influx of settlers from nearly every county in Ireland. The area became known as ""Little Ireland in America."" At the turn of the century, Central Islip housed one of the largest psychiatric centers in the country. Village life centered around this establishment for many decades. Decentralization of the hospital in 1955 resulted in the abandonment of numerous buildings with a degenerative effect on the village; blighted neighborhoods became commonplace. The transformation brought about by the arrival of the New York Institute of Technology resulted in the community's revitalization and beautification. Today, Central Islip is a vibrant and dynamic community.
Arcadia Children's Books
9781467198059
Pub Date: 9/7/20
On Sale Date: 9/7/20
$12.99 USD/$15.99 CAD Trade Paperback
112 Pages
Carton Qty: 12
Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7
Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography
JNF007020
Series: Spooky America
7.6 in H | 5.3 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
The Ghostly Tales of Long Island
Rachel Kempster Barry
Summary
Ghost stories from New York State's famous island have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!
Long Island's haunted history and local legends come to life--even when the main players are dead. Do ghosts lurk in the famed OHEKA Castle? Do the spies of the American Revolution's Culper Ring still haunt Setauket? Are the colonists at the Old Bethpage Village Restoration historians--or ghosts? Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.
The History Press
9781467137645
Pub Date: 9/4/17
On Sale Date: 9/4/17
$23.99 USD/$29.99 CAD/€19.49 EUR Trade Paperback
144 Pages
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036080 Series: True Crime
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T
Historic Crimes of Long Island
Misdeeds from the 1600s to the 1950s
Kerriann Flanagan Brosky, Joan Harrison
Summary
Award-winning author and historian Kerriann Flanagan Brosky uncovers some of the most ghastly and fascinating historical crimes committed on Long Island.
Beyond the idyllic countryside and suburban communities of Long Island lies a murky history of murder and mayhem. A Victorian romance went awry in Huntington when wealthy farmer Charles Kelsey was tarred, feathered and murdered in 1872. Thirty-five years before the famous witch trials of Salem, East Hampton had its own Puritan hysteria among charges of witchcraft. The 1937 kidnapping of wealthy heiress Alice Parsons shook the quiet town of Stony Brook and remains a mystery to this day.
The History Press
9781626196681
Pub Date: 9/14/15
On Sale Date: 9/14/15
$24.99 USD/$22.99 CAD/€19.99 EUR Trade Paperback
224 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 30 History / United States
HIS036080
Series: Haunted America
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Historic Haunts of Long Island
Ghosts and Legends from the Gold Coast to Montauk Point
Kerriann Flanagan Brosky, Joe Giaquinto
Summary
Explore the mysterious past of Long Island and learn about the spirits that haunt the historic American island.
Take a ghostly journey through Long Island's history, from Native American legends and beyond. Ghosts lurk at the Execution Rocks Lighthouse, where Revolutionary War Patriots were brutally tortured and killed by the British during the Battle of Long Island. Popular gathering places have otherworldly tenants, including Bayport's Grey Horse Tavern and the Cutchogue Village Green, where several old buildings - and their former inhabitants - are preserved. Long Island's history is unearthed and preserved through its ghost stories and spirits that have made their presence known. Through extensive research, interviews and investigations, award-winning author and historian Kerriann Flanagan Brosky, alongside medium and paranormal investigator Joe Giaquinto, uncovers Long Island's eerie history.
The History Press
Hidden History of Islip Town
Jack Whitehouse
Summary
The patchwork of beach towns, villages and hamlets that make up Islip Town represents some of the most historic communities on the whole of Long Island. Local Secatogue Native Americans harrowingly saved the Dutch survivors of one of New York's first shipwrecks in 1657. New York City's infamous Tammany Hall leased an entire summer resort island in Islip Town for decades. In 1912, a young woman from Sayville sacrificed her own life for another on the RMS Titanic. Islip Town's founding father, William Nicoll, owned the largest parcel on Long Island's South Shore but was blocked from owning even a grain of sand on Fire Island. A penniless Dutch immigrant to Islip Town became the world's "Oyster King." Join author and historian Jack Whitehouse as he reveals buried stories from Islip Town's past.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738591339
Pub Date: 3/26/12
On Sale Date: 3/26/12
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD/€21.99 EUR Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036080
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T
| 0.7 lb Wt
Fire Island:
Beach Resort and National Seashore
Shoshanna McCollum, Foreword by Gerard Stoddard
Summary
Fire Island is a string of communities and parks, gay and straight bars, boats and bridges, beach umbrellas and bungalows - all bound together by the pristine white sand of the island's beach.
This 32-mile-long barrier island off the coast of Long Island has been defined by legendary shipwrecks and heroic lifesaving in the 19th century, but also kindled by menacing storms and a web of sociological intrigue as an upwardly mobile American middle class sought out vacation homes and coastal recreation during the 20th century. From cholera protests at the Surf Hotel in 1892 to a grassroots campaign to prevent a highway that ultimately established Fire Island National Seashore in 1964, Fire Island's history is a grand melodrama that has caught world attention.
America Through Time
9781634994705
Pub Date: 7/31/23
On Sale Date: 7/31/23
$24.99 USD/$31.99 CAD Trade Paperback
96 Pages
Carton Qty: 48 History / United States
HIS036080
Series: America Through Time
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T
| 0.04 lb Wt
The Beat of New York
Visual History of Music in the City
Richard Panchyk
Summary
Listen, and you will hear it: the beat of New York City.
It's everywhere you go! From the subways to the streets, from parks to bars, from churches to concert halls. Music in all its glorious forms, sometimes sublime and sometimes spectacular, is a vital part of city life and has been for centuries. Whether a pair of dueling drummers on 42nd Street or break-dancers in Washington Square Park, a mural in the Village or a memorial to John Lennon—New Yorkers celebrate their musical heritage every day in so many ways. So many of the country's best-known musicians have lived or played in New York over the years. Come along on this visual journey through time and catch a glimpse at some of the people and places who have contributed to the Beat of New York.
Arcadia Children's Books
9781467198134
Pub Date: 4/26/21
On Sale Date: 4/26/21
$9.99
LOL Jokes: New York City
Craig Yoe
Summary
Bursting with laugh-out-loud jokes and fun facts, LOL Jokes: New York City combines the best of humor and history for young readers!
Inspired by all the wonderful sights, sounds, and . . . smells of the Big Apple, this local joke book delivers kid-friendly punchlines that will have readers laughing 'til they cry! Alongside hilarious jokes and puns are fascinating facts, goofy tidbits of local history, and engaging graphics that will keep readers chuckling and sharing with friends. LOL Jokes: New York City is sure to deliver hours of knee-slapping entertainment. What's the best borough to go to the bathroom? Flushing! Fun Factoid: TP or not TP?! Toilet paper was invented by Joseph Gayetty in New York City!
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The History Press
9781467144353
Pub Date: 10/5/20
On Sale Date: 10/5/20
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
176 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States
HIS036080
Series: True Crime
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Francis "Two Gun" Crowley’s Killings in New York City and Long Island
Jerry Aylward
Summary
On a May morning in 1931, Nassau County police officer Fred Hirsch was gunned down by the notorious New York City gangster Francis Crowley. Nicknamed "Two Gun" for tricking and murdering cops with a second loaded firearm, Crowley left a bloody trail from the Bronx to Long Island. He shot and wounded two men at a local dance hall and a New York City police detective and murdered one of Nassau County's finest. Eventually, he was tracked to a hideout in Manhattan, where a two-hour gun battle, including more than two hundred cops and ten thousand spectators, led to his capture. His murder spree involved thousands of law enforcement personnel, stole national media attention and cut across the New York metropolitan area. Author Jerry Aylward presents the murderous life of Francis "Two Gun" Crowley from the streets of New York to the electric chair in Sing Sing.
Commonwealth Editions
9781641940023
Pub Date: 10/8/19
On Sale Date: 3/5/24
$14.95 USD/$14.95 CAD
Discount Code: DFLTS002 Trade Paperback
66 Pages
Carton Qty: 47
Architecture / Buildings
11
Historic Buildings of New York City
A Coloring Book of Architecture
Scott Clowney
Summary
Author and artist Scott Clowney highlights--through beautifully detailed line drawings--iconic buildings and buildings off the beaten path that give shape to historic New York City.
Arcadia Children's Books
9781938700576
Pub Date: 2/6/18
On Sale Date: 2/6/18
$9.99 USD/$11.95 CAD Discount Code: DFLTS002 Board Book
16 Pages Full Color
Carton Qty: 60
Ages 0 to 3
Juvenile Fiction / Animals
JUV002040
Series: Hello
5.8
Hello, New York City!
Martha Zschock
Summary
Welcome to New York City! Parent and Child pigeons tour the Big Apple in best-selling author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock's Hello! board book series for children. In Hello, New York City! join the pair as they ride the subway, hail a cab to the five boroughs, visit the Met, and tour Central Park. Along the way they stop for a hotdog, watch a Broadway Show, learn about the United Nations, skate at Rockefeller Center, and end their day watching fireworks from the Staten Island Ferry as they wave to Lady Liberty! For ages 2-5. Made in the USA.
The History Press
9781467136006
Pub Date: 7/31/17
On Sale Date: 7/31/17
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD/€19.49 EUR Trade Paperback
144 Pages
Qty:
New York City Coffee
A Caffeinated History
Erin Meister
Summary
New York runs on coffee. Read of coffee's past in the city and how it wove its way into the everyday.
The coffee industry was made for New York: complex, diverse, fascinating and with plenty of attitude. Since arriving in the 1600s, coffee held patriotic significance during wartime, fueled industrial revolution and transformed the city's foodways. The New York Coffee Exchange opened tumultuously in the 1880s. Alice Foote MacDougall founded a 1920s coffeehouse empire. In the same decade, Brooklyn teenager William Black started Chock Full o'Nuts with $250 and a dream. Third wavers Ninth Street Espresso and Joe made the latest latte craze mainstream. Through stories, interviews and photographs, coffee professional and Tristate native Erin Meister shares Gotham's caffeinated past and explores the coffee-related reasons why the city never sleeps.
Pub Date: 2/29/16 On Sale Date: 2/29/16
256 Pages Carton Qty: 24 History / United States
Series: History & Guide
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
A History Lover's Guide to New York City
Alison Fortier
Summary
New York is a city of superlatives. It has the largest population, greatest wealth, broadest diversity and most elegant museums in the nation. With that comes an amazing history.
This tour of the Big Apple goes beyond the traditional guidebook to offer visitors and residents alike a chance to walk back in time along the streets of Manhattan. George Washington took his first oath of office on the steps of Federal Hall. Visitors can still dine at the famed Fraunces Tavern and worship at historic St. Paul's Chapel. From the Brooklyn Bridge to stunning skyscrapers, the city celebrates its own history and that of the nation. Join author Alison Fortier as she traces the history and heritage of America's largest metropolis.
Pub Date: 4/6/15
Sale Date: 4/6/15 $24.99
128 Pages
Qty: 40
/ United States
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T
Broadway
Michelle Young
Summary
From its origins as a Native American trail to its iconic status in global culture today, Broadway tells the story of New York as it grew from a Dutch colony into a world-class city. Broadway has been the site of many firsts and many superlatives: the first subway line in the city, the tallest buildings, and one of the longest streets in the world. Beginning along the winding streets of the original settlements amid the skyscrapers of the Financial District, Broadway heads north through the neighborhoods of SoHo and Greenwich Village. It then traverses some of the city's most famous plazas, including Flatiron, Herald Square, Times Square, and Columbus Circle, before entering Upper Manhattan and passing institutions like Lincoln Center, Columbia University, and City College. Today, Broadway continues to be at the forefront of New York City's urban developments.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738599144
Pub Date: 7/1/13
On Sale Date: 7/1/13
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036080
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
New York City Jazz
Elizabeth Dodd Brinkofski, Foreword by Joe Cinderella
Summary
New York City Jazz explores many of the haunts and hideaways that have played host to iconic jazz musicians and singers like Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Bill Evans, Billie Holiday, Dizzy Gillespie, and Lester Young. Considered the jazz capital of the world, New York City is known for its flashy venues. The stages of the Latin Quarter, Apollo Theater, Minton's Playhouse, Onyx, Stork Club, Downbeat Club, Birdland, Roseland, and Copacabana came to life with the sounds of pianos, drums, horns, and gypsy guitars. This collection of images presents why Fifty-second Street was nicknamed "Swing Street" and how musicians made timeless names for themselves in the Empire City.
Arcadia Publishing 9780738576367
Pub Date: 8/27/12
On Sale Date: 8/27/12
$24.99 USD/$24.99
New York City Police
Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly
Summary
New York City, one of the world's premier urban centers, is also home to the world's most famous and storied municipal law enforcement service: the NYPD.
Policing in New York is as old as the city itself, although much has changed since the first Dutch rattle watch patrolled streets in the 1620s. Technological improvements, advancing professional standards, and historical moments like the 1898 consolidation of New York City and the terrorist attack of September 11, 2001, have each profoundly changed the way New York City police officers do their jobs. Still, as New York City Police emphasizes, certain elements of ""the job"" remain true through the decades and centuries. Being a police officer in New York City has always involved a certain amount of danger, sacrifice, and public coordination.
The History Press
9781609493066
Pub Date: 8/4/11
On Sale Date: 8/4/11
$19.99 USD/$19.99 CAD/£16.99 GBP/€14.99 EUR Trade Paperback
224 Pages
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036080
Series: True Crime
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |
Manhattan Mafia Guide
Hits, Homes & Headquarters
Eric Ferrara, Arthur Nash
Summary
During the early twentieth century, Sicilian and Southern Italian immigrants poured into New York City.
Looking to escape poverty and persecution at home, they soon discovered that certain criminal enterprises followed them to America. Before any codes of honor were established in the New World, violent bosses wreaked havoc on their communities in their quest to rule the underworld. It took several decades for the Mafia to mature into a contemporary organized crime syndicate. Some names and places from both eras are still infamous today, like Frank Costello and the Copacabana, while some have remained hidden in absolute secrecy until now. Walk in their footsteps as New York City author Eric Ferrara explores the myths and realities of one of America's most feared and fascinating subjects.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738572963
Pub Date: 6/7/10
On Sale Date: 6/7/10
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 6
History / United States
HIS036080
Series: Postcard History
New York City Skyscrapers
Richard Panchyk
Summary
New York City Skyscrapers celebrates the numerous awe-inspiring buildings that have made New York the skyscraper capital of the world. This book traces the history of New York's tallest structures from the late 19th century, when church spires ruled the skyline, through the 20th century, when a succession of amazing buildings soared to new heights. From the Flatiron and Woolworth Buildings to the Chrysler and Empire State Buildings, the skyscrapers of New York have long captured the imagination of people around the world.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738564685
Pub Date: 7/13/09
On Sale Date: 7/13/09
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 6
History / United States
HIS036080
Series: Images of Aviation
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Joshua Stoff
Summary
John F. Kennedy International Airport opened in 1948, after the realization set in that the newly built LaGuardia Airport was unable to handle the volume of air traffic for New York City.
Pushed through by New York's Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia, the airport was to be located 14 miles from Manhattan, in Jamaica Bay, Queens, on the site of the old Idlewild Golf Course. For its first years, Idlewild Airport, as it was originally known, consisted of a low-budget temporary terminal and a series of Quonset huts. A major new building program began in the mid-1950s, and the airport rapidly changed from a ramshackle series of buildings into a glamorous-looking city. Renamed John F. Kennedy International Airport in 1963, it has now grown to cover 5,000 acres.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738549002
Pub Date: 11/1/06
On Sale Date: 11/1/06
Arthur Rickerby's New York City
Frank Ceresi, Carol McMains, John Rogers, Wando Rickerby
Summary
Arthur Rickerby's illustrious career was spent capturing scores of the nation's significant historical events on film, from the Japanese signing of the Articles of Surrender aboard the USS Missouri in 1945, ending World War II, to famous sports images such as Don Larsen throwing the final pitch of baseball's only World Series perfect game for the New York Yankees in 1956. Today few people know of Arthur Rickerby, the New York born and bred photographer. Arthur Rickerby's New York City not only reintroduces the world-class photojournalist and pays tribute to his outstanding work, but it also features rare and previously unseen New York images that perfectly capture the enduring Rickerby touch.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738545622
Pub Date: 7/26/06
On Sale Date: 7/26/06
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036080
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T
New York City Vaudeville
Anthony Slide
Summary
New York City Vaudeville provides a unique pictorial record of America's preeminent entertainment medium in the late 1800s through the early 1930s. New York's Palace Theatre served as the flagship for vaudeville, on which stage every vaudevillian aspired to perform. New York City Vaudeville features photographs of some of the greatest names from the Palace Theatre, including Jack Benny, George Burns and Gracie Allen, Anna Held, the Marx Brothers, and Eva Tanguay, as well as legendary African American performers such as Bill Robinson, Ethel Waters, and Bert Williams. Through the photographs and the capsule biographies, the reader is transported back to a time when vaudeville was the people's entertainment, with a new bill of fare each week and an ever-changing number of performers with ever-changing styles of presentation.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738510866
Pub Date: 8/21/02
On Sale Date: 8/26/02
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036080
Series: Postcard History
9.3
New York City Subways
Tom Range Sr.
Summary
New York City Subways traces the history of mass transportation in Manhattan and New York City's outer boroughs. Public transportation has long been vital to the city, with horse-drawn surface lines established by 1831 and elevated railroad lines constructed during the 1870s and 1880s. The concept of subways, railroads operating underground, originated in London in 1863 and was applied to New York City by 1904. This collection of vintage postcards brings you through the tunnels of the subway, onto the platforms of the long-gone els, and examines New York's renowned terminals, especially Grand Central and Penn Station.
Commonwealth Editions
9781889833323
Pub Date: 5/1/02
On Sale Date: 5/1/02
$17.95 USD/$21.95 CAD Discount Code: AWBS002 Hardcover
32 Pages 110
Carton Qty: 20 Ages 6 to 9
Juvenile Nonfiction / Concepts
JNF013010
Series: Journey Around...
11.4 in H | 11.2 in W | 0.4 in T | 0.08 lb Wt
Journey Around New York from A to Z
Martha Zschock, Heather Zschock
Summary
A fact-filled, alphabetical journey through the five boroughs of the city. A pigeon serves as a tour guide of sorts, appearing on every page in either the small inset illustration or in one of the smaller spot-art drawings located along the bottom of the pages. The format works well to introduce famous landmarks and neighborhoods with descriptive alliterative sentences, such as Dragons dance by dim sum diners as an introduction to Chinatown and Gorgeous gardens grace glass-houses for commentary on the New York Botanical Garden. Succinct paragraphs of historical information are located under each full-page, highly detailed colored-penciland-watercolor illustration. In a much smaller type size, a one-sentence, sometimes quirky, bit of information is imparted as well, as in Many skyscrapers don't have a 13th floor. No one wants to be on an unlucky floor! This up-to-date book includes a reference to and inset illustration of the former Twin Towers under the letter T: Tough times take teamwork. The book begins with a map and a listing of the 26 landmarks showcased. The endpapers offer a ...
The Statue of Liberty Barry Moreno
Summary Feel the power of Lady Liberty!
The Statue of Liberty is an awesome visual journey that begins with the fantastic proposal of a French professor to give the United States a monument to commemorate the Revolutionary War alliance between the 13 colonies and France. It documents the gift's taking symbolic form of the ancient goddess of liberty and its designation as the tallest metal statue in the world. Highlights include Liberty's construction history, her changing symbolism over the years, and her use in popular advertising and political activism. Her upraised arm has saluted scores of ships as they have passed by. See how her dignity has welcomed Americans returning home from foreign parts and has given hope to newcomers seeking a fresh beginning in the land of liberty.
9.3
Arcadia Publishing
9780738511009
Pub Date: 8/21/02
On Sale Date: 8/21/02
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States HIS036080
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T
| 0.04 lb Wt
The Central Park Zoo
Joan Sheier
Summary
Countless New Yorkers, as well as visitors from all parts of the world, have experienced an oasis just a few feet off Fifth Avenue in the heart of Manhattan. Since the 1860s, Central Park has been the home of three different zoos: the menagerie, the zoo of 1934, and what is today known as the Central Park Zoo. The Central Park Zoo begins with the menagerie of the 1860s, an impromptu public zoo begun when citizens and circuses started donating animals to the city. It continues in 1934, when Robert Moses-perhaps the most influential man in the city's planning history-built a newer zoo, remembered to this day for its lions, tigers, elephants, and gorillas. It ends with the brand new zoo and exhibits built in 1988 under the supervision of the Wildlife Conservation Society. With stunning, rarely seen images, The Central Park Zoo not only is a treat for the eyes but also comes alive with the barking of sea lions, the soft fur of snow monkeys, the sweet smell of peanut butter, and the taste of "ice cakes"-treats for the zoo residents, of course.
Les Dames d'Escoffier New York Cookbook
Stirring the Pot
Silvia Baldini, Sharon Franke, Lidia Bastianich, Carla Hall
Summary
Les Dames d' Escoffier New York, the most influential and accomplished women in the food world, present their favorite recipes for everything from simple weekday meals to spectacular party dishes.
Authors Silvia Baldini and Sharon Franke showcase seventy-six family recipes and pairings by Pascaline Lepeltier, MOF, and including a dedication by Lidia Bastianich to LDNY founder Carol Brock and a foreword by Carla Hall.
From Lidia's "Cavatappi with Asparagus and Spinach Pesto" or Ellie Krieger's recipe "Family Favorite Minestrone," to a stunning "Radicchio Salad with Radish, Basil, and Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette" by two-Michelin star Chef Melissa Rodriguez, these recipes are for every occasion and for every level of skill.
Discover the dishes and recipes that some of the most heralded women in the food business, in the greatest city in the world for food, cook when they are in their own home kitchens.
Dry Climate Studios
9781942402350
Pub Date: 12/26/17
Ship Date: 2/20/17
$9.95 USD/$12.95
CAD/£6.99 GBP/€7.99 EUR
Discount Code: TRD Board Book
56 Pages
Carton Qty: 24
Ages 0 to 7
Juvenile Fiction / Travel
JUV068000
Series: Alphabet Cities
5 in H | 7 in W
N is for New York
Maria Kernahan, Michael Schafbuch
Summary
N Is for New York shows off the iconic places and things of New York: the subway, the skyscrapers; the bustling streets; and the people, places, and things that make NYC great. Whether on a coffee table or on the nightstand, this board book is sure to make any resident or visitor smile.
Pub Date: 7/1/97 On Sale Date: 7/1/97 $24.99
128 Pages
and White
Carton Qty: 6 History / United States
HIS036080
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.4 in T | 0.04
Philadelphia Naval Shipyard
Joseph-James Ahern
Summary
The Philadelphia Naval Shipyard has a long history, from its beginnings pre-Civil War to its decommissioning in the late 1990's.
The first government-owned navy yard in Philadelphia, the birthplace of the nation and the largest city in the young republic, was started with two docks in 1798. Workers at the yard numbered seventy thousand at its peak. The area was enlarged and shipbuilding at this site increased, notably during the War of 1812 and the Civil War. The yard's area was not dramatically increased, however, until the federal government purchased the 800-acre League Island and closed the former facility in 1868. The golden age of the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard came during World War II, when it built fifty-three ships and converted or overhauled some twelve hundred more. After the 1970s, however, shipbuilding was discontinued. The yard continued to serve its country through the modernization of existing craft, but it was closed by the government in 1990 and officially decommissioned in 1996.
The Philadelphia Flyers
Russ Cohen, Mike del Tufo, Joe del Tufo, Bruce "Scoop" Cooper
Summary
The Philadelphia Flyers joined the National Hockey League (NHL) in 1967, along with five other teams, to double the league from six to twelve teams. They have enjoyed a lot of success since, including being the first expansion team to win the Stanley Cup. They won back-to-back cups in 1973-1974 and 1974-1975 and would qualify for the Stanley Cup Final six more times. The Flyboys have left their mark on the NHL through their physicality, which helped them garner the nickname "Broad Street Bullies." This book is a pictorial history of the Flyers that examines their modern history and looks back at their legend.
9.3
Pub Date: 4/18/11
On Sale Date: 4/18/11
128 Pages Black and White Carton Qty: 1000 History / United States
Series: Images of Baseball
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T
| 0.04 lb Wt
The Philadelphia Phillies
Seamus Kearney, Dick Rosen
Summary
The Philadelphia Phillies, one of the oldest teams in Major League Baseball, have maintained a strong, loyal fan base for over 125 years.
Despite historic set backs, the franchise has proven resilient and evolved into a perennial contender with consistently large attendance figures. In fact, the Phillies claim 37 Hall of Famers, two World Series championships, seven National League pennants, and nine division titles. The Philadelphia Phillies chronicles the greatness of Grover Cleveland Alexander, the remarkable career of Richie Ashburn, the perfection of Jim Bunning, and the teams of success and luster as well as those shining stars of the less successful eras.
Pub Date: 6/2/14 On Sale Date: 6/2/14 $24.99
128 Pages
Qty: 40
9.3 in H
Philadelphia Organized Crime in the 1920s and 1930s
Anne Margaret Anderson, John J. Binder
Summary
Philadelphia Organized Crime in the 1920s and 1930s explores a little-known but spirited chapter of the Quaker City's history.
The hoodlums, hucksters, and racketeers of Prohibition-era Philadelphia sold bootleg booze, peddled illicit drugs, ran numbers, and operated prostitution and insurance rings. Among the fascinating personalities that created and contributed to the Philadelphia crime scene of the 1920s and 1930s were empire builders like Mickey Duffy, known as "Prohibition's Mr. Big," and Max "Boo Boo" Hoff, dubbed the "King of the Bootleggers"; the violent Lanzetti brothers, who ran their own illegal enterprise; mobster Harry "Nig Rosen" Stromberg, a New York transplant; and the arsenic widows poison ring, which specialized in fraud and murder. Bringing to light rare photographs and forgotten characters, the authors chronicle the underworld of Philadelphia in the interwar era. The upheaval caused by the gangs and groups herein mirrors the frenzied cultural and political shifts of the Roaring Twenties and the austere 1930s.
Arcadia Publishing
9781467121187
Pub Date: 5/26/14
On Sale Date: 5/26/14
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States HIS036080
Series: Postcard History Series
9.3
Philadelphia
South of Market and East of Broad
Gus Spector
Summary
Philadelphia: South of Market and East of Broad offers a whirlwind journey to the older regions of the city. Along the way, readers will travel the length of South Broad Street from city hall toward the Naval Yard and the former sports complex and will wander by Market Street's former bustling shops--such as Gimbel's, Wanamaker's, and Leary's quaint bookstore--to the street's terminus at the Delaware River port and the Camden ferries. They will become reacquainted with Independence Square, Washington Square, and the magnificent buildings that once surrounded them and will also revisit South Philadelphia and its Italian Market. These images grant an opportunity to explore Philadelphia's streets, peer into its historic nooks, and seek out buildings that have long since gone the way of the wrecking ball.
Date: 2/11/19 On Sale Date: 2/11/19
$24.99 USD/$24.99
Underground Philadelphia
From Caves and Canals to Tunnels and Transit
Harry Kyriakodis, Joel Spivak
Summary
Explore Philadelphia's relationship with the underground, as old as the city itself, dating back to when Quaker settlers resided in caves alongside the Delaware River more than three hundred years ago.
Explore the city under the The City of Brotherly Love, which became a national and world leader in the delivery of water, gas, steam, and electricity during the industrial age. The construction of multiple subway lines within Center City took place during the early twentieth century. An intricate subsurface pedestrian concourse was also developed throughout the downtown area for the city's inhabitants. From Thirtieth Street Station and Reading Terminal to the Commuter Rail Tunnel and transit lines that were never built, Philadelphia's infrastructure history is buried under the earth as much as above. Join authors Harry Kyriakodis and Joel Spivak as they reveal the curious aspects of the Quaker City's underground experience.
The History Press
9781625859518
Pub Date: 3/19/18
On Sale Date: 3/19/18
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
192 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 36 History / United States
HIS036080 Series: Landmarks
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.4 in T | 0.06 lb Wt
Philadelphia Mansions
Stories and Characters behind the Walls
Thom Nickels
Summary
Author Thom Nickels presents the city's most iconic homes and the stories behind them.
Philadelphia's grand mansions and architectural treasures reflect its iconic status in American history, for each Greek Revival home and Corinthian column tells a compelling story of the people behind it. Historic Strawberry Mansion in North Philadelphia was home to Judge William Lewis, a Patriot who defended colonists accused of treason and was Aaron Burr's defense lawyer. Socialite, millionaire and world-renowned art collector Henry McIlhenny made his home at Rittenhouse Square and left his art collection to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Famed architect Addison Mizner's Spanish Colonial Revival house La Ronda brought the stark contrast of South Florida to Philadelphia.
Arcadia Publishing
9781467121538
Pub Date: 7/7/14
On Sale Date: 7/7/14
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States
HIS036080 Series: Postcard History Series
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.7 lb Wt
The Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Harry Kyriakodis
Summary
The Benjamin Franklin Parkway has sliced through the Logan Square neighborhood of Center City (downtown) Philadelphia since World War I. Named after Philadelphia's favorite son, the mile-long boulevard begins at city hall and heads diagonally towards Logan Circle before reaching the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The postcards and other images in this work show the parkway's development and its role in Philadelphia's civic and cultural life. Despite often serving as a speedway into and out of town, the Ben Franklin Parkway is a triumph in urban planning that has become a treasured part of the City of Brotherly Love.
The History Press
9781609493714
Pub Date: 7/21/11
On Sale Date: 7/21/11
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD/€19.49 EUR Trade Paperback
176 Pages
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States
HIS036080
Series: Lost
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.7 lb Wt
Philadelphia's Lost Waterfront
Harry Kyriakodis
Summary
Join Harry Kyriakodis as he strolls Front Street, Delaware Avenue, and Penn's Landing to rediscover the story of Philadelphia's lost waterfront.
The wharves and docks of William Penn's city that helped build a nation are gone lost to the onslaught of over 300 years of development. Yet the bygone streets and piers of Philadelphia's central waterfront were once part of the greatest tradecenter in the American colonies. Local historian Harry Kyriakodis chronicles the history of the city's original port district from Quaker settlers who first lived in caves along the Delaware and the devastating yellow fever epidemic of 1793 to its heyday as a maritime center and then the twentieth century that saw much of the historic riverfront razed.
Arcadia Publishing 9780738562339
Pub Date: 2/9/09
On Sale Date: 2/9/09
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 30 History / United States HIS036080
Series: Postcard History
Philadelphia Landmarks and Pastimes
Gus Spector
Summary
Philadelphia was a vibrant, exciting city in the first quarter of the 20th century. Tourists and native Philadelphians alike declared their passion for its sports arenas, theaters, movie houses, buildings of historic significance, amusement parks, and the heart-pounding pageantry of its parades and patriotic events. Through antique postcards, Philadelphia Landmarks and Pastimes provides fleeting glances into the city's times past.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738555089
Pub Date: 10/24/07
On Sale Date: 10/29/07
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White Carton Qty: 40 History / United States
Series: Postcard History
0.7
Center City Philadelphia
Gus Spector
Summary
Center City Philadelphia is a visual tour of the area's major thoroughfares, with a concentration on the legacy of its architecture and its historical importance in the growth and development of our nation. From the teeming frontage of Delaware Avenue to the bustling crowds on Market Street, from the wealthy mansions of Rittenhouse Square to the construction of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, these vintage postcards provide elusive and seldom-seen views of Philadelphia during the first half of the 20th century, well before the present age of modern technology.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738513409
Pub Date: 11/5/03
On Sale Date: 11/5/03
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Philadelphia's City Hall
Allen M. Hornblum
Summary
Stunning photographs highlight a marvel of masonry and community vision created by a city hungry to prove its worth on the world stage.
At the crossroads of Center City, Philadelphia, stands city hall, an architectural and sculptural masterpiece whose size and beauty rival the grand structures found in the capitals of Europe. Shortly after the Civil War, city hall embraced the community's need for a new municipal building while filling the visionary desire of its designers to underscore Philadelphia's reputation as ""the Athens of America."" Thirty years later stood a monumental structure that was easily the largest building in North America and one of the most beautiful, displaying over two hundred fifty pieces of sculpture. Philadelphia's City Hall illuminates the fascinating account of the building's controversial origin, its symbolic sculptural program, and the largest statue topping a building in the world.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738502380
Pub Date: 9/23/99
On Sale Date: 9/28/99
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States
HIS036080
Series: Postcard History Series
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.7 lb Wt
Visiting Turn-of-the-Century Philadelphia
Lynn M. Homan, Thomas Reilly
Summary
From the 1890s through the 1920s, the postcard was an extraordinarily popular means of communication, and many of the postcards produced during this "golden age" can today be considered works of art. Postcard photographers traveled the length and breadth of the nation snapping photographs of busy street scenes, documenting local landmarks, and assembling crowds of local children only too happy to pose for a picture. These images, printed as postcards and sold in general stores across the country, survive as telling reminders of an important era in America's history. This fascinating new history of Philadelphia at the turn of the century showcases more than two hundred of the best postcards available.
Arcadia Publishing
9781467129190
Pub Date: 11/12/18
On Sale Date: 11/12/18
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036080 Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
The United States Mint in Philadelphia
Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez
Summary
As the ink was drying on the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and other documents that established the United States, millions of Americans hungered for new legal tender coinage from the young sovereign nation. Following calls by Alexander Hamilton and other Founding Fathers for the nation to issue its own money, Congress passed legislation to officially establish the United States Mint in 1792. Growing from its humble beginnings as a collection of small buildings in the nation's onetime capital city of Philadelphia, the United States Mint now stands along Independence National Historical Park as the largest coin factory in the world. While the Philadelphia Mint is one of several official United States coin manufacturing facilities, it remains the heart of coining operations in the nation and is also one of the most popular attractions in "The City of Brotherly Love."
Arcadia Publishing
9780738592435
Pub Date: 6/18/12
On Sale Date: 6/18/12
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036080
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.7 lb Wt
Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell
Robert W. Sands Jr., Alexander B. Bartlett
Summary
Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, two of America's most revered symbols of freedom, date back to the British rule of the American colonies. The main structure of Independence Hall was completed in 1732, and the final casting of the Liberty Bell was completed in 1753. Visited by over two million people yearly, these historic icons have been used as backdrops for many political and social demonstrations and speeches. Filled with images from the archives of Independence National Historical Park, Philadelphia Department of Records, and collections from around the country, Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell illustrates how these two historic relics generate a sense of pride and patriotism set forth by the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.
Arcadia Publishing 9780738565507
Pub Date: 11/16/09
On Sale Date: 11/16/09
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Philadelphia's Washington Square
Bill Double
Summary
Philadelphia's Washington Square, a shaded 6.6-acre plot near the nation's birthplace at Independence Hall, has been a focal point of the city's history for more than 300 years. Designated by William Penn in 1683 as an open space, the square served as a potter's field for its first 100 years. The remains of more than 2,000 indigents, soldiers, and yellow fever victims rest beneath its sod. By 1825, the graveyard was closed and the square was redesigned as a public promenade. Rude huts on its periphery gave way to fashionable middle-class homes. Washington Square became a destination for publishing and advertising, home to the likes of J. B. Lippincott, W. B. Saunders, Curtis Publishing Company, Farm Journal, and advertising giant N. W. Ayer. In the 1950s, its Society Hill neighborhood was restored, and a memorial to the unknown soldier of the American Revolution was dedicated in the square. Today the square is again attracting the affluent with condominiums in its converted publishing houses.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738562582
Pub Date: 3/9/09
On Sale Date: 3/9/09
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 1000
History / United States
HIS036080
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.05 lb Wt
The Benjamin Franklin Bridge
Maureen Howard
Summary
The innovative Benjamin Franklin Bridge, originally named the Delaware River Bridge, was constructed to connect the cities of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Camden, New Jersey.
For a time after its opening on July 1, 1926, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world, with a main span of 1,750 feet. The Benjamin Franklin Bridge contains many rarely seen images of the bridge's planning and construction, the individuals who helped make the concept of the bridge a reality, and the workers who built it. The bridge has undergone many changes in the decades since its opening, and these vintage photographs trace its evolution, illustrating the bridge's endurance as a symbol of the Philadelphia-Camden metropolitan area.
Commonwealth Editions
9781933212647
Pub Date: 9/6/11
On Sale Date: 9/6/11
$9.99 USD/$11.95 CAD Discount Code: DFLTS002 Board Book
16 Pages Full Color
Carton Qty: 60
Ages 0 to 3
Hello, Philadelphia!
Martha Zschock
Summary
Welcome to Philadelphia! Follow parent and child eagles as they tour the City of Brotherly Love. Join the pair as they see Benjamin Franklin, play in Fairmount Park, and even eat a cheesesteak at the market. Along the way they admire murals, visit museums, and cheer on Philadelphia's sports teams. Best of all, they learn about the founding of our country--from the U.S. Constitution, to the American Flag and the Liberty Bell! Our feathered tour guides will remind children and their loved ones of their own great trip to Philadelphia
Bestselling author Martha Day Zschock is an artist and former elementary teacher with a passion for helping children explore new places. The Hello! series illustrates how exploring real places yields new discoveries. Through these journeys, kids can explore and become experts on the world they see inside and outside the book, through the engaging, bright, and detailed illustrations. For ages 2-5. Made in the USA.
Commonwealth Editions
9781933212289
Pub Date: 10/6/06
On Sale Date: 10/6/06
$17.95 USD/$21.95 CAD Discount Code: AWBS002 Hardcover
32 Pages 110 color illus.
Carton Qty: 20
Ages 6 to 9
Juvenile Nonfiction / Places JNF038100
Series: Journeys
Journey Around Philadelphia from A to Z
Martha Zschock, Heather Zschock
Summary
Next stop, Philadelphia! That's the call from author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock, who has taken children and their delighted parents on Journeys Around Boston, New York, San Francisco, Washington D.C., Chicago, Maine, Nantucket, and Cape Cod since starting this bestselling series in 1999. Zschock is not only a brilliant artist but also a committed educator, whose books are embraced by teachers and principals nationwide. These are far more than alphabet books. Each page is headed by an alliterative sentence that evokes an important theme. For example, Philadelphia's A page, featuring Benjamin Franklin, is headed Aphorisms and advice appear in the almanac. A playful factoid at the bottom of each page expands on the theme. (Did you know that the aphorism Haste makes waste is traceable to Poor Richard, i.e. Franklin?) In each city she visits, Zschock thoughtfully looks beyond the tourist attractions to the community residing there. For example, here the N page explains how Neighborhoods define urban nature. The O page describes how Old Order Amish obey the Ordnung, while the U page ce...
Applewood Books
9781557099389
Pub Date: 10/31/03
On Sale Date: 10/31/03
Ship Date: 9/26/03
$12.95 USD/$12.95 CAD Discount Code: DFLTS002 Hardcover Paper over boards
32 Pages
Carton Qty: 100
Biography & Autobiography / Presidents & Heads Of State BIO011000
Series: Quotations of Great Americans
6.8 in H | 4.3 in W
Quotations of Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin
Summary
This pocket-sized hardcover book contains nearly one hundred witty and wise quotations from one of America's first bestselling authors, Benjamin Franklin.
9781429093552
9/27/16
9/27/16
32 Pages
/ Quotations
6.8
Benjamin Franklin's Book of Virtues
Benjamin
Franklin
Summary
This pocket-sized hardcover edition contains all thirteen "moral virtues" as Benjamin Franklin wrote them in his memoirs, first posthumously published in 1791. In the heart of this larger work--today known as The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin --he writes of the "bold and arduous Project of arriving at Perfection" that he set for himself as a young man. In this task for perfection, young Benjamin prepared a catalog of thirteen necessary or desirable virtues that he might strive to acquire by means of habit and daily practice. This Applewood Books edition includes a chart that Benjamin Franklin used to track his personal progress towards perfection.
The Way to Wealth
Benjamin Franklin
Summary
The first American book on personal finance, "The Way to Wealth" by Benjamin Franklin is still the best and wisest money book ever written. Originally published in 1758 as the preface to "Poor Richard's Almanack," this little gem has been through innumerable printings and sold millions of copies to those in search of smart but entertaining advice about hard work, earning and saving money and debt.
6.8
Arcadia Publishing
9781467107594
Pub Date: 5/23/22
On Sale Date: 5/23/22
$23.99 USD/$26.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036100
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Peaks Island and Portland Harbor
Susan Hanley, Holly Hurd-Forsyth
Summary
Portland Harbor is Peaks Island's front yard, providing islanders with water views and access to the city. Victorian beliefs about "healthy salt air" and newfound wealth combined to create a leisure class that flocked to the Maine seaside. Peaks Islanders replaced a hardscrabble life of fishing and farming with a tourism-based economy. They could not build fast enough. Dubbed the "Coney Island of Maine," Peaks Island at the turn of the 20th century boasted big hotels, grand theaters, posh restaurants, and a boardwalk full of amusements. The dawn of the motor age saw the pendulum swing once again toward austerity, as tourists abandoned the island to embrace automobile travel. Times were tough, and Peaks Island returned to a working-class neighborhood. Newcomers provided injections of life--the military in 1942, a wave of summer residents in the 1950s, and hippies in the 1970s. All fueled growth and left community organizations that survive today.
Bigfoot in Maine
Michelle Y. Souliere, Loren Coleman
Summary
The dark woods of Maine have been the setting for many eerie and unexplained events, none more captivating than sightings of a giant hominid known as Bigfoot. But what makes this corner of New England such a perfect place for this cryptid to live? Learn about the ecology and geography that support the legend and meet the people forever changed by close encounters with it. From previously unpublished eyewitness accounts to modern-day media portrayals, author and illustrator Michelle Souliere presents this detailed history of the phenomenon and folklore that has lurked in shadows for generations.
The History Press
9781609492496
Pub Date: 4/8/12
On Sale Date: 4/8/12
$21.99 USD/$22.99 CAD/€17.99 EUR Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036100
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.5 lb Wt
Stories from the Maine Coast:
Skippers, Ships and Storms
Harry Gratwick
Summary
The history of Maine has always been inextricably tied to its coastline. The sea first brought settlers, and the rich fishing and shipbuilding industries sustained growth. The Atlantic also connected Mainers to the rest of the world. Goods and ideas traveled the maritime routes that originated in populous Portland and more isolated places like Carver's Harbor and Deer Isle. From Searsport's sailing masters to the burning of Royal Tar, author Harry Gratwick relates the adventures of the skippers and their crews. Read about the search for the Smithy Boat and other tales from Maine's shipping lanes.
The History Press
9781609491659
Pub Date: 11/8/11
On Sale Date: 11/8/11
$21.99 USD/$22.99 CAD/€17.99 EUR Trade Paperback
128 Pages Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036100 Series: American Chronicles
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.5 lb Wt
Portland's Past:
Stories from the City by the Sea
Luann Yetter
Summary
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow immortalized Portland, Maine, as the "beautiful town that is seated by the sea." In this volume, Maine author Luann Yetter presents the stories from its past that not only showcase this exquisiteness but also illuminate its diverse and exciting history. The founding members of the Forest City braved the harsh winters, but not without scandals and struggles. One man raised a navy to fight the Barbary pirates threatening ships that sailed from Casco Bay, and privateers brought rum onboard and ashore. And while one Portlander traded slaves, many others worked the Underground Railroad as staunch antislavery crusaders. Discover Portland from its beginning as uncharted territory through to its development into the quintessential New England city it is today.
The History Press
9781596299559
Pub Date: 12/5/10
On Sale Date: 12/5/10
$21.99 USD/$22.99 CAD Trade Paperback
144 Pages
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036100
Series: Disaster
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.5 lb Wt
Portland's Greatest Conflagration:
The 1866 Fire Disaster
Don Whitney, Michael Daicy, The Portland Veteran Firemen's Association, The Portland Fire Museum
Summary
On the Fourth of July in 1866, joy turned to tragedy in Portland, Maine. A boy threw a firecracker onto a pile of wood shavings and it erupted in a blaze as residents prepared to celebrate the 110th anniversary of American independence in the momentous time following the Civil War. The violent conflagration killed two people and destroyed all structures on nearly thirty streets. Authors Michael Daicy and Don Whitney, both firefighters, chronicle the day's catastrophic events, as well as the bravery of those who fought the ferocious fire, dispelling the myth that ill-trained firefighting contributed to the devastation.
Arcadia Children's Books
9780981943022
Pub Date: 7/1/10
On Sale Date: 7/1/10
$9.99 USD/$11.95 CAD/£9.95 GBP
Discount Code: DFLTS002 Board Book 24
Hello, Maine!
Martha Zschock
Summary
Welcome to Maine! Follow a parent and child moose as they tour Maine, exploring from the rocky coastline to the heights of Katahdin--the highest mountain in the region. Along the way they visit lighthouses, see tidal pools, fish for lobsters, and dig for clams. They drive the coast in an old pickup truck, sail from island to island, and camp out under the stars. Little children and their loved ones will love this beautifully-illustrated view of Maine to remind them of their own visit!
Bestselling author Martha Day Zschock is an artist and former elementary teacher with a passion for helping children explore new places. The Hello! series illustrates how exploring real places yields new discoveries. Through these journeys, kids can explore and become experts on the world they see inside and outside the book, through the engaging, bright, and detailed illustrations. For ages 2-5. Made in the USA.
Commonwealth Editions
9781933212777
Pub Date: 6/1/08
On Sale Date: 6/1/08
$17.99 USD/$17.95 CAD Discount Code: DFLTS002 Hardcover Picture Book
32 Pages
32 full-color illus.
Carton Qty: 30
Ages 5 to 8
Juvenile Fiction / Places
JUV030060
Series: Shankman & O'Neill
10.1
I Met a Moose in Maine One Day
Ed Shankman, Dave O'Neill
Summary
A boy and a moose become fast friends in this rhyming charmer from the creators of The Boston Balloonies, The Cods of Cape Cod, and Champ and Me By the Maple Tree. Together, boy and beast play hide-and-seek (not the best game for a moose), walk to the general store, then take a tour of Maine. They fly about in a seaplane, they run the Penobscot River on a raft made of logs, they hang out on a dock in Camden, and they finish off with some chocolate moose cake at a cafe in Portland!
Pub Date: 10/31/07 On Sale Date: 10/31/07 $21.99 USD/$20.99 CAD Trade Paperback
96 Pages Carton Qty: 40 History / United States
9.4
Haunted Portland: From Pirates to Ghost Brides
Roxie J. Zwicker
Summary
Follow Zwicker, author of Haunted Portsmouth and Haunted Pubs of New England, as she expertly navigates through this storied Yankee seaport's collection of creepy graveyards, tragic shipwrecks, eerie lighthouses and more. You?ll discover such haunting yarns as the story of Lydia Carver-the ?ghost bride? who drowned just offshore on the eve of her marriage- as well as the tale of the British captain and the American commander whose ghosts square off at nighttime in a famous local cemetery, a chilling reenactment of their fatal War of 1812 naval engagement. Read Haunted Portland and discover the dark side lurking beneath Portland's picture postcard exterior.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738550336
Pub Date: 6/27/07
On Sale Date: 7/2/07
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036100 Series: Postcard History Series
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.7 lb Wt
Portland
Joyce K. Bibber, Earle G. Shettleworth Jr.
Summary
Portland's development in the era from 1890 to 1950 is characterized by a 1911 statement that "as a bustling commercial center, an attractive place of residence, and a beautiful summer resort, Portland looms big." The city's leadership role as a major publishing nexus for early-20th-century American postcards accounts for the quality and quantity of the period images produced by firms such as Chisholm, Leighton, and Morris. Featuring many never-before-published views from the extensive collection of the Maine Historic Preservation Commission, Portland offers a treasured visual reminder of a time when the city prospered as a major transatlantic port and played host to 250,000 tourists annually.
Commonwealth Editions
9781933212692
Pub Date: 6/27/07
On Sale Date: 3/5/24
$12.95 USD Discount Code: DFLTS002 Trade Paperback
112 Pages
Carton Qty: 35 Humor HUM000000
10.8 in H | 8.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.05 lb Wt
The Maine Dictionary John
McDonald, Peter Wallace
Summary
Maine truly has a language of its own, as the state'Äôs favorite storyteller makes plain, with hilarious illustrations by a leading regional cartoonist.
Pub Date: 5/5/04
5/5/04
128 Pages
Qty: 40
/ United States
Images of America
9.3
Portland (Revised)
Frank H. Sleeper, Maine Historical Preservation Commission and Others
Summary
A pictoral history and moving tribute to the people of Portland's spirit, drive and ability to overcome adversity from the last 130 years.
Portland is often associated with the mythological phoenix, the animal that rises out of the ashes of its apparent death. Life here has often been a struggle: to overcome the disastrous fires of 1775 and 1866, to rebuild after the change in Canadian policy in 1920 that devastated the waterfront and to outlast the Depression and the other economic crises that have affected the area. The people of Portland have always faced these problems head on, survived, and rebuilt the city stronger then it was before.
Portland features more than 200 images that together document life in Maine's largest city over the last 130 years. We see immigrants arrive from all corners of the world and watch as they build lives and businesses in their new home. We witness the waterfront and Congress Street rise, fall, and rise again. We observe how the political scene has changed and been changed by everyday people. Perhaps the most interesting photographs, however, are those...
Lighthouses and Life Saving along the Maine and New Hampshire Coast
James A. Claflin
Summary
Lighthouses and Life Saving along the Maine and New Hampshire Coast is a unique tribute to the men and women who protected mariners as they traveled along New England's rocky coastline. With thousands of vessels plying the dangerous waters, the chance of a shipping disaster was always great. Hundreds of shipwrecks did indeed occur off the coast with startling losses. Through descriptive text and a variety of vintage images from private as well as museum collections, we get a rare glimpse into the lives of the dedicated government men and women.
Author James Claflin combines an extensively researched text with this exquisite collection of previously unpublished images to tell the story of an area heavily dependent on its coastal commerce. The task of lighting and protecting the coasts was taken on by the U.S. Light-House Establishment and the U.S. Life-Saving Service, later merged to become the U.S. Coast Guard. Within these pages, see the Boon Island Lighthouse keeper, his family alongside, as he proudly poses in his uniform; life savers at Hunniwells Beach station as they pull throug...
Arcadia Publishing
9780738590028
Pub Date: 10/1/95
On Sale Date: 10/1/95
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD/€19.49 EUR Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States
HIS036100
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
South Portland and Cape Elizabeth
Connie Porter Porter
Summary
This collection of over two hundred photographs brings life to South Portland and Cape Elizabeth in the century of change from the 1850s on.
Most of the photographs in this fascinating visual history are rare and many have never before been published. They are taken from family albums which provide an intimate chronicle of the history of the area, ranging from the Spurwink River to the boatyards at Ferry Village, the estates at Delano Park, and the many neighborhoods that make up South Portland. The photographs introduce us to the people, places, and events which defined South Portland and Cape Elizabeth between 1850 and 1950, including the descendants of some of the first settlers--the Jordans, Dyers, Murrays, and Cleeves, whose families still live in the area. This treasury of images and information will be a source of fascination and enjoyment for resident and visitor, young and old alike.
The History Press
9781467148986
Pub
Historic Taverns and Tea Rooms of Maine
Kathy Kenny, Bill Kenny
Summary
Holding an integral place in Maine's community, the story of its early taverns and tea rooms is an important account of commerce and political and social life. From famed Revolutionary War incidents to Civil War generals, stagecoaches and the story of rum, the history of Maine's early taverns is captivating. The tea rooms of the early 1900s were just as interesting and important. They played a large role in the national tea movement, the temperance and suffragette movements and the promotion of women's independence, and they also symbolized Maine's culture and sophistication. Join local authors Kathy and Bill Kenny as they unveil the stories, characters and history of these establishments over the past four centuries.
The History Press
9781467150057
Pub Date: 8/2/21
On Sale Date: 8/2/21
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
160 Pages
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036100
Series: Transportation
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |
0.04 lb Wt
Maine to Cape Horn
The World's Most Dangerous Voyage
Charles H. Lagerbom
Summary
Cape Horn conjures up images of wind-whipped waters and desperate mariners in frozen rigging. Long recognized as a maritime touchstone for sailors, it marks the spot where the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans meet in one writhing mass. "Doubling" Cape Horn became the ultimate test, earning a prominent place in Maine maritime history. At the end of South America, it shares longitude 67° west exactly with Cutler, Maine, a direct north-south line of seven thousand miles. Maine Cape Horners were recognized by a golden earring. If they did not survive this most difficult journey in the world, the earring covered the costs of their funeral, should the body ever be found. Maritime historian Charles H. Lagerbom traveled to the end of the world to help research this exciting story of bold Mainers and their exhilarating and oftentimes deadly dance with danger.
Arcadia Children's Books
9781467198455
Pub Date: 4/4/22
On Sale Date: 4/4/22
$11.99 USD/$14.99 CAD Board Book
16 Pages Full Color
Carton Qty: 60
Ages 0 to 3, Grades 0 to 1
Juvenile Nonfiction / History
JNF025180
Series: Local Baby
6
Local Baby Maine
Maine Nancy Ellwood
Summary
Bursting with delightful colors and bright illustrations, Local Baby: Maine engages babies' attention and encourages families to explore what makes their state so great.
See the West Quoddy Head Light, hike Cadillac Mountain, canoe at Sebago Lake, and swim at Higgins Beach. Explore your state with this joyfully grabbable and wonderfully local board book that is sure to bring generations together.
The History Press
9781467150316
Pub Date: 8/9/21
On Sale Date: 8/9/21
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
160 Pages
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036100
Series: American Legends
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |
0.04 lb Wt
Maine Book of the Dead
Graveyard Legends and Lore
Roxie J. Zwicker
Summary
Maine's graveyards contain the ancient memories and last words of woodsmen, lighthouse keepers, inventors, sea captains and the people who called this rugged land home. In an island cemetery rests Tall Barney, a six-foot-seven folk hero who single-handedly took down fifteen men in a Portland bar. Kittery holds the grave for the crew of the doomed ship the Hattie Eaton. Mount Hope Cemetery in Bangor is the final resting place for the famed "Sky Blue Madam" Fanny Jones and Public Enemy No. 1, gangster Al Brady. Camp Etna contains the grave of famed medium Mary Vanderbilt. Dead Man's Gulch in Wales holds many eerie tales of ghosts that refuse to leave. Join renowned author and tour guide Roxie Zwicker as she explores Maine's historic and legendary graveyards.
The History Press
9781467144520
Pub Date: 6/29/20
On Sale Date: 6/29/20
Whaling in Maine
Charles H. Lagerbom
Summary
The history of American whaling is most frequently associated with Nantucket, New Bedford and Mystic. However, the state of Maine also played an integral part in the development and success of this important industry. The sons of Maine became whaling captains, whaling crews, inventors, investors and businessmen. Towns along the coast created community-wide whaling and sealing ventures, outfitted their own ships and crewed them with their own people. The state also supplied the growing industry with Maine-built ships, whale boats, oars and other maritime supplies. For more than two hundred years, the state forged a strong and lasting connection with the American whaling industry. Author and historian Charles Lagerbom reveals why Maine should rightly take its place alongside its more well-known New England whaling neighbors.
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Classic Diners of Maine
Sarah Walker Caron
Summary
Across Maine, iconic diners come in different shapes and sizes. From the fluffy pancakes as big as a plate to piles of perfectly crisped corned beef hash, these beloved spots have served classic comfort food to generations of hungry patrons. For more than ninety years, Moody's Diner in Waldoboro has offered famous homemade pies to regulars and visitors alike. From the Lumberjack Breakfast at the Palace Diner in Biddeford to the steak and cheese omelet at the Deluxe Diner in Rumford, author Sarah Walker Caron reveals the stories and recipes behind the state's most iconic community eateries.
Qty: 6
American Palate
Pirates and Lost Treasure of Coastal Maine
Greg Latimer
Summary
Maine has never been regarded as a pirate haven, but only because witnesses were few and far between. With a rugged coast and more than four thousand offshore islands, Maine's dark waters attracted sea raiders like Dixie Bull from the 1600s through colonial times. Pirate treasure still awaits discovery in Phippsburg and Machias, and pirate deceit prompted a massacre in ancient Fort Loyall. The infamous Captain Kidd may have prowled the waters off Deer Isle, while farther down the coast a woman and a bloodthirsty band of cutthroats lured ships to disaster at Isles of Shoals. Award-winning investigative journalist Greg Latimer separates historical fact from fiction and leads readers on an adventure through the state's foggy and treacherous past.
The History Press
9781467138024
Pub Date: 7/15/19
On Sale Date: 7/15/19
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
144 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40 Cooking / Regional & Cultural
CKB002040
Series: American Palate
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
A Culinary History of Downeast Maine
Sharon L. Joyce
Summary
Maine’s Downeast culinary history begins well before explorers arrived in the 1500s. Some of the food preparation and preservation techniques used by the Wabanakis and early colonists are still in use today. Lobster and other seafood from the Gulf of Maine and the area now known as Acadia National Park paved the way for a vibrant tourist food scene. The “rusticators� like the Rockefellers, Pulitzers, Astors, Vanderbilts and other wealthy families created a mixed environment of fashionable food trends and simple foods like fish chowder. Locals like the 40 Hayseeders used food as a statement to make fun of the “summer people.� Author Sharon Joyce details the rich and delicious history of food in Downeast Maine.
The History Press
9781467139861
Pub Date: 5/13/19
On Sale Date: 5/13/19
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
112 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States HIS036100
Series: Forgotten Tales
9 in H | 6
Forgotten Tales of Down East Maine
Jim
Harnedy, Illustrations by Sarah Haynes
Summary
Maine has a collection of unique characters and tales that has helped to shape its identity. Meet the Artist Who Played Robin Hood, the Hermit of North Pond and the Mysterious Billy Smith.
Uncover the state's hidden gems with stories like the Midas Scam in Lubec, which left investors with little but salt water to show for their investment. From the tragedy of the Wreck of the Circus Ship to the uplifting story of the Schoolgirl Ambassador, Maine author and veteran storyteller Jim Harnedy brings out the offbeat characters and events that have made the Pine Tree State so unique.
The History Press
9781626197756
Pub Date: 7/13/15
On Sale Date: 7/13/15
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD/€22.49 EUR Trade Paperback
176 Pages
Color sigs / inserts
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States HIS036100
Series: American Palate
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.7
Distilled in Maine: A
History of Libations, Temperance & Craft Spirits
Kate McCarty, John Myers
Summary
Early Maine ran on sweet and fiery New England rum. Later, rapid industrial advances and ever-present drinking opportunities made daily life unnecessarily hazardous. Overindulgence triggered a severe backlash, a fierce temperance movement and eighty-two years of prohibition in the Pine Tree State. While the coastal state never really dried out, the Maine Law sent both serious and social drinking under the table for the better part of a century. Liquor crafted in Maine has slowly and quietly remade itself into a respected drink, imbued with history and representing the best of the state's ingenuity and self-reliance. Contemporary distillers across the state are concocting truly local spirits while creative bartenders are mixing the new and old, bringing back the art of a fine drink. Join Portland food writer Kate McCarty on a spirited romp through the evolution of Maine's relationship with alcohol.
When a Lobster Buys a Bathrobe
Ed
Shankman, Dave O'Neill
Summary
Author Ed Shankman and illustrator Dave O'Neill began creating their award-winning children's books in New England, with stories on Boston, Cape Cod, Maine, and Vermont. In 2011 they turned their attention to New Orleans and in 2013 to the state of Florida. Their latest book, When a Lobster Buys a Bathrobe, does not happen in just one place, but wherever lobsters are found -- and that's almost everywhere Shankman & O'Neill have traveled before...and beyond! With its bouncing rhymes and colorful illustrations, everyone will love reading this charming story again and again!
Pub Date: 7/29/14 On Sale Date: 7/29/14
128 Pages
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.5 lb Wt
Harvest Maine:
Crystal Ward Kent
Summary
Experience the fairs, feasts and foliage that herald harvest time in the Pine Tree State. Autumn traditions and flavors come alive in this nostalgic journey through New England's favorite season. Nature lore follows the ways of moose and bear and the great fall migrations of hawks and Monarch butterflies. Old-time fairs still feature horse-pulling, handcrafts and pie-baking contests. Apples, pumpkins and potatoes offer a delectable bounty for the table. Classic recipes for Indian pudding, apple pie, baked beans and brown bread round out this harvest-time sampler. Author Crystal Ward Kent serves up a slice of Maine at its finest. The
9781626192331
Pub Date: 7/29/14 On Sale Date: 7/29/14 $21.99
160 Pages
Qty: 40
The Visual Language of Wabanaki Art
Jeanne Morningstar Kent
Summary
Immerse yourself in the visual language of the Wabanaki tribe and learn about how the art was---and continues to be--preserved and celebrated.
For centuries, the people of the Wabanaki Nations of the northeastern United States and eastern Canada used signs, symbols and designs to communicate with one another. As Native Peoples became victims of European expansion, the Wabanaki were separated by war, the search for work and intermarriage, as well as by hiding their identities to avoid persecution. In this diaspora, their visual language helped them keep their teachings and culture alive. Their designs have evolved over time and taken on different meanings, and they are now used on objects that are considered art. While their beauty is undeniable, these pieces cannot be fully appreciated without understanding their context. Tribal member Jeanne Morningstar Kent sheds light on this language, from the work of ancient Wabanaki to today's artists--like David Moses Bridges, Donna Sanipass and Jennifer Neptune--once again using their medium to connect with their fellow Wabanaki.
The History Press
9781626194106
Pub Date: 4/15/14
On Sale Date: 4/15/14
$21.99 USD/$22.99
CAD/€19.99 EUR Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036100
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.5 lb Wt
The Maine Lobster Industry: A History of Culture, Conservation & Commerce
Cathy Billings, Bob, Dr. Bayer
Summary
Since the first recorded lobster catch in 1605, the Maine lobster fishery has grown into a multibillion-dollar force. Cathy Billings of the University of Maine Lobster Institute embarks on a journey from trap to plate, introducing readers to lobstermen, boat builders, bait dealers, marine suppliers and the expansive industry that revolves around the fishery. Maine lobster families extend generations back with an eye to their legacies. Strides in sustainability have been a hallmark of the Maine fishery throughout the centuries, from the time lobstermen themselves introduced conservation measures in the mid-1800s. Today, Maine's lobster fishery is a model of a co-managed, sustainable fishery. The people who work Maine's lobster fishery have developed a coastal economy with an international influence and deep history.
The History Press
9781626194083
Pub Date: 6/3/14
On Sale Date: 6/3/14
Lobster Rolls of New England: Seeking Sweet Summer Delight
Sally Lerman
Summary
The mighty lobster roll is best enjoyed at a picnic table under a red umbrella accompanied by the sounds and smells of the sea. The perfect roll is all in the execution, and the variations are subtle but nearly endless--from top-sliced to buttered or mayonnaise-based. Blogger extraordinaire Sally Lerman chronicles her quest for the perfect bite in Lobster Rolls of New England." Savor mouthwatering descriptions of forty coastal lobster rolls, their storied venues, luscious photos and recipes for some of the lobster roll's best complements. Discover the surprising history of the first trademarked lobster roll. Devour the very best New England has to offer, from Downeast Maine's Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound to Captain Scott's Lobster Dock in New London, Connecticut."
The History Press
9781467157148
Pub Date: 5/20/24
On Sale Date: 5/20/24
$24.99 USD/$29.99 CAD Trade Paperback
208 Pages
Carton Qty: 1
History / United States
HIS036100
Series: History & Guide
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.02 lb Wt
Stephen King's Maine
A History & Guide
Sharon Kitchens
Summary
Much of Western Maine reads like a Stephen King novel.
The dense dark woods and backcountry ponds. The century-old houses with gravel driveways and immense flower gardens, acres of farmland miles from a highway. Serpentine country roads dotted with farmstands, and picturesque main streets lined with battered pickups. Places where-especially during the dark and rainy days of October and November—things can get downright spooky.
Author Sharon Kitchens identifies the locations that serve as the basis for King’s fictional towns of Castle Rock, Jerusalem’s Lot, Derry, and Haven. Drawing on historical materials and conversations with locals and people who know King, the author sheds light on daily life in places that would become the settings for Carrie, Salem’s Lot, The Dead Zone, Cujo, IT, and 11/22/63.
Arcadia Children's Books
9781933212623
Pub Date: 9/6/11
On Sale Date: 9/6/11
$9.99 USD/$11.95 CAD Discount Code: DFLTS002 Board Book
16 Pages Full Color
Carton Qty: 60
Ages 0 to 3
Juvenile Fiction / Animals
JUV002040
Series: Hello
6.1
|
Hello, Rhode Island!
Martha Zschock
Summary
Welcome to Rhode Island! Follow parent and child Rhode Island Red Chickens as they tour the Ocean State together. Join the pair as they visit the Roger Williams Park Zoo, the Green Animals Topiary Garden, and the Beavertail Lighthouse. Along the way they ride the Flying Horse Carousel in Watch Hill, play on Narragansett Beach, celebrate July 4th in Bristol, and see the amazing WaterFire in Providence! Our feathered tour guides will remind children and their loved ones of their own great visit to Rhode Island.
Bestselling author Martha Day Zschock is an artist and former elementary teacher with a passion for helping children explore new places. The Hello! series illustrates how exploring real places yields new discoveries. Through these journeys, kids can explore and become experts on the world they see inside and outside the book, through the engaging, bright, and detailed illustrations. For ages 2-5. Made in the USA.
Arcadia Children's Books
9781467197182
Pub Date: 4/17/23
On Sale Date: 4/17/23
$11.99 USD/$15.99 CAD Board Book
16 Pages
Carton Qty: 60 Ages 0 to 3
Juvenile Nonfiction / History JNF025180
Local Baby Rhode Island
Rhode Island Scott Leta
Summary
Bursting with delightful colors and bright illustrations, Local Baby: Rhode Island engages babies' attention and encourages families to explore what makes the Ocean State so great. See the Big Blue Bug, sail in Narragansett Bay, take a bike ride on Block Island, and watch the parade in Bristol. Explore your state with this joyfully grabbable and wonderfully local board book that is sure to bring generations together.
Arcadia Publishing 9781467107891
Pub Date: 1/24/22
On Sale Date: 1/24/22
$23.99
96 Pages Carton Qty: 40
/ United States HIS036100
Past and Present
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04
Downtown Providence
Louis Azar II
Summary
Downtown Providence, Rhode Island, became an important business center in New England beginning in 1866 due to an increase in immigration, urbanization, municipal planning, public and private investments, and new technologies. The business buildings of the past, some of them gone, still coexist with the modern structures of today in the 21st century.
Louis Azar II chronicles the history of the commercial downtown with historic postcards and present-day photographs from his collection along with images from the Providence Public Library and research from the Rhode Island Historical Society.
The History Press
9781467141864
Pub Date: 10/21/19
On Sale Date: 10/21/19
$24.99
Untold Stories from World War II Rhode Island
Varoujan Karentz
Summary
Following the success of World War II Rhode Island, author Christian McBurney returns, with new coauthors Norman Desmarais and Varoujan Karentz, to present extraordinary personal stories of local contributions to the war effort.
From John F. Kennedy's training as a PT boat commander at Melville to George H.W. Bush's training as a pilot at Charlestown, the smallest state played an oversized role preparing navy officers and sailors. Important innovations are credited here too. Radar used on night-flying aircraft was developed at Jamestown's Spraycliff Observatory and tested at Charlestown, and at Davisville, Seabees developed a pontoon aircraft landing field tested on Narragansett Bay. Scituate was home to the nation's most successful spy listening station. After these and more captivating stories are revealed, the final chapter details existing World War II sites across the state readers can visit.
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The History Press
9781467137249
Pub Date: 8/28/17
On Sale Date: 8/28/17
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD/€19.49 EUR Trade Paperback
224 Pages
Carton Qty: 1000
History / United States
HIS036100
Series: Lost
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.5 in T | 0.06 lb Wt
Lost Providence
David Brussat
Summary
""Dave Brussat has made a significant contribution to the history of Providence. For those interested in that history, ""Lost Providence"" is a real find."" Providence Journal
Providence has one of the nation's most intact historic downtowns and is one of America's most beautiful cities. The history of architectural change in the city is one of lost buildings, urban renewal plans and challenges to preservation. The Narragansett Hotel, a lost city icon, hosted many famous guests and was demolished in 1960. The American classical renaissance expressed itself in the Providence National Bank, tragically demolished in 2005. Urban renewal plans such as the Downtown Providence plan and the College Hill plan threatened the city in the mid-twentieth century. Providence eventually embraced its heritage through plans like the River Relocation Project that revitalized the city's waterfront and the Downcity Plan that revitalized its downtown. Author David Brussat chronicles the trials and triumphs of Providence's urban development.
The History Press
9781626197244
Spies in Revolutionary Rhode Island
Christian M. McBurney
Summary
Espionage played a vital role during the American Revolution in Rhode Island. The British and Americans each employed spies to discover the secrets, plans and positions of their enemy. Continental navy lieutenant John Trevett dressed as an ordinary sailor, grew out his beard and went from tavern to tavern in Newport gathering intelligence. Metcalf Bowler became a traitor on the order of Benedict Arnold, as he spied for the British while serving as a Patriot leader in Providence. Disguised as a peddler, Ann Bates spied for the British during the Rhode Island Campaign. When caught, one spy paid with his life, while others suffered in jail. Author Christian M. McBurney, for the first time, unravels the world of spies and covert operations in Rhode Island during the Revolutionary War.
The History Press
9781626192294
Pub Date: 11/19/13
On Sale Date: 11/19/13
$23.99 USD/$22.99 CAD/€19.49 EUR Trade Paperback
224 Pages
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.8 lb Wt
Aboard the Fabre Line to Providence
Immigration to Rhode Island
William J. Jennings Jr., Patrick T. Conley
Summary
In an era when immigration was at its peak, the Fabre Line offered the only transatlantic route to southern New England. One of its most important ports was in Providence, Rhode Island. Nearly eighty-four thousand immigrants were admitted to the country between the years 1911 and 1934. Almost one in nine of these individuals elected to settle in Rhode Island after landing in Providence, amounting to around eleven thousand new residents. Most of these immigrants were from Portugal and Italy, and the Fabre Line kept up a brisk and successful business. However, both the line and the families hoping for a new life faced major obstacles in the form of World War I, the immigration restriction laws of the 1920s, and the Great Depression. Join authors Patrick T. Conley and William J. Jennings Jr. as they chronicle the history of the Fabre Line and its role in bringing new residents to the Ocean State.
The History
A History of the Providence River: With the Moshassuck, Woonasquatucket & Seekonk Tributaries
Robert
A. Geake, Patrick T. Conley
Summary
The Providence River begins its journey from the confluence of the Moshassuck and Woonasquatucket Rivers, in the capital city from which the river takes its name. A short distance downstream, the Seekonk River joins with the Providence as they flow on toward the mouth of Narragansett Bay. The history of the Ocean State was made on the banks of this historic river. It was here that Roger Williams established the first settlement dedicated to religious liberty, Rochambeau's army made its first encampment on the road to Yorktown and the Walsh-Kaiser Shipyard built World War II vessels for the Allied maritime effort. Along its waters glided boats and ships engaged in the slave trade, the raid on the Gaspee" and all manner of coastal commerce. Historian Robert A. Geake has paddled the river's length to uncover the mysteries coursing within."
The History Press
9781609499112
Pub Date: 11/27/12
On Sale Date: 11/27/12
$21.99 USD/$22.99
CAD/€19.49 EUR Trade Paperback
176 Pages
Carton Qty: 38
History / United States
HIS036100
Series: American Chronicles
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.4 in T |
0.04 lb Wt
Historic Tales of Colonial Rhode Island
Aquidneck Island and the Founding of the Ocean State
Richard V. Simpson
Summary
A fascinating history of the landmarks and architecture that serve as the remnants of Rhode Island's colonial past.
Roger Williams purchased the fertile Aquidneck Island from the Narragansett tribe in 1637. The intrepid dissenters of Rhode Island Colony saw their community flourish with the founding of Portsmouth and Newport townships. It was here that Anne Hutchinson, along with William Coddington and other colonists who had been banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony, found shelter from persecution. The Battle of Rhode Island was the only clash between American colonials and the British on Rhode Island soil during the Revolutionary War. From the mercantile success of the Atlantic triangle trade routes to the establishment of the United States Navy, noted historian Richard V. Simpson brings these and other stories from the Ocean State to life. Join Simpson as he explores the landmarks and architecture of the period to discover the remnants of Rhode Island's colonial past.
Rhode Island Legends
Haunted Hallows & Monsters' Lairs
Marybeth (M.E.) Reilly-McGreen
Summary
Prepare yourself to journey through the local tales of fright throughout Rhode Island.
Rhode Island's ghostly heritage is as deep and profound as the history of the state itself. From the ghastly moaning bones of Mount Tom to the stately haunt of Judge Potter in a local library, Rhode Island's apparitions have been causing fear for centuries. Follow M.E. Reilly-McGreen as she reveals the ghoulish stories of the state's most haunted places. The author delves deep to unearth tales of fright little known to most as well as those that have helped define the state's supernatural history. From ghosts to monsters, this book is your guide to all things spooky in Rhode Island. So prepare to journey through the Rhode Island you didn't know existed, or does it?
The History Press
9781609495831
Pub Date: 5/22/12
On Sale Date: 5/22/12
$21.99 USD/$22.99
CAD/€17.99 EUR Trade Paperback
160 Pages
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036100
Series: Landmarks
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |
0.6 lb Wt
Historic Taverns of Rhode Island
Robert A. Geake
Summary
This book chronicles a number of Rhode Island's historic taverns and the stories contained within their walls. Some of the taverns include: The Mowry Tavern, which was the site of political gatherings, protests and religious observances under Roger Williams; The Benedict Arnold Tavern built in 1693; The White Horse Tavern, which soon became the meeting place for Rhode Island legislators; and the Ruff Stone Tavern in North Providence was an establishment with a long history, having served as a pub, a stop on the Underground Railroad and a speakeasy during prohibition.
The History Press
9781609494780
Pub Date: 5/15/12
On Sale Date: 5/15/12
$21.99 USD/$22.99 CAD/€17.99 EUR Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States HIS036100 Series: Military
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.5 lb Wt
Burning the Gaspee: Revolution in Rhode Island
Rory Raven
Summary
This book chronicles the history of the HMS Gaspee, a sloop in the British Royal Navy that was sent to patrol the waters of Narragansett Bay in 1772.
The Gaspee cracked down on smugglers and enforced British customs regulation, particularly the Stamp Act. The ship and her captain, William Duddington, were quickly hated by colonists for their campaign of brutality, harassment, and arbitrary enforcement. When the Gaspee ran around in shallow waters, while in pursuit of a colonist merchant ship, they took immediate action. The colonists, led by John Brown and other local notables, burned Gaspee and wounded her captain. This act of revolt preceded the Boston Tea Party by 18 months.
The History Press
9781609491390
Pub Date: 6/7/11
On Sale Date: 6/7/11
$21.99 USD/$22.99
CAD/€17.99 EUR Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036100
Series: Wicked
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.5 lb Wt
Revolutionaries, Rebels and Rogues of Rhode Island
M.E. Reilly-McGreen
Summary
Rhode Island may be the smallest state, but it has the tallest tales. It's home to many larger-than-life men with exciting stories of mutiny, revolt and daring. Horror writer H.P. Lovecraft tries to escape the grasp of the demonic Night-Gaunts" that haunt him. Captain William Kidd, convicted of piracy and murder, is hung and left to rot as a warning for others pursuing a similar career path. And Samuel Slater, Father of the Industrial Revolution, may be a revolutionary in our eyes, but he is considered a treasonous rogue by the English. Travel with M.E. Reilly-McGreen as she follows up her book Witches, Wenches and Wild Women of Rhode Island with tales of the best and worst men The Ocean State has to offer."
The History Press
9781609491000
Pub Date: 12/10/10
On Sale Date: 12/10/10
$21.99
Rhode Island Disasters:
Tales of Tragedy by Air, Sea and Rail
Jim Ignasher
Summary
How could a perfectly sound U.S. military fighter plane simply vanish from formation on a training flight? Why did the crew of a speeding train choose death over salvation? What really happened one foggy night in 1929 when the Coast Guard fired on a rumrunner in Narragansett Bay? Do guardian angels really exist? Can an airplane be jinxed? In his latest book, Jim Ignasher chronicles twenty-three long-forgotten tales of disaster in the Ocean State. His research includes declassified government reports, which allow for some stories to be told in their entirety for the first time. Collectively, these tales present heroes and villains, adventure and the human condition, strange happenings and unsolved mysteries.
The History Press
9781596299375
Pub Date: 5/31/10
On Sale Date: 5/31/10
$23.99 USD/$22.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Carton Qty: 80 History / United States
HIS036100 Series: Wicked
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.03 lb Wt
Witches, Wenches & Wild Women of Rhode Island
M.E. Reilly-McGreen
Summary
Experience the history of Rhode Island and learn about the Ocean State's most fascinating and wild women.
Read of Mercy Brown, a nineteen-year-old consumption victim who was thought to be a vampire and whose body was exhumed and discovered with blood in the heart. There was Goody Seager, accused of infesting her neighbor's cheese with maggots by using witchcraft, and Tall ""Dutch"" Kattern of Block Island, an opium-eating fortune teller whose curse, legend says, set a ship aflame after its crew cast her ashore. Hear of the revolutionaries, like Julia Ward Howe, who invented Mother's Day and wrote the words to ""The Battle Hymn of the Republic,"" and religious reformer Anne Hutchinson, said to be the inspiration for Hawthorne's heroine in The Scarlet Letter, in these thrilling tales from author M.E. Reilly-McGreen.
The History Press
9781609495015
Pub Date: 3/11/12
On Sale Date: 3/11/12
$21.99 USD/$22.99 CAD/€17.99 EUR Trade Paperback
192 Pages
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036100
9
Brown University Baseball: A Legacy of the Game
Rick Harris
Summary
This book will chronicle the history of baseball at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. Brown has earned the distinction of being the most influential institution regarding baseball in Rhode Island. Fields, players, coaches are also included. Perhaps the most interesting parts of the book are the stories revolving around students and baseball games. Racial Integration on the ball field at Brown University is also explored, as well as women who played baseball at Pembroke College (Brown's sister college prior to integration of female and male students).
Arcadia Publishing
9780738545318
Pub Date: 9/27/06
On Sale Date: 9/27/06
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036100
Series: Images of Sports
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Hockey in Providence
Jim Mancuso
Summary
Providence has an old and rich hockey tradition. The Providence Reds were one of the first professional hockey teams in the United States. In their 51-year history (1926-1977), the Reds won seven playoff championships, including four Calder Cup titles. The Reds were the first minor-league hockey team to operate for 50 seasons. The Providence Bruins, established in the 1992-1993 season, carry on the city's great hockey legacy and gave Providence its fifth Calder Cup title. Several Hockey Hall of Famers have played for Providence-based teams, including Bobby Bauer, Hector "Toe" Blake, Johnny Bower, Frank Brimsek, Eddie Giacomin, Rod Langway, Milt Schmidt, and Lorne "Gump" Worsley.
Arcadia Publishing 9780738544625
Pub Date: 5/10/06
On Sale Date: 5/15/06
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036100
Series: Postcard History
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Providence
Louis McGowan, Daniel Brown
Summary
This volume offers a glimpse at what Providence citizens found important, funny, and poignant during the early 20th century, when postcards were a popular medium of communication. Within Providence, people frolic during Old Home Week and enjoy the entertainment of the WJAR Kiddie Revue. Important landmarks like the Brown & Sharpe and Gorham companies stand proudly when they were the largest toolmaker and silver maker, respectively, on the planet. Views of buildings long gone but fondly remembered, such as the Outlet Store and the E. F. Albee Theater, are also displayed. Through stunning postcards, readers will delight in seeing more than 200 fantastic views of this fascinating city.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738500904
Pub Date: 3/28/99 On Sale Date: 3/28/99
128 Pages
and White
Qty: 40
/ United States
of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T
The America's Cup Yachts: The Rhode Island Connection
Richard V. Simpson
Summary
The dominance of the New York Yacht Club, in possession of the America's Cup between 1851 and 1983, has given Newport, Rhode Island, the status of yachting capital of the world. Seven of the most respected America's Cup defenders were built in Bristol, Rhode Island. The state's contribution to racing yacht technology began in Bristol, when N.G. Herreshoff designed and built the Vigilant in 1893. The Goetz Custom Sailboat Company continues the Bristol tradition of building superior sailing vessels, many of which have been challengers for the coveted America's Cup, beginning with the America 3 in 1992. In his sixth volume for the Images of America series, author Richard V. Simpson explores the allure of the America's Cup yachts and racing through more than 200 images from his own diverse collection. The photographs focus on the beauty and dignity of the yachts, the genius of engineering minds, and the handiwork of skilled crafters. Within these pages, view a variety of rare images captured by turn-of-the-century biograph and stereoscopic cameras, and experience the majestic dance of th...
Downtown Providence in the Twentieth Century
Joe Fuoco, A.J. Lothrop
Summary
The twentieth century can truly be said to have been America's century. As the nation reached the position of world leader, her towns and cities changed at an unprecedented pace. With the approach to the millennium, the topic of change is on everyone's mind--how our communities and lifestyles have changed over the past century, and how we can endeavor to preserve the past while facing the future in which the world seems to change ever faster.
Arcadia Publishing
9781467125000
Pub Date: 4/24/17
On Sale Date: 4/24/17
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD/€21.49 EUR Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Carton Qty: 6
History / United States HIS036100
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Rhode Island Clam Shacks
David N. Stone
Summary
See how Rhode Island's hard-shell clam industry came about and remains as popular as ever to this day.
Steamships once plied the waters of Narragansett Bay, carrying thousands of guests to feasts of clams prepared in every way imaginable at scenic spots like Rocky Point and Crescent Park. After hurricanes and pollution destroyed Rhode Island's soft-shell clam and oyster beds, the quahog became the state's favorite bivalve, and Rhode Islanders took to their automobiles and drove to the beach for clam cakes and chowder at the shacks and chowder houses that carried on the old traditions. Quahogging remains a major business in Rhode Island, where men and women continue to make a living from the sea. The long lines at take-out windows attest that the future of Rhode Island's clam shacks is secure as they successfully balance changing tastes with time-honored recipes.
The History Press
9781596293878
Pub Date: 3/14/08
On Sale Date: 3/14/08
$21.99 USD/$22.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Carton Qty: 6 History / United States HIS036100
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Haunted Providence
Strange Tales from the Smallest State
Rory Raven
Summary
Though Rhode Island is America's smallest state, they have more than their fair share of spooky stories.
Author Rory Raven has collected stories and tales drawn from the history and folklore of one of the oldest cities in the nation. From restless spirits and mysterious deaths, to vampires and shadowy strangers, and even stories involving Edgar Allan Poe and H.P. Lovecraft, Haunted Providenceexplores the unusual events and untold tales that have made this capital city unlike any other.
The History Press
9781625859303
Pub Date: 4/8/19
On Sale Date: 4/8/19
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
144 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 32
Cooking / Individual Chefs & Restaurants
CKB115000
Series: American Palate
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Lost Restaurants of Providence
David Norton Stone
Summary
In the city that invented the diner, so many amazing restaurants remain only in memories. The Silver Top had fresh coffee every twenty minutes, and the Ever Ready was hot dog heaven. Miss Dutton's Green Room and the Shepard Tea Room beckoned shoppers in their Sunday finest. At Childs, the griddle chef made butter cakes in the window for night owls, and Harry Houdini supped at midnight with H.P. Lovecraft at the Waldorf Lunch. Themed lounges like the Beachcomber and the Bacchante Room chased away the Prohibition blues. Downcity Diner offered a famous meatloaf, and Ming Garden's Ming Wings were a staple for regulars. Author David Norton Stone details the restaurants that still hold a place in the hearts of locals.
The History Press
9781626196254
Pub Date: 8/5/14
On Sale Date: 8/5/14
$21.99 USD/$22.99
Murder at Rocky Point Park:
Tragedy
in Rhode Island's Summer Paradise
Kelly Sullivan Pezza
Summary
Join author & reporter Kelly Sullivan Pezza as she investigates and recounts the murder of 5-year old Maggie Sheffield.
On a summer day in 1893, little Maggie Sheffield was murdered. Maggie's own father did the unthinkable against a backdrop of laughter and barrel organ music at Rocky Point Amusement Park. The tragedy aroused a strange reaction from the peaceable community of Warwick, Rhode Island. Many seemed to be more concerned for the murderer, Frank Sheffield, than for his young victim. Frank was rumored to be insane or addicted to drugs, and after a trial, he was found not guilty by reason of insanity. The murder did not tarnish Rocky Point's reputation as a premier destination, and the park operated until 1995. Investigating official records and newspaper archives, author Kelly Sullivan Pezza uncovers the facts and oddities behind a grim crime in Rhode Island's summer paradise.
Arcadia Publishing
9781467109147
Pub Date: 11/7/22
On Sale Date: 11/7/22
$23.99 USD/$26.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036080 Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Symphoria
The Orchestra of Central New York
Barbara
Sheklin Davis, Peter J. Rabinowitz
Summary
Symphoria, known as the Orchestra of Central New York, is one of only two musician-governed orchestras in the United States. Founded in 2012, Symphoria was created by the musicians who were disbanded when the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra went bankrupt just as it was celebrating its 50th anniversary. Over 100 years after the founding of the very first symphony orchestra in Central New York in 1921, Symphoria celebrates a new model, more modest in scope but equally ambitious in purpose: to contribute to a diverse, vibrant, equitable, and culturally rich Central New York community through the power of great music.
The History Press
9781467153997
Pub Date: 9/11/23
On Sale Date: 9/11/23
$21.99 USD/$28.99 CAD
128 Pages Carton Qty: 50 History / United States HIS036080 Series: Haunted America
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.03 lb Wt
Haunted Central New York
Dennis
Webster
Summary
Discover the spooky history of New York's central region
From the edge of the Adirondacks, to the heart of Syracuse and everything in between, central New York boasts some of the most haunted history in the state. Utica, Rome and Cazenovia all have historic tales of ghostly moments and unexplained aparations. Join author Dennis Webster as he reveals the hidden haunted history of central New York.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738537436
Pub Date: 10/1/97
On Sale Date: 10/1/97
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036080
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T
| 0.04 lb Wt
Syracuse
Onondaga Historical Association
Summary
With Syracuse, readers can explore the architecture, lifestyles, landscapes, and transportation modes of this city from before the Civil War to the mid-1970s.
As we approach the twenty-first century, many people are seeking to connect with their community's roots in order to better understand their own past and to make thoughtful choices about the future. Within these pages, readers come face-to-face with the nineteenth-century citizens who shaped the city; Syracuse University football and lacrosse legends; and individuals like Colonel Homer Wheaton, who became the first soldier from Syracuse to be struck down in World War I, sacrificing his life to save comrades from an exploding grenade. Other intriguing discoveries include a series of views showcasing the lost mansions of James Street, images of the main line New York Central Railroad tracks that ran though the middle of downtown for one hundred years, and scenes of the former salt manufacturing industry which once defined Syracuse as it is still known today-"The Salt City."
Greater Syracuse A Twentieth-Century Album
Onondaga Historical Association, Dennis Connors
Summary
An engaging history of Greater Syracuse, from its early years of salt manufacturing to its present day sports diversity.
The Syracuse area has always had its own distinct character, defined in early years by its salt manufacturing, and in later years by its railroads, architecture, diverse industry, and great sports moments. At the same time, life here has been shaped by events and trends that occurred on a broader scale. As a new century dawns, it becomes an opportune time to reflect upon the far-reaching experiences and impact of the twentieth century. In the early 1900s, like many American communities, greater Syracuse was transformed by the arrival of the automobile, the influx of new immigrants, and the changes brought about by the widespread availability of electricity. In the years that followed, greater Syracuse weathered the economic havoc of the Great Depression and the sacrifices of World War II, but emerged into a new era of prosperity and growth. During this period, the region adjusted to the construction of giant expressways, shopping centers, suburban housing, and the d...
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Arcadia Publishing
9780738508696
Pub Date: 8/1/01
On Sale Date: 8/1/01
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States
HIS036080
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T
| 0.04 lb Wt
Erie Canal
Erie Canal Museum, Martin Morganstein, Joan H. Cregg
Summary
Travel back in time through the heyday of the old Erie Canal and see how it unleashed the growth of the United States.
The building of the Erie Canal was spearheaded by the vision of Gov. Dewitt Clinton, New York State to build the engineering marvel that opened the West to settlement and made New York City the center of finance and commerce. Opened in 1825, the canal proved so commercially viable that construction of an enlarged Erie Canal began just 11 years later. The success of the canal spawned the growth of cities, towns, businesses, and industries along its route in upstate New York.
Erie Canal takes you on a journey where you can swim with the Volunteer Life Saving Corps as they sharpen their skills, view images of mule-drawn boats wending their way through scenic countryside, and marvel at the engineering of the bridges, aqueducts, and locks that facilitated the functioning of the canal. In addition, Erie Canal travels a step back in time and illuminates the people whose lives were shaped by the canal.
Syracuse African Americans Barbara
Sheklin Davis
Summary
Syracuse African Americans abounds with hard work, forbearance, determination, strength, and spirit. It depicts through photographs the heritage of this upstate New York African American community. The story spans several centuries, beginning when escaped slaves made salt here and sold it to the Native Americans. Once a hotbed of abolitionism, Syracuse was the site of a protest against the Fugitive Slave Law. Later, as the city became a manufacturing center, its black population increased.
9781596294646
Pub Date: 8/1/08
Sale Date: 8/1/08
160 Pages Carton Qty: 40 History / United States
Series: American Legends
9.4 in H | 6.3 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.6 lb Wt
Central New York & The Finger Lakes
Myths, Legends & Lore
Melanie Zimmer
Summary
With this series of tales, local author and longtime storyteller Melanie Zimmer helps us discover the people and places of Central New York and the Finger Lakes region. Whether interested in the Revolutionary War or the founding of the Mormon Church, Zimmer brings the heart of upstate New York to vibrant life. From delightful stories recounting the exploits of the legendary Red McCarthy and the creation myths of the Iroquois to heroic tales of Harriet Tubman and the underground railroad, Central New York & the Finger Lakes: Myths, Legends & Lore is sure to please both the seasoned historian and the casual reader. The History Press
9781596295834
Pub Date: 2/1/09 On Sale Date: 2/1/09
$21.99
128 Pages
Qty: 40
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.5 lb Wt
Remembering Syracuse
Dick Case
Summary
The character of a place is written in the stories of the people who live there, and no one knows this better than Dick Case. For fifty years, his "Neighbors" columns have chronicled the ups and downs of the Syracuse community, bringing into the spotlight the names, traditions and landmarks that might otherwise have slipped through the cracks of history. From heartwarming stories of neighbors' good deeds and lovers reunited after war to the tragedies of unsolved murders and abandoned children, Case presents an intimate look at the families, friends and neighbors who call Syracuse home.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738562001
Pub Date: 2/18/09
On Sale Date: 2/23/09
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States
HIS036080
Series: Postcard History Series
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T
| 0.7 lb Wt
Erie Canal
Andrew P. Kitzmann, Erie Canal Museum
Summary
The Erie Canal was completed in 1825 and became the backbone of an economic and cultural explosion that defined the image of New York. The canal's development spurred successful industry and a booming economy, sparking massive urban growth in an area that was previously virtually unexplored wilderness. People poured west into this new space, drawn by the ability to ship goods along the canal to the Hudson River, New York City, and the world beyond. Erie Canal is a compilation of 200 vintage images from the Erie Canal Museum's documentary collection of New York's canal system. Vintage postcards depict life and industry along the canal, including not only the Erie itself but also the lateral and feeder canals that completed the state-wide system.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738576589
Pub Date: 12/12/11
On Sale Date: 12/12/11
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Jewish Community of Syracuse
Barbara Sheklin Davis, Susan B. Rabin
Summary
While New York City became home for most of the Jewish immigrants who crossed the Atlantic, others journeyed farther, seeking freedom and fortune. The city of Syracuse, easily reached by the Erie Canal, became the next port of call for some. It offered opportunities, open roads, and a small but ever-growing Jewish community. This history traces the development of the Jewish community of the Salt City from its beginnings in the early 18th century, when a handful of peddlers gathered weekly to share a Shabbat meal, to a much larger community that numbered 11,000-12,000 at its peak a century later. The Syracuse Jewish community is a microcosm of the history of Jews in America and is both distinctive and iconic in nature.
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The History Press
9781609497521
Pub Date: 6/18/13
On Sale Date: 6/18/13
$21.99 USD/$22.99 CAD/€17.99 EUR Trade Paperback
144 Pages
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States
HIS036080 Series: Wicked
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.6 lb Wt
Wicked Syracuse
A History of Sin in Salt City
Neil K. MacMillan
Summary
Gangsters, train robbery, forgery and prostitution--these misdeeds are more often associated with New York City or the Wild West, but make no mistake, Syracuse, New York, has housed its fair share of vice and sinners A riot prompted politicians to make Syracuse a city in the first place. A man who billed himself as "Dillinger the Second" once walked 'Cuse's streets, and a notorious gangster boasted of his desire to retire in Salt City. At the end of the nineteenth century, neither law enforcement nor fervent clergy could stop rampant illicit gambling. Local author Neil MacMillan tours the city of Syracuse, unearthing tales of its most infamous residents and their dastardly deeds--from strange murders to bounty jumpers to vandals.
Arcadia Publishing
9781467121903
Pub Date: 8/11/14
On Sale Date: 8/11/14
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036080 Series: Images of America
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Town of Onondaga
Mary J. Nowyj
Summary
Located in central New York, the town of Onondaga was incorporated in 1798 and currently consists of eight hamlets within a 65-mile radius. Each hamlet has contributed specifically to the town's rich history and development over the years. Originally part of the Onondaga and Salt Springs Reservations, the region was not part of the Military Tract of Central New York after the Revolutionary War. Individuals arrived for its farmlands, mills, quarries, salt production, and vast topography. A particularly fruitful crop in South Onondaga and Navarino is the apple. The first Onondaga County Courthouse was established here, as was the first county home for the poor. Onondaga Community College (OCC), built on a hilltop, has become an identifiable and highly respectable educational landmark in the town.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738512006
Pub Date: 6/17/03
On Sale Date: 6/17/03
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States
HIS036080
Series: Images of Sports
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Syracuse University Football
Scott Pitoniak
Summary
It began with a 36-0 loss to the University of Rochester on November 23, 1889, but that humbling debut proved to be an aberration rather than an omen for Syracuse University football. The Orangemen have since established themselves as the eleventh winningest team in college football history, and more than two hundred of their players have gone on to play professionally. Their legendary success is celebrated in Syracuse University Football. The Orangemen have participated in more than twenty bowl games. In 1959, they went 11-0 under Hall of Fame coach Ben Schwartzwalder and won the national championship. Through the years, Syracuse has produced numerous stars, such as Heisman Trophy winner Ernie Davis, and more than forty other All-Americans and a dozen College Football Hall of Fame inductees. Along with Jim Brown and Floyd Little, Davis helped make No. 44 one of football's most famous jerseys, not to mention a permanent part of the university's zip code. Syracuse University Football documents this outstanding program with nearly two hundred photographs.
Syracuse University
Edward L. Galvin
Summary
Syracuse University details the beginnings of this historic school, describing its rise to present day prestige.
Syracuse University was founded in 1870 as a private, coeducational university in Syracuse, New York. Classes began the following year in temporary quarters until the university moved to its current location on ""The Hill"" in 1873, occupying the Hall of Languages, which is still the iconic center of SU. Syracuse University provides a photographic journey from the late 1800s to the present, highlighting its growth from a small Methodist college to a university of national importance with more than 20,000 students and over 240,000 living alumni. Always committed to diversity, SU has embraced opportunity--be it with the Syracuse-in-China program in the 1920s, the enrollment of thousands of veterans after World War II, or cofounding the Say Yes to Education scholarship program for urban schools. Championship football, basketball, and lacrosse teams have also brought prestige to SU, and fans around the nation and world ""bleed orange"" along with those who work, teach, or study...
The History Press
9781467137867
Pub Date: 7/10/17
On Sale Date: 7/10/17
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD/€19.99 EUR Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Carton Qty: 80 History / United States
HIS036080 Series: Disaster
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Disasters of Onondaga County
Neil K. MacMillan
Summary
The city of Syracuse and Onondaga County have a long and storied history of natural and man-made calamity. Although often considered a moderate weather region, Mother Nature has not spared it from destruction. A tornado devastated picturesque Longbranch Park in 1912, and the rare Hurricane Hazel reached Onondaga's borders in 1954. A fire ravaged Syracuse's famed Bastable Block building in 1923. During a children's concert and festival, the floor of the Central Baptist Church collapsed, tragically claiming scores of lives and injuring more than one hundred. Author and historian Neil MacMillan charts the history of Onondaga County catastrophes.
The History Press
9781596299832
Pub Date: 10/25/10
On Sale Date: 10/25/10
$21.99
192 Pages Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036080 Series: Sports
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Basketball History in Syracuse: Hoops Roots
Mark Allen Baker
Summary
Anyone who has spent time in Syracuse, New York, knows that basketball season is the most wonderful time of the year. And while the local popularity of the sport is known nationwide, the region also has a long and rich basketball history. Sports historian Mark Baker traces the evolution of Syracuse's hoops roots,"? beginning in the early days, when local, national and college basketball organizations were primitive institutions. It was during this time that one of the first teams to gain a national following was founded here by an Italian immigrant, Danny Biasone, and it was in Syracuse that the 24 second clock was invented. From the outset, Syracuse residents and fans were hooked, and this love of the game has endured, feeding the fanaticism that sustains the sport today."
Arcadia Publishing
9780738518473
Pub Date: 9/21/05
On Sale Date: 9/21/05
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036080
Series: Images of Aviation
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Washington Dulles International Airport
Margaret C. Peck
Summary
Washington Dulles International Airport is one of the three major airports that transports passengers into and out of the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. The beauty of the site is admired not only by millions who arrive and leave the area, but by local residents as well. After an extensive study of three separate locations in Virginia, Pres. Dwight D. Eisenhower agreed to the Chantilly site and later chose to rename the world's first jet airport after his former secretary of state, John Foster Dulles. Renowned architect Eero Saarinen designed the magnificent building that serves as a gateway in and out of the United States. Today, the once peaceful farming area and small villages have turned into a fast-paced business world filled with thousands of new homes and residents.
Pub Date: 3/11/19
On Sale Date: 3/11/19
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade
Hidden History of Herndon
Barbara A. Glakas
Summary
Local author Barbara Glakas uses rare photographs and firsthand accounts to tell little-known stories of the people, places and events that shaped the history of the Town of Herndon.
A mysterious stranger who passed through the village one night suggested the name Herndon, after the captain of a sunken ship. The Civil War split loyalties among the townspeople and brought an unexpected Confederate raid on the town. Prohibition brought bootleggers with it, but its repeal caused an uproar from temperanceminded residents. Lively community fairs were ever present in the 1920s, but so was the Ku Klux Klan. Behind Herndon's past as a sleepy farming community hide forgotten tales of growth and progress.
The History Press
9781467156660
Pub Date: 4/1/24
On Sale Date: 4/1/24
$24.99 USD/$29.99 CAD Trade Paperback
112 Pages
Carton Qty: 1
History / United States
HIS036120 Series: True Crime
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.02 lb Wt
True Crime Northern Virginia in the '50s & '60s
Zachary G. Ford
Summary
Discover crimes that made headlines across northern Virginia in the 1950s and 60s.
As the suburbs of Washington, D.C. expanded in the mid-twentieth century, growth inevitably led to increasing crime, and grisly murders began to shock local communities. Learn the story of the killer and his victim who are buried only a few yards apart. The truth behind the tale of the murderous toddler and the sad story of the death of an agent at National Airport belie the picture perfect image of those decades. Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church and Prince William witnessed atrocities that grabbed headlines in their day but have since faded from collective memory. Local author Zachary Ford uses detailed research drawn from contemporary accounts to bring these stories to life.
Pub Date: 2/20/23
On Sale Date: 2/20/23
$23.99 USD/$31.99 CAD
176 Pages
Potomac Marble
History of the Search for the Ideal Stone
Paul Kreingold
Summary
Learn the history behind the re-building of the Capital City after the War of 1812. The destruction of Washington in 1814 by the invading British challenged President James Monroe & architect Benjamin Latrobe with the task of rebuilding the destroyed edifices of the city's public buildings. As symbols of the aspirations of the Republic, they had to be more than functional, they had to be beautiful. The building material they discovered and used to beautify the new Capitol was Potomac marble, which exists in abundance on both sides of the Potomac River, from Leesburg in Loudoun County, Virginia to Montgomery and Frederick Counties in Maryland. Local historian Paul Kreingold details Latrobe and Monroe's search for the ideal stone and their fight to use it to rebuild the chambers of the House and Senate.
The History Press
9781596297432
Pub Date: 6/8/09
On Sale Date: 6/8/09
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
224 Pages Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036120 Series: Civil War Series
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A Southern Spy in Northern Virginia: The Civil War Album of Laura Ratcliffe
Charles V. Mauro
Summary
John F. Kennedy at Rest in Arlington
Raymond Sinibaldi
Summary
John F. Kennedy is one of only three presidents not interred in his home state. Sitting next to his coffin on the flight home from Dallas, Jacqueline Kennedy began formulating plans for his funeral and burial. The following day, in a raw November rain, she selected the Arlington hillside as his final resting place. For three days, in a majestic display of elegance, strength, grace, and courage, the 34-year-old widow led the nation through the excruciating task of laying its president to rest. Within days, she returned to Arlington, and in a brief ceremony, their two infant children were laid to rest beside their father, beneath the eternal flame she lit. Work immediately began on the permanent resting place and memorial, and in March 1967, the final reinterment took place. A half-century later, four million people come yearly to pay their respects to President Kennedy, his widow, and two children.
As the Civil War raged, Confederate brigadier general J.E.B. Stuart entrusted a secret album to Laura Ratcliffe, a young girl in Fairfax County, "as a token of his high appreciation of her patriotism, admiration of her virtues, and pledge of his lasting esteem." A devoted Southerner, Laura provided a safe haven for Rebel forces, along with intelligence gathered from passing Union soldiers. Ratcliffe's book contains four poems and forty undated signatures: twenty-six of Confederate officers and soldiers and fourteen of loyal Confederate civilians. In A Southern Spy in Northern Virginia, Charles V. Mauro uncovers the mystery behind this album, identifying who the soldiers were and when they could have signed its pages. The result is a fascinating look at the covert lives and relationships of civilians and soldiers during the war, kept hidden until now. Arcadia Publishing 9781467104036
Pub Date: 10/12/20
The History Press
9781625859402
Pub Date: 12/11/17
On Sale Date: 12/11/17
$21.99 USD/$24.99
CAD/€19.99 EUR Trade Paperback
160 Pages
Black and White
Carton Qty: 5
History / United States
HIS036080
Series: American Heritage
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.4 in T | 0.05 lb Wt
Suffragists in Washington, DC
The 1913 Parade and the Fight for the Vote
Rebecca Boggs Roberts
Summary
A vivid narrative of the heroic struggle of Alice Paul and the National Woman's Party as they worked to earn the vote, framed by the demonstration known as The Great Suffrage Parade.
The Great Suffrage Parade was the first civil rights march to use the nation's capital as a backdrop. Despite sixty years of relentless campaigning by suffrage organizations, by 1913 only six states allowed women to vote. Then Alice Paul came to Washington, D.C. She planned a grand spectacle on Pennsylvania Avenue on the day before Woodrow Wilson's inauguration - marking the beginning of a more aggressive strategy on the part of the women's suffrage movement. Groups of women protested and picketed outside the White House, and some were thrown into jail. Newspapers across the nation covered their activities. These tactics finally led to the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment in 1920. Author Rebecca Boggs Roberts narrates the heroic struggle of Alice Paul and the National Woman's Party as they worked to earn the vote.
Ghosts of Georgetown Tim Krepp, Louis Bayard
Summary
On the banks of the Potomac River, Georgetown has had three centuries to accumulate ghoulish tales and venerable apparitions to haunt its cobbled streets and mansions. In this historic Washington, D.C., neighborhood, the eerie moans of three sisters herald every death on the river, and on R Street, President Lincoln is rumored to have witnessed the paranormal at a seance. Along the towpath of the C&O Canal, a phantom police officer still walks his lonely beat, and on moonlit nights, he is joined by a razor-wielding ghoul. From the spirit of a sea captain who lingers in the Old Stone House to the strange ambiance of the Exorcist" Steps, author and guide Tim Krepp takes readers on a chilling journey through the ghostly lore of Georgetown."
Arcadia Publishing
9780738502397
Pub Date: 10/12/99
On Sale Date: 10/12/99
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036080
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Historic Georgetown A Walking Tour
Thomas Carrier
Summary
The area now known as Georgetown was once a central meeting place for nearly 40 Native American tribes situated between the Atlantic Ocean and the Potomac River. It was inevitable that the very rivers that served these native people would attract the first European settlers to the region, settlers who established Georgetown as a bustling port and key commercial center. In 1791, George Washington fixed the small community's enduring importance by including it in the plans for the new Federal City. Taking you down cobblestone streets, Historic Georgetown: A Walking Tour includes local sites associated with such historic figures as John F. and Jacqueline Kennedy, Alexander Graham Bell, Francis Scott Key, and Victorian novelist E.D.E.N. Southworth. Enjoy the eighteenth- and nineteenth-century charms of Georgetown's architecture as you visit private homes, businesses, and social establishments. Climb the stairs on which the climatic scene of William Peter Blatty's The Exorcist took place!
Arlington National Cemetery
George W. Dodge, Kim B. Holien
Summary
Arlington National Cemetery illustrates the evolution of the Virginia cemetery from a potter's field during the Civil War to the most prestigious military cemetery in the United States.
The cemetery contains such significant monuments and sites as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Rough Rider Monument, the mast of the USS Maine, the Confederate Monument, and Freedman's Village. Today not only can one visit the graves of Supreme Court justices, George Washington Parke Custis, Pres. William Taft and Nellie Taft, and Pres. John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, but one can also see the burial places of generals and admirals, Medal of Honor recipients, doctors and nurses, land and space explorers, inventors, and soldiers.
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The History Press
9781467154215
Pub Date: 9/4/23
On Sale Date: 9/4/23
$24.99 USD/$31.99 CAD Trade Paperback
144 Pages
Carton Qty: 44
History / United States HIS036080
Series: American Heritage
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.03 lb Wt
Native American History of Washington, DC A
History
Armand Lione PhD
Summary
Read the missing stories of DC's precolonial history.
Native Americans lived on the land that is now Washington, DC for several thousand years before English settlers arrived in the early 1600s. The Native people had villages, quarries and burial grounds throughout the city, ranging from what is now Rock Creek Park to the grounds of the White House. These sites speak of the history of the Anacostans and the preceding tribes who once walked the land under historic sites and museums that now neglect them. Local author Armand Lione details the record of the Native tribes of the District and deals with the complex question of why these stories have not been offered to the public.
The History Press
9781625859716
Pub Date: 1/15/18
On Sale Date: 1/15/18
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade
240 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 7
History / United States
Series: History & Guide
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Classical Architecture and Monuments of Washington, D.C. A
History & Guide
Michael Curtis
Summary
For architecture aficinados and historians, this comprehensive view of the statues, monuments and architectural plans of Washington DC provides an exciting insight into our federal city.
Author Michael Curtis guides this tour of the heart of the District of Columbia's buildings, statues, and monuments. Classical design formed our nation's capital. The soaring Washington Monument, the columns of the Lincoln Memorial and the spectacular dome of the Capitol Building speak to the founders' expansive vision of our federal city. Learn about the L'Enfant and McMillan plans for Washington, D.C., and how those designs are reflected in two hundred years of monuments, museums and representative government. View the statues of our Founding Fathers with the eye of a sculptor and gain insight into the criticism and controversies of modern additions to Washington's monumental structure.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738541570
Pub Date: 10/5/05
On Sale Date: 10/10/05
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036080
Series: Postcard History Series
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.7 lb Wt
Washington, D.C. in Vintage Postcards
Gayle Floyd, Dale Floyd
Summary
Created as a Federal City over two centuries ago, Washington, D.C., was designed by architect Pierre L'Enfant on land purchased by the government from Maryland and Virginia. L'Enfant's vision of wide, tree-lined avenues, mixed with modifications by the McMillan Commission in the early 1900s and exemplified by many other architects and sculptors, has evolved into a unique, fast-paced, and politically focused Capital City of the United States of America.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738505572
Pub Date: 4/28/00
On Sale Date: 4/28/00
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages
and White
Qty: 40 History / United States
Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04
The White House, The Capitol, and the Supreme Court
Thomas J. Carrier
Summary
In Washington, D.C., a city steeped in history--from museums and monuments to statues and stations--there are perhaps no structures as prominent as the working symbols of the United States' three-branch government: the White House, the Capitol, and the Supreme Court. Embodying our nation's complex and, at times, tumultuous history, these buildings also house invaluable pieces of our American past. A visit to these national treasures provides a lesson in both the people and events that have shaped this country. Representing the heart, soul, and strength of American independence, the White House, the Capitol, and the Supreme Court tell a fascinating true story--one that includes presidents, vice presidents, senators, justices, and political visionaries. Touring the buildings, visitors see such familiar faces as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Martin Luther King Jr., and Susan B. Anthony, as well as learn about lesser-known figures such as Chippewa warrior Beeshekee, Chief Justice Morrison R. Waite, and Vice Presidents Daniel Tompkins and William R. King. The paintings and portrait...
Arcadia Publishing
9780738500492
Pub Date: 7/12/99
On Sale Date: 7/12/99
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD/£24.99 GBP Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036080
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Washington, D.C.
A Historical Walking Tour
Thomas Carrier
Summary
Take a historical walking tour and see how the Federal City grew from farmland to world capital.
Black Broadway in Washington, DC
Briana A. Thomas, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton
Summary
Before chain coffeeshops and luxury high-rises, before even the beginning of desegregation and the 1968 riots, Washington's Greater U Street was known as Black Broadway. From the early 1900s into the 1950s, African Americans plagued by Jim Crow laws in other parts of town were free to own businesses here and built what was often described as a "city within a city." Local author and journalist Briana A. Thomas narrates U Street's rich and unique history, from the early triumph of emancipation to the days of civil rights pioneer Mary Church Terrell and music giant Duke Ellington, through the recent struggles of gentrification.
When it was passed in 1789, the Constitution set out the boundaries not only for a new government but for a new capital city as well. At the time, the new District of Columbia covered 5,000 acres and was dominated by marshland on the south, pastureland on the area that is now the Mall, farms near the White House and Capitol Hill, and undeveloped woods throughout. This engaging photographic history has striking images and detailed captions that tell the fascinating stories behind many of the famous and not-so-famous buildings and monuments that cover the D.C. landscape - from Union Station and the Capitol to the White House and the Watergate Hotel and many important sites in between! The History Press
Pub Date: 1/4/21
On Sale Date: 1/4/21
Pub Date: 4/20/15
On Sale Date: 4/20/15
$23.99 USD/$22.99 CAD/€19.99 EUR Trade Paperback
208 Pages
Carton Qty: 34 History / United States HIS036080
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.7 lb Wt
Independent Press in D.C. and Virginia: An
Underground History
Dale M. Brumfield, Katya Sabaroff Taylor
Summary
The nation's capital and the state of Virginia were a hotbed of political and social turmoil that marked the 1960s and 1970s. The area saw anti-Vietnam War protests, civil rights marches and students clamoring for a cultural revolution. Underground publications in D.C. and Virginia sprang up to document the radical change and question the "straight media." Off Our Backs led the charge for women's equality. The Gay Blade fought for the rights of homosexuals. Even the FBI began infiltrating the underground press movement by planting informants and creating fake magazines to attract suspicious "radicals." Join author and former underground editor Dale Brumfield as he traces the history of alternative press in the Commonwealth and the District.
Date: 4/7/14
Sale Date: 4/7/14
Ford's Theatre
Brian Anderson, Ford's Theatre Society
Summary
Ford's Theatre in downtown Washington, DC, is best known as the notorious scene of Pres. Abraham Lincoln's assassination on April 14, 1865.
It is among the oldest and most visited sites of national tragedy in the United States. First constructed in 1833 as a Baptist church, the property was acquired by John T. Ford and converted into a theater in 1861. Presenting almost 500 performances before the assassination, Ford afterward sold the building to the federal government. A century later, the National Park Service reconstructed the theater, and Ford's Theatre Society began presenting live performances there in 1968. Since then, the two organizations have partnered to offer more than 650,000 annual visitors an array of quality programming about Lincoln's presidency and legacy. Today, patrons can explore the Tenth Street "campus," consisting of the theater, interactive museum galleries, the house where Lincoln died, and the Center for Education and Leadership.
The History Press
9781626191969
Pub Date: 8/20/13
On Sale Date: 8/20/13
$19.99 USD/$20.99
CAD/€16.99 EUR Trade Paperback
144 Pages
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States
HIS036080
Series: American Legends
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |
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Urban Legends & Historic Lore of Washington, D.C.
Robert S. Pohl
Summary
A carving of General Lee on the back of the Lincoln monument, the birth of lobbying at the Willard Hotel, a romantic gesture that built the distinctive homes of Capitol Hill--these are legends of Washington, D.C. The capital is home to all manner of colorful rumors and tall tales. According to local lore, the missing J Street was L'Enfant's snub to Supreme Court justice John Jay, and the course of history could have been changed if only a young baseball player named Fidel Castro had accepted a contract with the Washington Senators. In search of the truth behind these legends and more, local guide and writer Robert S. Pohl takes readers on a tour of the historic lore and urban legends that surround the monuments, neighborhood streets and even the Metro stations of Washington, D.C.
The History Press
9781609495862
Pub Date: 8/21/12
On Sale Date: 8/21/12
Capitol Hill Haunts
Tim Krepp
Summary
Read along with local writer and guide Tim Krepp as he takes on the best-known haunted tales while exploring the lesser-known specters of Capitol Hill.
From the Demon Cat that stalks the Washington crypt to the restless spirit of John Quincy Adams in Statuary Hall, it is no wonder that in 1898 the Philadelphia Press declared the Capital to be the most thoroughly haunted building in the world. Yet there are as many ghosts in the neighborhood as there are beneath the dome. From the weeping lady of The Maples to Commodore Tingey, who still stands watch in the Navy Yard, to the dozens of famous ghosts hosted by Congressional Cemetery, many former residents seem bound to their old home. Join Krepp as he explores the most historic and hair-raising haunts of the Hill.
The History Press
9781609493653
Pub Date: 10/20/11
On Sale Date: 10/20/11
$21.99 USD/$22.99 CAD/€17.99 EUR Trade Paperback
160 Pages
Carton Qty: 42
History / United States
HIS036080
Series: Lost
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |
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Lost Washington, D.C.
John DeFerrari, James M. Goode
Summary
John DeFerrari investigates the bygone institutions of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries with an engaging collection of new vignettes and reader favorites from his blog "The Streets of Washington."
Washington seems the eternal and unchanging Federal City with its grand avenues and stately monuments. Yet the city that locals once knew - lavish window displays at Woodies, supper at the grand Raleigh Hotel and a Friday night game at Griffith Stadium - is gone. From the raucous age of burlesque at the Gayety Theater and the once bustling Center Market to the mystery of Suter's Tavern and the disappearance of the Key mansion in Georgetown, DeFerrari recalls the lost Washington, D.C., of yesteryear.
The History Press
9781467153379
Pub Date: 1/30/23
On Sale Date: 1/30/23
$23.99 USD/$31.99 CAD Trade Paperback
Whiskey Makers in Washington, D.C.
A Pre-Prohibition History
Troy Hughes
Summary
"Men are divided into three classes. There are men who love their liquor, men who sell liquor, and politicians who are on both sides of the question." Before Prohibition, a number of liquor merchants operated in the District of Columbia. This was a time when intoxicating beverages were at the forefront of the national conversation and the District, being subject only to laws passed by Congress, served as a testing ground for regulation. Learn the stories of the Poison Squad, Lemonade Lucy, the Sons of Temperance, and the sad tale of Senators baseball star Ed Delahanty. On the political front, read a blow-by-blow account of the decade long whiskey war, which involved every branch of the federal government as it sought to answer the question, "What is whiskey?" Local author and whiskey producer Troy Hughes provides a glimpse into Washington whiskey culture and the businesses of producers at the turn of the twentieth century.
The History Press
9781467150538
Pub Date: 2/14/22
On Sale Date: 2/14/22
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
208 Pages
Carton Qty: 34
History / United States
HIS036080
Series: American Heritage
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
DC Go-Go
Ten Years Backstage
Chip Py, Greg Boyer
Summary
DC Represent!
There's a party over here, there's a party over there! In go-go the party never stops, and neither does the beat. The bands, the stars, the clubs, the spots, the sweat, the late nights and the passion are the sound of the city--all photographically captured and preserved right here. For those who know go-go this book is a documentary celebration. Shout yourself out with a special photographic section dedicated to the fans. For those who don't know, this book is a peek into that world through the lens of photographer Chip Py. Once Chuck Brown's official photographer, his go-go collection is now part of the People's Archive at the DC Public Library. Discover the district's distinctive music, its artists, its culture, and why it has become The Official Music of Washington, D.C.
Arcadia Publishing
9781467107488
Pub Date: 11/8/21
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Lincoln Memorial, The
Kevin S. Schindler, Brian Anderson
Summary
The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC, is a monument to the nation's 16th president, a commemoration of the country's post-Civil War reunification, and a setting for national events and quiet visits.
Demands for a national memorial to Abraham Lincoln began shortly after his 1865 assassination but produced nothing substantial until the early 20th century. Elevation of Lincoln to legendary status and an extended debate over location and design finally led Congress in 1913 to approve a memorial at the west end of the National Mall. Construction took another eight years. Since its dedication in 1922, the Lincoln Memorial has hosted civil rights demonstrations, presidential events, national celebrations, and day and night visits by millions of people who come to reflect upon one of the most consequential leaders in American history.
Kevin S. Schindler is a historian at Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, and has written six books about science and history. Brian Anderson is a Washington, DC, lawyer and Ford's Theatre Society trustee who previously wrote a book about the history of Fo...
Pub Date: 4/27/20
Sale Date: 4/27/20
$24.99
208 Pages Carton Qty: 40
Biography & Autobiography / Editors, Journalists, Publishers BIO025000
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Tales from the National Press Club
Gil Klein
Summary
Since the beginning of the twentieth century, the National Press Club has been the hub of Washington journalism. Started by reporters as a watering hole for late-night card games, the Club soon attracted newsmakers who shaped American and world history, from Theodore Roosevelt to Donald Trump. Adapting to changes in the news media, it has stood for the values of journalism and press freedom. Author, journalist and longtime member Gil Klein tells just a few of the tales that stand out in the history of the Club, which CBS commentator Eric Sevareid once called "the only hallowed place I know of that's absolutely bursting with irreverence."
4/15/19 On Sale Date: 4/15/19
$24.99
128 Pages
Qty: 8
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Pennsylvania Avenue
Christopher P. Cavas
Summary
The Grand Avenue, America's Main Street, a National Embarrassment--Pennsylvania Avenue has been known by these names and more since it was laid out across farmland in the 1790s. From the beginning, the one-mile stretch between the Capitol building and the White House was intended to be a symbolic link between the key branches of government, but over more than two centuries, it has witnessed grandeur and squalor, national pride and neglect, and crowds full of celebration and rage. While the pillars of government at either end have stood watch, the avenue has seen buildings, institutions, and neighborhoods rise, prosper, decay, and fall. A grand marketplace, a major train station, dozens of hotels and restaurants--all thrived, yet only a handful remain. Once a teeming city thoroughfare, then a bland, nearly lifeless area dominated by hulking federal buildings, the avenue today is regaining some of the vitality that marked its earlier years even as it remains one of the nation's best-known streets.
Arcadia Publishing
9781467127837
Pub Date: 2/11/19
On Sale Date: 2/11/19
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 8
History / United States
HIS036080
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T
| 0.04 lb Wt
Washington, DC, Jazz
Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Rev. Dr. Sandra Butler-Truesdale, Willard Jenkins
Summary
Washington, DC, Jazz focuses, primarily, on the history of straight-ahead jazz, using oral histories, materials from the William P. Gottlieb Collection at the Library of Congress, the Felix E. Grant Jazz Archives at the University of the District of Columbia, and Smithsonian Jazz.
Home to "Black Broadway" and the Howard Theatre in the Greater U Street area, Washington, DC, has long been associated with American jazz. Duke Ellington and Billy Eckstine launched their careers there in the early 20th century. Decades later, Shirley Horn and Buck Hill would follow their leads, and DC's "jazz millennials" include graduates of the Duke Ellington School of the Arts. For years, Bohemian Caverns and One Step Down were among the clubs serving as gathering places for producers and consumers of jazz, even as Rusty Hassan and other programmers used radio to promote the music. This volume also features the work of photographers Nathaniel Rhodes, Michael Wilderman, and Lawrence A. Randall.
Commonwealth Editions
9781641940009
Pub Date: 11/29/18
On Sale Date: 11/29/18
$14.95 USD/$17.95 CAD
Discount Code: DFLTS002
Hardcover Picture Book
32 Pages full-color
Carton Qty: 30
Ages 5 to 8
Juvenile Nonfiction / Places
JNF038100
Series: Shankman & O'Neill
10 in H | 10.2 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.05 lb Wt
A Whimsical Washington Night
The Adventures of a DC Duo Ed Shankman, Dave O'Neill
Summary
Shankman and O'Neill have done it again! Come along as DC Daisy meets her best buddy, Washington Panda, for an evening of adventures - both wacky and fantastic - against the backdrop of the capital's most beloved landmarks. Watch Daisy and Panda join Lincoln, Washington and Teddy Roosevelt for a game of volleyball against the supreme court justices. The story climaxes with a spectacular dance number, featuring all one hundred senators, on the steps of the capital building! (You won't see that anywhere else.) Children, parents, and teachers alike loves Ed Shankman's whimsical, rollicking rhymes and Dave O'Neill's dazzling, colorful illustrations. You'll also appreciate the warm sense of friendship and more thoughtful moments in this one-ofa-kind fantasy for young children.
The History Press
9781626196384
Pub Date: 10/21/14
On Sale Date: 10/21/14
$21.99 USD/$22.99
CAD/€18.99 EUR Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036080
Series: Disaster
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.6 lb Wt
Outbreak in Washington, D.C.:
The 1857 Mystery of the National Hotel Disease
Kerry Walters
Summary
The National was once the grandest hotel in the capital. In 1857, it twice hosted President-elect James Buchanan and his advisors, and on both occasions, most of the party was quickly stricken by an acute illness. Over the course of several months, hundreds fell ill, and over thirty died from what became known as the National Hotel disease. Buchanan barely recovered enough to give his inauguration speech. Rumors ran rampant across the city and the nation. Some claimed that the illness was born of a sewage effluvia," while others darkly speculated about an assassination attempt by either abolitionists or southern slaveowners intent on war. Author Kerry Walters investigates the mysteries of the National Hotel disease."
The History Press
9781626195295
Pub Date: 5/6/14
On Sale Date: 5/6/14
$19.99 USD/$19.99
CAD/€14.99 EUR Trade Paperback
240 Pages
A History Lover's Guide to Washington, D.C.
Designed for Democracy
Alison Fortier
Summary
Join author Alison Fortier for a walk through our United States Capital and it's iconic locations.
This tour of the nation's capital goes beyond the traditional guidebook to offer a historical journey through the federal district. Visit the White House, the only executive home in the world regularly open to the public. Travel to President Lincoln's Cottage and see where he wrote the Emancipation Proclamation. Look around lesser-known sites, such as the grave of Pierre L'Enfant, the city's Botanical Gardens, the Old Post Office and a host of historical homes throughout the capital. From George Washington's Mount Vernon to the Kennedy Center, trek through each era of Washington, D.C., for a tour of America's most beloved sites. Join author and Washington insider Alison Fortier as she carefully curates an expedition to our shining city on a hill.
The History Press
9781626191266
Pub Date: 9/10/13
On Sale Date: 9/10/13
$24.99 USD/$27.99
CAD/€22.99 EUR Trade Paperback
240 Pages
Carton Qty: 80
History / United States
HIS036080
Series: American Palate
9.3 in H | 7.5
Historic Restaurants of Washington, D.C.
Capital Eats
John DeFerrari
Summary
While today, foodies flock to the flavors of Logan Circle and the H Street corridor, Washington's first true restaurants opened around 1830.
Waves of immigrants introduced a global mix of ingredients to the capital's eager palates by opening eateries like the venerable China Doll Gourmet and Cleveland Park's Roma Restaurant. By the twentieth century, the array of dishes to tempt hungry residents was astounding. Diners could have tea at Garfinckel's Greenbrier or lunch at local favorites such as Little Tavern Diner or Ben's Chili Bowl. For an elegant evening, fine restaurants like Rive Gauche and the Monocle satisfied the most sophisticated gastronome. With careful research and choice recipes, ""Streets of Washington"" blogger John DeFerrari chronicles the culinary and social history of the capital through its restaurants, tasting his way from the lavish Gilded Age dining halls of the Willard Hotel to the Hot Shoppe's triple-decker Mighty Mo.
Hello, Washington DC!
Martha Zschock
Summary
Welcome to Washington, D.C.! Follow parent and child eagles as they explore our Nation's Capital. Join them as they visit the White House, a look at the majestic Capitol Building, and a walk up the Washington Monument. Along the way, they enjoy the Mall, take a ride on the Metro, and stop by to browse in the world's biggest library! Whether seeing the monuments or museums, these feathered tour guides will remind children and their loved ones of their own great visit to Washington, D.C.
Bestselling author Martha Day Zschock is an artist and former elementary teacher with a passion for helping children explore new places. The Hello! series illustrates how exploring real places yields new discoveries. Through these journeys, kids can explore and become experts on the world they see inside and outside the book, through the engaging, bright, and detailed illustrations. For ages 2-5. Made in the USA.
The History Press
9781596297869
Pub Date: 11/1/09
On Sale Date: 11/1/09
$21.99 USD/$22.99 CAD Trade Paperback
160 Pages
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036080
Series: Vintage Images
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.8 lb Wt
Washington, D.C. Protests:
Scenes from Home Rule to the Civil Rights Movement
Mark S. Greek
Summary
From the famous marches of the civil rights movement to the struggle for local suffrage, Washingtonians have always been on the frontlines of political debate. Their lack of representation has impelled residents to make positive change through peaceful, and often creative, forms of protest. Mark S. Greek, photo archivist for the D.C. Public Library, has compiled a stunning collection of images of Washingtonians affecting change. From the images of Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Clifford Berryman to scenes of sit-ins and picket lines, Greek crafts a visual narrative of triumph and continuing struggle.
Washington, D.C. Protests: Scenes from Home Rule to the Civil Rights Movement is a vivid and electric portrait of the spirit of a city and its people.
Commonwealth Editions
9781889833620
Pub Date: 1/15/04
On Sale Date: 1/15/04
$17.95 USD/$21.95 CAD
Discount Code: AWBS002 Hardcover Picture Book
32 Pages
Carton Qty: 27
Ages 6 to 9
Juvenile Nonfiction / Concepts
JNF013010
Series: Journey Around...
11
Journey Around Washington D.C. from A to Z
Martha
Day Zschock, Heather Zschock
Summary
Washington, D.C. is "hometown" for every American. Martha Day Zschock is not only a brilliant artist, whose Journey Around books have captured readers of all ages in Boston, New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and more. She is also an educator, who designed her bestselling series to teach children about our great American places. This is far more than an alphabet book. Each page is headed by an alliterative sentence that evokes an important theme - the "A" page reads, "America's anthem awakens awe" - and each page also features a paragraph of history.
Applewood Books
9781557091031
Pub Date: 8/1/89
On Sale Date: 8/1/89
$9.95 USD/$11.95 CAD
Discount Code: AWBS002
Hardcover Paper over boards
36 Pages Carton Qty: 100
Juvenile Nonfiction / History JNF025170
Series: Books of American Wisdom
6.8 in H | 4.3 in W
George Washington's Rules of Civility and Decent Behaviour
George Washington
Summary
Copied out by hand as a young man aspiring to the status of Gentleman, George Washington's 110 rules were based on a set of rules composed by French Jesuits in 1595. The first English edition of these rules was available in Francis Hawkins' Youths Behavior, or Decency in Conversation Amongst Men, which appeared in 1640, and it is from this work that Washington seems to have copied. The rules as Washington wrote them out are a simplified version of this text. However much he may have simplified them, these precepts had a strong influence on Washington, who aimed to always live by them. The rules focus on self-respect and respect for others through details of etiquette. The rules offer pointers on such issues as how to dress, walk, eat in public, and address one's superiors.
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Applewood Books
9781557094483
Pub Date: 4/1/97
On Sale Date: 4/1/97
$9.95 USD/$11.95 CAD
Discount Code: DFLTS002
Hardcover Paper over boards
36 Pages Carton Qty: 100 History / United States HIS036050
Series: Books of
6.8
Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
Summary
Drafted by Thomas Jefferson between June 11 and June 28, 1776, the Declaration of Independence summarizes America's founding political philosophy. At once a cherished symbol of liberty and an expression of Jefferson's monumental talents as a writer, the document captures in unforgettable phrases the ideals of individual liberty that formed the backbone of American's Revolutionary movement. In setting forth these "selfevident truths" alongside a list of grievances against King George's Britain, the Declaration of Independence justified the breaking of ties with "Mother England" and the formation of a new country. This gift edition, printed in two colors on acid-free paper, contains illustrations and biographies of the signers alongside the document itself.
Applewood Books
9781557091512
Pub Date: 1/15/08
On Sale Date: 1/15/08
$9.95 USD/$11.95
CAD/£11.95 GBP
Discount Code: DFLTS002
Hardcover Paper over boards
56 Pages
Carton Qty: 100
Literary Criticism / American LIT004020
Series: Books of American Wisdom
6.8 in H | 4.3 in W
Bill of Rights
with Writings that Formed Its Foundation
James Madison, George Mason
Summary
Collectively known as the United States Bill of Rights, these first ten amendments to the United States Constitution limit the powers of the federal government and protect the rights of all citizens, residents and visitors on United States territory. Introduced in 1789 in the First United States Congress by James Madison, these amendments came into effect on December 15, 1791, when ratified by three-fourths of the states. This document plays a central role in American law and remains to this day a symbol of the freedoms and culture of this nation. In this beautiful gift edition, the text of the Bill of Rights is set alongside a history of the amendments, thus placing the document in its historical context.
Applewood Books
9781557091055
Pub Date: 4/1/95
On Sale Date: 4/1/95
$9.95 USD/$11.95
CAD/£11.95 GBP
Discount Code: DFLTS002
Hardcover Paper over boards
36 Pages
Carton Qty: 100
Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography
JNF007020
Series: Books of American Wisdom
6.8
Constitution of the United States Founding Fathers
Summary
The landmark legal document of the United States, the U.S. Constitution comprises the primary law of the Federal Government. Signed by the members of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia on September 17, 1787, the Constitution outlines the powers and responsibilities of the three chief branches of the Federal Government, as well as the basic rights of the citizens of the United States. This beautiful gift edition contains the complete text of the United States Constitution, as well as all of its amendments. It is a treasure for Americans of all ages.
Arcadia Publishing 9781467104036
Pub Date: 10/12/2020
On Sale Date: 10/12/2020
$24.99/$25.99 Can. Trade Paperback
96 Pages Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036120
Series: Images of Modern America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt Status: ACTIVE
John F. Kennedy at Rest in Arlington
Raymond Sinibaldi
Summary
John F. Kennedy is one of only three presidents not interred in his home state. Sitting next to his coffin on the flight home from Dallas, Jacqueline Kennedy began formulating plans for his funeral and burial. The following day, in a raw November rain, she selected the Arlington hillside as his final resting place. For three days, in a majestic display of elegance, strength, grace, and courage, the 34-year-old widow led the nation through the excruciating task of laying its president to rest. Within days, she returned to Arlington, and in a brief ceremony, their two infant children were laid to rest beside their father, beneath the eternal flame she lit. Work immediately began on the permanent resting place and memorial, and in March 1967, the final reinterment took place. A half-century later, four million people come yearly to pay their respects to President Kennedy, his widow, and two children.
Contributor Bio
With stunning photographs, many never seen before, historian Raymond Sinibaldi, author of John F. Kennedy in New England, John F. Kennedy: From Florida to the Moon, and Jackie's Newport, America's First Lady and the City by the Sea, unveils the riveting tale of John F. Kennedy's final days and final rest at Arlington.
The History Press
9781625859402
Pub Date: 12/11/2017
On Sale Date: 12/11/2017
$21.99/$24.99 Can./€19.99 EU Trade Paperback
160 Pages
Black and White
Carton Qty: 5
History / United States
HIS036080
Series: American Heritage
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.4 in T | 0.05 lb Wt
Status: ACTIVE
Suffragists in Washington, DC
The 1913 Parade and the Fight for the Vote
Rebecca Boggs Roberts
Summary
A vivid narrative of the heroic struggle of Alice Paul and the National Woman's Party as they worked to earn the vote, framed by the demonstration known as The Great Suffrage Parade.
The Great Suffrage Parade was the first civil rights march to use the nation's capital as a backdrop. Despite sixty years of relentless campaigning by suffrage organizations, by 1913 only six states allowed women to vote. Then Alice Paul came to Washington, D.C. She planned a grand spectacle on Pennsylvania Avenue on the day before Woodrow Wilson's inauguration - marking the beginning of a more aggressive strategy on the part of the women's suffrage movement. Groups of women protested and picketed outside the White House, and some were thrown into jail. Newspapers across the nation covered their activities. These tactics finally led to the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment in 1920. Author Rebecca Boggs Roberts narrates the heroic struggle of Alice Paul and the National Woman's Party as they worked to...
Contributor Bio
Rebecca Boggs Roberts has been many things including, but not limited to, journalist, producer, tour guide, forensic anthropologist, event planner, political consultant, jazz singer and radio talk show host. Currently, she is a program coordinator for Smithsonian Associates, where she has made it a personal mission to highlight the history of our capital city. Roberts lives in Washington, D.C., wi...
The History Press
9781626191242
Pub Date: 6/18/2013
On Sale Date: 6/18/2013
$21.99/$22.99 Can./€18.99 EU Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States HIS036080
Series: Haunted America
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.5 lb Wt
Status: ACTIVE
Ghosts of Georgetown
Tim Krepp, Louis Bayard
Summary
On the banks of the Potomac River, Georgetown has had three centuries to accumulate ghoulish tales and venerable apparitions to haunt its cobbled streets and mansions. In this historic Washington, D.C., neighborhood, the eerie moans of three sisters herald every death on the river, and on R Street, President Lincoln is rumored to have witnessed the paranormal at a seance. Along the towpath of the C&O Canal, a phantom police officer still walks his lonely beat, and on moonlit nights, he is joined by a razorwielding ghoul. From the spirit of a sea captain who lingers in the Old Stone House to the strange ambiance of the Exorcist" Steps, author and guide Tim Krepp takes readers on a chilling journey through the ghostly lore of Georgetown."
Contributor Bio
Tim Krepp is a professional tour guide based in Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Krepp is a contributor to The Hill is Home, Greater Greater Washington, and the Huffington Post. He is also the author of Capitol Hill Haunts. Louis Bayard is a New York Times Notable Author. He has been nominated for both the Edgar and Dagger awards. His articles have appeared in the New York Times, the Washington Po...
Arcadia Publishing 9780738502397
Pub Date: 10/12/1999
On Sale Date: 10/12/1999
$24.99/$24.99 Can. Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States HIS036080
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Status: ACTIVE
Historic Georgetown A Walking Tour
Thomas Carrier
Summary
The area now known as Georgetown was once a central meeting place for nearly 40 Native American tribes situated between the Atlantic Ocean and the Potomac River. It was inevitable that the very rivers that served these native people would attract the first European settlers to the region, settlers who established Georgetown as a bustling port and key commercial center. In 1791, George Washington fixed the small community's enduring importance by including it in the plans for the new Federal City. Taking you down cobblestone streets, Historic Georgetown: A Walking Tour includes local sites associated with such historic figures as John F. and Jacqueline Kennedy, Alexander Graham Bell, Francis Scott Key, and Victorian novelist E.D.E.N. Southworth. Enjoy the eighteenth- and nineteenth-century charms of Georgetown's architecture as you visit private homes, businesses, and social establishments. Climb the stairs on which the climatic scene of William Peter Blatty's The Exorcist took place!
Contributor Bio
A longtime tour guide and author of Washington, D.C.: A Historical Walking Tour, Thomas J. Carrier has compiled a fascinating variety of images that tell the story of Georgetown from its earliest days as a small tobacco port to its modern-day status of the most fashionable neighborhood in America's capital city. This pictorial tour will be your guide on a entertaining and educational journey where...
Arcadia Publishing 9780738543260
Pub Date: 10/16/2006
On Sale Date: 10/16/2006
$23.99/$30.99 Can. Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States HIS036120
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Status: ACTIVE
Arlington National Cemetery
George W. Dodge, Kim B. Holien
Summary
Arlington National Cemetery illustrates the evolution of the Virginia cemetery from a potter's field during the Civil War to the most prestigious military cemetery in the United States.
The cemetery contains such significant monuments and sites as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Rough Rider Monument, the mast of the USS Maine, the Confederate Monument, and Freedman's Village. Today not only can one visit the graves of Supreme Court justices, George Washington Parke Custis, Pres. William Taft and Nellie Taft, and Pres. John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, but one can also see the burial places of generals and admirals, Medal of Honor recipients, doctors and nurses, land and space explorers, inventors, and soldiers.
Contributor Bio
George W. Dodge, a local historian and president of the Arlington Historical Society, has combined over 200 images with vivid stories that capture the spirit of American men and women during difficult times. Kim B. Holien is a professional military historian and author. The vignettes and photographs selected chronicle the lives of participants in such momentous battles and events as the winter at ...
The History Press
9781467154215
Pub Date: 9/4/2023
On Sale Date: 9/4/2023
$24.99/$31.99 Can. Trade Paperback
144 Pages Carton Qty: 44
History / United States HIS036080
Series: American Heritage
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.03 lb Wt
Status: ACTIVE
Native American History of Washington, DC A
History
Armand Lione PhD
Summary
Read the missing stories of DC's precolonial history.
Native Americans lived on the land that is now Washington, DC for several thousand years before English settlers arrived in the early 1600s. The Native people had villages, quarries and burial grounds throughout the city, ranging from what is now Rock Creek Park to the grounds of the White House. These sites speak of the history of the Anacostans and the preceding tribes who once walked the land under historic sites and museums that now neglect them. Local author Armand Lione details the record of the Native tribes of the District and deals with the complex question of why these stories have not been offered to the public.
The History Press
9781625859716
Pub Date: 1/15/2018
On Sale Date: 1/15/2018
$24.99/$24.99 Can. Trade Paperback
240 Pages
Black and White
Carton Qty: 7
History / United States
HIS036080
Series: History & Guide
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Status: ACTIVE
Classical Architecture and Monuments of Washington, D.C.
A History & Guide
Michael Curtis
Summary
For architecture aficinados and historians, this comprehensive view of the statues, monuments and architectural plans of Washington DC provides an exciting insight into our federal city.
Author Michael Curtis guides this tour of the heart of the District of Columbia's buildings, statues, and monuments. Classical design formed our nation's capital. The soaring Washington Monument, the columns of the Lincoln Memorial and the spectacular dome of the Capitol Building speak to the founders' expansive vision of our federal city. Learn about the L'Enfant and McMillan plans for Washington, D.C., and how those designs are reflected in two hundred years of monuments, museums and representative government. View the statues of our Founding Fathers with the eye of a sculptor and gain insight into the criticism and controversies of modern additions to Washington's monumental structure.
Contributor Bio
A classical painter, sculptor, architect and poet, Michael Curtis has been published in over thirty journals. He has taught and lectured at universities, colleges and museums, including the Institute of Classical Architecture, the Center for Creative Studies and the National Gallery of Art. His pictures and statues are housed in over three hundred private and public collections, including the Libr...
Arcadia Publishing 9780738541570
Pub Date: 10/5/2005
On Sale Date: 10/10/2005
$24.99/$24.99 Can. Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036080
Series: Postcard History Series
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.7 lb Wt
Status: ACTIVE
Washington, D.C. in
Vintage Postcards
Gayle Floyd, Dale Floyd
Summary
Created as a Federal City over two centuries ago, Washington, D.C., was designed by architect Pierre L'Enfant on land purchased by the government from Maryland and Virginia. L'Enfant's vision of wide, tree-lined avenues, mixed with modifications by the McMillan Commission in the early 1900s and exemplified by many other architects and sculptors, has evolved into a unique, fast-paced, and politically focused Capital City of the United States of America.
Contributor Bio
Authors Gayle and Dale Floyd have collected over 200 vintage postcards to compile this rich pictorial history that documents the growth and change of Washington, D.C., from 1898 to the 1940s. They have lived in the area for over 35 years, and both are members of the Guild of Professional Tour Guides of Washington, D.C. Dale Floyd is also an active military historian/archivist and has published man...
Arcadia Publishing 9780738505572
Pub Date: 4/28/2000
On Sale Date: 4/28/2000
$24.99/$24.99 Can. Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White Carton Qty: 40
History / United States HIS036080
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Status: ACTIVE
The White House, The Capitol, and the Supreme Court
Historic Self-Guided Tours
Thomas J. Carrier
Summary
In Washington, D.C., a city steeped in history--from museums and monuments to statues and stations--there are perhaps no structures as prominent as the working symbols of the United States' three-branch government: the White House, the Capitol, and the Supreme Court. Embodying our nation's complex and, at times, tumultuous history, these buildings also house invaluable pieces of our American past. A visit to these national treasures provides a lesson in both the people and events that have shaped this country. Representing the heart, soul, and strength of American independence, the White House, the Capitol, and the Supreme Court tell a fascinating true story--one that includes presidents, vice presidents, senators, justices, and political visionaries. Touring the buildings, visitors see such familiar faces as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Martin Luther King Jr., and Susan B. Anthony, as well as learn about lesser-known figures such as Chippewa warrior Beeshekee, Chief Justice Mo...
Contributor Bio
A longtime tour guide and the author of Washington, D.C.: A Historical Walking Tour and Historic Georgetown: A Walking Tour, Thomas J. Carrier has compiled here a valuable visual tour through three of our nation's most symbolic buildings. Providing seven maps, more than 200 images, over 175 historic sites, and detailed information on the artwork and architectural details of each of these prominent...
Arcadia Publishing 9780738500492
Pub Date: 7/12/1999
On Sale Date: 7/12/1999
$21.99/$24.99 Can./£24.99 UK Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States HIS036080
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Status: ACTIVE
Washington, D.C.
A Historical Walking Tour
Thomas Carrier
Summary
Take a historical walking tour and see how the Federal City grew from farmland to world capital.
When it was passed in 1789, the Constitution set out the boundaries not only for a new government but for a new capital city as well. At the time, the new District of Columbia covered 5,000 acres and was dominated by marshland on the south, pastureland on the area that is now the Mall, farms near the White House and Capitol Hill, and undeveloped woods throughout. This engaging photographic history has striking images and detailed captions that tell the fascinating stories behind many of the famous and not-so-famous buildings and monuments that cover the D.C. landscapefrom Union Station and the Capitol to the White House and the Watergate Hotel and many important sites in between!
Contributor Bio
Longtime Washington, D.C. tour guide Thomas J. Carrier has compiled an entertaining and informative pictorial journey through the city, taking readers through historic neighborhoods, memorials, office buildings, and private homes and providing the details that bring the city's unique heritage to life. Both visitors and residents alike are sure to enjoy this remarkable visual tour.
The History Press
9781467139298
Pub Date: 1/4/2021
On Sale Date: 1/4/2021
$21.99/$24.99 Can. Trade Paperback
192 Pages
Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
Social Science / Cultural & Ethnic Studies
SOC001000
Series: American Heritage
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Status: ACTIVE
Black Broadway in Washington, DC
Briana A. Thomas, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton
Summary
Before chain coffeeshops and luxury high-rises, before even the beginning of desegregation and the 1968 riots, Washington's Greater U Street was known as Black Broadway. From the early 1900s into the 1950s, African Americans plagued by Jim Crow laws in other parts of town were free to own businesses here and built what was often described as a "city within a city." Local author and journalist Briana A. Thomas narrates U Street's rich and unique history, from the early triumph of emancipation to the days of civil rights pioneer Mary Church Terrell and music giant Duke Ellington, through the recent struggles of gentrification.
Contributor Bio
Briana A. Thomas has been published in Washingtonian Magazine, the historic Afro-American newspaper, and the Washington Post throughout her journalism career. Briana earned a Master of Journalism degree from the University of Maryland-College Park and a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and communications from Greensboro College. She is the co-pastor of a Maryland-based multisite church Open Bibl...
The History Press
9781626199064
Pub Date: 4/20/2015
On Sale Date: 4/20/2015
$23.99/$22.99 Can./€19.99 EU Trade Paperback
208 Pages
Carton Qty: 34
History / United States HIS036080
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.7 lb Wt
Status: ACTIVE
Independent Press in D.C. and Virginia:
An
Underground History
Dale M. Brumfield, Katya Sabaroff Taylor
Summary
The nation's capital and the state of Virginia were a hotbed of political and social turmoil that marked the 1960s and 1970s. The area saw anti-Vietnam War protests, civil rights marches and students clamoring for a cultural revolution. Underground publications in D.C. and Virginia sprang up to document the radical change and question the "straight media." Off Our Backs led the charge for women's equality. The Gay Blade fought for the rights of homosexuals. Even the FBI began infiltrating the underground press movement by planting informants and creating fake magazines to attract suspicious "radicals." Join author and former underground editor Dale Brumfield as he traces the history of alternative press in the Commonwealth and the District.
Contributor Bio
Dale Brumfield has won numerous awards as a writer for both Richmond's Style Weekly and the Austin Chronicle. He is the co-founder of ThroTTle Magazine, a Richmond indie publication, and has also worked on the Commonwealth Times. This is his second book on independent media, following Richmond Independent Press (The History Press, 2013). Dale is a VCU graduate and lives in Doswell, Virginia, with ...
Arcadia Publishing 9781467121125
Pub Date: 4/7/2014
On Sale Date: 4/7/2014
$24.99/$24.99 Can. Trade Paperback
128 Pages Carton Qty: 40
History / United States HIS036080
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Status: ACTIVE
Ford's Theatre
Brian Anderson, Ford's Theatre Society
Summary
Ford's Theatre in downtown Washington, DC, is best known as the notorious scene of Pres. Abraham Lincoln's assassination on April 14, 1865.
It is among the oldest and most visited sites of national tragedy in the United States. First constructed in 1833 as a Baptist church, the property was acquired by John T. Ford and converted into a theater in 1861. Presenting almost 500 performances before the assassination, Ford afterward sold the building to the federal government. A century later, the National Park Service reconstructed the theater, and Ford's Theatre Society began presenting live performances there in 1968. Since then, the two organizations have partnered to offer more than 650,000 annual visitors an array of quality programming about Lincoln's presidency and legacy. Today, patrons can explore the Tenth Street "campus," consisting of the theater, interactive museum galleries, the house where Lincoln died, and the Center for Education and Leadership.
Contributor Bio
Ford's Theatre was written on behalf of Ford's Theatre Society by Brian Anderson, a Washington, DC, lawyer and Ford's Theatre Society trustee. Drawing upon the resources of the society, Ford's Theatre National Historical Site, and Washington-area museums and research libraries, Anderson has assembled a rich collection of historical images to tell the fascinating story of an iconic American buildin...
The History Press
9781626191969
Pub Date: 8/20/2013
On Sale Date: 8/20/2013
$19.99/$20.99 Can./€16.99 EU Trade Paperback
144 Pages
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States HIS036080
Series: American Legends
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.6 lb Wt
Status: ACTIVE
Urban Legends & Historic Lore of Washington, D.C.
Robert S. Pohl
Summary
A carving of General Lee on the back of the Lincoln monument, the birth of lobbying at the Willard Hotel, a romantic gesture that built the distinctive homes of Capitol Hill--these are legends of Washington, D.C. The capital is home to all manner of colorful rumors and tall tales. According to local lore, the missing J Street was L'Enfant's snub to Supreme Court justice John Jay, and the course of history could have been changed if only a young baseball player named Fidel Castro had accepted a contract with the Washington Senators. In search of the truth behind these legends and more, local guide and writer Robert S. Pohl takes readers on a tour of the historic lore and urban legends that surround the monuments, neighborhood streets and even the Metro stations of Washington, D.C.
Contributor Bio
Robert S. Pohl has been a tour guide since 2009 and writes a regular column for both the Hill Rag and The Hill is Home. He is a member of Friends of Southeast Library and Capitol Hill Restoration Society, and he volunteers at the Capitol Hill reading room. Pohl is also the author of Wicked Capitol Hill.
The History Press
9781609495862
Pub Date: 8/21/2012
On Sale Date: 8/21/2012
$21.99/$22.99 Can./€18.99 EU Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Carton Qty: 8
History / United States HIS036080
Series: Haunted America
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.03 lb Wt
Status: ACTIVE
Capitol Hill Haunts
Tim Krepp
Summary
Read along with local writer and guide Tim Krepp as he takes on the best-known haunted tales while exploring the lesser-known specters of Capitol Hill.
From the Demon Cat that stalks the Washington crypt to the restless spirit of John Quincy Adams in Statuary Hall, it is no wonder that in 1898 the Philadelphia Press declared the Capital to be the most thoroughly haunted building in the world. Yet there are as many ghosts in the neighborhood as there are beneath the dome. From the weeping lady of The Maples to Commodore Tingey, who still stands watch in the Navy Yard, to the dozens of famous ghosts hosted by Congressional Cemetery, many former residents seem bound to their old home. Join Krepp as he explores the most historic and hair-raising haunts of the Hill.
Contributor Bio
Tim Krepp is part owner of Walking Shtick Tours, a Capitol Hill-based tour company.
The History Press
9781609493653
Pub Date: 10/20/2011
On Sale Date: 10/20/2011
$21.99/$22.99 Can./€17.99 EU Trade Paperback
160 Pages
Carton Qty: 42
History / United States HIS036080
Series: Lost
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.6 lb Wt
Status: ACTIVE
Lost Washington, D.C.
John DeFerrari, James M. Goode
Summary
John DeFerrari investigates the bygone institutions of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries with an engaging collection of new vignettes and reader favorites from his blog "The Streets of Washington."
Washington seems the eternal and unchanging Federal City with its grand avenues and stately monuments. Yet the city that locals once knew - lavish window displays at Woodies, supper at the grand Raleigh Hotel and a Friday night game at Griffith Stadium - is gone. From the raucous age of burlesque at the Gayety Theater and the once bustling Center Market to the mystery of Suter's Tavern and the disappearance of the Key mansion in Georgetown, DeFerrari recalls the lost Washington, D.C., of yesteryear.
Contributor Bio
John DeFerrari, a native Washingtonian with a lifelong passion for local history, pens the Streets of Washington blog and is the author of Lost Washington, D.C. (The History Press, 2011). He has a master's degree in English literature from Harvard University and works for the federal government.
The History Press
9781467153379
Pub Date: 1/30/2023
On Sale Date: 1/30/2023
$23.99/$31.99 Can.
Trade Paperback
176 Pages
Carton Qty: 20
History / United States
HIS036080
Series: American Palate
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Status: ACTIVE
Whiskey Makers in Washington, D.C.
A Pre-Prohibition History
Troy Hughes
Summary
"Men are divided into three classes. There are men who love their liquor, men who sell liquor, and politicians who are on both sides of the question." Before Prohibition, a number of liquor merchants operated in the District of Columbia. This was a time when intoxicating beverages were at the forefront of the national conversation and the District, being subject only to laws passed by Congress, served as a testing ground for regulation. Learn the stories of the Poison Squad, Lemonade Lucy, the Sons of Temperance, and the sad tale of Senators baseball star Ed Delahanty. On the political front, read a blow-by-blow account of the decade long whiskey war, which involved every branch of the federal government as it sought to answer the question, "What is whiskey?" Local author and whiskey producer Troy Hughes provides a glimpse into Washington whiskey culture and the businesses of producers at the turn of the twentieth century.
Contributor Bio
Troy Hughes is a corporate attorney with a side-hustle as a burgeoning liquor merchant. Based in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood of Washington, D.C., with his wife and kids, he spends his free time shuttling his kids from event to event, running or riding in Rock Creek Park or trying to come up with new ways to sell liquor. This is his first attempt at a book. A native of King George County, Virgi
The History Press
9781467150538
Pub Date: 2/14/2022
On Sale Date: 2/14/2022
$21.99/$24.99 Can. Trade Paperback
208 Pages
Carton Qty: 34
History / United States HIS036080
Series: American Heritage
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Status: ACTIVE
DC Go-Go
Ten Years Backstage
Chip Py, Greg Boyer
Summary
DC Represent!
There's a party over here, there's a party over there! In go-go the party never stops, and neither does the beat. The bands, the stars, the clubs, the spots, the sweat, the late nights and the passion are the sound of the city--all photographically captured and preserved right here. For those who know go-go this book is a documentary celebration. Shout yourself out with a special photographic section dedicated to the fans. For those who don't know, this book is a peek into that world through the lens of photographer Chip Py. Once Chuck Brown's official photographer, his go-go collection is now part of the People's Archive at the DC Public Library. Discover the district's distinctive music, its artists, its culture, and why it has become The Official Music of Washington, D.C.
Contributor Bio
Chip Py began taking photographs at a young age while he tagged along with his father, a reporter. He studied history at East Carolina University and moved to Washington, D.C., in 1988. An avid live music fan, Py has been shooting D.C. bands of all genres for more than thirty-five years. One of his photographs is on permanent display as part of Chuck Brown Memorial Park. His go-go portfolio was ac...
Arcadia Publishing 9781467107488
Pub Date: 11/8/2021
On Sale Date: 11/8/2021
$23.99/$26.99 Can. Trade Paperback
128 Pages Carton Qty: 40
History / United States HIS036080
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Status: ACTIVE
Lincoln Memorial, The
Kevin S. Schindler, Brian Anderson
Summary
The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC, is a monument to the nation's 16th president, a commemoration of the country's post-Civil War reunification, and a setting for national events and quiet visits.
Demands for a national memorial to Abraham Lincoln began shortly after his 1865 assassination but produced nothing substantial until the early 20th century. Elevation of Lincoln to legendary status and an extended debate over location and design finally led Congress in 1913 to approve a memorial at the west end of the National Mall. Construction took another eight years. Since its dedication in 1922, the Lincoln Memorial has hosted civil rights demonstrations, presidential events, national celebrations, and day and night visits by millions of people who come to reflect upon one of the most consequential leaders in American history.
Kevin S. Schindler is a historian at Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, and has written six books about science and history. Brian Anderson is a Washingto...
Contributor Bio
Kevin S. Schindler is a historian at Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, and has written six books about science and history. Brian Anderson is a Washington, DC, lawyer and Ford's Theatre Society trustee who previously wrote a book about the history of Ford's Theatre. Drawing upon Washington-area museums and research libraries, Schindler and Anderson have assembled a rich collection of histo...
The History Press
9781467143172
Pub Date: 4/27/2020
On Sale Date: 4/27/2020
$24.99/$24.99 Can. Trade Paperback
208 Pages
Carton Qty: 40
Biography & Autobiography / Editors, Journalists, Publishers BIO025000
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Status: ACTIVE
Tales from the National Press Club
Gil Klein
Summary
Since the beginning of the twentieth century, the National Press Club has been the hub of Washington journalism. Started by reporters as a watering hole for late-night card games, the Club soon attracted newsmakers who shaped American and world history, from Theodore Roosevelt to Donald Trump. Adapting to changes in the news media, it has stood for the values of journalism and press freedom. Author, journalist and longtime member Gil Klein tells just a few of the tales that stand out in the history of the Club, which CBS commentator Eric Sevareid once called "the only hallowed place I know of that's absolutely bursting with irreverence."
Contributor Bio
Gil Klein has been a national correspondent and a journalism educator since arriving in Washington from the Tampa Tribune in 1985 to write for the Media General News Service. He was elected National Press Club president for 1994 and worked on two previous Club histories. He is now coordinator of the University of Oklahoma's Washington journalism program and its Gaylord News Bureau and is the autho...
Arcadia Publishing 9781467102971
Pub Date: 4/15/2019
On Sale Date: 4/15/2019
$24.99/$24.99 Can. Trade Paperback
128 Pages Carton Qty: 8
History / United States HIS036080
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Status: ACTIVE
Pennsylvania Avenue
Christopher P. Cavas
Summary
The Grand Avenue, America's Main Street, a National Embarrassment--Pennsylvania Avenue has been known by these names and more since it was laid out across farmland in the 1790s. From the beginning, the one-mile stretch between the Capitol building and the White House was intended to be a symbolic link between the key branches of government, but over more than two centuries, it has witnessed grandeur and squalor, national pride and neglect, and crowds full of celebration and rage. While the pillars of government at either end have stood watch, the avenue has seen buildings, institutions, and neighborhoods rise, prosper, decay, and fall. A grand marketplace, a major train station, dozens of hotels and restaurants--all thrived, yet only a handful remain. Once a teeming city thoroughfare, then a bland, nearly lifeless area dominated by hulking federal buildings, the avenue today is regaining some of the vitality that marked its earlier years even as it remains one of the nation's best-know...
Contributor Bio
Making use of thousands of rarely seen images largely drawn from the collections of the Library of Congress and the National Archives, Washington, DC, native Christopher P. Cavas surveys the always-changing cityscape as the avenue developed over the decades. Of particular interest is the use of aerial imagery, which gives a strong sense of the avenue's place in the city that surrounds it.
Arcadia Publishing 9781467127837
Pub Date: 2/11/2019
On Sale Date: 2/11/2019
$24.99/$24.99 Can. Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 8
History / United States HIS036080
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Status: ACTIVE
Washington, DC, Jazz
Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Rev. Dr. Sandra Butler-Truesdale, Willard Jenkins
Summary
Washington, DC, Jazz focuses, primarily, on the history of straight-ahead jazz, using oral histories, materials from the William P. Gottlieb Collection at the Library of Congress, the Felix E. Grant Jazz Archives at the University of the District of Columbia, and Smithsonian Jazz.
Home to "Black Broadway" and the Howard Theatre in the Greater U Street area, Washington, DC, has long been associated with American jazz. Duke Ellington and Billy Eckstine launched their careers there in the early 20th century. Decades later, Shirley Horn and Buck Hill would follow their leads, and DC's "jazz millennials" include graduates of the Duke Ellington School of the Arts. For years, Bohemian Caverns and One Step Down were among the clubs serving as gathering places for producers and consumers of jazz, even as Rusty Hassan and other programmers used radio to promote the music. This volume also features the work of photographers Nathaniel Rhodes, Michael Wilderman, and Lawrence A. Randall.
Contributor Bio
A scholar, curator, and Fulbright alumna with more than 20 years' experience teaching at the post-secondary level, Dr. Regennia N. Williams is the founder and executive director of The RASHAD Center, Inc., a Maryland-based nonprofit organization, and a part-time faculty associate and instructor in the Lifelong Learning Institute at Maryland's Montgomery College. Rev. Dr. Sandra Butler-Truesdale is...
Commonwealth Editions
9781641940009
Pub Date: 11/29/2018
On Sale Date: 11/29/2018
$14.95/$17.95 Can.
Discount Code: DFLTS002
Hardcover Picture Book
32 Pages full-color
Carton Qty: 30
Ages 5 to 8
Juvenile Nonfiction / Places
JNF038100
Series: Shankman & O'Neill
10 in H | 10.2 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.05 lb Wt
Status: ACTIVE
A Whimsical Washington Night
The Adventures of a DC Duo
Ed Shankman, Dave O'Neill
Summary
Readers are invited to come along as DC Daisy meets her best buddy, Washington Panda, for an evening of adventures--both wacky and fantastic--against the backdrop of the most beloved landmarks in the nation's capital. Full color..
Shankman and O'Neill have done it again! Come along as DC Daisy meets her best buddy, Washington Panda, for an evening of adventures - both wacky and fantasticagainst the backdrop of the capital's most beloved landmarks. Watch Daisy and Panda join Lincoln, Washington and Teddy Roosevelt for a game of volleyball against the supreme court justices. The story climaxes with a spectacular dance number, featuring all one hundred senators, on the steps of the capital building! (You won't see that anywhere else.) Children, parents, and teachers alike loves Ed Shankman's whimsical, rollicking rhymes and Dave O'Neill's dazzling, colorful illustrations. You'll also appreciate the warm sense of friendship and more thoughtful moments in this one-ofa-kind fantasy for young children.
Contributor Bio
Ed Shankman was born in the Bronx, New York, and lives today in Verona, New Jersey. As a creative director in the advertising industry, he has directed creative efforts for some of the world's best-known companies. Beyond the office, he has always spent his time chasing creative inspiration as a writer, guitar player, and painter. With illustrator Dave O'Neill, he has created nine winning children...
The History Press
9781626196384
Pub Date: 10/21/2014
On Sale Date: 10/21/2014
$21.99/$22.99 Can./€18.99 EU Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States HIS036080
Series: Disaster
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.6 lb Wt
Status: ACTIVE
Outbreak in Washington, D.C.:
The 1857 Mystery of the National Hotel Disease
Kerry Walters
Summary
The National was once the grandest hotel in the capital. In 1857, it twice hosted President-elect James Buchanan and his advisors, and on both occasions, most of the party was quickly stricken by an acute illness. Over the course of several months, hundreds fell ill, and over thirty died from what became known as the National Hotel disease. Buchanan barely recovered enough to give his inauguration speech. Rumors ran rampant across the city and the nation. Some claimed that the illness was born of a sewage effluvia," while others darkly speculated about an assassination attempt by either abolitionists or southern slaveowners intent on war. Author Kerry Walters investigates the mysteries of the National Hotel disease."
Contributor Bio
Kerry Walters received his PhD from the University of Cincinnati. He has been a professor at Gettysburg College for over twenty-five years and was named the William Bittinger Professor of Philosophy. Walters is the author of thirty-five books on philosophy and theology, and he has published several books on the Civil War. His first book with The History Press was Explosion on the Potomac: The 1844...
The History Press
9781626195295
Pub Date: 5/6/2014
On Sale Date: 5/6/2014
$19.99/$19.99 Can./€14.99 EU Trade Paperback
240 Pages
Carton Qty: 28
History / United States HIS036080
Series: History & Guide
8.5 in H | 5.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.8 lb Wt
Status: ACTIVE
A History Lover's Guide to Washington, D.C.
Designed for Democracy
Alison Fortier
Summary
Join author Alison Fortier for a walk through our United States Capital and it's iconic locations.
This tour of the nation's capital goes beyond the traditional guidebook to offer a historical journey through the federal district. Visit the White House, the only executive home in the world regularly open to the public. Travel to President Lincoln's Cottage and see where he wrote the Emancipation Proclamation. Look around lesser-known sites, such as the grave of Pierre L'Enfant, the city's Botanical Gardens, the Old Post Office and a host of historical homes throughout the capital. From George Washington's Mount Vernon to the Kennedy Center, trek through each era of Washington, D.C., for a tour of America's most beloved sites. Join author and Washington insider Alison Fortier as she carefully curates an expedition to our shining city on a hill.
Contributor Bio
Alison Fortier has lived and worked in and around Washington, D.C., for more than thirty years. She began her career on Capitol Hill working as staff for the Committee on Foreign Affairs in the U.S. House of Representatives. She then worked in the State Department and on the staff of the National Security Council in the White House before moving to private industry. She is the widow of Donald Fort...
The History Press
9781626191266
Pub Date: 9/10/2013
On Sale Date: 9/10/2013
$24.99/$27.99 Can./€22.99 EU Trade Paperback
240 Pages
Carton Qty: 80
History / United States HIS036080
Series: American Palate
9.3 in H | 7.5 in W | 0.6 in T | 0.07 lb Wt
Status: ACTIVE
Historic Restaurants of Washington, D.C.
Capital Eats
John DeFerrari
Summary
While today, foodies flock to the flavors of Logan Circle and the H Street corridor, Washington's first true restaurants opened around 1830.
Waves of immigrants introduced a global mix of ingredients to the capital's eager palates by opening eateries like the venerable China Doll Gourmet and Cleveland Park's Roma Restaurant. By the twentieth century, the array of dishes to tempt hungry residents was astounding. Diners could have tea at Garfinckel's Greenbrier or lunch at local favorites such as Little Tavern Diner or Ben's Chili Bowl. For an elegant evening, fine restaurants like Rive Gauche and the Monocle satisfied the most sophisticated gastronome. With careful research and choice recipes, ""Streets of Washington"" blogger John DeFerrari chronicles the culinary and social history of the capital through its restaurants, tasting his way from the lavish Gilded Age dining halls of the Willard Hotel to the Hot Shoppe's triple-decker Mighty Mo.
Contributor Bio
John DeFerrari, a native Washingtonian with a lifelong passion for local history, pens the Streets of Washington blog and is the author of Lost Washington, D.C. (The History Press, 2011). He has a master's degree in English literature from Harvard University and works for the federal government.
Arcadia Children's Books
9780981943039
Pub Date: 8/1/2010
On Sale Date: 8/1/2010
$9.99/$11.95 Can.
Discount Code: DFLTS002
Board Book
16 Pages
Full Color
Carton Qty: 60
Ages 0 to 3
Juvenile Fiction / Animals
JUV002040
Series: Hello
5.9 in H | 6 in W | 0.4 in T | 0.03 lb Wt
Status: ACTIVE
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Hello, Washington DC!
Martha Zschock
Summary
A Colorful and Fun Tour of Washington D.C. for the Littlest Explorers
Welcome to Washington, D.C.! Follow parent and child eagles as they explore our Nation's Capital. Join them as they visit the White House, a look at the majestic Capitol Building, and a walk up the Washington Monument. Along the way, they enjoy the Mall, take a ride on the Metro, and stop by to browse in the world's biggest library! Whether seeing the monuments or museums, these feathered tour guides will remind children and their loved ones of their own great visit to Washington, D.C.
Bestselling author Martha Day Zschock is an artist and former elementary teacher with a passion for helping children explore new places. The Hello! series illustrates how exploring real places yields new discoveries. Through these journeys, kids can explore and become experts on the world they see inside and outside the book, through the engaging, bright, and detailed illustrations. For ages 2-5. Made in the USA.
Contributor Bio
Martha Zschock lives with her family on Cape Cod. A former elementary school teacher, she was inspired by field trips with her students to write her first book, Journey Around Cape Cod from A to Z. Martha's journey has continued with more books in the series from other places including, Boston, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Chicago, Maine, Nantucket, and New York. Martha and her f...
The History Press
9781596297869
Pub Date: 11/1/2009
On Sale Date: 11/1/2009
$21.99/$22.99 Can. Trade Paperback
160 Pages
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States HIS036080
Series: Vintage Images
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.8 lb Wt
Status: ACTIVE
Washington, D.C. Protests:
Scenes from Home Rule to the Civil Rights Movement
Mark S. Greek
Summary
From the famous marches of the civil rights movement to the struggle for local suffrage, Washingtonians have always been on the frontlines of political debate. Their lack of representation has impelled residents to make positive change through peaceful, and often creative, forms of protest. Mark S. Greek, photo archivist for the D.C. Public Library, has compiled a stunning collection of images of Washingtonians affecting change. From the images of Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Clifford Berryman to scenes of sit-ins and picket lines, Greek crafts a visual narrative of triumph and continuing struggle.
Washington, D.C. Protests: Scenes from Home Rule to the Civil Rights Movement is a vivid and electric portrait of the spirit of a city and its people.
Contributor Bio
Mark Stephen Greek is the photo archivist for the District of Columbia Public Libraries, Washingtoniana Division, and has been working to preserve the images of the Washington Star photograph collection since 2002. With knowledge of the images pertaining to the events that helped shape the landscape of the District, Mark has compiled a collection of photographs that will help readers better unders...
Commonwealth Editions
9781889833620
Pub Date: 1/15/2004
On Sale Date: 1/15/2004
$17.95/$21.95 Can.
Discount Code: AWBS002
Hardcover Picture Book
32 Pages
Carton Qty: 27
Ages 6 to 9
Juvenile Nonfiction / Concepts JNF013010
Series: Journey Around...
11 in H | 11.2 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.06 lb Wt
Status: ACTIVE
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Journey Around Washington D.C. from A to Z
Martha Day Zschock, Heather Zschock
Summary
This all ages, A-to-Z journey of the nation's capital is from the talented pen and brushes of Martha Day Zshock. "As in her earlier books about Boston, New York, San Francisco, and Cape Cod, Zschock blends alphabet and travelogue in this appealing introduction to (or memento of) Washington. Refreshi...
Washington, D.C. is "hometown" for every American. Martha Day Zschock is not only a brilliant artist, whose Journey Around books have captured readers of all ages in Boston, New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and more. She is also an educator, who designed her bestselling series to teach children about our great American places. This is far more than an alphabet book. Each page is headed by an alliterative sentence that evokes an important theme - the "A" page reads, "America's anthem awakens awe" - and each page also features a paragraph of history.
Contributor Bio
Martha Day Zschock majored in art at Connecticut College and earned her master's in education from Lesley College. Zschock is the author and illustrator of all the books in the ""Journey Around"" series. A former elementary teacher, she developed her first book, Journey Around Cape Cod and the Islands from A to Z, from field trips with her students. She lives in Orleans, Massachusetts.
Applewood Books
9781557091055
Pub Date: 4/1/1995
On Sale Date: 4/1/1995
$9.95/$11.95 Can./£11.95 UK
Discount Code: DFLTS002
Hardcover Paper over boards
36 Pages
Carton Qty: 100
Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography
JNF007020
Series: Books of American Wisdom
6.8 in H | 4.3 in W
Status: ACTIVE
Constitution of the United States Founding Fathers
Summary
The landmark legal document of the United States, in a handsome, hardcover gift edition.
The landmark legal document of the United States, the U.S. Constitution comprises the primary law of the Federal Government. Signed by the members of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia on September 17, 1787, the Constitution outlines the powers and responsibilities of the three chief branches of the Federal Government, as well as the basic rights of the citizens of the United States. This beautiful gift edition contains the complete text of the United States Constitution, as well as all of its amendments. It is a treasure for Americans of all ages.
Contributor Bio
Founding Fathers of the United States (also known as the Framers, Fathers of Our Country, or the Founders) are the political leaders who signed the Declaration of Independence or the United States Constitution, or otherwise participated in the American Revolution as leaders of the Patriots.
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Applewood Books
9781557094483
Pub Date: 4/1/1997
On Sale Date: 4/1/1997
$9.95/$11.95 Can.
Discount Code: DFLTS002
Hardcover Paper over boards
36 Pages
Carton Qty: 100
History / United States
HIS036050
Series: Books of American Wisdom
6.8 in H | 4.3 in W
Status: ACTIVE
Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
Summary
Drafted by Thomas Jefferson between June 11 and June 28, 1776, the Declaration of Independence summarizes America's founding political philosophy. At once a cherished symbol of liberty and an expression of Jefferson's monumental talents as a writer, the document captures in unforgettable phrases the...
Drafted by Thomas Jefferson between June 11 and June 28, 1776, the Declaration of Independence summarizes America's founding political philosophy. At once a cherished symbol of liberty and an expression of Jefferson's monumental talents as a writer, the document captures in unforgettable phrases the ideals of individual liberty that formed the backbone of American's Revolutionary movement. In setting forth these "selfevident truths" alongside a list of grievances against King George's Britain, the Declaration of Independence justified the breaking of ties with "Mother England" and the formation of a new country. This gift edition, printed in two colors on acid-free paper, contains illustrations and biographies of the signers alongside the document itself.
Contributor Bio
Thomas Jefferson was born in Virginia in 1743 into a wealthy and socially prominent family. After attending the College of William and Mary, he went on to study law. At the age of twenty-six, Jefferson began building Monticello. Three years later, in 1772, he married Martha Wayles Skelton. The couple had six children, two of whom survived to adulthood. Considered elequent in his writing, although ...
Applewood Books
9781557091512
Pub Date: 1/15/2008
On Sale Date: 1/15/2008
$9.95/$11.95 Can./£11.95 UK
Discount Code: DFLTS002 Hardcover Paper over boards
56 Pages
Carton Qty: 100
Literary Criticism / American LIT004020
Series: Books of American Wisdom
6.8 in H | 4.3 in W
Status: ACTIVE
Bill of Rights with Writings that Formed Its Foundation
James Madison, George Mason
Summary
A Pocket-Sized Hardcover Edition of the First Ten Amendments to the U.S. Constitution
Collectively known as the United States Bill of Rights, these first ten amendments to the United States Constitution limit the powers of the federal government and protect the rights of all citizens, residents and visitors on United States territory. Introduced in 1789 in the First United States Congress by James Madison, these amendments came into effect on December 15, 1791, when ratified by three-fourths of the states. This document plays a central role in American law and remains to this day a symbol of the freedoms and culture of this nation. In this beautiful gift edition, the text of the Bill of Rights is set alongside a history of the amendments, thus placing the document in its historical context.
Contributor Bio
A Delegate and a Representative from Virginia and 4th President of the United States; born in Port Conway, VA, March 16, 1751. Died at Montpelier on June 28, 1836.
Applewood Books
9781557091031
Pub Date: 8/1/1989
On Sale Date: 8/1/1989
$9.95/$11.95 Can.
Discount Code: AWBS002
Hardcover Paper over boards
36 Pages
Carton Qty: 100
Juvenile Nonfiction / History
JNF025170
Series: Books of American Wisdom
6.8 in H | 4.3 in W
Status: ACTIVE
George Washington's Rules of Civility and Decent Behaviour
George Washington
Summary
Copied out by hand as a young man aspiring to the status of Gentleman, the 110 precepts which make up this work were based on a set of rules composed by French Jesuits in 1595. The first English edition of these rules was available in Francis Hawkins' Youths Behavior, or Decency in Conversation Amon.
Copied out by hand as a young man aspiring to the status of Gentleman, George Washington's 110 rules were based on a set of rules composed by French Jesuits in 1595. The first English edition of these rules was available in Francis Hawkins' Youths Behavior, or Decency in Conversation Amongst Men, which appeared in 1640, and it is from this work that Washington seems to have copied. The rules as Washington wrote them out are a simplified version of this text. However much he may have simplified them, these precepts had a strong influence on Washington, who aimed to always live by them. The rules focus on self-respect and respect for others through details of etiquette. The rules offer pointers on such issues as how to dress, walk, eat in public, and address one's superiors.
Contributor Bio
George Washington was born in Virginia in 1732. As a young man, he learned the morals, manners, and knowledge necessary to become a Virginia gentleman. He was particularly interested in the military arts and western expansion. At the age of 16, he helped survey Shenandoah lands. At the age of 22, he was commissioned a lieutenant colonel and fought in the first battles of what became the French and...