Southeast Paradies Region

Arcadia Publishing

9781467124980

Pub Date: 2/13/17

On Sale Date: 2/13/17

$24.99 USD/$24.99

CAD/€19.99 EUR Trade Paperback

128 Pages

Carton Qty: 10

History / United States

HIS036120

Series: Images of America

9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04

Atlanta and the Civil Rights Movement

1944-1968

Karcheik Sims-Alvarado, PhD

Summary

Since Reconstruction, African Americans have served as key protagonists in the rich and expansive narrative of American social protest. Their collective efforts challenged and redefined the meaning of freedom as a social contract in America. During the first half of the 20th century, a progressive group of black business, civic, and religious leaders from Atlanta, Georgia, challenged the status quo by employing a method of incremental gradualism to improve the social and political conditions existent within the city. By the mid-20th century, a younger generation of activists emerged, seeking a more direct and radical approach towards exercising their rights as full citizens. A culmination of the death of Emmett Till and the Brown decision fostered this paradigm shift by bringing attention to the safety and educational concerns specific to African American youth. Deploying direct-action tactics and invoking the language of civil and human rights, the energy and zest of this generation of activists pushed the modern civil rights movement into a new chapter where young men and women bec...

Prohibition in Atlanta: Temperance, Tiger Kings & White Lightning

Ron Smith, Mary O. Boyle

Summary

After the Civil War, state and national Prohibition galvanized in Atlanta the issues of classism, racism and anti-immigrant sentiment. While many consider flappers and gangsters the iconic images of the era, in reality, it was marked with temperance zealotry, blind tigers and white lightning. Georgia's protracted and intense battle changed the industrial and social landscapes of its capital city and unleashed a flood of illegal liquor that continually flowed in the wettest city in the South. Moonshine was the toast of the town from mill houses to the state capitol. The state eventually repealed prohibition, but the social, moral and legal repercussions still linger seventy years later. Join authors Ron Smith and Mary O. Boyle as they recount the colorful history of Atlanta's struggle to freely enjoy a drink.

The History Press

9781626191051

Pub Date: 6/17/14

On Sale Date: 6/17/14

$21.99 USD/$22.99 CAD/€19.99 EUR Trade Paperback

112 Pages

Carton Qty: 16

History / United States

HIS036120 Series: Wicked

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.03 lb Wt

Wicked Atlanta

The Sordid Side of Peach City History

Laurel-Ann Dooley

Summary

Atlanta is the only American city to have been destroyed by fire as an act of war, and it has its share of salacious stories. Wealthy felons hosted elaborate parties inside the federal penitentiary.

Billionaire bootleggers and murderous rich boys practiced corruption that reached all the way to the White House. Fast and fearless drivers, complete with glamorous reputations and criminal careers, gave rise to auto racing. Join author Laurel-Ann Dooley as she navigates the underworld of Atlanta's past filled with kidnapping, bribery, wives hiring hit men and all sorts of criminal debauchery.

Arcadia Publishing 9781467110068

Pub Date: 6/10/13

On Sale Date: 6/10/13

$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback

128 Pages 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

Atlanta's Parks and Monuments

Rodney Mims Cook Jr.

Summary

Since the city's beginnings after the War of 1812, Atlanta has had a tradition of building with a regard for becoming a world-class metropolis. Before being burned by Union general William T. Sherman in 1864, the city's appearance was described by noted European architect and urban planner Leon Krier as "looking like London in the 18th century." Atlanta was surrounded by estates and plantations, and many of the plantation builders were influenced by Greek and Roman architecture. The argument of slavery to the contrary, builders saw Greek temples as symbols of democracy and, as a result, embraced Greek and Roman revival architecture as the dominant national style. Great monuments followed in this tradition to the letter in the capital of the South.

Pub Date: 9/1/09

Sale Date: 9/1/09

128 Pages Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036120 Series: Murder & Mayhem

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.5 lb Wt

Murder and Mystery in Atlanta

Corinna Underwood

Summary

Atlanta, the largest city in the Southeast, hides a dark and violent past. Join local author Corinna Underwood as she investigates some of Atlanta's most notorious crimes, many of which are unsolved, from the city's first homicide to the murder of Lance Herndon. Who really killed young Mary Phagan in an Atlanta pencil factory? Was there really an Atlanta Ripper, or just a series of copycat killings? After reading these chilling accounts, you'll be sure to lock your door.

The History Press

9781596295445

Pub Date: 8/29/08

On Sale Date: 8/29/08

$21.99

128

9.4

Ghosts of Atlanta

Phantoms of the Phoenix City

Reese Christian

Summary

? Do the ghosts of Civil War soldiers still march through the mists of Kennesaw National Battlefield on the outskirts of Atlanta?

? Can those who listen still hear the voices of the guests who died in the devastating Winecoff Hotel fire of 1946?

? Does the spirit of a young boy still ride the "black horse" on the Riverview Carousel at Six Flags Over Georgia?

Drawing on her work with the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute at Bauder College and Ghost Hounds Paranormal Research Society, elite psychic medium and cold case researcher Reese Christian writes of the tragic past and the haunted present of Greater Atlanta. From Peachtree Street in the heart of downtown to the plantations and battlefields surrounding the city, join her in discovering the twisted histories of some of Atlanta's most infamous landmarks and forgotten moments.

Arcadia Publishing

9780738543802

Pub Date: 2/21/07

On Sale Date: 2/21/07

$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback

128 Pages Black and White

Carton Qty: 40 History / United States

HIS036120

Series: Images of Baseball

9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T

| 0.04 lb Wt

Baseball in Atlanta

Paul Crater, Furman Bisher

Summary

Baseball has left a rich legacy on the city of Atlanta, as generations of people have enjoyed the sport as spectators and players in both amateur and professional leagues. In addition to being a source of enjoyment and regional pride, Atlanta's baseball teams have had a huge economic and cultural impact, and their stadiums have altered the face of the city. Baseball in Atlanta explores the sport through 200 rare and vivid photographs from the collections of the Kenan Research Center at the Atlanta History Center.

Arcadia Publishing

9780738515496

Pub Date: 8/18/03

On Sale Date: 8/18/03

$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback

128 Pages

and White Carton Qty: 40

/ United States

9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt

Atlanta Scenes

Photojournalism in the Atlanta History Center Collection

Kimberly S. Blass, Michael Rose, Atlanta History Center

Summary

Atlanta, the thriving capital of the New South, has a rich and fascinating history. In Atlanta Scenes, authors Kimberly S. Blass and Michael Rose draw from the works of some of the city's earliest and finest photojournalists--Francis Price, Marion Johnson, Bill Wilson, and Kenneth Rogers--to bring that history to life. Atlanta Scenes documents some of the city's noteworthy events, personalities, and landmarks, many of which will be readily identifiable. The images range from the everyday (baseball games at Ponce de Leon Ballpark, boys on bicycles, and Humane Society dog rescues) to the eventful (the Gone with the Wind premiere, the deadly Winecoff Hotel fire, and the infamous Leo Frank trial). Many scenes reflect the iconography of the Old South, while others provide insight into the harsh realities of twentieth-century life. In this volume, well-crafted, artistic images blend with on-the-spot action shots.

Arcadia Publishing

9780738597102

Pub Date: 9/18/00

On Sale Date: 9/18/00

$24.99 USD/$24.99

CAD/€20.99 EUR 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

Atlanta Unforgettable Vintage Images of an All-American City

Summary

The Best of Atlanta is a collection of images accumulated from ten books in Arcadia's Images of America series. Through some two hundred photographs, we have attempted to project a visual sampling of life in this Southern city, considered by many to be the jewel in the Southern crown. In order to honor the traditions, values, and essence of Atlanta, we have worked in cooperation with the many authors in the series who know Atlanta best, from the tip of Kennesaw Mountain to the sandy banks of the Chattahoochie.

Arcadia Publishing

9780738500393

Pub Date: 3/28/99

On Sale Date: 3/28/99

$24.99 USD/$24.99

CAD/€22.99 EUR Trade Paperback

128 Pages

Black and White

Carton Qty: 40

History / United States

HIS036120

Series: Postcard History Series

9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.7 lb Wt

Atlanta in Vintage Postcards

Volume I Elena Irish Zimmerman

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.

Arcadia Publishing

9780738567105

Pub Date: 11/1/97

On Sale Date: 11/1/97

$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback

128 Pages Black and White

Carton Qty: 6

History / United States

HIS036120

Series: Images of America

9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt

Black Atlanta in the Roaring Twenties

Herman (Skip) Mason Jr.

Summary

Long before it came to prominence as the model city of the New South, Atlanta was a hotbed of entertainment, business, and civic life for African Americans.

At the same time that Harlem was undergoing its acclaimed renaissance, Atlanta could boast of excellent colleges, a thriving social environment, and an entertainment scene that could rival those of much larger cities, eventually earning the title "the new Motown. '? From Auburn Avenue, the hub of the city's African American activity, a spirit of vibrant change and excitement radiated out to reach people across America, and draw them into the Hollywood of the South.

Arcadia Publishing

9780738500409

Pub Date: 4/4/97

On Sale Date: 4/9/97

$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD 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 | 0.7 lb Wt

Atlanta in Vintage Postcards

Volume II

Elena Irish Zimmerman

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.

The History Press

9781467141239

Pub Date: 5/20/19

On Sale Date: 5/20/19

$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback

192 Pages Color sigs / inserts

Carton Qty: 20 History / United States

HIS036120

Series: American Palate

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.4 in T |

0.06 lb Wt

Culinary History of Atlanta, A

Akila Sankar McConnell

Summary

Food is at the heart of Atlanta, and here discover iconic dishes, notorious restaurants, and the rich culinary history of this Southern city.

Atlanta's cuisine has always been an integral part of its identity. From its Native American agricultural roots to the South's first international culinary scene, food has shaped this city, often in unexpected ways. Trace the evolution of iconic dishes like Brunswick stew, hoecakes and peach pie while celebrating Atlanta's noted foodies, including Henry Grady, Martin Luther King Jr. and Nathalie Dupree. Be transported to the beginnings of notable restaurants and markets, including Durand's at the Union Depot, Busy Bee Café, Mary Mac's Tearoom, the Municipal Market and the Buford Highway Farmers Market. With fourteen historic recipes, culinary historian Akila Sankar McConnell proves that food will always be at the heart of Atlanta's story.

The History Press

9781467147248

Pub Date:

Atlanta’s Olympic Resurgence

How the 1996 Games Revived a Struggling City

Michael Dobbins, Leon S. Eplan, Randal Roark, Clara Hayley Axam

Summary

The summer of 1996. In nineteen days, six million visitors jostled about in a southern city grappling with white flight, urban decay and the stifling legacy of Jim Crow. Six years earlier, a bold, audacious partnership of a strong mayor, enlightened business leaders and Atlanta's Black political leadership dared to bid on hosting the 1996 Olympic Games. Unexpectedly, the city won, an achievement that ignited a loose but robust coalition that worked collectively, if sometimes contentiously, to prepare the city and push it forward. This is a story of how once-struggling Atlanta leveraged the benefits of the Centennial Games to become a city of international prominence. This improbable rise from the ashes is told by three urban planning professionals who were at the center of the story.

Arcadia Publishing

9780738594491

Pub Date: 11/12/12

On Sale Date: 11/12/12

$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD/€21.99 EUR 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

Fox Theatre

Janice McDonald

Summary

Even beyond Atlanta, this amazing, Moorish-style icon is known by most not by its legal name, the Fox Theatre, but as the "Fabulous Fox."

Constructed in the late 1920s as a temple for the Yaarab Shrine, the imposing yellow-brick building was designed to "out Baghdad Baghdad" in its elaborate Middle Eastern appearance. But the onion-domed exterior with its faux prayer towers is nothing compared to the elaborate interior. Movie mogul William Fox leased the auditorium from the Shriners in 1929, transforming it into a movie palace like no other. The theater became a place of spectacular premieres and world-class performances until changing times threatened its very existence in the 1970s. The campaign to "Save the Fox" proved more dramatic than some of the performances that graced Fox's own stage. Today, the Fabulous Fox is one of Atlanta's best-known and most cherished landmarks.

Arcadia

Georgia Tech

Robert M. Craig

Summary

The architectural development of Georgia Tech began as a core of Victorian-era buildings sited around a campus green and Tech Tower. During the subsequent Beaux-Arts era, designers (who were also members of the architecture faculty) added traditionally styled buildings, with many of them in a pseudo-Jacobean collegiate redbrick style. Early Modernist Paul Heffernan led an architectural revolution in his academic village of functionalist buildings on campus--an aesthetic that inspired additional International Style campus buildings. Formalist, Brutalist, and Post-Modern architecture followed, and when Georgia Tech was selected as the Olympic Village for the 1996 Summer Olympics, new residence halls were added to the campus. Between 1994 and 2008, Georgia Tech president G. Wayne Clough stewarded over $1 billion in capital improvements at the school, notably engaging midtown Atlanta with the development of Technology Square. The landscape design by recent campus planners is especially noteworthy, featuring a purposeful designation of open spaces, accommodations for pedestrian perambulat...

9.3

Publishing

Pub Date: 8/6/18

On Sale Date: 8/6/18

$23.99

128 Pages

Qty: 40

/ United States

Series: Campus History

9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04

Georgia Tech

Matthew Hild, David L. Morton

Summary

Georgia Tech has become one of the nation's top-10-ranked public universities and boasts a former U.S. president, TV personality and Hall-of-Fame athletes among its prominent alumni.

From humble beginnings as a small technological institute that opened in 1888, Georgia Tech is now renowned throughout the world for its excellence in technological education and research. A top-10-ranked public university, according to U.S. News & World Report rankings, famous Georgia Institute of Technology alumni include Jimmy Carter, G. Wayne Clough, Jeff Foxworthy, Sam Nunn, Randolph Scott, and Leonard Wood, along with many famous athletes. Georgia Tech has won four national college football championships, the first in 1917 under the legendary coach John Heisman. Today, Georgia Tech has a student body of more than 29,000 at the undergraduate and graduate levels and more than 155,000 living alumni. The institute has an annual economic impact of about $3 billion upon Georgia's economy. Authors and Tech alumni Matthew Hild and David L. Morton take you inside the journey of how this institute got to wher...

Lost Attractions of Georgia

Tim Hollis

Summary

While Atlanta has been a major tourist destination since the Civil War, travelers rarely encountered the rest of Georgia unless they were on their way to Florida. That meant scores of attractions, motels, restaurants and gas stations sprang up along the major and minor routes, all vying for their own piece of those Yankee dollars. In Lost Attractions of Georgia, author Tim Hollis introduces us to such defunct sights as Storyland and the Georgia Game Park, as well as now-extinct elements of popular attractions, including Six Flags Over Georgia, Rock City, Stone Mountain Park and others.

Arcadia Publishing

9780738543581

Pub Date: 9/27/06

On Sale Date: 9/27/06

$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback

128 Pages

200

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

Six Flags Over Georgia

Tim Hollis

Summary

When Six Flags Over Georgia opened in June 1967, it became the first theme park in the Southeast. Although the park is best known today for its high-speed roller coasters, this book recaptures its earlier years when it was devoted to the various periods of Georgia's history. Six Flags Over Georgia revisits such classic rides and attractions as the Log Jamboree, Tales of the Okefenokee, Jean Ribaut's Adventure, the Krofft Puppet Theater, the Happy Motoring Freeway, and many others. It also explores how the park's focus changed and expanded over the decades and takes a look at some of its classic advertising and souvenirs.

The History Press

9781596296824

Pub Date: 12/5/11

On Sale Date: 12/5/11

$21.99 USD/$22.99

CAD/€17.99 EUR Trade Paperback

168 Pages

Carton Qty: 40

History / United States

HIS036120

Series: Brief History

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.7 lb Wt

Atlanta's Stone Mountain A Multicultural History

Paul Stephen Hudson, Lora Pond Mirza

Summary

The breathtaking geological wonder known as Stone Mountain has enchanted people since the age of the PaleoIndians. Today, Stone Mountain Park annually attracts four million visitors from around the world. Hiking trails showcase rugged granite outcrops with hardy mountain plants, such as endearing yellow daisies. Majestic red-tailed hawks soar overhead. A storied past comes to life through an engaging park quarry exhibit, a historic railroad experience and an epic Confederate Memorial carving envisioned by Gutzon Borglum of Mount Rushmore fame. Writing during the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War, authors Paul Hudson and Lora Mirza of Georgia Perimeter College in Atlanta present with verve this illustrated multicultural history of a legendary landmark.

Arcadia Publishing

9780738568232

Pub Date: 6/24/09

On Sale Date: 6/29/09

$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback

128 Pages Black and White

Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036000 Series: Images of America

9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.7 lb Wt

Stone Mountain Park

Tim Hollis

Summary

For centuries, explorers and pioneers told of a place in Georgia where there was a gigantic mountain of solid granite resembling "a great gray egg lying half-buried on a vast plain." In time, Stone Mountain, 15 miles east of Atlanta, became a local landmark. In 1915, it was decided that the mountain's sheer north face would be a good spot to carve a lasting memorial to the lost cause of the Confederacy. This proved to be easier said than done. Before the project was completed, one of Georgia's top tourist attractions was established around Stone Mountain's base.

Arcadia Children's Books

9781467198851

Pub Date: 10/17/22

On Sale Date: 10/17/22

$9.99 USD/$12.99 CAD Board Book

18 Pages Full Color

Carton Qty: 60

Ages 0 to 3, Grades 0 to 1

Juvenile Nonfiction / History

JNF025180 Series: Hello

6 in H | 6 in W | 0.07 in T | 0.003 lb Wt

Hello, Georgia! UNKNOWN BKM

Summary

Welcome to Georgia! Parent and child white-tailed deers tour Georgia from mountains to coast in best-selling author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock's Hello! board book series for children. In Hello, Georgia!, join the pair as they explore the Appalachian Trail, climb aboard an airboat for a float through the Okefenokee, stroll through Atlanta, and climb lookout mountain. With something for the entire family to enjoy, you won't want to say goodbye!

Pelican

9781455626144

Pub Date: 9/20/21

On Sale Date: 9/20/21

$19.95 USD/$22.95 CAD Hardcover Paper over boards

32 Pages

Carton Qty: 40

Ages 5 to 8, Grades K to 3

Juvenile Fiction / Places

JUV030060 11 in H | 8.5 in W | 0.3 in T |

All Aboard, Georgia!

Rosalind Bunn, Keller Pyle

Summary

A young child rides the train through Georgia's beautiful, historic, and interesting landscapes.

Arcadia Children's Books

9781467197205

Pub Date: 4/17/23

On Sale Date: 4/17/23

$9.99 USD/$12.99 CAD Board Book

16 Pages

Carton Qty: 60

Ages 0 to 3

Juvenile Nonfiction / Places

JNF038100

Series: Dreaming Of

Dreaming of Atlanta

Gloria Day

Summary

In this board book for our littlest readers, ages 0 to 3, we'll count down from 10 to bedtime while seeing sharks at the Georgia Aquarium, hiking at Stone Mountain, visiting Martin Luther King Jr.'s house, picking perfect peaches, and more! There's so much to see--won't you join me?

The History Press

9781596296015

Pub Date: 4/28/09

On Sale Date: 4/28/09

$24.99 USD/$25.99 CAD Trade Paperback

192 Pages

Carton Qty: 36

History / United States

HIS036120

Series: Brief History

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |

0.8 lb Wt

Charlotte, North Carolina

A Brief History

Mary Kratt

Summary

Founded in 1768 at the crossing of two Indian trails, Charlotte has a rich heritage to match its age. Hear the personal voices of discovery, hardship, wars, privation, segregation and achievement from village to boomtown.

In this extensively researched volume, accomplished author and historian Mary Kratt chronicles the history of Charlotte from the earliest Catawba inhabitants to the development of finance, culture and transportation, still centered on those ancient crossroads. Whether detailing the cotton fields and textile mills of yesterday or the banking center of tomorrow, Kratt's account is a fascinating history of the people who have made Charlotte a queen among southern cities.

The History Press

9781596294905

Pub Date: 9/11/08

On Sale Date: 9/11/08

$21.99 USD/$22.99 CAD

128 Pages Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036120 Series: Murder & Mayhem

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.5 lb Wt

Charlotte

Murder, Mystery and Mayhem

David Aaron Moore

Summary

Today's Charlotte is a fast-growing and well-respected city. but the Charlotte of yesteryear is rife with tales of the macabre, tragic and simply unexplainable.

Prepare to be surprised and unnerved as the dark side of Charlotte is brought to life by native and long-time writer David Aaron Moore. Learn about Nellie Freeman, who nearly decapitated her husband with a straight razor in 1926. Discover how the ghosts of Camp Green infantrymen, the doughboys of World War I, still scream in the Southern night. Read about the seventy-one passengers who lost their lives as Eastern Airlines Flight 212 fell to the earth one foggy night in 1974. Come along and experience the grisly past of the City of Churches.

The History Press

9781596291607

Pub Date: 9/1/06

On Sale Date: 9/1/06

$21.99 USD/$22.99 CAD Trade Paperback

96 Pages

Carton Qty: 40

History / United States

HIS036120

Series: Wicked

9.4 in H | 6.3 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.5 lb Wt

Wicked Charlotte

The Sordid Side of the Queen City

Stephanie Burt Williams

Summary

Bootleggers, swindlers, gold miners and serial killers--Charlotte has courted them all. The Queen City is renowned for its skyline, sports teams and dizzying growth, but just below its smooth, polished exterior lies a dark past full of crime and myriad misdeeds. This second history of Charlotte has been concealed and denied by those who retell the city's story, and by those who have lived it. Until now.

In Wicked Charlotte, discover the tale of the Chicago gangsters who invaded the city looking to pull a heist to fund sinister maneuverings in their boss's criminal trial. Learn how a golden nugget found in a nearby creek changed Charlotte from a trading crossroads into a rough and tumble town full of fortune seekers bent on finding a quick dollar and instant riches. And read about the details of the death of one of Charlotte's most gifted writers, who met his end in a seedy hotel room in Mexico.

This raucous book sheds light on these incidents and many more, revealing a side of Charlotte's history that few will recognize. The sordid events described here took place on familiar streets a...

Arcadia Publishing

9780738542287

Pub Date: 3/22/06

On Sale Date: 3/27/06

$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback

96 Pages Black and White

Carton Qty: 48 History / United States

HIS036120

Series: Then and Now

9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.6 lb Wt

Charlotte

Don Schick

Summary

While most American cities boomed decades, even centuries ago, the city of Charlotte does so now. However it is the Charlotte of old that is worth revisiting. It is this community that Charlotte natives remember fondly, but newcomers have never seen.

Arcadia Publishing

9780738515809

Pub Date: 10/3/03

On Sale Date: 10/3/03

$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback

128 Pages

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

Charlotte and the Carolina Piedmont

Tom Hanchett, Ryan Sumner, Levine Museum of the New South

Summary

In Charlotte and the Carolina Piedmont, historians Tom Hanchett and Ryan Sumner have adapted their awardwinning exhibit, "Cotton Fields to Skyscrapers: Charlotte and the Carolina Piedmont in the New South," into an insightful collection of photographs that allows readers to interpret the history of the Charlotte region not as a sequence of events, but as a rich tapestry of diverse experiences. Through a multitude of voices and perspectives, the book presents an engaging and intimate history, highlighting both ordinary and extraordinary people's stories that reflect the experience of the Charlotte region. Charlotte and the Carolina Piedmont depicts the African-American experience from Emancipation to Civil Rights, the changing roles of southern women, the causes and consequences of industrialization, and the evolving character of life in the urban and rural South.

Arcadia Publishing 9780738515151

Pub Date: 4/29/03

Auto Racing in Charlotte and the Carolina Piedmont

Marc P. Singer

Summary

Charlotte and the Carolina Piedmont has an extensive and legendary tradition of automobile racing. Soon after 1904, when the first car was registered in Charlotte, autos became a part of everyday life.

Car racing was just around the bend: an open-road race was run through Charlotte as early as 1908. Many drivers themselves have hailed from the area, and some are said to have received early training by running moonshine and outrunning authorities. Probably the best-known aspect of Carolina racing is the Queen City's involvement since 1949 with NASCAR, which hosts many of its big names and operations. Auto Racing in Charlotte and the Carolina Piedmont explores the story behind the various forms of the sport, the kinds of people who have raced, and the reasons why they have done so. Historic photographs-many never before published-trace the history of NASCAR and look beyond the professional aspect to include the dragracers, wannabees, kids, and just plain amateurs participating in this cultural phenomenon. The story includes the first formal oval track, constructed entirely of wooden pla...

Arcadia Publishing

9780738567372

Pub Date: 11/1/96

On Sale Date: 11/1/96

$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback

128 Pages Black and White

Carton Qty: 18

History / United States

HIS036120

Series: Images of America

9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T

| 0.05 lb Wt

Charlotte

Its Historic Neighborhoods

John R. Rogers

Summary

From the city's founding until the late 1890s, four wards were created from crossing Trade and Tryon Streets which defined the residential fabric of Charlotte.

The history of Charlotte is inseparable from the history of its neighborhoods. As the twentieth century approached, the Southern textile boom fueled labor and housing demands that were met by the earliest suburbs that rose out of the farms and pastures surrounding the small town. Dilworth was the first of these suburbs, connected to the town center by the city's maiden electric streetcar line. More new communities quickly followed. Some, such as Myers Park and Elizabeth, have remained strong throughout their history. North Charlotte, Belmont, and others have changed under economic and social challenges. Still others, such as Brooklyn, are gone; they survive only in the memories and photographs of the families that called them home.

Arcadia Publishing

9781439600979

Pub Date: 5/2/11

On Sale Date: 5/2/11

Charlotte and the State of North Carolina: Cool Stuff Every Kid Should Kate

Boehm Jerome

Summary

DO YOU KNOW... HOW a 17-pound rock helped make the Charlotte area famous in the early 1800s? (Hint: It was a very expensive doorstop!) WHAT historic event took place in Charlotte on June 19, 1949? (Hint: It led to a Hall of Fame!) Find these answers and more in Cool Stuff Every Kid Should Know? --an interesting little book about a very special place on the planet!Arcadia Kids is a new series of fun, colorful, easy-to-read books for children ages 7-11 featuring attention-grabbing cover art, inviting conversational style content, and vivid full-color images of landmarks and geography. Parents, grandparents, and savvy shoppers will appreciate the feel good factor of purchasing books that are both fun AND educational.

Arcadia Publishing

9781467120036

Pub Date: 6/3/13

On Sale Date: 6/3/13

$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback

128 Pages

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

Carowinds

Scott Rutherford

Summary

Located near Charlotte, Carowinds has long been considered the "Thrill Capital of the Southeast!"

Inspired by a trip to Disneyland in 1957, Hall envisioned an amusement park for the citizens of the Carolinas. The brainchild of Earl Patterson Hall, a self-made businessman and real estate developer, Carowinds is an exciting day for children and adults alike. In 1973, after four years of planning and construction, Carowinds opened to the public on a large site that straddles the North Carolina-South Carolina border. Throughout the 1970s, visitors enjoyed rides such as the Witchdoctor and White Lightnin'. Currently, the park features rides, shows, and attractions for all, including Intimidator, the tallest and fastest coaster in the Southeast. Carowinds showcases the rich history of this Carolina amusement park celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2013.

The History Press

9781467142458

Pub Date: 8/12/19

On Sale Date: 8/12/19

$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback

176 Pages Black and White

Carton Qty: 40

History / United States

HIS036120

Series: True Crime

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Charlotte True Crime Stories

Notorious Cases from Fraud to Serial Killing

Cathy Pickens

Summary

A thrilling account of a hundred years of sensational and sinister deeds that marked and shaped one southern town.

Crimes that captivated attention in the Charlotte area over the years run the gamut from missing people to the wrongly accused. This collection of headline stories features violent motorcycle gangs, crusading mothers, a fraudster who claimed a president was poisoned by his wife, a serial killer who broke all the rules and even a man who made Bigfoot. With a mystery novelist's ear for a good tale, Cathy Pickens presents more than a century of sensational sinister deeds that marked this diverse and dynamic city.

The History Press

9781626190184

Pub Date: 5/7/13

On Sale Date: 5/7/13

$21.99 USD/$22.99

CAD/€17.99 EUR Trade Paperback

176 Pages

Carton Qty: 40 History / United States

HIS036120

Series: Sports

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |

0.7 lb Wt

Charlotte Motor Speedway History:

From Granite to Gold

Deb Williams, Darrell Waltrip

Summary

Engines roared at Charlotte Motor Speedway for the first time in 1960, and the track has been home to some of NASCAR's greatest races and most honored drivers ever since. Despite early challenges, Bruton Smith and Humpy Wheeler took charge in 1975, and together sculpted one of the most famous race tracks in America as host of the Coca-Cola 600 and the Sprint All-Star Race. In 1992, the track became the first modern speedway to host night racing and thousands of race fans watched their favorite drivers swap paint under the North Carolina night sky. Get in the groove with racing journalist Deb Williams as she traces the history of the Charlotte Motor Speedway, with plenty of pit-stops along the way.

The History Press

9781626195028

Pub Date: 9/30/14

On Sale Date: 9/30/14

$21.99 USD/$22.99

CAD/€18.49 EUR Trade Paperback

128 Pages

Carton Qty: 6 History / United States

HIS036120

Series: Brief History

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |

A History of Lake Norman Fish Camps to Ferraris

Chuck McShane

Summary

Journalist and historian Chuck McShane traces the triumphs and troubles of Lake Norman from the region's colonial beginnings to its modern incarnation.

On a muggy September day in 1959, North Carolina governor Luther Hodges set off the first charge of dynamite for the Cowan's Ford Dam project. The dam channeled Catawba River waters into the largest lake in North Carolina: Lake Norman. The project was the culmination of James Buchanan Duke's dream of an electrified South and the beginning of the region's future. Over the years, the area around Lake Norman transformed from a countryside of cornstalks and cattle fields to an elite suburb full of luxurious subdivisions and thirty-five-foot sailboats.

The History Press

9781467152778

Pub Date: 5/1/23

On Sale Date: 5/1/23

$23.99 USD/$30.99 CAD Trade Paperback

272 Pages

Carton Qty: 24

History / United States

HIS036120

Series: American Palate

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |

0.08 lb Wt

Celebrating Southern Appalachian Food

Recipes & Stories from Mountain Kitchens

Jim Casada, Tipper Pressley

Summary

High country cooking fit to grace any table. Southern Appalachia has a rich culinary tradition. Generations of passed down recipes offer glimpses into a culture that has long been defined, in considerable measure, by its food. Take a journey of pure delight through this highland homeland with stories of celebrations, Sunday dinners and ordinary suppers. The narrative material and scores of recipes offered here share a deep love of place and a devotion to this distinctive cuisine. The end result is a tempting invitation, in the vernacular of the region, to "pull up a chair and take nourishment." Authors Jim Casada and Tipper Pressley, both natives of the region, are seasoned veterans in sharing the culinary delights of the southern highlands.

Arcadia Children's Books

9781467198868

Pub Date: 10/17/22

On Sale Date: 10/17/22

$9.99 USD/$12.99 CAD Board Book

18 Pages

Full Color

Carton Qty: 60

Ages 0 to 3, Grades 0 to 1

Juvenile Nonfiction / History

JNF025180 Series: Hello

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Hello, North Carolina! UNKNOWN BKM

Summary

Welcome to North Carolina! Take a tour of North Carolina in best-selling author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock's Hello! board book series for children. In Hello, North Carolina!, join the pair as they explore the Blue Ridge Parkway, hike the Appalachian Trail, and explore the Biltmore Estate. With something for the entire family to enjoy, you won't want to say goodbye!

The History Press

9781467151641

Pub Date: 5/30/22

On Sale Date: 5/30/22

$23.99 USD/$26.99 CAD Trade Paperback

240 Pages

Carton Qty: 40

History / United States HIS036120

Series: History Lovers Guide

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt

History Lover's Guide to North Carolina, A

Michael C. Hardy

Summary

Tour the Old North State's famous--and not-so-famous--historic sites.

"First in Freedom," "First in Flight," and "First, Farthest and Last" are all honorifics that have been used to describe North Carolina's well-known history. Learn the truth behind each of these epithets and other tales from the sands of the Outer Banks to the bustling cities of the Piedmont and the western mountains. Tour the state's famous historic homes, gardens and cemeteries. Dive deep into its military conflicts, from the golden age of piracy to the Second World War.

"Join North Carolina's veteran historian, Michael C. Hardy, for an exploration of the many sites, monuments, museums, and public spaces that tell story of North Carolina's history.

The History Press

9781467143561

Pub Date: 10/7/19

On Sale Date: 10/7/19

$23.99 USD/$29.99 CAD Trade Paperback

160 Pages Black and White

Carton Qty: 40

True Crime / Murder TRU002000

Series: Murder & Mayhem

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North Carolina Murder & Mayhem

Rick Jackson

Summary

Author Rick Jackson tells the stories behind some of the most famous, and most heinous, crimes in the history of the Old North State.

The smiling faces and southern hospitality of North Carolina promise a paradise for visitors and residents alike, but darkness still lurks in small towns as well as big cities. The state's dangerous past of violence and murder is never seen in tourist pamphlets. From the capture of Olympic bomber Eric Rudolph in the mountains to the seaside murder of the Hermit of Fort Fisher, dark deeds have touched every part of the state.

The History Press

9781467144063

Pub Date: 8/12/19

On Sale Date: 8/12/19

$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback

176 Pages

Black and White

Carton Qty: 40 Reference / Curiosities & Wonders

REF007000

Series: Forgotten Tales

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt

Mysterious Tales of the North Carolina Piedmont

Sherman Carmichael, Joshua Adams

Summary

The history of the Tar Heel State is filled with mysterious and creepy tales. Legends say that several places in North Carolina have been visited by the devil, from the Devil's Tramping Ground near Siler City to the footprint he left in the Devil's Rock in Warren County. Learn why the Banshee of the Tar River first appeared and why her bloodcurdling screams continue to be heard. The Catsburg Ghost Train still appears on moonless nights. Sightings of Normie, the monster of Lake Norman, have been reported since the lake was created in the early 1960s. Join master storyteller Sherman Carmichael as he explores the lore of North Carolina's Piedmont.

The History Press

9781467118323

Pub Date: 1/9/17

On Sale Date: 1/9/17

$23.99 USD/$24.99 CAD/€20.99 EUR Trade Paperback

144 Pages

North Carolina Moonshine

An Illicit History

Frank Stephenson Jr. & Barbara Nichols Mulder

Summary

North Carolina holds a special place in the history of moonshine. For more than three centuries, the illicit home-brew was a way of life.

NASCAR emerged from the illegal moonshine tradeas drivers such as Junior Johnson, accustomed to running from the law, moved to the racetrack. A host of colorful characters populated the state's bootlegging arena, like Marvin "Popcorn" Sutton, known as the Paul Bunyan of moonshine, and Alvin Sawyer, considered the moonshine king of the Great Dismal Swamp. Some law enforcement played a constant cat-and-mouse game to shut down illegal stills, while some just looked the other way. Authors Frank Stephenson and Barbara Mulder reveal the gritty history of moonshine in the Tar Heel State.

The History Press 9781467119283

Pub Date: 8/1/16 On Sale Date: 8/1/16 $24.99

240 Pages Carton Qty: 30

/ United States

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |

A Nutshell History of North Carolina

Ben Fortson

Summary

From its dubious beginnings as a pirate-filled colony to a popular tourist destination, North Carolina has an amazingly colorful history.

Author and illustrator Ben Fortson presents that history in the form of off-the-wall anecdotes, poignant insights and sublimely silly illustrations. Take a hilarious look at Daniel Boone's larger-than-life Carolina personality. Peruse an uproarious account of the Andrew Jackson birthplace controversy or politically astute commentary on the power of tobacco in the state. Fortson takes readers on a side-splitting and educational ride through the annals of Tar Heel State history.

The History Press

9781609498535

Pub Date: 2/8/16

On Sale Date: 2/8/16

$21.99

176 Pages

Qty: 40

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |

North Carolina String Music Masters

Old-Time and Bluegrass Legends

Elizabeth A. Carlson, Former NPR Journalist Paul Brown

Summary

North Carolina musicians pioneered and mastered the genres of old-time and bluegrass music.

The roots of American music are deeply grounded in North Carolina's music history. Doc Watson played mountain fiddle tunes on guitar. He emerged as the father of flatpicking and forever changed the role of the guitar in American music. Charlie Poole created techniques that eventually defined bluegrass, and folks around the state heard his banjo on some of the most important old-time recordings. Rising star Rhiannon Giddens keeps the music alive today through new interpretations of classic old-time and bluegrass songs. Elizabeth Carlson profiles these and other masters of string music in this fascinating record of North Carolina's musical past, present and future.

The History Press

9781596299528

Pub Date: 7/16/10

On Sale Date: 7/16/10

$21.99 USD/$22.99 CAD Trade Paperback

128 Pages

Carton Qty: 30

History / United States HIS036120

Series: American Palate

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.03 lb Wt

A History of North Carolina Wine

From Scuppernong to Syrah

Alexia Jones Helsley

Summary

Take a journey through the long and exciting history of North Carolina grapes and vines. The state's native grapes grew with a wild abandon that uniformly impressed early explorers. Wine production, however, is another story--one with peaks and valleys and switchbacks. Alexia Jones Helsley recounts a tale of promise that was long unfulfilled, of disappointments and success and of competing visions and grapes. These pages speak to those intrigued by the romance of the native muscadines, appreciative of the complex varieties of North Carolina wine and fascinated by the enduring drama of human beings and their dreams. In the Old North State, the highly acclaimed vineyards of today have deep roots in the state's past.

The History Press

9781467143318

Pub Date: 8/10/20

On Sale Date: 8/10/20

$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback

144 Pages Black and White

Carton Qty: 40 History / United States

HIS036120 Series: Sports

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt

Hidden History of Gamecocks Football

David Caraviello

Summary

Since the earliest days of football, the Gamecocks have helped make the sport a favorite in the Palmetto State. In the early 1900s, the team joined many other schools banning college football because of the injuries and deaths nationwide. Martha Williams Brice donated $2.75 million from her estate to help bring about an aggressive and overdue expansion. After executing one dazzling play after another and surviving three down-to-the-wire games in ACC play, the Gamecocks won their first and only conference championship in 1969. Author David Caraviello offers a behind-the-scenes look at Gamecock football history.

The History Press

9781467144728

Pub Date: 1/13/20

On Sale Date: 1/13/20

$23.99 USD/$26.99 CAD Trade Paperback

160 Pages Carton Qty: 40

History / United States

HIS036120 Series: Landmarks

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt

The South Carolina State Hospital Stories

from Bull Street

William Buchheit

Summary

Nearly two decades after it closed, the South Carolina State Hospital continues to hold a palpable mystique in Columbia and throughout the state.

Founded in 1821 as the South Carolina Lunatic Asylum, it housed, fed and treated thousands of patients incapable of surviving on their own. The patient population in 1961 eclipsed 6,600, well above its listed capacity of 4,823, despite an operating budget that ranked forty-fifth out of the forty-eight states. By the mid-1990s, the patient population had fallen under 700, and the hospital had become a symbol of captivity, horror and chaos. Author William Buchheit details this history through the words and interviews of those who worked on the iconic campus.

The History Press

9781467138604

Pub Date: 11/6/17

On Sale Date: 11/6/17

$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD/€19.49 EUR Trade Paperback

120 Pages

Color sigs / inserts

Carton Qty: 6

History / United States

HIS036120

Series: Sports

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.03 lb Wt

Here We Go!

Dawn Staley's Gamecocks and the Road to the Championship

David Cloninger, Tracy Glantz

Summary

Most people thought it would take a miracle to bring the Gamecocks' women's basketball team to the nation's top teams, but Dawn Staley has always beaten the odds.

She stood at the podium on May 10, 2008, and promised to bring national prominence to South Carolina, and with a lot of hard work, Staley's vision for the Gamecocks' women's basketball team came true over the next nine years, culminating in the 2017 national championship. Her willingness to keep striving and to deliver on her promise was met with early resistance, but it paid off with several winning seasons, terrific recruits, and finally, the only prize Staley had not obtained in a lifetime of championship basketball. David Cloninger takes you on the team's journey to the national title.

Arcadia Publishing

9780738543352

Pub Date: 10/11/06

The University of South Carolina

Elizabeth Cassidy West

Summary

On December 19, 1801, the South Carolina legislature established the South Carolina College, one of the nation's first publicly supported institutions of higher education. In the past two centuries, the institution has evolved from a small liberal arts college with one campus into a large modern university with eight spacious campuses. Carolina's heart, however, remains firmly nestled in the site of its original campus, the historic Horseshoe. Throughout its history, Carolina has faced challenges that at times threatened its existence, including the burning of Columbia in 1865, when the destructive fire swept up to the walls of the campus. Several reorganizations and name changes culminated in the school's final reorganization in 1906 as the University of South Carolina. The university adapted to history's societal changes, including the admission of women, desegregation, and the student unrest of the 1970s. This volume draws extensively from the collections of the University of South Carolina Archives to chronicle Carolina's remarkable history through images of its founders, adminis...

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The History Press

9781626198159

Pub Date: 3/9/15

On Sale Date: 3/9/15

$21.99 USD/$22.99 CAD Trade Paperback

176 Pages

Carton Qty: 38

History / United States

HIS036120

Series: Brief History

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.7 lb Wt

Columbia, South Carolina: A

History

Alexia Helsley

Summary

Columbia sits on hills overlooking the Congaree, Saluda and Broad Rivers. The name evokes sanctuary and the American spirit. Its central location in the state makes it the meeting place of the Upstate and the Lowcountry. The all-American city sprang from wilderness, frame buildings and unpaved streets and valiantly responded to the challenges of change. The city was created by the legislature to be the capital and reflects the "ambitions and fortunes" of South Carolina. Columbia is a diverse city that serves as an educational incubator, a magnet for immigrants, a military center and a place to celebrate the arts. Follow author Alexia Jones Helsley as she weaves together the strands of Columbia's long and eventful past.

The History Press

9781609498191

Pub Date: 4/2/13

On Sale Date: 4/2/13

$21.99 USD/$22.99 CAD/€17.99 EUR Trade Paperback

144 Pages

Carton Qty: 6

History / United States

HIS036120

Series: American Palate

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.03 lb Wt

Columbia Food

A History of Cuisine in the Famously Hot City

Laura

Aboyan

Summary

Eating is a pleasure in the South Carolina capital these days, thanks to chefs, farmers and artisanal purveyors who feed an insatiable hunger for anything fresh, local and delicious. Columbia offers a bounty for enthusiasts-places like the urban farm City Roots, the all-local farmers' market Soda City and the array of community supported agriculture options. For exquisite dining, the city's options are as variable as its influences. The locally focused menu at Terra, the intense and alluring ambiance at Rosso, the vegetarian-inspired fare at Rosewood's Market Deli and the flair of self-taught chef Ricky Mollohan give the city a unique palate. Grab a reservation with author Laura Aboyan as she details the delectable history of Columbia cuisine.

The History Press

9781609498634

Pub Date: 9/3/13

On Sale Date: 9/3/13

$23.99 USD/$22.99

CAD/€19.99 EUR Trade Paperback

192 Pages

Carton Qty: 1000

History / United States

HIS036120

Series: American Palate

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.4 in T | 0.04 lb Wt

History of South Carolina Barbeque, A

Lake E. High Jr.

Summary

Taste the history of South Carolina's Barbeque in this delectable history from the 1500s to the present day.

South Carolina has been home to good, old-fashioned barbeque for quite a long time. Hundreds of restaurants, stands and food trucks sell tons of the southern staple every day. But the history of Palmetto State barbeque goes deeper than many might believe--it predates the rest of America. Native Americans barbequed pork on makeshift grills as far back as the 1500s after the Spanish introduced the pig into the Americas. Since the early 1920s, South Carolinians have been perfecting the craft and producing some of the best-tastin' 'que in the country. Join author and president of the South Carolina Barbeque Association Lake E. High Jr. as he traces the delectable history from its pre-colonial roots to a thriving modern-day tradition that fuels an endless debate over where to find the best plate.

Wicked Columbia Vice and Villainy in the Capital Alexia Jones Helsley

Summary

Touted as one of America's most livable cities, Columbia has a history of independence and triumph. But that history also has a darker side, one that isn't told quite as often. The capital city's past is filled with salacious tales of debauchery, including a notorious pickpocket bold enough to victimize a mayor and a tradition of dueling that ruined lives over petty insults. From triple hangings at Potter's Field to the lure of ladies of the evening, Columbia has a history as famously hot as its weather. Join author and historian Alexia Helsley as she examines the devilish details of Soda Town.

The History Press

9781609497484

Pub Date: 7/31/12

On Sale Date: 7/31/12

$21.99 USD/$19.99

CAD/€14.99 EUR Trade Paperback

112 Pages

Carton Qty: 56 History / United States

HIS036120

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.5 lb Wt

Legends and Lore of South Carolina

Sherman Carmichael

Summary

This new collection of eighty strange and unusual South Carolina legends is rooted in the state's deep history. Some originated centuries ago, such as the Agnes of Glasgow story in Camden and that of the ghostly dwarf jester Gauche, said to haunt a Beaufort mansion. Certain places hold secrets from different eras, including White Wolf Road in Blacksburg and the state's numerous historic cemeteries like the one at Salem Black River Church in Mayesville. These pages also contain simple explanations for local lore, like the Gullah tradition behind blue bottle trees that still decorate Carolina gardens today. These and many more crowd-pleasing yarns can be found in this volume from the desk of master storyteller, author and researcher Sherman Carmichael.

The History Press

9781609496869

Pub Date: 5/22/12

On Sale Date: 5/22/12

$21.99 USD/$22.99

CAD/€17.99 EUR Trade Paperback

192 Pages

Carton Qty: 36 History / United States HIS036120

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.4 in T | 0.04 lb Wt

Civil Rights in South Carolina From Peaceful Protests to Groundbreaking Rulings

James L. Felder

Summary

The civil rights movement in South Carolina has an epic and tumultuous history, beginning with the very first statewide meeting of the NAACP in 1939.

With stories of sit-ins, movements and the integration of state universities, this is the first comprehensive history of South Carolina's civil rights struggles. And behind every achievement are the major legal rulings that protected them, interspersed with the familiar names of Thurgood Marshall, Matthew Perry, Ernest A. Finney and Judge Waties Waring. Join former South Carolina NAACP president and activist James L. Felder as he recounts the epic struggle African Americans have faced, from fighting for the right to vote to the desegregation of public spaces and all the efforts in between.

The History Press

9781609494223

Pub Date: 11/16/11

On Sale Date: 11/16/11

$23.99 USD/$22.99 CAD/€19.49 EUR Trade Paperback

224 Pages

Carton Qty: 40

History / United States

HIS036120

Series: Sports

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.8 lb Wt

Classic Clashes of the Carolina-Clemson Football Rivalry:

A State of Diunion

Travis Haney, Larry Williams

Summary

Former Clemson coach Charley Pell once said that the outcome of the Carolina-Clemson rivalry decides who walks down the street as state champion and who hides in a closet for a year." That's the way it goes in the Palmetto State when these two football teams get together. Playing for the first time in 1896 on a soggy day at the state fair in Columbia, the Gamecocks and the Tigers began a tradition that has lasted over a century. Join award-winning sportswriters Travis Haney and Larry Williams as they recount the greatest moments of the longest uninterrupted series in the South, with firsthand accounts from coaches, players and spectators." Arcadia Publishing 9781439600900

Pub Date: 5/2/11 On Sale Date: 5/2/11

$11.99 USD/$11.99 CAD Trade Paperback

48 Pages

Carton Qty: 40

Ages

Columbia and the State of South Carolina: Cool Stuff Every Kid Should Know

Kate Boehm

Jerome

Summary DO YOU KNOW...

WHAT the elephants (and other animals!) at the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden are doing to inspire greater stewardship of the Earth?

(Hint: It's a special kind of "Green Movement!")

HOW city planners fi rst named the streets in Columbia?

(Hint: Direction was important!)

Find these answers and more in Cool Stuff Every Kid Should Know?

--an interesting little book about a very special place on the planet! Arcadia Kids is a new series of fun, colorful, easy-to-read books for children ages 7-11 featuring attention-grabbing cover art, inviting conversational style content, and vivid full-color images of landmarks and geography. Parents, grandparents, and savvy shoppers will appreciate the feel good factor of purchasing books that are both fun AND educational.

The History Press

9781609491215

Pub Date: 2/18/11

On Sale Date: 2/18/11

$21.99 USD/$22.99 CAD/€17.99 EUR Trade Paperback

144 Pages

Carton Qty: 40

History / United States

HIS036120

Series: Landmarks

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |

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Columbia Civil War Landmarks

Tom Elmore

Summary

Centered in the Confederacy's Atlantic states, Columbia was one of three untouched Southern capitals at the end of 1864. Its factories produced uniforms, swords, belts, bullets, gunpowder and cannonballs, all vital to the war effort, until the fiery onslaught of Sherman's invasion cut a swath through the city. Tom Elmore, local Civil War historian and tour guide, presents over sixty significant sites throughout the Greater Columbia area that were marked by moments of triumph and devastation during the war. Readers will find the stories behind both well-known and infamous places, including the Horseshoe on the University of South Carolina campus, the gruesome 1864 prisoner of war camp, the ruins of one of the largest textile mills ever built and the monument commemorating the spot where the great city was surrendered.

The History Press

9781596295322

Pub Date: 10/14/08

On Sale Date: 10/14/08

$21.99 USD/$22.99 CAD Trade Paperback

136 Pages

Carton Qty: 40

History / United States

HIS036120

Series: Vintage Images

10 in H | 7 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.7 lb Wt

Lost Columbia

Bygone Images from South Carolina's Capital Alexia Jones Helsley

Summary

With these rare images, Helsley reveals the lost history of South Carolina's capital writ large on the city's ever-changing face.

The History Press

9781596292505

Pub Date: 3/20/07

On Sale Date: 3/20/07

$21.99 USD/$22.99 CAD Trade Paperback

160 Pages

Carton Qty: 1000 History / United States

HIS036120

Series: True Crime

9.4 in H | 6.3 in W | 0.4 in T

| 0.05 lb Wt

Murder in the Midlands

Larry Gene Bell and the 28 Days of Terror that Shook South Carolina Rita Y. Shuler

Summary

Documented in film, crime T.V. shows and now captured in this book; read about Larry Gene Bell and his reign of terror in South Carolina.

Former South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) forensic photographer Lieutenant Rita Y. Shuler leads us through the twenty-eight days of terror and shocking events of one of the most notorious double murders and manhunts in South Carolina history. Shuler shares her own personal interactions with some of the key players in this famous manhunt and investigation. Also included are Bell's chilling calls from area phone booths to the Smith family, along with his disconcerting interviews and bizarre actions in the courtroom, which show the dark, evil and criminal mind of this horrific killer. This case has been featured on the Discovery Channel's FBI Files, episode ""Cat and Mouse,"" and in the CBS movie Nightmare in Columbia County, which can still be seen on Lifetime TV. It currently runs as the episode ""Last Will"" on Court TV's Forensic Files.

Remembering Columbia, South Carolina:

Summary

Columbia, South Carolina--the capital of the Palmetto State for more than 200 years--has earned a well-deserved reputation as a history-rich Southern city. Columbia has been the site of a vast array of momentous events, and those well-documented episodes in the city's past have solidified its important historical role in the state, the South, and the country.

Columbia's vibrant past, however, features much more than these well-documented events. The city's history is brimming with a fascinating cast of characters whose various exploits have helped to shape and enrich the colorful story of Columbia.

Remembering Columbia, South Carolina: Capital City Chronicles, by Columbia resident and history professor Miles Richards, is a collection of historical vignettes that reveals the intriguing--but lesser known--characters and events in the city's twentieth-century history. From South Carolina Penitentiary escapees who rode a stinking trash heap to their freedom, to a pair of amorous bootleggers, to a raucous crowd gathered to greet Rudy Vallee at the train station on Gervais Street, this colle...

Arcadia Publishing 9780738524115

Pub Date: 8/27/03 On Sale Date: 9/1/03

160 Pages

Qty: 36

/ United States

Making of America

Columbia: History of a Southern Capital

Lynn Sims Salsi, Margaret Sims

Summary

In 1790, when the seat of South Carolina's government was moved from the lowcountry port of Charleston to the "backwoods" of the state's midlands, the city of Columbia, on the banks of the Congaree River, was born. Its graceful wide thoroughfares and striking edifices defined the new community until one night in 1865, when Sherman's Union troops set the town ablaze and destroyed a 36-block area. Columbia rose from the ashes and today stands proudly as the center of state government and a diverse and much-loved city of culture, arts, education, and commerce.

Arcadia Publishing 9780738506654

Pub Date: 11/27/00 On Sale Date: 12/2/00

$24.99

128 Pages

Columbia, South Carolina

Vennie Deas-Moore

Summary

South Carolina's capital city enjoys a strong African-American presence, one that has had considerable influence on the growth and development of Columbia's commerce and culture since the city's creation in the late 1700s. The challenges of the antebellum South, Reconstruction, the Civil Rights era, and even the present have shaped a vibrant and dynamic black community, which supplies a wealth of leaders for the city, state, and nation.

9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.7 lb Wt

Pub Date: 7/1/97 On Sale Date: 7/1/97 $24.99

128 Pages

and White

Qty: 18

/ United States

History

9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt

Columbia, South Carolina

A Postcard History

David C. Sennema

Summary

A fascinating collection of picture postcards document the history of Columbia, South Carolina, from the early 1900s through the 1950s.

With Columbia, South Carolina: A Postcard History, Dave and Marty Sennema have assembled an unprecedented collection of picture postcards to create a retrospective of the area from the early 1900s through the 1950s. Here you will find dramatic images of businesses, street scenes, hotels, office buildings, and homes. Even more fascinating are the buildings which have, over the years, been recycled and used to house various businesses and educational institutions.

Date: 3/8/21 $24.99

South Carolina Golf

Robert Gillespie

Summary

For nearly 300 years, South Carolina has played a vital role in American golf. The first golf clubs in America came from Scotland to Charleston in 1739. Myrtle Beach is sometimes called the "Golf Capitol of the World'? with more than 80 golf courses. The Country Club of Charleston produced World Golf Hall of Fame members Henry Picard and Beth Daniel. The 1991 Ryder Cup Matches, the "War by the Shore,'? took place at Kiawah Island's Ocean Course, also site of the 2012 and 2021 PGA Championships. Hilton Head's Harbour Town Golf Links has hosted the PGA Tour's RBC Heritage for more than 50 years. Bob Gillespie and Tommy Braswell detail the history of the game in the Palmetto State.

Arcadia Publishing

9781467104203

Pub Date: 11/4/19

On Sale Date: 11/4/19

$23.99 USD/$26.99 CAD Trade Paperback

128 Pages Carton Qty: 40

History / Military

HIS027180

Series: Images of America

9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt

Fort Jackson

David Galassie

Summary

Fort Jackson is a sprawling military base east of Columbia, South Carolina. With the impending entry of America into World War I, city fathers recognized the country's need for military training camps and made a successful proposal to the US Army for construction of a camp near Columbia. Named after Andrew Jackson, the hero of the Battle of New Orleans and the seventh US president, Camp Jackson soon became the home of the famous 81st "Wildcat" Division and, later, the 5th Infantry Division. Over time, the camp's prospects waned, but the advent of another world war brought renewed interest in the camp and its eventual designation as Fort Jackson in 1940. Fort Jackson has been instrumental in the mobilization and training of troops for service in the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the Global War on Terror. Today, Fort Jackson is the Army's premier basic training installation, responsible for over 50 percent of Army trainees each year.

Arcadia Publishing

9781467126427

Pub Date: 8/28/17

Congaree National Park

John E. Cely

Summary

Located in central South Carolina, only a few miles from the capital city of Columbia, Congaree National Park is the largest old-growth bottomland hardwood forest left in the country and one of the most biologically diverse parks within the national park system. Nearly 100 species of trees have been documented within the park, almost as many as in the entire Pacific Northwest. The park has one of the tallest hardwood forests anywhere in the temperate world and features numerous trees of record-setting proportions, a distinction that has earned it the name "Forest of Champions." This book discusses the early history of the area that later became the Congaree National Park, shows efforts to protect it from logging by a citizen's grassroots campaign, traces the park's early beginnings and development, and illustrates some of the park's notable flora and fauna.

The History Press

9781626192140

Pub Date: 9/3/13

On Sale Date: 9/3/13

$17.99 USD/$17.99

CAD/€14.99 EUR Trade Paperback

128 Pages

Carton Qty: 42

History / United States

HIS036120

8.5 in H | 5.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.03 lb Wt

Eerie South Carolina

True Chilling Stories from the Palmetto Past Sherman Carmichael, Kristen Solecki

Summary

Master storyteller Sherman Carmichael is back with more mysterious tales from South Carolina--from Plantersville to Loris and from Beaufort to Clinton. Many of these stories have been told and retold throughout generations, like the red-eyed specter that roams the stairwells of Wilson Hall at Converse College or the haunted grave site of Agnes of Glasgow in Camden. In 1987, a construction company unearthed the bodies of fourteen Union soldiers from the Civil War--twelve of the bodies were found without their heads. The Abbeville Opera House has a chair that remains open to this day for a patron who visited long ago. Join Carmichael for these and many more rare and offbeat stories from South Carolina.

Commonwealth Editions

9781641940467

Pub Date: 8/3/21

On Sale Date: 8/3/21

$9.99 USD/$11.95 CAD Discount Code: DFLTS002 Board Book

16 Pages

Carton Qty: 60

Ages 0 to 3

Juvenile Nonfiction / Places

JNF038100 Series: Hello

5.9

Hello, South Carolina! Martha Day Zschock

Summary

Welcome to South Carolina! Parent and child White-Tailed Deer explore South Carolina in best-selling authorillustrator Martha Day Zschock's Hello! board book series for children. For ages 2-5. Made in the USA.

Pelican Publishing

9781455627516

Pub Date: 6/19/23

On Sale Date: 6/19/23

$19.99 USD/$25.99 CAD Hardcover Picture Book

24 Pages

Carton Qty: 38

Ages 5 to 8, Grades 0 to 3

Juvenile Fiction / Animals

JUV002240

Series: Pelican

Barnacle Brown

The Story of the Turtle and the Hound

Jordan Crisp

Summary

Barnacle Brown is a seafaring hound, but even he is surprised by the dangerous storm that sinks his boat and leaves him stranded in the ocean, far from home. Thank goodness he wore his life jacket! But there is no way that even a hound as brave as Barnacle Brown can swim through the ocean's waves and back to shore all by himself. Just when the pup fears all is lost, a friendly loggerhead turtle arrives to bring him safely back to the beach. One good turn deserves another so he promises to help Loggerhead Lou, his new friend, protect her vulnerable hatchlings on their own journeys to the sea. This sweet tale of helping those in need contains a fact sheet about loggerhead turtles and includes ways young readers can play a part in protecting this endangered species.

Arcadia Publishing

9781467108812

Pub Date: 8/28/23

On Sale Date: 8/28/23

$24.99 USD/$31.99 CAD Trade Paperback

192 Pages

Carton Qty: 40

History / United States

HIS036120

Series: Images of America

9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T

| 0.003 lb Wt

NCA&T vs. NCCU

More Than Just A Game

Dr. Charles D. Johnson, Dr. Arwin D. Smallwood

Summary

More Than Just a Game tells the story of the 100-year football rivalry between NCA&T and NCCU through never-before-seen photographs and images. The work seeks to honor the many coaches, players, and participants in this storied rivalry. These vintage images illustrate the importance of the schools' rare and special rivalry, something students and alumni already know. Written with the fans of both institutions in mind, this book seeks to recount the jubilant victories and heartbreaking losses of each school. It is the story of HBCUs at their best and documents their contributions to the state of North Carolina and the nation. It is a story of perseverance, accomplishment, and pride.

Arcadia Publishing

9781467109062

Pub Date: 10/23/23

On Sale Date: 10/23/23

$24.99 USD/$31.99

Greensboro Depot

Kevin von der Lippe, David H. Steinberg

Summary

Greensboro, North Carolina, is but one of many cities located on former Southern Railway's Washingtonto-Atlanta mainline. Greensboro is not the largest city between these points, but it has the distinction today of having the largest and finest Southern Railway passenger station after Washington. Greensboro has a colorful railroad history that begins in the 1850s and endures to this day. The large depot was built in the mid-1920s to serve the tremendous passenger rail traffic that passed through Greensboro. Its grandeur overshadowed every other depot in the state. Today, thanks not only to Amtrak, which remains to serve the city, but also to the passenger train service that the North Carolina Department of Transportation actively promotes to serve throughout the state, the depot continues to flourish as an icon of Greensboro.

Pub Date: 7/21/14

On Sale Date: 7/21/14 $24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback

96 Pages Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036120 Series: Images of Modern America

9.3

Greensboro

Kevin Reid

Summary

Greensboro has reinvented itself in recent decades. By the time of its 1958 sesquicentennial, Greensboro was North Carolina's second-largest city and the world's largest producer of denim. It was home to many textile companies, including the world's largest; major insurance firms; and manufacturers of other products. Greensboro holds an important place in the civil rights movement, with the sit-ins at Woolworth's department store, a site now preserved as the International Civil Rights Center & Museum. In 1982, a grocery store opened in Greensboro that wanted to bring the old-fashioned market experience back to consumers. The Fresh Market has since expanded to over 100 stores in more than 20 states. Greensboro's roster of colleges and universities has grown over the years, and it remains a key education and research center. Founded in 1991, RF Micro Devices, Greensboro's largest company, makes components of most cell phones. Greensboro showcases the rich commercial and community history of this city over the past 50 years.

On This Day in Piedmont Triad History

Alice E. Sink

Summary

The Piedmont Triad of North Carolina has played a remarkable role in the history of the Southeast--one day at a time--for centuries. Against the backdrop of major historical events and movements, the Triad is also flecked with smaller gems of oft-overlooked history. Prolific author and Triad native Alice Sink chronicles these events, reviving a story for each day of the year. From a Civil War buried treasure to gypsy kidnappings and runaway marriages, each day brings with it an exciting, bite-size adventure through history. Residents from Winston-Salem to High Point to Greensboro and beyond can all enjoy this volume for their daily dose of that old Piedmont Triad history.

The History Press

9781609492755

Pub Date: 4/29/11

On Sale Date: 4/29/11

$21.99 USD/$22.99

128 Pages Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036120

Series: Wicked

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |

0.5 lb Wt

Wicked Greensboro

Alice Sink

Summary

In a town where ladies of the evening walked the streets (but were legally bound to hide their ankles) and trouble rolled through town on the famous railways, this Piedmont city has seen its fair share of iniquity. From Frank Lucas, the drug lord whose childhood in Greensboro served as the catalyst for a life of crime, to the teacher who ruled his students with a switch and a pocketknife, the tales in Wicked Greensboro capture the shady side of the Gate City's past. Travel with local author Alice Sink down the streets of old-time Greensboro to view a city riddled with prostitution, bootlegging and all manner of unsavory and mischievous depravity.

The History Press

9781596298194

Pub Date: 11/20/09

On Sale Date: 11/20/09

$21.99

160 Pages Carton Qty: 40

/ United States

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |

Remembering Greensboro

Jim Schlosser

Summary

Have you ever heard about the Gardner Hill gold mine or the healing powers of Apinol? Do you remember the Brightwood Inn or the antics of Slammin' Sammy Snead? Culling the best from News & Record reporter Jim Schlosser's hundreds of history-related articles, Remembering Greensboro celebrates the unique history of Greensboro and Guilford County. From memorable events like the Woolworth sit-ins and the Greater Greensboro Open to beloved local heroes, characters and celebrities, Schlosser offers something for everyone who calls the Gate City home.

The History Press

9781596296855

Pub Date: 6/3/09

On Sale Date: 6/3/09

$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback

128 Pages

Carton Qty: 40

History / United States

HIS036120

Series: Hidden History

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.5 lb Wt

Hidden History of the Piedmont Triad

Alice E. Sink

Summary

There are many stories about the history of the Piedmont Triad area of North Carolina (including Greensboro, Winston-Salem and High Point) that even the natives have never heard. Join longtime Piedmont Triad resident and writer Alice E. Sink on this journey to uncover those out-of-the-ordinary historical truths that rarely appear in books. Learn about the nightclub in High Point that once hosted the likes of Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington and the famous short story writer O. Henry's connection to a Greensboro drugstore. Have you heard the story of Lexington native John Andrew Roman, put to death on circumstantial evidence, or the local World War II fighter plane pilot who flew eighty-two missions to prevent German fighters from attacking American bombers? These fascinating true tales featuring towns throughout the region will delight and inform readers of all ages.

The History Press

9781596296435

Pub Date: 2/2/09

Ghosts of the North Carolina Piedmont

Houses and Unexplained Events

Frances H. Casstevens

Summary

A Civil War soldier who still haunts the tree where he was chained and left to die…a witch who locked two little girls in a cellar…unexplained voices and heavy footsteps on the stairs… The North Carolina Piedmont can be a very spooky place. Whether you believe in ghosts or not, many people in this region have experienced things that simply cannot be explained. This collection of local lore includes classic ghost stories that have been passed down for generations, as well as personal experiences of the author, her family, friends and even strangers. Join local author Frances Casstevens as she recounts one spine-tingling tale after another.

The History Press

9781596292840

Pub Date: 11/18/07

On Sale Date: 11/18/07

$21.99 USD/$22.99 CAD/€18.99 EUR Trade Paperback

128 Pages

Carton Qty: 6

History / United States HIS036120

Series: Vintage Images

9.8 in H | 6.9 in W | 0.3 in T

| 0.04 lb Wt

Picturing Greensboro

Four Decades of African American Community

Otis L. Hairston Jr.

Summary

Photographer Otis Hairston's camera snapped nearly forty years of fond memories and historic Greensboro events--from community gatherings and North Carolina A&T Aggie homecomings to celebrations of the historic 1960 sit-in. This stunning photo collection depicts ordinary people, local heroes and national celebrities as it captures the strength of Greensboro's African American community. Picturing Greensboro is a landmark volume of spectacular images that will be cherished for years to come.

Arcadia Publishing 9780738515250

Pub Date: 7/1/03

On Sale Date: 7/6/03

$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback

128 Pages

and White Carton Qty: 40

/ United States

Series: Black America Series

9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.7 lb Wt

Greensboro, North Carolina

Otis L. Hairston Jr.

Summary

The historic city of Greensboro, North Carolina, experienced national attention on February 1, 1960 when four A&T College students sat down at the Woolworth lunch counter, thus birthing the civil rights "sit-in movements." However, African Americans helped shape the city for many decades prior to that event. Palmer Memorial Institute, the country's first African-American finishing school, is located here, as is Bennett College, one of two historically black colleges for women in the United States. Alumni of Greensboro schools include Ruby Dee, Ossie Davis, the late astronaut Ron McNair, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Justice Henry Frye, and former Harlem Globetrotter Freddie "Curly" Neal.

Arcadia Publishing

9780738514772

Pub Date: 11/6/02

On Sale Date: 11/6/02

$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback

128 Pages

Black and White

Carton Qty: 18

History / United States

HIS036120

Series: Images of America

9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T

| 0.04 lb Wt

Dateline Greensboro

The Piedmont and Beyond

J. Stephen Catlett

Summary

Dateline Greensboro: The Piedmont and Beyond takes readers on a chronological journey from the 1930s through the 1960s in this collection of images.

Martin's Studio photographers Carol W. Martin and Malcolm A. Miller practiced assignment photography for most of their careers. Unlike freelance documentary photographers, they did not choose the times, places, or subjects. However, instead of working at careers that could have easily become tedious and uninteresting, these former newspaper and studio photographers created a vast and amazing body of work, shooting almost every imaginable aspect of community life. Martin and Miller focused their work on Greensboro and Guilford County, but phone calls and appointments took them to all areas of the state. Included in this book are images from Greensboro, as well as Candor, Cape Hatteras, Chapel Hill, Charlotte, Lexington, Manteo, Ocean Isle, Raleigh, Reidsville, and Winston-Salem. Images from the Martin's Studio Collection were first published in Martin's and Miller's Greensboro, also by Catlett, which was created as a companion to the Green...

Martin's & Miller's Greensboro

J. Stephen Catlett

Summary

Few photographers have left such an indelible mark on a community as did Carol W. Martin and Malcolm A. Miller on Greensboro, North Carolina. Both men beginning their careers in the newspaper trade, Martin and Miller later embarked together on a private photography business, Martin's Studio, which endeavored to capture, besides studio portrait shots, public scenes of everyday life around town, various social functions, and the city's major events, such as local celebrations and parades, catastrophic fires, and famous visiting personalities. On display in the Greensboro Historical Museum beginning in January 2000, their extraordinary work serves as a fitting tribute to Greensboro's diverse history and guarantees that these two men will be remembered as the town's most remarkable visual historians of the twentieth century. Divided in the same manner as the exhibit, Martin's and Miller's Greensboro showcases every aspect of the city's life: images of street scenes, vanished sections of town and forgotten buildings, school life, local children, familiar faces, sporting events, businesses...

Arcadia Publishing

9780738568829

Pub Date: 12/9/98

On Sale Date: 12/14/98

$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD 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

| 0.7 lb Wt

Greensboro:

Volume II, Neighborhoods

Gayle Hicks Fripp

Summary

With 230 more intriguing scenes from Greensboro's past, Greensboro Volume II: Neighborhoods highlights the changing architecture of area homes, churches, and schools, and invites readers to meet the residents who have contributed to the community's growth. The images in this collection, many of which are previously unpublished, have been selected from the extensive archives of the Greensboro Historical Museum. Join author Gayle Hicks Fripp on a fascinating photographic tour that continues to explore the city's impressive transformation. Discover unique 19th-century homes such as Blandwood, Gov. John Motley Morehead's estate; learn about African-American churches established at the end of the Civil War; and witness the impact of transportation developments on the city's expansion and housing patterns. The residences of well-known citizens, including textile entrepreneurs Ceasar Cone and Emanuel Sternberger, World War II flyers George Preddy and Mary Webb Nicholson, and developer A.M. Scales, are also featured.

Greensboro

Gayle Hicks Fripp

Summary

Walking along the streets of downtown Greensboro today, we are constantly reminded of those who came before us. Their names grace the city's street signs, businesses, plaques, buildings, and markers, demonstrating to us the extreme growth that has taken place in the 190-year-old history of this, one of North Carolina's most-loved cities. With over two hundred rare images, many never before published, Greensboro takes readers on a delightful journey back to the days when this small town was transformed from a quiet village to a thriving city referred to as both "the denim capital of America," because of its mill; and "the Hartford of the South," due to its insurance industry. Among these pages we meet prominent citizens like the Cones, who founded a textile empire; writer O. Henry; First Lady Dolley Madison; and the famous Greensboro Four, who challenged segregation with their sit-in at Woolworth's lunch counter in 1960. We also visit with everyday people who grew up here and worked in the mills or downtown shops and firms.

The History Press

9781467151641

Pub Date: 5/30/22

On Sale Date: 5/30/22

$23.99 USD/$26.99 CAD Trade Paperback

240 Pages

Carton Qty: 40

History / United States

HIS036120

Series: History Lovers Guide

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt

History Lover's Guide to North Carolina, A

Michael C. Hardy

Summary

Tour the Old North State's famous--and not-so-famous--historic sites.

"First in Freedom," "First in Flight," and "First, Farthest and Last" are all honorifics that have been used to describe North Carolina's well-known history. Learn the truth behind each of these epithets and other tales from the sands of the Outer Banks to the bustling cities of the Piedmont and the western mountains. Tour the state's famous historic homes, gardens and cemeteries. Dive deep into its military conflicts, from the golden age of piracy to the Second World War.

"Join North Carolina's veteran historian, Michael C. Hardy, for an exploration of the many sites, monuments, museums, and public spaces that tell story of North Carolina's history.

9781467152778

Pub Date: 5/1/23

On Sale Date: 5/1/23

$23.99 USD/$30.99 CAD Trade Paperback

272

Celebrating Southern Appalachian Food

Recipes & Stories from Mountain Kitchens

Jim Casada, Tipper Pressley

Summary

High country cooking fit to grace any table. Southern Appalachia has a rich culinary tradition. Generations of passed down recipes offer glimpses into a culture that has long been defined, in considerable measure, by its food. Take a journey of pure delight through this highland homeland with stories of celebrations, Sunday dinners and ordinary suppers. The narrative material and scores of recipes offered here share a deep love of place and a devotion to this distinctive cuisine. The end result is a tempting invitation, in the vernacular of the region, to "pull up a chair and take nourishment." Authors Jim Casada and Tipper Pressley, both natives of the region, are seasoned veterans in sharing the culinary delights of the southern highlands.

Arcadia Children's Books 9781467198868

Pub Date: 10/17/22 On Sale Date: 10/17/22 $9.99 USD/$12.99 CAD Board Book

18 Pages Full Color Carton Qty: 60 Ages 0 to 3, Grades 0 to 1 Juvenile Nonfiction / History JNF025180 Series: Hello

Hello, North Carolina! UNKNOWN BKM

Summary

Welcome to North Carolina! Take a tour of North Carolina in best-selling author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock's Hello! board book series for children. In Hello, North Carolina!, join the pair as they explore the Blue Ridge Parkway, hike the Appalachian Trail, and explore the Biltmore Estate. With something for the entire family to enjoy, you won't want to say goodbye!

The History Press 9781467143561

Pub Date: 10/7/19

On Sale Date: 10/7/19

$23.99

160 Pages

North Carolina Murder & Mayhem

Rick Jackson

Summary

Author Rick Jackson tells the stories behind some of the most famous, and most heinous, crimes in the history of the Old North State.

The smiling faces and southern hospitality of North Carolina promise a paradise for visitors and residents alike, but darkness still lurks in small towns as well as big cities. The state's dangerous past of violence and murder is never seen in tourist pamphlets. From the capture of Olympic bomber Eric Rudolph in the mountains to the seaside murder of the Hermit of Fort Fisher, dark deeds have touched every part of the state.

The History Press

9781467118323

Pub Date: 1/9/17

On Sale Date: 1/9/17

$23.99 USD/$24.99

CAD/€20.99 EUR Trade Paperback

144 Pages

Carton Qty: 40

History / United States

HIS036120

Series: True Crime

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt

North Carolina Moonshine

An Illicit History

Frank Stephenson Jr. & Barbara Nichols Mulder

Summary

North Carolina holds a special place in the history of moonshine. For more than three centuries, the illicit home-brew was a way of life.

NASCAR emerged from the illegal moonshine tradeas drivers such as Junior Johnson, accustomed to running from the law, moved to the racetrack. A host of colorful characters populated the state's bootlegging arena, like Marvin "Popcorn" Sutton, known as the Paul Bunyan of moonshine, and Alvin Sawyer, considered the moonshine king of the Great Dismal Swamp. Some law enforcement played a constant cat-and-mouse game to shut down illegal stills, while some just looked the other way. Authors Frank Stephenson and Barbara Mulder reveal the gritty history of moonshine in the Tar Heel State.

The History Press

9781467119283

Pub Date: 8/1/16

On Sale Date: 8/1/16

$24.99 USD/$24.99

CAD/€20.99 EUR Trade Paperback

240 Pages

Carton Qty: 30

History / United States HIS036120

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |

A Nutshell History of North Carolina

Ben Fortson

Summary

From its dubious beginnings as a pirate-filled colony to a popular tourist destination, North Carolina has an amazingly colorful history.

Author and illustrator Ben Fortson presents that history in the form of off-the-wall anecdotes, poignant insights and sublimely silly illustrations. Take a hilarious look at Daniel Boone's larger-than-life Carolina personality. Peruse an uproarious account of the Andrew Jackson birthplace controversy or politically astute commentary on the power of tobacco in the state. Fortson takes readers on a side-splitting and educational ride through the annals of Tar Heel State history.

The History Press

9781609498535

Pub Date: 2/8/16

On Sale Date: 2/8/16

$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD/€20.99 EUR Trade Paperback

176 Pages

Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036120

North Carolina String Music Masters

Old-Time and Bluegrass Legends

Elizabeth A. Carlson, Former NPR Journalist Paul Brown

Summary

North Carolina musicians pioneered and mastered the genres of old-time and bluegrass music.

The roots of American music are deeply grounded in North Carolina's music history. Doc Watson played mountain fiddle tunes on guitar. He emerged as the father of flatpicking and forever changed the role of the guitar in American music. Charlie Poole created techniques that eventually defined bluegrass, and folks around the state heard his banjo on some of the most important old-time recordings. Rising star Rhiannon Giddens keeps the music alive today through new interpretations of classic old-time and bluegrass songs. Elizabeth Carlson profiles these and other masters of string music in this fascinating record of North Carolina's musical past, present and future.

Arcadia Publishing

9780738566078

Pub Date: 2/22/10

On Sale Date: 2/22/10

$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback

128 Pages Black and White

Carton Qty: 30

History / United States

HIS036120

Series: Images of Aviation

9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt

Huntsville Air and Space

Gary Wicks

Summary

Join author and Huntsville native T. Gary Wicks as he uncovers the beginnings and inventions that influenced air and space engineering in Alabama and America.

The air age in Huntsville began more than a century ago with Will Quick's design and construction of a flying machine, which he demonstrated in 1908 for patenting and manufacture. The space age began in Huntsville a half century later with the advent of Wernher Von Braun's Redstone Jupiter C rocket, which launched America's first satellite, Explorer 1, into orbit in 1958. A decade later, Huntsville was at the epicenter of the greatest technological achievement of the 20th century as the Saturn V rocket propelled humankind to the moon. Nowhere in the world is the century's rapid advance of air and space technology more apparent than in Huntsville. This unique evolution of flying machines and space vehicles unfolds in this pictorial documentary, including the dramatic growth of the research facilities and community infrastructure that produced these remarkable inventions.

Huntsville

John F. Kvach, Charity Ethridge, Michelle Hopkins, Susanna Leberman

Summary

Huntsville has served as the unofficial capital of north Alabama since the early 19th century. Yet Huntsville continued to redefine itself and remain relevant in regional, national, and international affairs.

Settled by John Hunt and developed by ambitious cotton planters, enterprising merchants and professionals, and thousands of families looking for new opportunities in the rich farmland, Huntsville has continued to grow and prosper as 21st-century corporations and government agencies develop new technologies that make the city the center of space and defense-related industries in the South. The city has endured military occupation, storms, financial panics, and the constant threat of economic and social stagnation that occurred in so many communities across the South. This positive spirit makes Huntsville a special place for residents and visitors alike. Images of America: Huntsville hopes to capture the uniqueness of the city while simultaneously acknowledging some mistakes that have been made in the past.

9.3

The History Press

9781467152693

Pub Date: 6/5/23

On Sale Date: 6/5/23

$23.99 USD/$30.99 CAD Trade Paperback

112 Pages

Carton Qty: 60 History / United States HIS036120 Series: Sports

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt

Baseball in Huntsville

Mark McCarter

Summary

The Rocket City Trash Pandas, who made their Class AA South debut last summer, rekindled the interest in professional baseball in this area. As a journalist, it rekindled my interest in looking at the team with some historical context, to the first baseball team in the area (in 1903, with Ty Cobb as a visiting player) to the arrival of the first affiliated team (in 1985) and its ultimate demise. I discovered interesting characters of the early days (the first "graduate" from Huntsville to the majors once placed a dead rat in a sportswriter's bed, perhaps a precursor to the horse's head in The Godfather). The Huntsville Stars era was populated with some legendary players, like Jose Canseco, who was the league MVP in the first year of the franchise, Mark McGwire, Tim Hudson, Ryan Braun and Nelson Cruz. The Huntsville area also produced some fascinating players like Gabby Street, famous for catching a ball dropped from the top of the Washington Monument, Jimmy Key, Craig Kimbrel and our "Mr. Baseball," Don Mincher, who homered in his first World Series at-bat, enjoyed a 14-year career i...

Marshall Space Flight Center

Cindy Donze Manto, Wanda A. Sigur-Lockheed Martin Civil Space VP (Ret.)

Summary

Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) was carved from the environs of Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama, at the height of the Cold War with the former Soviet Union. Originally, the area was a center for cotton production and large mills, but on the eve of World War II, civic leaders sought a US Army initiative that established Redstone and Huntsville Arsenals for the manufacture and stockpile of small solid-fuel rockets and chemical weapons. After World War II, Operation Paperclip brought scientists and engineers from Germany to pursue missile and rocket development at Redstone Arsenal's Army Ballistic Missile Agency (ABMA) and eventually the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). After establishing the civilian NASA on July 29, 1958, Pres. Dwight D. Eisenhower dedicated the George C. Marshall Space Flight Center on September 8, 1960, to the resolute general, statesman, and "builder of peace." The president concluded, "May this great center be ever worthy of its honored name." Following the Mercury and Apollo programs of the 1960s and early 1970s, MSFC's notable ac...

Arcadia Publishing

9781467123877

Pub Date: 11/7/16

On Sale Date: 11/7/16

$24.99 USD/$25.99

CAD/€22.49 EUR 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

Saturn V Rocket

Alan Lawrie, Ed Stewart II, Mike Jetzer

Summary

In the first comprehensive photographic account of the Saturn V, relive the drama of the Space Race through the production of the rocket that would carry Neil Armstrong and crew to the moon.

In 1961, Pres. John F. Kennedy set the challenge of landing a man on the moon by the end of the decade. In order to achieve this, NASA partnered with US industry to build the largest rocket ever produced, the Saturn V. It was designed and tested in record time and made its first flight in 1967. Less than two years later and within the timescales set by the president, the crew of Apollo 11 was launched on a Saturn V and watched live by millions of people on televisions around the world. From this launch, Neil Armstrong made his famous giant leap for mankind, later to be followed by 11 other astronauts who also walked on the moon.

The History Press

9781609493707

Pub Date:

Rocket City Rock & Soul:

Huntsville Musicians Remember the 1960s

Jane DeNeefe

Summary

In a state widely considered ground zero for civil rights struggles, Huntsville became an unlikely venue for racial reconciliation. Huntsville's recently formed NASA station drew new residents from throughout the country, and across the world, to the Rocket City. This influx of fresh perspectives informed the city's youth. Soon, dozens of vibrant rock bands and soul groups, characteristic of the era but unique in Alabama, were formed. Set against the bitter backdrop of segregation, Huntsville musicians--black and white--found common ground in rock and soul music. Whether playing to desegregated audiences, in desegregated bands or both, Huntsville musicians were boldly moving forward, ushering in a new era. Through interviews with these musicians, local author Jane DeNeefe recounts this unique and important chapter in Huntsville's history.

The History Press

9781596299900

Pub Date: 8/27/10

On Sale Date: 8/27/10

$23.99 USD/$22.99 CAD Trade Paperback

128 Pages

Carton Qty: 80

History / United States

HIS036120

Series: Haunted America

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.03 lb Wt

Haunted North Alabama

Jessica Penot

Summary

Join author and Huntsville resident Jessica Penot on a terrifying trip through the chilling and ghostfilled destinations of North Alabama.

Nestled in the scenic foothills of southern Appalachia, in the center of the Tennessee Valley, North Alabama is known for its natural beauty. Peppered with antebellum mansions and historic homesteads, it is a region rich in history, brimming with a unique cultural heritage. Yet amidst the beauty of these rolling hills and historic features, something dark lurks below the surface. The haunted spirits of the past run as wild as the Tennessee River through North Alabama.

From Florence to Huntsville to Albertville and points in between, Haunted North Alabamaoffers a broad survey of the history of haunted destinations in the upper regions of Alabama. Packed with over 20 haunted locales, Haunted North Alabama is required reading for anyone interested in learning about the history of the phantom spirits that call the heart of Dixie home.

The History Press

9781596298521

Pub Date:

The Adventures of Riverboat John Glimpses of Huntsville in the 1950's "Riverboat John" Ferguson

Summary

For years, "Riverboat John" Ferguson has captivated audiences the world over as a guitar pickin', song singin', storytellin' original. Now, for the first time ever, you can take home Riverboat's strolling song and story act in this collection of boyhood hijinks, long lost traditions and unmistakable southern charm. Born on the blue-collar banks of the Tennessee River in Huntsville, Alabama, Ferguson's homespun memories are sure to resonate with anyone who remembers life in the 1950s. Read about the time he took a wrong turn and drove his first pickup truck into the Elk River, his first--disastrous--attempt at eating barbeque chicken with silverware, the day television came to town, the time he "left home on a train" and so many more. So settle in, kick up your feet and enjoy this one-of-a-kind glimpse into Huntsville in the 1950s from the man heralded by The New York Times as "a true American minstrel." Just don't say nothin' bad about Gene Autry!

The History Press

9781596297531

Pub Date: 9/9/09 On Sale Date: 9/9/09

$23.99 USD/$29.99 CAD Trade Paperback

128 Pages

Carton Qty: 40 History / United States

Wicked

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |

Wicked North Alabama

Jacquelyn Procter Reeves

Summary

Even in paradise, evil sometimes creeps in.

Thoughts of Alabama invite images of Confederate jasmine and fertile cotton fields, sweet iced tea and Southern hospitality, but there's a darker side to the state's history. Some of the stories captured within the pages of this book are well known to the good folks of North Alabama; others are less familiar. The scandals of Lincoln's brother-in-law, the reign of terror created by Huntsville's Southwest Molester, the Decatur man who buried his wife's dismembered body under the fish pond and the beautiful Black Widow of Hazel Green--all of these stories are well researched and masterfully written by Huntsville author Jacquelyn Procter Reeves. True-crime fans will appreciate this treasury of stories spanning nearly two hundred years of North Alabama history.

Pub Date: 4/28/00

Sale Date: 5/3/00

128 Pages Black and White Carton Qty: 40 History / United States

Postcard History

Huntsville in Vintage Postcards

Alan C. Wright

Summary

Founded in 1805, Hunstville brought many "firsts" to the state of Alabama - including the first bank, the first public library, and the first cotton mill. The city hosted the 1819 constitutional convention that formed the state of Alabama, and served as the first state capital. Huntsvillians have long enjoyed a progressive community of the forefront of the state's growth in the areas of business and technology, and have also created a vibrant social and cultural atmosphere.

Arcadia Publishing

9781467104326

Pub Date: 12/9/19

On Sale Date: 12/9/19

$23.99 USD/$26.99 CAD Trade Paperback

128 Pages 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

Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge

Thomas V. Ress

Summary

Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge was created on July 7, 1938, when Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt signed an executive order to establish the Wheeler Migratory Waterfowl Refuge with a mission to serve "as a refuge and breeding ground for migratory birds and other wildlife."

The refuge was Alabama's first national wildlife refuge and the first national wildlife refuge to be an integral part of a man-made reservoir, encompassing part of Wheeler Lake, which was formed by the construction of Wheeler Dam by the Tennessee Valley Authority. In the ensuing years, the character of the land within the refuge boundaries changed. From eroded, barren fields arose thick stands of hardwoods and pines, lush wetlands, and shady sloughs that attracted huge flocks of ducks and geese. Beaver, deer, otters, and alligators returned. Today, the refuge is a haven of natural beauty surrounded by the trappings of modern society, attracting thousands of visitors who come to view the large numbers of ducks, geese, cranes, and other wildlife that inhabit the refuge.

Hidden History of Alabama Aviation

Billy Singleton

Summary

Author Billy J. Singleton sets readers on a captivating course through the history of Cotton State aviation.

From the dreamers who envisioned flight decades before the Wright Brothers achieved it at Kitty Hawk to the international space race, Alabama has been at the forefront of aviation. Delve into the obscure and forgotten stories of the state's aeronautical heritage, including an encounter over Montgomery that initiated an investigation by the Air Force, Eleanor Roosevelt's aerial tour of the Tuskegee Institute in a two-seat training aircraft and the miracle of Eastern Flight 002. Recall the lost squadron of Gunter Field, the Alabama pilot recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the most experienced aviator in history and the college administration that constructed an airport to obtain a gymnasium

Arcadia Children’s Books

9781467198875

Pub Date: 2/12/24

On Sale Date: 2/12/24

$9.99 USD/$14.99 CAD Board Book

18 Pages Full Color

Carton Qty: 1 Ages 0 to 3

Juvenile Nonfiction / History JNF025180

Series: Hello

6 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.003

Hello, Alabama!

Martha Day Zschock

Summary

Welcome to Alabama! Parent and child black bears explore everything special about Alabama--from gulf cities like Mobile, to the history of Birmingham and Montgomery, to its food, celebrations, and natural beauty. Come along for a southern adventure in best-selling author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock's Hello! board book series for children. For ages 0-3.

The History Press

9781467156110

Pub Date: 1/29/24

On Sale Date: 1/29/24

$24.99 USD/$29.99 CAD Trade Paperback

160 Pages Carton Qty: 1

Series: The History Press

9

Vintage Alabama Signs

Tim Hollis

Summary

Many Alabamians may not realize how many of their fond memories involve advertising signs. Although these neon spectaculars, billboards and even signs painted directly onto brick walls were created expressly to persuade customers or tourists to patronize businesses, many such signs remained in place for so long that they became landmarks in their own right. From the California-inspired sign for Art's Char House and the ubiquitous signage of Bargain Town USA to Tuscaloosa's famed Moon Winx Motel neon masterpiece, author Tim Hollis guides readers on a hunt for signs that wormed their way into the collective Alabama memory.

Arcadia Children's Books

9781467197298

Pub Date: 5/1/23

On Sale Date: 5/1/23

$12.99 USD/$16.99 CAD Trade Paperback

112 Pages

Carton Qty: 60

Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7

Juvenile Nonfiction / History

JNF025180

Series: Spooky America

7.6

The Ghostly Tales of Alabama

Dr. Alan N. Brown

Summary

Ghost stories from America's "Heart of Dixie" have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! Welcome to the spooky state of Alabama! Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms.

Did you know that every February, a sunken ship rises again on the Tombigbee River? Or that the man peeking out of the Pickens County Courthouse window was wrongfully imprisoned there…150 years ago? Can you believe the sounds of a Civil War horse still echo on the porch of an old house in Suggsville? Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Alabama and have you sleeping with the light on!

The History Press

9781467149730

Pub Date: 10/4/21

On Sale Date: 10/4/21

A Culinary Tour Through Alabama History

Monica Tapper

Summary

One of the surest ways to connect with the past is to sample what was on its plate. That's the goal with this gustatory journey through Alabama history. Sweetmeats with the governor's lonely, oft-depressed wife in 1832 Greensboro. Shrimp and crabmeat casserole at a long-departed preacher's house at the Gaines Ridge Dinner Club in Camden. Pimento cheese and tea with notes of cinnamon and citrus at the Bragg-Mitchell Mansion in Mobile. Poundcake from Georgia Gilmore's kitchen in Montgomery, where workaday freedom fighters and luminaries of the civil rights movement sought sustenance. Author Monica Tapper serves up a stick-to-your-ribs trek through Alabama history, providing classic recipes modified for the modern kitchen along the way.

Pelican

9781455626441

Pub Date: 9/6/21

On Sale Date: 9/6/21

$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback

160 Pages

Carton Qty: 40

History / United States

HIS036120

Series: Haunted America

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |

0.04 lb Wt

Haunted

Alabama

Alan Brown

Summary

Alabama has a historic and haunted side. This book highlights the most interesting sites and stories, from Auburn and Birmingham to Tuscaloosa and Mobile.

The History Press

9781467146012

Pub Date: 6/21/21

On Sale Date: 6/21/21

$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback

160 Pages

Carton Qty: 40

History / United States

HIS036120 Series: True Crime

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt

Wicked Women of Alabama

Jeremy W. Gray

Summary

While men commit most of Alabama's crimes, women have written some of the darkest chapters in state history. Poisoners who murdered dozens. A mob icon who captivated millions. An anti-government cop killer. A madam whose courage lifted her from shame to legend. A mummified woman shrouded in mystery. Whether they enjoyed the spotlight or weaponized their status as unlikely suspects, these women left scandal and misery in their wake. Journalist Jeremy W. Gray digs into the sordid mess left behind by some of the most notorious women in Alabama history.

The History Press

9781467141208

Pub Date: 4/15/19

On Sale Date: 4/15/19

$23.99 USD/$26.99 CAD Trade Paperback

144 Pages Full Color

Carton Qty: 44

History / United States

HIS036120

Series: Lost

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt

Lost Attractions of Alabama

Tim Hollis

Summary

Journey along with the king of nostalgia, Tim Hollis, for a tour of lost attractions of northern, central and southern Alabama.

Alabama has had an enviable success rate when it comes to tourist attractions, with some that date back to the 1930s still drawing crowds today. But many others have come and gone, sometimes leaving little evidence of their existence. Join Alabama native Tim Hollis as he revisits iconic attractions such as Canyon Land Park and Sequoyah Caverns, the floral clock at Birmingham's Botanical Gardens and the traffic safety torch held aloft by Vulcan, the iron man. Many Gulf Coast attractions are gone, including Styx River Water World and Spooky Golf, but the memories remain.

The History Press

9781467138017

Pub Date: 7/23/18

On Sale Date: 7/23/18

$23.99 USD/$26.99 CAD Trade Paperback

128 Pages Black and White

Carton Qty: 52

History / United States

HIS036120

Series: American Legends

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt

Alabama Lore

The Choccolocco Monster, Huggin' Molly, the Lost Town of Cottonport and Other Mysterious Tales Wil Elrick

Summary

Join author Wil Elrick as he explores the history behind some of the Cotton State's weird and legendary tales.

Mysterious 1989 UFO sightings brought more than 4,000 visitors to the tiny town of Fyffe, population 1,300. Legends of the Alabama White Thang - an elusive, hairy creature with a shrill shriek - persisted in the state for a century. Just outside Huntsville's historic Maple Hill Cemetery lies an eerie playground where the ghosts of departed children are rumored to play in the dead of night. After hundreds of unexplained sightings, the town of Evergreen declared itself the Bigfoot Capital of Alabama. Alabama is a weird and wonderful place with a colorful history steeped in folk tales passed from generation to generation.

The History Press

9781467138789

Pub Date: 5/28/18

On Sale Date: 5/28/18

$24.99 USD/$25.99 CAD Trade Paperback

224 Pages Black and White

Carton Qty: 30 Photography / Subjects & Themes

PHO019000

Series: Sports

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt

Baseball in Alabama

Tales of Hardball in the Heart of Dixie

Doug Wedge, Hal Baird Head Baseball Coach Auburn University 1985-2000

Summary

Although football may first spring to mind when talking about sports in Alabama, the state has certainly made its mark with the national pastime. Thirteen players with Alabama roots are enshrined in the National Baseball Hall of Fame, including all-time greats like Hank Aaron, Ozzie Smith and Satchel Paige. Bob Veale of Birmingham led the National League in strikeouts in 1964. Superstars and former players like Bo Jackson and Britt Burns give back to their home state by organizing charities and coaching Alabama's next generation of players. Author and baseball historian Doug Wedge explores stories from this rich history.

Arcadia Publishing

9781467127554

Pub Date: 2/26/18

On Sale Date: 2/26/18

$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback

128 Pages Carton Qty: 40 History / United States

HIS036120

Series: Images of Aviation

9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt

Alabama Aviation

Billy J. Singleton

Summary

From early aerial experimenters who devoted their lives to the development of a heavier-than-air flying machine to the massive expansion of military flight training during the Second World War, the story of aviation in Alabama represents a remarkable historical legacy. In March 1910, Orville and Wilbur Wright established the nation's first civilian flying school on the grounds of what would become Maxwell Air Force Base, the center for military aerospace education and airpower doctrine. The establishment of the Wright brothers' flying school represents the first of a series of extraordinary events that propelled Alabama to the forefront of the evolution of aviation as the foundation of Pres. Franklin Roosevelt's "arsenal of democracy" during the Second World War.

Arcadia Publishing

9780738552989

Pub Date: 10/31/07

On Sale Date: 10/31/07

$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback

128 Pages Black and White

Carton Qty: 18

History / United States

HIS036120

Series: Campus History

9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt

University of Tennessee

Aaron D. Purcell

Summary

The school that eventually became the University of Tennessee was founded as one of the first three colleges established west of the Appalachians.

In 1794, two years before Tennessee even became a state, the legislature of the Southwest Territory established Blount College with a charter, and the small school struggled with a tiny student body and even smaller staff before changing its name to East Tennessee College in 1807. As the college grew, the trustees of the school scouted potential sites in Knoxville, settling on the site affectionately called "The Hill'? in 1828, and changing its name once again in 1840 to East Tennessee University. During the Civil War, classes came to an abrupt halt as students and faculty were recruited to serve on battlefields, and troops used campus facilities as hospitals and barracks. With a final name change in 1879, the University of Tennessee has exploded in growth in the 20th century, with campuses and programs across the state. In addition to a rich sports tradition, the University of Tennessee is considered one of the best colleges in the Southea...

Knoxville Music Before Bluegrass

Tim Sharp

Summary

Since colonial times, generations of families from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and England have settled in Knoxville and East Tennessee. Early on, they arrived with ballads, stories, instruments, and folk music from their former homes. "Songcatchers," including Francis James Child, Olive Dame Campbell, Maud Pauline Karpeles, Cecil J. Sharp, William Francis Allen, Lucy McKim Garrison, Charles Pickard Ware, and George Pullen Jackson, journeyed deep into the remotest areas of East Tennessee to capture their songs in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This music existed almost unchanged until the introduction of commercial recording and radio broadcasting in the 1920s. The historic recording sessions in Bristol, Tennessee, in the summer of 1927 sparked new genres of music, and through the contribution of musicians like Lester Flatt, Josh Graves, Dolly Parton, Earl Scruggs, Ralph Stanley, the Carter Family, Bill Monroe, and many others, Knoxville and East Tennessee are acknowledged for the roles they played in the birth of country and bluegrass music.

Arcadia Publishing

9780738566535

Pub Date: 11/30/09

On Sale Date: 11/30/09

$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD 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

Knoxville's WNOX

Ed Hooper

Summary

WNOX was the eighth radio station to sign on the air in North America and the first in Tennessee. No station has left a bigger footprint on American popular music or the radio industry as WNOX. Its AM signal could be heard as far south as Daytona Beach and as far north as New York City in the day of uncluttered airwaves. It helped write the book on radio broadcasts and productions with programs like the Mid-Day Merry-Go-Round and the Tennessee Barn Dance. Its legendary programs helped pioneer an entire genre of American popular music and served as a launching pad for country music's greatest stars and some of the nation's best broadcasters. The call letters remain an iconic landmark of Knoxville and East Tennessee.

The History Press

9781596296565

Pub Date: 11/13/09

On Sale Date: 11/13/09

$21.99 USD/$22.99 CAD Trade Paperback

128 Pages Carton Qty:

Knoxville

This Obscure Prismatic City

John Neely

Summary

Discover the vibrant history of Knoxville, Tennessee, in this series of articles from Jack Neely's acclaimed ""Secret History"" column in Knoxville's Metro Pulse.

Neely delves into the shadows of centuries past and weaves a path of local history with unmistakable wit and precision. Learn about the people who made Knoxville the ""obscure prismatic city"" through their genius, bravery or even impiety--natives like Adolph Ochs, whose fear of the old Presbyterian cemetery kick-started his ascent to the editor's desk at the New York Times; Clarence Brown, the University of Tennessee graduate turned Hollywood icon; and Knoxville's own Mark Twain. Learn about race riots, labor riots and good old-fashioned drunken riots, and discover why Knoxville is Tennessee's forgotten music city.

Arcadia Publishing

9780738553412

Pub Date: 5/12/08

On Sale Date: 5/12/08

$24.99 USD/$22.99 CAD Trade Paperback

128 Pages Black and White

Carton Qty: 40

History / United States

HIS036120

Series: Images of America

9.3

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Knoxville in the Vietnam Era

Ed Hooper

Summary

The Vietnam War era (1961-1975), one of our country's most turbulent periods, was also a time of change and social evolution. Seeded in the aftermath of World War II, the nation enjoyed a remarkable economic boom. Knoxville and East Tennessee stood witness to the transformation of American society and the problems that came with the new success. From the first recognized combat casualty of the Vietnam War to the evacuation of Saigon, Knoxvillians were there, and their stories of sacrifice and service earned little mention or were forgotten in historical texts. At home, urban decay gained a grip on Knoxville's once vibrant downtown, and protests were not an uncommon sight on the evening news, but there was progress too. This volume documents the start of a new beginning for Knoxville as the city tried to hold onto its traditional Appalachian values and move into a new era.

Arcadia Publishing

9780738541525

Pub Date: 8/24/05

Tennessee Valley Authority in Vintage Postcards

Mark Allen Stevenson

Summary

Created by the federal government in 1933 to revitalize a region twice the size of New England, the Tennessee Valley Authority began as an experiment of unprecedented proportions. Seen here through picture postcards, the dramatic achievements of the TVA take on a personal aspect, as individuals visit the hydroelectric projects and enjoy the newly created recreational opportunities. Tangible benefits are also documented, such as improved navigation, new roads and bridges, and abundant and inexpensive electricity. Influenced by such visionaries as Gifford Pinchot, Theodore Roosevelt, and George Norris, the agency also dealt with regional issues, including river commerce, soil conservation, and flood control.

Arcadia Publishing

9780738515571

Pub Date: 8/27/03

On Sale Date: 8/27/03

$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback

128 Pages

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

Knoxville

Ed Hooper

Summary

The amazing photographs of Knoxville, Tennessee in this book chart the growth of this major metropolitan area in the Southeast, from a small fort to big Southern city.

Though it began as a small fort on the Tennessee River, Knoxville would not know obscurity for long. Founded in 1791, Knoxville became the capital of the new state of Tennessee five years later and rapidly became a major metropolitan area for the southeastern United States. Exportations of raw and natural goods brought wealth and new residents, and soon its main thoroughfare became a window into the growth, development, decline, and rebirth of an all-American city. Then, as now, all roads downtown lead to Gay Street, and everything Knoxville came from it.

Though Knoxville is a decidedly Southern city, it has also taken its place within the American melting pot. Swiss, English, Dutch, Irish, German, Greek, African, and Spanish families have all played major roles in the city's development. For many years, at one small popcorn stand on Gay Street stood Gary Crowder-the meticulous owner of the amazing collection of photogra...

Knoxville, Tennessee

Elena Irish Zimmerman

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 Knoxville, Tennessee, showcases more than two hundred of the best vintage postcards available.

The History Press

9781625859532

Pub Date: 11/6/17

On Sale Date: 11/6/17

$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD/€19.49 EUR Trade Paperback

224 Pages

Black and White

Carton Qty: 40

History / United States HIS036120

Series: American Palate

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |

Lost Restaurants of Knoxville

Paula A. Johnson, Grady Regas

Summary

Discover the fascinating stories of Knoxville's eateries as author and historian Paula Johnson dives back in time through the stories of the city's great restaurants.

Over the past 225 years, Knoxville dining has come full circle - from early taverns and saloons to upscale continental cuisine and back to the roots of local eating experiences. Greek immigrants Frank and George Regas founded the legendary Regas Restaurant, which operated for 90 years, spreading culinary influence throughout the entire city. Early country music stars frequented Harold's Deli while visiting the city to perform on Tennessee's first live radio shows. Guests from around the world sat 266 feet in the air at the Sunsphere Restaurant, a fine dining establishment run by the Hardee's Corporation during Knoxville's World's Fair. Arcadia Publishing

Pub Date: 5/17/10

On Sale Date: 5/17/10

$24.99

Ijams Nature Center

Paul James

Summary

Ijams Nature Center, on the banks of the Tennessee River, evolved from humble beginnings during the early 20th century into a natural showplace known as the Island Home Bird Sanctuary. Developed by Harry Ijams, Knoxville's leading ornithologist, and Alice Yoe Ijams, "First Lady of Knoxville Garden Clubs," the Ijams property has been a gathering point for birders and nature-lovers for more than a century. Girl Scouting has been a fixture at Ijams since 1923, followed by Camp Mary Ijams, and Camp Margaret Townsend in the Smokies was created in part through Ijams and Townsend family ties. Harry Ijams also helped establish the first official campsite on Mount LeConte and used his artistry as a commercial illustrator to promote the Smoky Mountains as a national park. Over the years, Ijams Nature Center has grown in size and stature to become the region's leading wildlife sanctuary and environmental learning center incorporating Mead's Quarry, which in its heyday produced Tennessee marble used both in local buildings and national monuments.

9.3

Arcadia Publishing

9781467107723

Pub Date: 1/24/22

On Sale Date: 1/24/22

$23.99 USD/$26.99 CAD Trade Paperback

128 Pages

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

Downtown Knoxville

Paul James, Jack Neely

Summary

Founded on a bluff overlooking the Tennessee River in 1791, Knoxville was a frontier town as well as the birthplace and first capital of Tennessee. From the postcolonial years through the Civil War and on to Knoxville's emergence as an industrial, dynamic, and thoroughly American city, downtown was where everything happened--the setting of the city's most memorable stories and legends. Spanning First and Second Creeks and connecting the river to the railroad, downtown is where Knoxvillians have built their most defining churches, opera houses, movie theaters, and hotels. Here, traditions, holidays, and the endings of wars have been celebrated; suffrage leaders exhorted politicians to pass a national amendment; conservationists planned a national park; idealistic engineers and architects of a New Deal program reimagined a multistate valley; and musicians convened to record and broadcast new forms of folk music that would be called "country." Downtown is where bizarre gunfights drew national attention and a notorious outlaw escaped from jail and rode the sheriff's horse to freedom acro...

Disappearing Appalachia in Tennessee

A Picture of a Vanished Land and Its People

Harry Moore, Fred Brown

Summary

Stepping through time to past and present communities, settled in deep hollows and surrounded by ridges and mountains in Tennessee's Appalachia, is to confront a different and disappearing realm. Travel along Hogskin and Richland Valleys. Visit Frenches Mill and Dulaney General Store while passing cantilever barns, one-room school buildings and steepled churches. Listen as octogenarians Robert, Charles, Glenn and others explain life without electricity. Former Cades Cove residents Lois and Inez tell stories of living in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park before it was a national park. Authors Fred Brown, retired journalist, and Harry Moore, retired geologist, explore Tennessee's Appalachian region, recalling its culture, land and people before it vanishes into the abyss of time.

The History Press

9781467144704

Pub Date: 10/5/20

On Sale Date: 10/5/20

$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback

144 Pages Black and White

Carton Qty: 40 History / United States

HIS036120

Series: Murder & Mayhem

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt

Murder & Mayhem in East Tennessee

Dewaine A. Speaks

Summary

Legends & Lore of East Tennessee

Shane S. Simmons

Summary

Author Shane Simmons explores tales of bravery, lore and bizarre customs within the East Tennessee region.

The mountains of East Tennessee are chock full of unique folklore passed down through generations. Locals spin age-old yarns of legends like Davy Crockett, Daniel Boone and Dragging Canoe. Stories of snake-handling churches and the myths behind the death crown superstitions dot the landscape. The mysteries surrounding the Sensabaugh Tunnel still haunt residents.

East Tennessee is gorgeous country, but the hills and hollers have a dark side. James Earl Ray, who had already assassinated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., created mayhem at Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary when he led six other men in a short-lived escape. Several thousand Cherokee Indians from East Tennessee were forced on what would later be called the "Trail of Tears." In the "Hankins Murder" case and in the triple killings in Oliver Springs, chaos and confusion resulted from the wrongful arrest and public accusations of innocent people. Jake and C.H. Butcher brought about bedlam with their banking scandal that at the time was unsurpassed in scope in the nation's history. Author Dewaine A. Speaks details these stories and more. The History Press

Pub Date: 8/8/16

On Sale Date: 8/8/16

$23.99 USD/$24.99 CAD/€20.99 EUR Trade Paperback

128 Pages

Carton Qty: 52

History / United States HIS036120 Series: American Legends

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |

The History Press

9781467118699

Pub Date: 5/16/16

On Sale Date: 5/16/16

$21.99 USD/$24.99

CAD/€20.49 EUR Trade Paperback

176 Pages

Carton Qty: 80 History / United States

HIS036120

Series: American Palate

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |

0.04 lb Wt

East Tennessee Beer A

Fermented History

Aaron Carson, Tony Casey

Summary

Brewing history in East Tennessee is a roller coaster ride. In 1879, Knoxville's twenty-five saloons allegedly poured an estimated five thousand drinks per day. The drinks slowed for nearly half a century during Prohibition. Afterward, the beer scene made a slow resurgence. With modern events like Tennessee Oktoberfest, Thirsty Orange Brew Extravaganza and Brewer's Jam, East Tennessee revels as the unequivocal leader of the state's craft beer industry. Growth continues with new breweries like Sleepy Owl Brewery, Alliance Brewing Company and Crafty Bastard Brewery. Beer writers Aaron Carson and Tony Casey divulge fermented accounts of this long tradition and renaissance.

The History Press

9781596298552

Pub Date: 6/14/11

On Sale Date: 6/14/11

$21.99 USD/$22.99 CAD/€17.99 EUR Trade Paperback

112 Pages

Carton Qty: 40 History / United States

HIS036120

Series: Hidden History

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |

The Hidden History of Southeast Tennessee

Joe Guy

Summary

Author and East Tennessee historian Joe Guy unearths tales from the Volunteer State's most distinct region - the Southeast - in this new volume.

With lost lore of Cherokee natives, forgotten stories of Civil War strife, recollections of cherished regional traditions and much more, The Hidden History of Southeast Tennessee offers a captivating collection that possesses the air of mystery reflected in the hills and hollers from which these tales originate. Join Guy as he recounts the fascinating history of this one-of-a-kind corner of Appalachia and presents stories peppered with mountain flavor, all supported by scholarly research and historical inquiry.

Arcadia Publishing 9780738544052

Pub Date: 3/7/07

On Sale Date: 3/7/07

$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD 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

Knoxville Zoo

Sonya A. Haskins, Jack Hanna

Summary

The Knoxville Zoo began as the Birthday Park Zoo in 1948. Due to a lack of expertise and funding, the Humane Society started proceedings to close the zoo in 1971 after the animals' welfare came under scrutiny. The zoo was saved by Guy Smith, a local television executive, who took on the job as the zoo's first director at a salary of $1 per year. Smith managed to convince the City of Knoxville and the local community to invest in this wonderful sanctuary. As the zoo's conditions improved and awareness was raised, a focus was placed on breeding threatened or endangered animals. These efforts were rewarded in 1978 with the birth of the first two African elephants to be born in the western hemisphere. This book celebrates the zoo's fascinating history with approximately 200 black-and-white images and detailed captions of its birth, rebirth, and journey toward becoming one of the nation's premier zoological institutions. This is a keepsake that zoo visitors and wildlife enthusiasts alike will enjoy.

Pelican Publishing 9781455627301

Pub Date: 9/18/23

On Sale Date: 9/18/23

$19.95 USD/$25.99 CAD Hardcover Picture Book

32 Pages

Carton Qty: 30

Ages 5 to 8, Grades 0 to 3

Juvenile Fiction / Transportation

JUV041050

Series: Pelican

11 in H | 8.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.07 lb Wt

All Aboard, Tennessee!

Rosalind Bunn, Harrison Keller Pyle

Summary

A young boy rides the train through Tennessee's beautiful, historic, and interesting landscapes. From the Blue Ridge to the Appalachian Ridge and Valley Region, the Cumberland Plateau, the Highland Rim, and the Nashville Basin, the narrator experiences the marvels of his home state. He hikes, fishes, and even tours Graceland! This is Maggie Bunn's fifth project and she is looking forward to sharing and creating more stories. Rosalind Bunn is the author of nine children's books and is excited to share her newest story with everyone--especially her grandchildren.

The History Press 9781467153898

Pub Date: 4/17/23

Sale Date: 4/17/23

$23.99

176 Pages Carton Qty: 6 History / United States HIS036120 Series: American Chronicles

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt

True Tales of Tennessee

Earthquake to Railroad

Bill Carey

Summary

The Beginnings of the Volunteer State Tennessee was a remote place in 1810. By 1850, some of the most influential people in America had come from Tennessee, such as Sequoyah, David Crockett, the filibuster William Walker and the slave trader Isaac Franklin. Learn about the state's first steamboats and its initial telegraph message. Read newly discovered accounts from the Trail of Tears. Hop along the Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad and relive the glory and tragedy. Author and columnist Bill Carey details these stories and more on early history in The Volunteer State.

The History Press

9781467151801

Pub Date: 6/13/22 On Sale Date: 6/13/22

$23.99

Vintage Tennessee Signs

Tim Hollis

Summary

Many people have never stopped to realize how many of their fond memories involve advertising signs. Although these neon spectaculars, billboards and even signs painted directly onto brick walls were created expressly to persuade customers or tourists to patronize businesses, many such signs remained in place for so long that they became landmarks in their own right. Signs like the Shoney's Big Boy towering over the area and the iconic Bilmar Motor Inn sign are now a part of history. Author Tim Hollis has scoured various archives to compile some of the best remembered, or most obscure, signs to dot the Tennessee landscape, whether for tourist attractions, restaurants, department stores, gas stations or many other roadside fixtures.

The History Press

9781467141895

Pub Date: 8/5/19

On Sale Date: 8/5/19

$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback

160 Pages

Black and White

Carton Qty: 1000

History / United States

HIS036120

Series: Disaster

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.4 in T |

0.05 lb Wt

Historic Disasters of East Tennessee

Dewaine A. Speaks

Summary

For more than 150 years, East Tennesseans have experienced disasters of historic proportions. The 1902 Fraterville Mine explosion took the lives of 216 men and boys. A 1904 head-on passenger train wreck in New Market claimed the lives of 64. In 1906, Jellico was practically destroyed by the explosion of a train car loaded with dynamite. Floodwaters near Rockwood in 1929 took the lives of 7 Boy Scouts and their Scoutmaster. An explosion in 1960 at Kingsport's Eastman plant killed 16 workers and injured 400. In 2016, a fire in the Great Smoky Mountains claimed the lives of 14 while destroying 2,460 buildings. Knoxville author Dewaine Speaks chronicles these and other historic tragedies in East Tennessee.

Arcadia Children's Books

9781938700507

Pub Date: 10/3/17

On Sale Date: 10/3/17

$9.99 USD Discount Code: DFLTS002 Board Book

Full Color

Carton Qty: 60

Ages 2 to 5

Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography

JNF007020

Series: Hello

5.9 in H | 6 in W | 0.4 in T | 0.03 lb Wt

Hello, Smokies! Martha Zschock

Summary

Welcome to the Smokies! Parent and child Black Bears tour the Great Smoky Mountains in best-selling authorillustrator Martha Day Zschock's Hello! board book series for children. In Hello, Smokies! join the pair as they explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park, earn a junior ranger badge, hike along waterfalls, and take in the view from Clingmans Dome. Along the way they stop for a picnic, look for salamanders, tour Cades Cove, learn about mountain life long ago, and end their day surrounded by fireflies and shooting stars! For ages 2-5. Made in the USA.

Tennessee State Parks

Lori Jill Smith, Jane Banks Campbell

Summary

The story of Tennessee's state parks began more than 80 years ago when New Deal agencies worked to rebuild portions of Tennessee's eroded landscape. Along with these conservation measures, the state's early parks were created through the development of recreational areas. The Tennessee Valley Authority built dams that contributed to recreational attractions, and the Division of State Parks was started in 1937. All of these efforts in addition to Tennessee's natural beauty have resulted in 56 state parks. Through their postcard collections, the authors invite readers to discover each park's special place in Tennessee's history and landscape.

9.3

Hidden History of Tennessee Politics

James B. Jones Jr.

Summary

The Volunteer State plays politics according to its own particular set of rules. Witness the rise and fall of the lost state of Franklin, Tennessee's first instance of secession. Pull back the curtain on the disputed election of 1894 and get the inside scoop on the acerbic editorial cartoons of James Pinckney Alley. Glad-hand influential figures like Andrew Jackson and Kate Bradford Stockton, the state's first female gubernatorial candidate. Pick through filibusters and fiercely partisan quarrels as James B. Jones navigates the twists and turns of Tennessee's political heritage.

The History Press

9781626191372

Pub Date: 2/11/14

On Sale Date: 2/11/14

$23.99 USD/$22.99

CAD/€19.49 EUR Trade Paperback

224 Pages

Carton Qty: 40 History / United States

HIS036120

Series: Sports

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.8 lb Wt

A History of East Tennessee Auto Racing

The Thrill of the Mountains

David McGee

Summary

East Tennessee isn't typically mentioned among stock car racing's formative hotbeds. But the region from Bristol to Oneida and Chattanooga encapsulates a significant portion of the sport's history. From pioneers like Brownie King and Paul Lewis of Johnson City to former national champions Joe Lee Johnson of Chattanooga and L.D. Ottinger of Newport, East Tennessee has produced many of NASCAR's great drivers. The region is home to one of the world's largest sports stadiums in the Bristol Motor Speedway, but NASCAR also made regular visits to other area tracks. Whether the surface is red clay, asphalt or brushed concrete, East Tennessee still boasts some of the world's fastest, most competitive racing. Join author and racing insider David McGee as he presents a vast array of colorful characters whose passion fueled a sport that has gone from primitive to prime time.

The History Press

9781609491567

Pub Date: 1/3/11

On Sale Date: 1/3/11 $15.99

Forgotten Tales of Tennessee

Kelly Kazek, Kyle McQueen

Summary

Tennessee has never been a stranger to strangeness.

Stories of the weird, wild, and wonderful abound in the Volunteer state. Join author and seasoned journalist Kelly Kazek as she tracks down the extraordinary stories that other history books overlook. Each section covers a different outlandish theme of Tennessee history colorful characters, strange sites, intriguing incidents, tombstone tales, odd occurrences, and curious creatures. Readers will discover the brilliant phenomenon of synchronized firefly flashes in the Smoky Mountain town of Elmont, take on the world's largest Moon Pie in Chattanooga and learn Tennessee's history of damaging earthquakes. From the humorous to the haunting, the madcap to the macabre, Forgotten Tales of Tennessee offers a collection as remarkable as the state itself.

Arcadia Children's Books

9781467197212

Pub Date: 10/2/23

On Sale Date: 10/2/23

$9.99 USD/$12.99 CAD Board Book

16 Pages

Carton Qty: 40

Ages 0 to 3

Juvenile Nonfiction / Places

JNF038100

Series: Dreaming Of

6 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.02 lb Wt

Dreaming of Memphis

Terri Scott

Summary

In this board book for young readers, we'll learn to count down from 10 to 1 while discovering sites around Memphis, Tennessee. Hop on board a Downtown trolley, visit the ducks at the Peabody, and taste as much barbecue as you can--all before bedtime! From Sun Studio to the Memphis Pyramid, there's so much to see--won't you join me?

Arcadia Children's Books

9781467198547

Pub Date: 2/7/22

On Sale Date: 2/7/22

$14.99 USD/$17.99 CAD Trade Paperback

96 Pages

Carton Qty: 96

Ages 7 to 11, Grades 2 to 7

Juvenile Nonfiction / History

JNF025180

Series: Super Cities

8 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.02 in T | 0.03 lb Wt

Super Cities! Memphis

Memphis

Diane Bailey

Summary

Sometimes the coolest places are right outside your front door. Learning about Memphis's interesting and unique culture has never been so super fun! Did you know Memphis got its name from an ancient Egyptian city? Or that the famous jazz musician Louis Armstrong performed on Beale Street? Have you ever heard of the ghost at Hebe Fountain? From the Mississippi River to the Crystal Shrine Grotto, Super Cities!: Memphis covers it all and is sure to engage any reader with fun facts about the history, culture, and people who make this place great. Attend a show at the Orpheum Theatre, camp along the Wolf River, and rock out with Elvis, all right here. Take a peek inside to learn more about the impressive, unusual, super history of the Bluff City!

The History Press

9781467148702

Pub Date: 9/27/21

On Sale Date: 9/27/21

$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback

160 Pages Black and White

Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036120

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt

Memphis in the Jazz Age

Robert A. Lanier

Summary

The Jazz Age was a boom time in the Bluff City. Murder was rampant, and politics were rough-and-tumble. First, Mayor Rowlett Paine and Boss E.H. Crump joined forces to fight the local Ku Klux Klan (and nearly lost). Then they turned on each other, and the political battle ensued. Other colorful characters weaving in and out of the story include Black political leader "Bob" Church, millionaire Clarence Saunders, Governor Austin Peay, evangelist Billy Sunday and even William Jennings Bryan. The city went on a building spree and a bootleg booze binge even as cotton prices plummeted. The Great Flood of 1927 added more strife with the addition of local refugees. Author Robert Lanier details these fascinating stories and more.

Arcadia Publishing 9781467127394

Pub Date: 11/13/17

On Sale Date: 11/13/17

$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD/€19.99 EUR Trade Paperback

128 Pages Carton

Memphis

Birthplace of Rock and Roll

Robert W. Dye

Summary

The music that has been produced in Memphis over the past 100 years is as unique and diverse as the city itself. Growing out of the Mississippi Delta, the Memphis blues have been transported worldwide by such ambassadors as B.B. King and Howlin' Wolf. Rock's first baby steps were taken at the tiny Sun Studio by a group of artists who have inspired generations of musicians to follow in their beat. Soul music found its groove at Stax with a homegrown sound that exploded onto the American music scene. Music producers, including Sam Phillips, Willie Mitchell, Chips Moman, and Jim Stewart, found in Memphis a sound as distinctive as their individual personalities. Each one inspired, motivated, and encouraged their artists and, in doing so, produced a volume of work that has become the sound track of their generation.

The History Press

9781609499426

Pub Date: 2/5/13

On Sale Date: 2/5/13

$21.99 USD/$22.99

CAD/€19.49 EUR Trade Paperback

144 Pages

Carton Qty: 40 History / United States

HIS036120

Series: Disaster

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |

0.5 lb Wt

When the Levee Breaks:

Memphis and the Mississippi Valley Flood of 1927

Patrick O'Daniel

Summary

Among the countless miles of damage caused by the Mississippi Flood of 1927, the homeless and displaced masses of the Mississippi Valley looked toward Memphis as a beacon of hope. As thousands of refugees poured into the city, Memphians opened their hearts and extolled feats of charity that could fill volumes. Join local author Patrick O'Daniel as he traces the events of the Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 and the crucial role Memphis played in its aftermath. From heroic rescues to maltreatment within the refugee camps, O'Daniel paints a complete picture of man struggling against nature both within and without. Follow along as the receding waters propel Herbert Hoover into the national spotlight and Mayor Rowlett Paine becomes an unlikely leader.

The History Press

9781609494407

Pub Date: 10/27/11

On Sale Date: 10/27/11

$21.99 USD/$22.99

CAD/€19.99 EUR Trade Paperback

144 Pages

Carton Qty: 40 History / United States

HIS036120

Series: Brief History

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.5

A Brief History of Memphis G.

Wayne Dowdy

Summary

Local Historian G. Wayne Dowdy tells the tales of Memphis's triumphs and tragedies through the civil rights movement and beyond like only a true Memphian can.

First purchased in the early 1800s from natives to serve as a vital port for the emerging American river trade, the city flourished until the tumultuous years of the Civil War brought chaos and uncertainty. Despite its compelling story, no concise history of this home of soulful music and unmistakable flavor has been available to modern readers until now. Thankfully, archivist G. Wayne Dowdy has filled this gap with a history of Memphis that is as vibrant and welcoming as the city itself.

The History Press

9781596299061

Pub Date: 8/20/10

On Sale Date: 8/20/10

$21.99 USD/$22.99 CAD Trade Paperback

192 Pages

Carton Qty: 36

History / United States

HIS036120

Series: History & Guide

8.5 in H | 5.5 in W | 0.4 in T | 0.04 lb Wt

A Guide to Historic Downtown Memphis

William Patton

Summary

Thanks to Attorney and business owner Bill Patton, you won't miss a thing when you visit downtown Memphis, Tennessee with this guide.

Memphis Chronicles: Bits of History from the Best Times

John E. Harkins

Summary

Take a break from the bustle of Poplar and Beale and enjoy this easy ride down memory lane, recalling days when downtown gridlock was caused by streetcars and wagons and the Mid-South was ruled by the likes of the Chickasaws, Confederates, King Cotton and Crump. Few know Shelby County and its history like lifelong Memphian John E. Harkins, who expertly chronicles the city's unparalleled heritage and the individuals and groups who have kept its past alive through the decades. Discover the origins of the yellow fever epidemic, Memphis in May, Elmwood Cemetery, the heroes of Shelby County history and so much more in Memphis Chronicles.

Need a practical, useful guide to downtown Memphis's historic streets, buildings and neighborhoods? Look no further than A Guide to Historic Downtown Memphis. From Beale Street to the Bluffs, this guidebook covers all the essentials that no explorer of the River City should be without. Each chapter provides a map for a different section of downtown Memphis, guiding readers on a journey to the historic reaches of this modern city. The destinations may vary from classic theatres to barbeque joints, from churches to saloons, but the road always leads to another fascinating Memphis discovery. Perfect for out-of-town visitors or Memphians who need a helpful guide to showcase the attractions that make their hometown one of a kind. The

Pub Date: 8/1/09

On Sale Date: 8/1/09

$21.99 USD/$22.99 CAD Trade Paperback

128 Pages

Carton Qty: 40

History / United States HIS036120

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The History Press

9781596295216

Pub Date: 8/29/08

On Sale Date: 8/29/08

$21.99 USD/$22.99 CAD Trade Paperback

128 Pages

Carton Qty: 40

History / United States

HIS036120

Series: Murder & Mayhem

9.4 in H | 6.3 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.6 lb Wt

Memphis Murder & Mayhem

Teresa R. Simpson

Summary

With its alluring hospitality, legendary cuisine and transcendent music, Memphis is truly a quintessential Southern city. But lurking behind the barbeque and blue suede shoes is a dark history checkered with violence and disarray. Revisit the mass murder of 1866 that took more than fifty lives, the infamous Alice Mitchell case of the 1890s and a string of unthinkable twentieth-century sins. Author and lifelong Memphian Teresa Simpson explores some of the River City's most menacing crimes and notorious characters in this riveting ride back through the centuries.

The History Press

9781467142526

Pub Date: 10/14/19

On Sale Date: 10/14/19

$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback

128 Pages Black and White

Carton Qty: 5

Cooking / Individual Chefs & Restaurants

CKB115000

Series: American Palate

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.4 in T | 0.04 lb Wt

Lost Restaurants of Memphis

G. Wayne Dowdy

Summary

Memphis is well known for its cuisine, and there is no end to the iconic restaurants that hold a place in the hearts of locals. Johnny Mills Barbecue was home to the "barbecue king of Beale Street.'? Gaston's Restaurant was owned by John Gaston, the "prince of Memphis restaurateurs.'? Leonard's Pit Barbecue was operated by Leonard Heuberger, the man who invented the pulled pork sandwich. Gayhawk Drive-In was hugely popular with African Americans during segregation. Author G. Wayne Dowdy details the history of Memphis's most celebrated restaurants and the reasons they will live forever.

Pub Date: 3/23/20 On Sale Date: 3/23/20

176 Pages Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036120 Series: History & Guide

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt

A History Lover's Guide to Memphis & Shelby County

Bill Patton

Summary

This tour of Memphis goes well beyond the traditional guidebook to offer a historical journey through the Home of the Blues. Explore the city's African American heritage from Church Park to beautiful Mason Temple, where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his final, prophetic speech. Visit Court Square, where a young Thomas Edison delighted children and adults with his popular invention: the cockroach shocker. Discover hidden gems like the nineteenth-century dueling grounds on the banks of the Mississippi and a charming Depression-era country store. From Beale Street to the bluffs, author Bill Patton traces the incomparable history of Memphis. Arcadia Publishing

9780738591124

Pub Date: 2/13/12

On Sale Date: 2/13/12

$24.99 USD/$24.99

128

University of Memphis

Dr. Beverly G. Bond

Summary

Experience the long and storied past of the University of Memphis in this pictorial history told through the lens of over 200 vintage images.

The 100-year transformation of the University of Memphis from a small teacher-training school to a major metropolitan research university is chronicled in Campus History Series: University of Memphis. The West Tennessee Normal School was established in 1912 to provide high school diplomas and teacher credentials to predominately female students. In 1925, the school dropped its high school classes and became the West Tennessee State Teachers College. The institution became a full liberal arts college, Memphis State College, in 1941. Huge gains in postwar enrollment pushed the institution toward university status, which was achieved in 1957. Memphis State University experienced rapid growth, expanding from barely 6,000 students to over 22,000 as the baby boomers came of age. Then, in 1994, signaling its growing stature as a major metropolitan university, the institution was renamed the University of Memphis.

9.3 in H

/ United States

Arcadia Publishing

9781467113939

Pub Date: 6/15/15

On Sale Date: 6/15/15

$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback

128 Pages

Carton Qty: 40

History / United States

HIS036120

Series: Images of America

9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T

Memphis Zoo

Robert W. Dye

Summary

What started over a century ago with an orphaned bear tied to a tree in Overton Park has grown into one of the nation's top zoos. The Memphis Zoo, which attracts more than one million visitors each year, is nationally recognized not only as a tourist attraction but also for its giant panda research, captive breeding programs, and efforts to reintroduce endangered species into the wild. Established in 1906 by the Memphis Park Commission, the zoo has become a Memphis institution. It seems like everyone in Memphis has an Elvis story, but just as many Memphians have memories of the zoo and attractions like the Lion House, Monkey Island, or the free one-ring circus. The zoo has been fortunate to have many devoted staff members and volunteers over the years, and through hard work and dedication, they have built a first-class institution--not only for the animals but for the families, children, and all patrons who visit the zoo every day.

The History Press

9781626195349

Pub Date:

Memphis Barbecue

A Succulent History of Smoke, Sauce & Soul

Craig David Meek

Summary

Memphis is equal parts music and food--the products of a community marked with grit and resilience.

The city's blues and soul music have lifted spirits, while barbecue has been a serious business ever since pork first entered the culinary landscape of Memphis with Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto, who brought the New World its first herd of pigs. Succulent pulled pork and ribs have become part of the fabric of life in the River City, and today they are cooked up in kitchens ranging from the internationally acclaimed, like Corky's, to the humblest of roadside dives. Told through the history of its barbecue is the story of the city of Memphis, from legendary joints like Leonard's Barbecue, where Elvis Presley hosted private parties, to lesser-known places like William's Bar-B-Q in the West Memphis, Arkansas neighborhood where wild, late-night blues juke joints served as a red-light district across the river from Beale Street in the 1950s and '60s. Sink your teeth into this rich history chock-full of interviews and insights from the city's finest pitmasters and 'cue gurus who continue t...

The History Press

9781626191365

Pub Date: 3/18/14

On Sale Date: 3/18/14

$14.99 USD/$17.99 CAD/€14.99 EUR Trade Paperback

400 Pages

Carton Qty: 40

History / United States

HIS036120

Series: On This Day In

7 in H | 5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.9 lb Wt

On This Day in Memphis History

G. Wayne Dowdy

Summary

For locals and visitors alike, read about the events that uncover the history behind the legendary Memphis culture, and examine the stories of music, murder, natural disaster and other River City blasts from the past.

Far more than blues and barbecue, Memphis deep and fascinating culture has evolved one day at a time. Author G. Wayne Dowdy pins an exact date to a host of important, quirky and forgotten events in the history of Tennessee's largest city--an entertaining footnote for each day of the year. Earth, Wind and Fire founder Maurice White entered the world in a Memphis hospital on December 19, 1941. On January 15, 1877, a severe thunderstorm mysteriously left the city covered in snakes. On December 31, 1902, a resident was murdered on Main Street after taunting a Native American named Creeping Bear. A day or a month at a time, enjoy a year of entertaining River City blasts from the past.

The History Press

9781596298750

Hidden History of Memphis

G. Wayne Dowdy

Summary

Discover the little known and unknown rich heritage of Memphis, TN.

Step inside the fascinating annals of the Bluff City's history and discover the Memphis that only few know. G. Wayne Dowdy, longtime archivist for the Memphis Public Library, examines the history and culture of the Mid-South during its most important decades. Well-known faces like Clarence Saunders, Elvis Presley and W.C. Handy are joined by some of the more obscure characters from the past, like the Memphis gangster who inspired one of William Faulkner's most famous novels, the local Boy Scout who captured German spies during World War I, the Memphis radio station that pioneered wireless broadcasting and so many more. Also included are the previously unpublished private papers and correspondence of former mayor E.H. Crump, giving us new insight and a front-row seat to the machine that shaped Tennessee politics in the twentieth century.

Pub Date: 11/17/10 On Sale Date: 11/17/10

$21.99

160 Pages

Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036120 Series: Lost

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.7 lb Wt

Lost Memphis

Laura Cunningham

Summary

Memphis is a city founded on some of the great vestiges of our past. City staples such as steamboats, cotton plantations and exchange centers, relics symbolic of the city's rich industrial and agrarian legacy, have either been forgotten or completely lost. Every city, especially one as thoroughly modern as Memphis, naturally loses even the more recent aspects of its past through growth and expansion. Join Memphian and library historian Laura Cunningham as she unearths the lost hallmarks of Memphis, from the city's earliest beginnings to the present. Filled with rare and archival images that range from whimsical to haunting, Lost Memphis provides a glimpse into the vanished landmarks and bygone ways of life that once defined the city. Though the people and places featured in Lost Memphis are gone, this collection of compelling photos ensures that they will never be truly lost to history.

Date: 8/20/10

Sale Date: 8/20/10 $21.99 USD/$22.99

Memphis and the Superflood of 1937

High Water Blues

Mr. Patrick O'Daniel

Summary

Experience the historic superflood that decimated the Ohio and Mississippi Valleys and the resilience displayed by the people of Memphis.

The greatest flood in United States history struck the Ohio and Mississippi Valleys in January 1937. Perhaps no single flood in the United States had caused as much damage, displayed as much brutal natural force and displaced as many people. Not even the calamitous flood of 1927, which has eclipsed the '37 flood in terms of historical coverage was as massive. Author and Memphis local Patrick O'Daniel illustrates how this national natural disaster affected Memphis, in particular, and how the politicians of the day, from national figures like FDR to local political bosses like Ed Crump, handled unprecedented infrastructural challenges. Yet beyond politics and policy, O'Daniel tells the story of this historic disaster through the eyes of everyday Memphians, their struggles, care for thousands of desperate refugees and the measures they took to save their city from this devastating flood.

Pub Date: 9/15/09

Sale Date: 9/15/09

128 Pages

Carton Qty: 56 History / United States

Series: Haunted America

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.03 lb Wt

Haunted Memphis

Laura Cunningham

Summary

Author Laura Cunningham expertly blends fright with history and presents the ghostly legends of haunted Memphis.

Much like its muddy riverbanks, the mid-South is flooded with tales of shadowy spirits lurking among us. Beyond the rhythm of the blues and tapping of blue suede shoes is a history steeped in horror. From the restless souls of Elmwood Cemetery to the voodoo vices of Beale Street, phantom hymns of the Orpheum Theatre and Civil War soldiers still looking for a fight, peer beyond the shadows of the city's most historic sites. Author and lifelong resident Laura Cunningham expertly blends fright with history and presents the ghostly legends from Beale to Bartlett, Germantown to Collierville, in this one-of-a-kind volume no resident or visitor should be without.

Date: 4/11/07

Date: 4/11/07

128 Pages

Qty: 40

9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T |

Memphis Music Before the Blues

Tim Sharp

Summary

Memphis means music. That relationship was solidified in 1909 when W. C. Handy wrote the song "Mr. Crump" and later published it as the "Memphis Blues." As Handy's songs were sung and played in streets and music halls, a spotlight began to shine on a new mecca for innovation in music--Memphis, Tennessee. Memphis Music: Before the Blues surveys the people, music, and events that contributed to the rich musical life that emerged against the backdrop of the Civil War and yellow fever in the 19th century. The story is not just one of the building blocks to what has been called America's greatest export--popular music--but rather it is a story of ongoing innovation and creativity that came from a convergence of people of different cultures.

Arcadia Publishing

9780738543635

Pub Date: 11/8/06

On Sale Date: 11/8/06

$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD 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

Beale Street

Dr. Beverly G. Bond, Dr. Janann Sherman

Summary

Once celebrated as the Main Street of Negro America," Beale Street has a long and vibrant history. In the early 20th century, the 15-block neighborhood supported a collection of hotels, pool halls, saloons, banks, barber shops, pharmacies, dry goods stores, theaters, gambling dens, jewelers, fraternal clubs, churches, entertainment agencies, beauty salons, pawn shops, blues halls, and juke joints. Above the street-level storefronts were offices of African American business and professional men: dentists, doctors, undertakers, photographers, teachers, realtors, and insurance brokers. By mid-century, following the social strife and urban renewal projects of the 1960s and 1970s, little remained of the original neighborhood. Those buildings spared by the bulldozers were boarded up and falling down. In the nick of time, in the 1980s, the city realized the area's potential as a tourist attraction. New bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues opened along the remaining three-block strip, providing a mecca for those seeking to recapture the magic of Beale Street."

Memphis Blues: Birthplace of a Music Tradition

William Bearden, Knox Phillips

Summary

The blues was born in the Mississippi Delta, and since that fateful night in 1903 when W. C. Handy heard the mournful sound of a pocketknife sliding over the strings of an acoustic guitar and the plaintive song of a long-forgotten musician in the hot night of Tutwiler, Mississippi, the blues has been on a journey around the world. From the cotton fields and juke joints of the Delta, up Highway 61 to Memphis's Beale Street, St. Louis, the Southside of Chicago, England, and points beyond, the blues is America's unique form of music. Blues is incisive in its honesty, elemental in its rhythm, and powerful in its almost visceral sensation. Nearly every style of popular music has its roots in the blues. Muddy Waters said it best: "The blues had a baby, and they called it rock and roll." Memphis has become the heart of the blues world, with a re-born Beale Street acting as its spiritual center. People come from the world over to experience its beat, savor its emotion, and feel its power. In the end . . . "it ain't nothin' but the blues."

Arcadia Publishing

9780738505602

Pub Date: 4/28/00

On Sale Date: 5/3/00

$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback

128 Pages

Black and White

Carton Qty: 40

History / United States

HIS036120

Series: Postcard History Series

9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T

| 0.7 lb Wt

Memphis in Vintage Postcards

Scott Faragher, Katherine Harrington

Summary

Postcards are an important element of understanding our past, for they provide future generations a rare glimpse into a world that many times has disappeared under the aegis of expansion and progress. This book, containing over 175 vintage postcards, allows readers to see one of the South's most historic cities as it looked in the earlier part of the twentieth century--a time when the city was experiencing unparalleled growth. Memphis contains scenes of early river commerce, images of many historic hotels, such as the Peabody Hotel and Hotel Claridge, postcards of significant commercial buildings, as well as examples of the rapid development of downtown, showcasing Beale Street, Madison Avenue, and Main Street.

Arcadia Publishing

9780738515533

Pub Date: 9/18/98

On Sale Date: 9/18/98

$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback

128 Pages Black and White

Carton Qty: 40 History / United

9.3

Memphis

John Dougan

Summary

Memphis has been described as both "the Metropolis of the American Nile'? and "a small town with a whole lot of people in it. '?

This volume of vintage photographs captures the unique mix of urban culture and rural roots in a community where great bridges and modern buildings tower within sight of old cotton plantations. In some 200 historic photographs accompanied by insightful captions, Memphis traces the development of this truly American city. From the age of steamboats that carried cotton, lumber, and industrial products throughout the Mississippi River Valley to modern networks of railroads and highways, Memphis' location on the Fourth Chickasaw Bluff has made the city a natural transportation and distribution center. In spite of the devastating yellow fever epidemics of the 1870s and the disastrous floods of the 20th century, the commercial and cultural life has nevertheless flourished. Action scenes of urban life depict the busy streets, fine buildings, beautiful parks, and thriving commerce of pre-World War II Memphis. Within these pages, the city's heritage and diversity are..

Arcadia Publishing

9780738518343

Pub Date: 8/3/05

On Sale Date: 8/8/05

$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback

96 Pages Black and White

Carton Qty: 35

History / United States HIS036010

Series: Then and Now

9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.6 lb Wt

Memphis

Robert W. Dye

Summary

Memphis rests on the east bank of the Mississippi, a river that has altered its course many times. Memphis has also changed over the years, expanding and maturing with each new decade. From the days when cotton was king, through the yellow fever epidemics of the late 19th century, to the building boom of the 1920s, Memphis has adapted to its changing cultural environment. Through historic photographs, Then and Now: Memphis illustrates how the city has changed over the years. This pictorial retrospective revisits historic Memphis sites and offers comparative photographs of the locations in both past and present times.

9781467198363

Pub Date: 8/2/21

On Sale Date: 8/2/21

$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 Memphis

Laura Cunningham

Summary

Ghost stories from the Birthplace of Rock 'n Roll have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!

The haunted history of Memphis comes to life--even when the main players are dead. Come for the blues and barbecue, but stay for the ghosts. Have you heard about the spirits at the Memphis Zoo? Or how about the grisly history surrounding the Grand Carousel? 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

9781467155243

Pub Date: 10/23/23

On Sale Date: 10/23/23

$24.99 USD/$31.99 CAD Trade Paperback

144 Pages

Carton Qty: 44

History / United States HIS036090

Series: True Crime

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt

Notorious Memphis Gangster Diggs Nolen

Mr. Patrick O'Daniel

Summary

The Memphis Underworld King Diggs Nolen's name was the byword for crime in 1920s Memphis. As a child, he dreamed of becoming a swashbuckling outlaw. He turned his back on a promising career, his family and consorted with the worst elements of society. Under the tutelage of train robber Frank Holloway, Nolen became a notorious con artist. Later, he and his gun-slinging wife built an empire out of selling narcotics and trafficking stolen goods. Law enforcement caught Nolen, but they could not hold him. Nolen escaped from Leavenworth Prison, led the largest jailbreak in Memphis history and confounded prosecutors with legal wranglings. Author Patrick O'Daniel details Nolen's quixotic quest for criminal fame that earned him the title King of the Memphis Underworld.

Arcadia Children's Books

9781467198899

Pub Date: 10/17/22

On Sale Date: 10/17/22

$14.99 USD/$17.99 CAD Trade Paperback

96 Pages

Carton Qty: 40

Ages 7 to 12, Grades 2 to 7

Juvenile Nonfiction / History

JNF025180

Series: Super Cities

8 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3

Super Cities! Nashville

Mark Shulman

Summary

Sometimes the coolest places are right outside your front door. Learning about Nashville's interesting and unique culture has never been so super fun! Did you know Nashville is nicknamed Music City? Or that the famous musician Bob Dylan recorded an album here? Have you ever wanted to visit the Parthenon without traveling to Greece? From the Belle Mead Mansion to the Tomato Art Fest, Super Cities!: Nashville covers it all and is sure to engage any reader with fun facts about the history, culture, and people who make this place great. Attend a show at the Grand Ole Opry and catch a Nashville Predators game, all right here. Take a peek inside to learn more about the impressive, unusual, super history of the Music City!

Arcadia Children''s Books

9781467198486

Pub Date: 4/4/22

On Sale Date: 4/4/22

$9.99 USD/$12.99 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 Nashville

Nashville

Nancy Ellwood, Mary Reaves Uhles

Summary

Bursting with delightful colors and bright illustrations, Local Baby: Nashville engages babies' attention and encourages families to explore what makes their city so great.

See Centennial Park's dogwood trees, Dragon Park's native wildlife, stroll along Radnor Lake, and view Opryland's twinkling holiday lights come Winter. Explore your city with this joyfully grabbable and wonderfully local board book that is sure to bring generations together.

The History Press

9781467146487

Pub Date: 7/6/20

On Sale Date: 7/6/20

$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback

192 Pages

Black and White

Carton Qty: 36 Music / Genres & Styles

MUS010000

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt

Country Music's Greatest Lines

Lyrics, Stories and Sketches from American Classics

Bobby Braddock, Carmen Beecher

Summary

Bobby Braddock, the only living songwriter to have written number-one country songs in five consecutive decades, celebrates standout lines in more than eighty country masterpieces. Unique stories give the reader a behind-the-scenes look at classics from Hank Williams, Bill Anderson, Roger Miller and Merle Haggard, as well as twenty-first-century icons like Alan Jackson, Taylor Swift and Eric Church. Artist Carmen Beecher brings these tales to vivid life with strikingly realistic illustrations of seldom-seen songwriters, easily recognizable superstars and unforgettable song characters. From late 1940s jukebox hits to present-day chart toppers, Braddock and Beecher offer a magical journey from the songwriter's pen to the singer's lips to the listener's ear.

The History Press

9781467140621

Pub Date: 10/15/18

On Sale Date: 10/15/18

$23.99 USD/$26.99 CAD Trade Paperback

128 Pages Black and White

Carton Qty: 52

History / United States

HIS036120

Series: Lost

9

Lost Nashville

Elizabeth K. Goetsch, Betsy Phillips

Summary

Nashville is chock- full of music landmarks, but there are quite a few historic structures that have been lost to time. The elegant Maxwell House Hotel served a breakfast blend that grew into the nationally known coffee brand. Public transportation first arrived in Nashville by way of horse-pulled streetcars in the 1860s. Fort Negley was the largest stone fort built during the Civil War. The Nashville Female Academy once served as the largest school for young ladies in the United States during the nineteenth century. Author Elizabeth Goetsch digs into the archives for some of the Music City's lost structures.

Arcadia Children's Books

9781938700569

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 JUV002160

Series: Hello

6 in H | 6.1

Hello, Nashville!

Martha Day Zschock

Summary

Welcome to Nashville! Parent and child raccoons tour Nashville in best-selling author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock's Hello! board book series for children. In Hello, Nashville! join the pair as they visit the Grand Ole Opry, play instruments at the Country Music Hall of Fame, and ride Old Town Trolley. Along the way, take a paddle boat ride, eat Hot Chicken, and learn about Nashville's history at Hermitage! For ages 2-5. Made in the USA.

The History Press

9781626198500

Pub Date: 10/26/15

On Sale Date: 10/26/15

$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD/€21.99 EUR Trade Paperback

128 Pages Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036120 Series: Sports

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt

Nashville Predators: The Making of Smashville

Justin B. Bradford, Pete Weber

Summary

Nashville may be located in the country music capital of the world ... but local hockey fans know it simply as "Smashville."

The Nashville Predators adopted their name from the bones of a saber-toothed tiger found beneath a local building. Craig Leipold first purchased the expansion rights in 1997, and the team quickly built a loyal following. It won 28 games in the inaugural season. Twelve seasons later, the team finished second in the Central Division and appeared in its first-ever conference semifinals. One year later, it finally dispatched its long-standing rival Detroit Red Wings 4-1 in the opening round of the playoffs. Author and award-winning reporter Justin Bradford details the fascinating history through unique player anecdotes and perspectives from those involved in the team's rise to prominence.

The History Press

9781596297920

Pub Date: 9/1/09

On Sale Date: 9/1/09

$23.99 USD/$29.99 CAD Trade Paperback

160 Pages

Carton Qty: 40

History / United States

HIS036120

Series: Hidden History

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.6 lb Wt

Hidden History of Nashville

George R. Zepp

Summary

Everyone's favorite town, Nashville, is rich in country music history and has a deep hidden side. Read these little-known tales from Music City.

Perched on the banks of the Cumberland River, Nashville is best known for its role in the civil rights movement, world-class education and, of course, country music. In this unique collection of columns, longtime journalist and Tennessee native George Zepp illuminates a less familiar side of the city. Learn the secrets of Timothy Demonbreun, one of the city's first residents who lived with his family in a clifftop cave; Cortelia Clark, the blind bluesman who continued to perform on street corners after winning a Grammy award; and Nashville's own Cinderella story, which involved legendary radio personality Edgar Bergen and his ventriloquist protégé. Cleverly rendered, using questions from readers across the nation, these little-known tales abound with Music City mystery and charm.

Arcadia Publishing 9780738553986

Nashville Music before Country

Tim Sharp

Summary

Nashville is a name synonymous with music. Years before the first radio broadcast of country music from Nashville's Grand Ole Opry, music and publishing were central to Nashville's self-identity. Thousands of songs flooded into the Cumberland and Tennessee River valleys from Southern Appalachia, sung by folk performers. These songs became the foundation for the folk-hymn traditions that grew throughout Tennessee. Into this stream flowed a body of African American spirituals, gospel, and minstrel songs. The arrival of trained German musicians brought classical styles to this gathering stream of musical confluences. These musicians found a home in the academies and businesses of Nashville. Nashville Music before Country is the story of how music merged with education, publication, entertainment, and distribution to set the stage for a unique musical metropolis. The images for Nashville Music before Country come from private collections as well as public libraries and archives.

9781596293243

Pub Date: 10/17/07

On Sale Date: 10/17/07

$21.99 USD/$22.99 CAD Trade Paperback

96 Pages

Carton Qty: 40

History / United States HIS036120 Series: Haunted America

9.4 in H | 6.3 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.4 lb Wt

Nashville Ghosts and Legends

Ken

Traylor, Delas M. House Jr.

Summary

Beneath Music City's welcoming exterior lies a ghoulish and ghastly past.... Nashville is one of the South's truly haunted cities. From the bloodshed between the Cherokee and the white settlers to the slaughter of soldiers on Civil War battlefields, Nashville's murderous past has given rise to an extraordinarily haunted present.

Authors Ken Traylor and Delas House Jr. use their years of experience as ghost tour guides and owners of Haunted Ghost Tours of America to steer readers on a journey through Nashville's eeriest sites, from the steps of the state capitol to the halls of Ryman Auditorium. Revealing the chilling secrets of the city's spookiest honky tonk haunts, Traylor and House share the gruesome details of Nashville's wicked past in their unique collection of shocking stories.

Pub Date: 10/9/00 On Sale Date: 10/9/00

$24.99

Nashville

From the Collection of Carl and Otto Giers Volume II

James Hoobler, Sarah Hunter Marks

Summary

Like many Southern cities, Nashville has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past two centuries, evolving from a simple pioneering crossroads into a large cosmopolitan center with its citizens representing every nationality, race, and creed. The latter years of the nineteenth century proved especially momentous in the city's growth and development, and two visionary Nashvillians, Carl and Otto Giers, documented the many different elements of city life through their photographic talent.

In Nashville: From the Collection of Carl and Otto Giers Volume II, readers will journey to the Nashville of old and see the city through the artistry of the Giers' studio: a time when the city hosted some of the most recognizable and celebrated Confederate and Union officers, such as Nathan Bedford Forrest and Ulysses S. Grant, who both sat for studio portraits. Enduring the ravages of the Civil War, Nashville rebuilt itself and the Giers were there to record its rebirth, photographing everyday life against many different settings: from the city's graveyards, such as Calvary, Mount Olivet, and ...

Arcadia Publishing

9780738501994

Pub Date: 8/24/99

On Sale Date: 8/29/99

$24.99

128 Pages

Black and White

Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036120

Series: Postcard History Series

9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T

| 0.7 lb Wt

Nashville

Scott Faragher

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 Nashville, Tennessee, showcases more than two hundred of the best vintage postcards available.

Arcadia Publishing

9780738502953

Pub Date: 10/27/99

On Sale Date: 10/27/99

$24.99

128 Pages

Qty: 40

9.3 in

Nashville

From the Collection of Carl and Otto Giers

James Hoobler

Summary

A center of New South industry and expansion, Nashville has enjoyed a long and unusual history, from its time as a budding pioneer community to its development as the Volunteer State's capital city. The prolific work of two visionary nineteenth-century photographers, a father and his adopted son, has truly captured a Nashville of bygone times, when the city was the home of presidents, a site for both Confederate and Union occupation, and a place of flourishing architectural tastes and cultures. Nashville: From the Collection of Carl and Otto Giers chronicles the work and talent of Carl and Otto Giers, two photographers who enjoyed a long-lasting love affair with their hometown. Both were interested in recording their personal Nashville, which was constantly changing due to the pressures of their times: war, Reconstruction, urban development, and many community "improvements," which tore down historic buildings for new businesses and buildings. This volume, with over 200 striking images, showcases their combined work in preserving Nashville's unique heritage from 1855 to the turn of the ...

The History Press

9781467135733

Pub Date: 10/3/16

On Sale Date: 10/3/16

$23.99 USD/$24.99

CAD/€21.99 EUR Trade Paperback

144 Pages

Carton Qty: 40

History / United States HIS036120

Series: Murder & Mayhem

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt

Murder & Mayhem in Nashville

Brian Allison

Summary

Author Brian Allison illustrates the darker shades of Nashville's colorful past.

Nashville is known for its bold, progressive flair, but few are aware of the city's malevolent past. A rowdy red-light district called "Smoky Row" spawned several fatal episodes. A murderous temptress with a penchant for poison once strolled the city streets. Legends range from Andrew Jackson's bar fight with Senator Thomas Hart Benton to the macabre 1938 Marrowbone Creek cabin murders. In 1938, a state penitentiary fugitive escape triggered a tragic gunfight.

The History Press

9781609494230

Pub Date: 9/8/11

On Sale Date: 9/8/11

$21.99 USD/$22.99 CAD/€17.49 EUR Trade Paperback

160 Pages

Carton Qty: 40 History / United States

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.6 lb Wt

Vanderbilt Football

Tales of Commodore Gridiron History

Bill Traughber

Summary

In the Southeastern Conference arguably the most historic and competitive conference in all of college football the more blue-collar programs often get overshadowed by the dynasties (read: Alabama). So it has been with Vanderbilt's football history. Yet Vandy is one of the South's, and the country's, most historic universities. Not surprisingly, there are many fun, fascinating, and peculiar history. There are triumphs, like Vandy's upset of Alabama in 1969; tragedies, like the riot that ended a game in 1896; historic events, like the founding of Dudley field in 1922, still the Commodore's home. Then there are the legendary coaches and players. Players from across Vandy's history like Irby "Rabbit" Curry, Dixie Roberts, Carl Hinkle, Greet Ricketson, and Josh Cody, who excelled on both sides of the ball. Coaches like Dan MuGugin who established Vandy as a power house from the early 1900s to the 1930s, and remains the only NCAA football coach in history to win his first three games by 60 points or more. Plus, pioneers like Ray Morrison who helped establish Vandy football, serving as pla...

The History Press

9781467144568

Pub Date: 8/31/20

On Sale Date: 8/31/20

$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback

192 Pages Black and White

Carton Qty: 36

Music / Genres & Styles

MUS010000

Series: Hidden History

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |

0.04 lb Wt

Hidden History of Music Row

Brian Allison, Elizabeth Elkins, Vanessa Olivarez, Kix Brooks of Brooks & Dunn

Summary

Nashville's Music Row is as complicated as the myths that surround it. And there are plenty, from an adulterous French fur trader to an adventurous antebellum widow, from the early Quonset hut recordings to record labels in glass high-rise towers and from "Your Cheatin' Heart" to "Strawberry Wine." Untangle the legendary history with never-before-seen photos of Willie Nelson, Patsy Cline, Kris Kristofferson and Shel Silverstein and interviews with multi-platinum songwriters and star performers. Authors Brian Allison, Elizabeth Elkins and Vanessa Olivarez dig into the dreamers and the doers, the architects and the madmen, the ghosts and the hit-makers that made these avenues and alleys world-famous.

The History Press

9781467141246

Pub Date: 3/11/19

On Sale Date: 3/11/19

$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback

144 Pages Black and White

Carton Qty: 46

History / United States

HIS036120

Series: True Crime

9

| 6

Notorious Nashville Scoundrels, Rogues and Outlaws

Brian Allison

Summary

Many people know Nashville for the bright lights and nonstop music, but it also has a history that doesn't make it into the guidebooks. The first public hanging in the city took place in 1802 when Henry Beeler and Samuel Carman were executed for horse theft and larceny. The Briley and Bates families held a deadly feud in Cane Ridge near the turn of the century. Frank and Jesse James returned to Tennessee in the summer of 1877 to lay low after a botched bank robbery. Author Brian Allison recounts these and more stories of infamous crimes and criminals in Nashville.

9781596294042

Pub Date: 2/1/08

On Sale Date: 2/1/08 $21.99 USD/$22.99 CAD Trade Paperback

168 Pages Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036120 Series: History & Guide

8.9 in H | 4.9 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.6 lb Wt

A Guide to Historic Nashville, Tennessee

James A. Hoobler

Summary

Get ready to experience the Music City with this guide of one of the most culturally and historically rich cities in the Southeast.

Whether you're a local or a tourist, this guide will come in handy. Enjoy 11 walking and driving tours around Tennessee's historical capital of Nashville. Explore the legendary Music Row and the famous Ryman Auditorium. Discover fascincating facts about Nashville's past - from the battlefields to the universities. Carefully researched and exceptionally written by accomplished historian James Hoobler, who is senior curator of art and architecture at the Tennessee State Museum and former executive director of the Tennessee Historical Society, this book offers extraordinary insight into Nashville's heritage. It is a wonderful companion, both for visitors and for Nashville residents who want to see their hometown in a new light.

Date: 8/22/16

Date: 8/22/16

Opryland USA

Stephen W. Phillips, Ty Herndon

Summary

Opryland USA attracted millions of visitors each year and gave many celebrities their first taste of show business. As the "Home of American Music," Opryland USA still lives on in the hearts and minds of those who visited this show that made country music famous.

By the late 1960s, the Ryman Auditorium - the fifth home of the Grand Ole Opry - was a deteriorating firetrap in a seedy part of Nashville, yet it still attracted thousands of people each weekend to the "show that made country music famous." In an effort to develop an attraction that could sustain a larger Opry all week long, Opryland was born. Opryland USA operated from May 27, 1972, until December 31, 1997, attracting millions of visitors each year and giving many celebrities their first taste of show business. The park consisted of nine areas, dozens of rides, and Broadway-caliber shows featuring live bands and orchestras. As the "Home of American Music," Opryland USA still lives on in the hearts and minds of those who visited its wooded trails, lazy streams, exciting attractions, and toe-tapping performances.

Arcadia Publishing

9780738568614

Pub Date: 10/19/98

On Sale Date: 10/24/98

$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback

128 Pages Black and White

Carton Qty: 40

History / United States

HIS036000

Series: Images of America

9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.7 lb Wt

East Nashville

E. Michael Fleenor

Summary

During the 19th century, Nashville's families of means built large estates in bucolic East Nashville, away from the noise and pollution of the city. The village of Edgefield became Nashville's most exclusive suburb, with rows of commanding Italianate, Renaissance Revival, and Queen Anne townhomes lining Woodland, Russell, and Fatherland Streets. Streetcar suburbs formed in the Lockeland and East End areas as farmland and country estates were sold off and subdivided. Included in this exquisite collection of images--most of which are from state and local archives and private collections--are rare views of local landmarks that are now only memories. View the magnificent estates, historic churches and schools, and mom-and-pop businesses that once thrived in these communities. Experience the tranquility of Shelby Park--a relaxing boat ride on Lake Sevier or a picnic in the Sycamore Lodge. Also explored in East Nashville are the trials the area has endured over the years, from the Great Fire of 1916 and the Tornado of 1933 to the vast changes brought on by urban renewal. This collection is ...

7

Forgotten Tales of Tennessee Kelly Kazek, Kyle McQueen

Summary

Tennessee has never been a stranger to strangeness.

Stories of the weird, wild, and wonderful abound in the Volunteer state. Join author and seasoned journalist Kelly Kazek as she tracks down the extraordinary stories that other history books overlook. Each section covers a different outlandish theme of Tennessee history colorful characters, strange sites, intriguing incidents, tombstone tales, odd occurrences, and curious creatures. Readers will discover the brilliant phenomenon of synchronized firefly flashes in the Smoky Mountain town of Elmont, take on the world's largest Moon Pie in Chattanooga and learn Tennessee's history of damaging earthquakes. From the humorous to the haunting, the madcap to the macabre, Forgotten Tales of Tennessee offers a collection as remarkable as the state itself.

The History Press

9781467151801

Pub Date: 6/13/22 On Sale Date: 6/13/22

$23.99

160 Pages

Color

Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036120 Series: Lost

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt

Vintage Tennessee Signs

Tim Hollis

Summary

Many people have never stopped to realize how many of their fond memories involve advertising signs. Although these neon spectaculars, billboards and even signs painted directly onto brick walls were created expressly to persuade customers or tourists to patronize businesses, many such signs remained in place for so long that they became landmarks in their own right. Signs like the Shoney's Big Boy towering over the area and the iconic Bilmar Motor Inn sign are now a part of history. Author Tim Hollis has scoured various archives to compile some of the best remembered, or most obscure, signs to dot the Tennessee landscape, whether for tourist attractions, restaurants, department stores, gas stations or many other roadside fixtures.

The History Press

9781467153362

Pub Date: 2/13/23 On Sale Date: 2/13/23

$23.99

160 Pages

Qty: 30

/ United States

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |

Tennessee Legends and Lore

Dr. Alan N. Brown

Summary

The Spooky Side of the Volunteer State Tennessee is steeped in legend. From strange sightings to odd and macabre crimes, the Volunteer State is no stranger to lore. Author Alan Brown details the haunts, troubling crimes and spooky past.

Arcadia Publishing

9780738518169

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: 6

History / United States

HIS036120

Series: Campus History

9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt

North Carolina State University

Lynn Sims Salsi

Summary

North Carolina State University provides a unique look into the history of this university from its beginnings in 1889 to present day using vintage images.

North Carolina State University opened as a land grant institution in 1889. Born out of debate and indecision, it was established as the North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts--the college of the common man. There was indifference and resistance from the educated about the usefulness of a program for the sons of farmers and mechanics with a curriculum of ""useful and practical arts."" Within three decades, the school surpassed all expectations in its contributions to the state's economy. In 2000, NC State was the largest educational facility in North Carolina and had outgrown its early derogatory epithets. This work passes the formality and function of the brick and mortar of buildings and gets to the heart of the students, alumni, and educational community. It is truly a celebration of possibilities and dedication and a tribute to the history of North Carolina State University and the citizens of North Carolina.

Raleigh's Reynolds Coliseum

Craig Chappelow

Summary

Take the best seat in the house for this thrilling history that's so much more than the story of a building: discover the triumphs, the tears, and the tenacity of North Carolina sports and its legends.

For more than half a century, William Neal Reynolds Coliseum was at the forefront of college basketball. When filled to capacity, 12,000 fans joined together to create the noise and heat that defined game night. Indeed, Reynolds Coliseum brought big-time basketball to the South. Most area residents know Reynolds as home to the popular Dixie Classic basketball tournament and the North Carolina State University's Wolfpack championship sports teams. Surprisingly, this building was not constructed specifically for basketball. Like the state of North Carolina, the coliseum's origins grew from agriculture, and it was significantly shaped by the impact of World War II. As home to the long-standing Friends of the College series, the coliseum helped extend cultural events to the general public by promoting ""seven shows for seven dollars."" It has hosted presidents and protesters, circuses and s...

The History Press

9781609497200

Pub Date: 2/19/13

On Sale Date: 2/19/13

$21.99 USD/$22.99

CAD/€18.49 EUR Trade Paperback

192 Pages

Carton Qty: 8 History / United States

HIS036120

Series: Natural History

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.4 in T |

0.06 lb Wt

The Mountains-to-Sea Trail Across North Carolina

Walking a Thousand Miles through Wildness, Culture and History

Danny Bernstein

Summary

The Mountains-to-Sea Trail shows off the most spectacular, historic and quirky elements of the North Carolina landscape.

Stretching one thousand miles from Clingmans Dome in the Smokies to Jockey's Ridge State Park in the Outer Banks, the route takes in Fraser fir trees and pelicans, old grist and textile mills, working cotton and tobacco farms, Revolutionary War sites and two British cemeteries complete with Union Jacks. The trail is half on footpaths and half on back roads, offering experiences not only in nature but also in small towns, at historic monuments, in family cemeteries and in local shops. Author Danny Bernstein has taken it all in and shares her knowledge for those who might follow in her footsteps.

Arcadia Publishing

9781439600962

Pub Date: 5/2/11

On Sale Date: 5/2/11

$11.99

Raleigh and the State of

Cool Stuff Every Kid Should Know

Kate Boehm

Jerome

North Carolina:

Summary DO YOU KNOW…WHAT can you expect to see "dropped" in Raleigh every New Year's Eve? (Hint: It's quite a bit larger than life!)

HOW the state saved money when building the Governor's Mansion back in the 1890s? (Hint: They had a very steady work force!) Find these answers and more in Cool Stuff Every Kid Should Know™ -- an interesting little book about a very special place on the planet! Arcadia Kids is a new series of fun, colorful, easy-to-read books for children ages 7-11 featuring attention-grabbing cover art, inviting conversational style content, and vivid full-color images of landmarks and geography.

The History Press

9781596296381

Pub Date: 11/27/09 On Sale Date: 11/27/09

$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback

192 Pages Carton Qty: 8

History / United States

HIS036120 Series: Brief History

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.4 in T | 0.04 lb Wt

Raleigh A Brief History

Joe Mobley

Summary

Since its establishment in 1792 as the "permanent and unalterable seat of government of the state of North Carolina," Raleigh has seen many changes. Historian Joe Mobley offers a detailed and compelling portrait of North Carolina's capital as it has evolved from town to thriving metropolis, from the Civil War and Reconstruction through the Great Depression and Raleigh's coming of age in the decades following World War II. Learn about the many obstacles Raleigh has overcome on its way to becoming a major center of economic, social and political life in North Carolina.

The History Press

9781596299528

Pub Date: 7/16/10

On Sale Date: 7/16/10

$21.99

128 Pages

Qty: 30

/ United States

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |

A History of North Carolina Wine

From Scuppernong to Syrah

Alexia Jones Helsley

Summary

Take a journey through the long and exciting history of North Carolina grapes and vines. The state's native grapes grew with a wild abandon that uniformly impressed early explorers. Wine production, however, is another story--one with peaks and valleys and switchbacks. Alexia Jones Helsley recounts a tale of promise that was long unfulfilled, of disappointments and success and of competing visions and grapes. These pages speak to those intrigued by the romance of the native muscadines, appreciative of the complex varieties of North Carolina wine and fascinated by the enduring drama of human beings and their dreams. In the Old North State, the highly acclaimed vineyards of today have deep roots in the state's past.

The History Press

9781596298330

Pub Date: 8/31/09

On Sale Date: 8/31/09

$19.99 USD/$20.99 CAD Trade Paperback

96 Pages

Carton Qty: 12

History / United States

HIS036120

Series: Haunted America

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.2 in T | 0.03 lb Wt

Ghosts of the Triangle

Historic Haunts of Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill

Richard Jackson

Summary

The Research Triangle is a place of renowned progress and technology, but its three cities also boast a long and rich heritage, complete with many important historic sites where the past lingers a little too closely. From the otherworldly music at the Carolina Inn to the sound of laughter echoing in the old morgue at Watts Hospital to the image of men swinging from ropes in Hannah's Creek Swamp, the ghosts of the Triangle continue to make their presence known throughout the region. Join local brothers Richard and William Jackson as they trace the history behind these spine-tingling tales.

Arcadia Publishing

9780738514406

Pub Date: 7/3/02

On Sale Date: 7/3/02

$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD 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

Historic Raleigh

Jennifer A. Kulikowski, Kenneth E. Peters

Summary

As one of the few planned state capitals, Raleigh, North Carolina has experienced tremendous growth since its creation. Historic Raleigh traces the city's transformation.

North Carolina's capital city is a picturesque oak-canopied community founded in 1792. It has expanded from a small but busy 18th-century town to the modern-day anchor for one of America's largest technological centers. Incorporating more than 200 vintage photographs, this volume features state government buildings such as the State Capitol and the Executive Mansion, six institutions of higher learning, the changing face of downtown and Fayetteville Street--which once was the heart of Raleigh's commercial district--the suburban explosion that began with Cameron Village, the evolution of Raleigh's multi-cultural neighborhoods, and celebrations hosted by the city. The images, coupled with informative text, also delve into the ways in which national events affected Raleigh on the local level.

Arcadia Publishing

9780738597126

Pub Date: 9/18/00

On Sale Date: 9/18/00

$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD/€20.99 EUR Trade Paperback

128 Pages

Carton Qty: 6

History / United States

HIS036120

Series: Images of America

9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T

| 0.04 lb Wt

North Carolina Unforgettable Vintage Images of the Tar Heel State Best of Images of America

Arcadia Publishing

9780738568720

Pub Date: 9/1/96

On Sale Date: 9/6/96

$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD 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

| 0.7 lb Wt

Raleigh

North Carolina's Capital City on Postcards

Norman D. Anderson, B.T. Fowler

Summary

Raleigh: North Carolina's Capital City on Postcards contains more than two hundred postcard images, which together capture much of what life was like in the "City of Oaks" and its neighbors in Wake County during the first half of the twentieth century. The Raleigh area has experienced tremendous growth since World War II, and much of what is fondly remembered by old-timers has been lost to the demands of development and the rigors of time. Some of the well-known landmarks, businesses, and characters, however, were captured on film by enterprising postcard photographers who were unknowingly creating an invaluable archive of historical data which now gives us an insight into the way life was lived in North Carolina's capital during the "Golden Age of Postcards." This wonderful new book brings to life the history of this diverse and dynamic region through carefully selected postcards from that era, accompanied by informative and insightful captions as well as a helpful essay on the history and importance of postcards.

Pub Date: 7/1/97

On Sale Date: 7/1/97

128 Pages Black and White Carton Qty: 6 History / United States

Series: Images of America

9.3

Durham, North Carolina

Stephen E. Massengill

Summary

Capturing much of what life was like in the rapidly growing city of Durham, North Carolina, during the first half of the 20th century.

This rare collection of postcards represents many aspects of Durham, especially the bustling downtown district. In the early 1900s, Durham was a small but budding town with a population of less than 7,000. However, a tremendous number of people began to pour into the city, and by 1930 the population had increased to more than 50,000.

That explosion of growth was attributable in large measure to the rapid expansion of the tobacco and textile industries, as well as to the endowment of nearby Trinity College (1924) by tobacco magnate James B. Duke, which led to the institution's renaming as the now-renowned Duke University. In only a few years, the town's skyline began to be transformed with the construction of modern office buildings and grand mansions.

Mysterious Tales of the North Carolina Piedmont

Sherman Carmichael, Joshua Adams

Summary

The history of the Tar Heel State is filled with mysterious and creepy tales. Legends say that several places in North Carolina have been visited by the devil, from the Devil's Tramping Ground near Siler City to the footprint he left in the Devil's Rock in Warren County. Learn why the Banshee of the Tar River first appeared and why her bloodcurdling screams continue to be heard. The Catsburg Ghost Train still appears on moonless nights. Sightings of Normie, the monster of Lake Norman, have been reported since the lake was created in the early 1960s. Join master storyteller Sherman Carmichael as he explores the lore of North Carolina's Piedmont.

The History Press

9781596295889

Pub Date: 11/12/08

On Sale Date: 11/12/08

$21.99 USD/$22.99 CAD Trade Paperback

160 Pages

Carton Qty: 40

History / United States HIS036120 Series: American Chronicles

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.6 lb Wt

Durham Tales

The Morris Street Maple, the Plastic Cow, the Durham Day that Was & More Jim Wise

Summary

Run into the history of the Bull City!

There is much history in the Bull City, and some of it can be found within these pages. How Bull Durham smoking tobacco put Durham, North Carolina, on the map. How a plastic cow and an oversized flag cut the city council down to size. How it felt to travel back in time at the Duke Homestead. How sportsman Al Mann and "Mom" Ruby Planck left indelible marks on their hometown. Journalist and local historian Jim Wise shows you that while Durham's stories are its own, readers may find the people, places and truths in them resonate with hometowns everywhere.

The History Press

9781596294677

Pub Date: 8/29/08

On Sale Date: 8/29/08

$21.99

160 Pages Carton Qty: 1000

/ United States

9.4 in H | 6.3 in W | 0.4 in T | 0.04 lb Wt

Duke Basketball

A Pictorial History Lewis

Bowling

Summary

Join author Lewis Bowling as he recounts the history of the Duke University Men's Basketball program through the lens of over 200 vintage images.

The Duke University men's basketball program is certainly one such tradition, and Lewis Bowling has assembled more than two hundred brilliant photographs spanning the entire history of the program to show it. Enjoy a front-row view as this distinctive collection recounts Blue Devil glory, from the first teams of Trinity College through Eddie Cameron's masterful guidance and, of course, the unrivaled success under the watch of Coach K.

Featuring forewords from the legendary Voice of the Blue Devils Bob Harris and former head coach Bucky Waters, Cameron Crazies far and wide will hail this celebration of Duke's greatest moments and some of basketball's most legendary coaches and players.

The History Press

9781467145114

Pub Date: 9/28/20

On Sale Date: 9/28/20

$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback

176 Pages

Black and White

Carton Qty: 40

History / United States

HIS036120

Series: True Crime

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt

True Crime Stories of Eastern North Carolina

Cathy Pickens

Summary

Eastern North Carolina is a land of contrasts, and its crime stories bear this out. A lovelorn war hero or a stalker? Conniving wife or consummate homemaker? Murder or suicide? The answers can be as puzzling as the questions. Mystery author Cathy Pickens details an assortment of quirky cases, including a duo of poisoning cases more than one hundred years apart, a band of folk hero swamp outlaws, sex swingers and a couple of mummies. Each story has, in its way, helped define Eastern North Carolina and its history.

The History Press

9781609498535

Pub Date: 2/8/16

On Sale Date: 2/8/16

$21.99 USD/$24.99

CAD/€20.99 EUR Trade Paperback

176 Pages

Carton Qty: 40

History / United States HIS036120

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt

North Carolina String Music Masters

Old-Time and Bluegrass Legends

Elizabeth A. Carlson, Former NPR Journalist Paul Brown

Summary

North Carolina musicians pioneered and mastered the genres of old-time and bluegrass music.

The roots of American music are deeply grounded in North Carolina's music history. Doc Watson played mountain fiddle tunes on guitar. He emerged as the father of flatpicking and forever changed the role of the guitar in American music. Charlie Poole created techniques that eventually defined bluegrass, and folks around the state heard his banjo on some of the most important old-time recordings. Rising star Rhiannon Giddens keeps the music alive today through new interpretations of classic old-time and bluegrass songs. Elizabeth Carlson profiles these and other masters of string music in this fascinating record of North Carolina's musical past, present and future.

The History Press

9781467153553

Pub Date: 5/8/23

On Sale Date: 5/8/23

$23.99 USD/$30.99 CAD Trade Paperback

160 Pages

Carton Qty: 42

History / United States

HIS036120

Series: Hidden History

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.05 lb Wt

Hidden History of Chapel Hill

Brian Burns

Summary

Delve into the forgotten past of town and university. Well known as a university town, Chapel Hill's rich and fascinating history dates back to the eighteenth century. Learn all about the origins of the 1,200-acre Strowd plantation and its complete transformation into a modern neighborhood. Robert Strowd was vital to the town's prosperity, growth and image. Meet aristocratic slaveholder Hardy Morgan, who grew tobacco in today's Glen Lennox area and wealthy dry goods merchant Jesse Hargrave, whose plantation home stood in today's Greenwood. Learn about Adelaide Walters, who in 1957 became the town's first female alderman, and Harold Foster, the Black high schooler who spearheaded the 1960s fight against segregation. Witness the thirteen-year controversy over fluoridating water and dig into the details of a mysterious case of cyanide poisoning on the UNC campus. Author Brian Burns recounts lesser known tales of Chapel Hill.

The History Press

9781467143943

Pub Date: 11/2/20

Classic Restaurants of Chapel Hill and Orange County

Chris Holaday, Patrick Cullom, Greg Overbeck

Summary

Discover the delicious history of eateries in Chapel Hill, both a college town and a dining destination.

Once upon a time the city, synonymous with the University of North Carolina, offered little more than simple cafes to diners. In recent years it has developed a diverse restaurant culture and today is home to some of the country's most creative chefs. From legendary student hangouts to one of the South's most famed barbecue joints to the birthplace of shrimp and grits, these stories are an integral part of the culture of this vibrant spot.

Local authors Chris Holaday and Patrick Cullom profile long-time establishments that helped shape the dining scene in Chapel Hill and the neighboring towns of Carrboro and Hillsborough.

Arcadia Publishing

9780738542881

Pub Date: 8/14/06

On Sale Date: 8/14/06

$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback

128 Pages

Black and White

Carton Qty: 40

History / United States

HIS036120

Series: Images of Sports

9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt

University of North Carolina Football

Adam Powell

Summary

In October 1888, the University of North Carolina participated in one of the first known college football games south of the Mason-Dixon Line. From that humble beginning, UNC football has developed into a nationally recognized program with a huge fan base. University of North Carolina Football chronicles the long and distinguished history of the Tar Heels, from the teams of the early 20th century, to the glory days of Charlie "Choo Choo" Justice in the late 1940s, to excellent modern defensive players such as Lawrence Taylor and Julius Peppers.

The History Press

9781467143950

Pub Date: 3/9/20

On Sale Date: 3/9/20

$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback

144 Pages Black and White

Carton Qty: 24

Cooking / Individual Chefs & Restaurants

CKB115000

Series: American Palate

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.4 in T | 0.04 lb Wt

Classic Restaurants of Durham

Chris Holaday, Patrick Cullom, Don Ball

Summary

The story of the restaurant industry in Durham is also the story of a once prosperous tobacco town that suffered through a long decline only to undergo a stunning rebirth. Legendary barbecue restaurants such as Little Acorn, Bullock's and Dillard's and small cafés like Lewis' served generations of tobacco industry workers. Establishments such as Annamaria's and the Ivy Room were aimed at the growing college student population. More recently, Nana's, Magnolia Grill and other award-winning eateries have led a restaurant renaissance. This book profiles fifty longtime restaurants that have helped shape the city's dining scene--from small takeout sandwich shops to the finest of fine dining. Local authors Chris Holaday and Patrick Cullom tell the story of Durham's unique food history.

The History Press

9781467147453

Pub Date: 6/28/21

On Sale Date: 6/28/21

$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback

160 Pages Black and White

Carton Qty: 40 History / United States

HIS036120 Series: True Crime

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt

Triangle True Crime Stories

Cathy Pickens

Summary

North Carolina's Triangle region is known for universities, research facilities and politics, but even in such a prosperous, diverse, modern environment, crime helps define the edges. These cases cover several decades of murder, fraud and betrayal. Read about the nation's largest prison escape and a couple of North Carolina's poisoners. From a civil rights-era clash of Old South and New and a suspected Cold War spy to new-tech sleuths and tales of diligent as well as discredited investigators, these stories will keep you entertained and aghast at the dark side of daily life. Crime writer Cathy Pickens explores a collection of headline-grabbing tales that shows the sinister side of the Triangle's cities.

Arcadia Children's Books

9781467198868

Pub Date: 10/17/22

On Sale Date: 10/17/22

$9.99 USD/$12.99 CAD Board Book

18 Pages Full Color

Carton Qty: 60

Ages 0 to 3, Grades 0 to 1

Juvenile Nonfiction / History

JNF025180 Series: Hello

6 in H | 6 in W | 0.07 in T | 0.003 lb Wt

Hello, North Carolina! UNKNOWN BKM

Summary

Welcome to North Carolina! Take a tour of North Carolina in best-selling author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock's Hello! board book series for children. In Hello, North Carolina!, join the pair as they explore the Blue Ridge Parkway, hike the Appalachian Trail, and explore the Biltmore Estate. With something for the entire family to enjoy, you won't want to say goodbye!

The History Press

9781467156448

Pub Date: 3/11/24

On Sale Date: 3/11/24

$24.99 USD/$29.99 CAD Trade Paperback

192 Pages

Carton Qty: 1

History / United States

HIS036120

Series: Landmarks

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.02 lb Wt

Excavating Fort Raleigh

Archaeology at England's First Colony

Dr. Ivor Noel Hume, Dr. Eric Klingelhofer, Nicholas Luccketti

Summary

Dig into a first-hand account of excavations at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site.

A small earthen fort on Roanoke Island, traditionally known as Old Fort Raleigh, was the site of the first English colony in the Americas. Previous archaeological discoveries at the site left many questions unanswered by the 1990s. Where was the main fort and town founded by Raleigh's lieutenant, Ralph Lane, the first governor? Was the small log structure outside the fort really a defensive outwork? And why did the colonists go to the effort of making bricks from the local clay? These are the questions that scholars hoped to answer in an extensive, professional dig funded by National Geographic from 1991 to 1993. This skilled team of excavators-with a little luck-revealed America's first scientific laboratory, where the Elizabethan scientist Thomas Harriot analyzed North American natural resources and Joachim Gans assayed ores for valuable metals.

Famed archaeologist of Colonial America Ivor Noël Hume describes the labor-intensive process of discoveries at Fort Raleigh.

Celebrating Southern Appalachian Food Recipes & Stories from Mountain Kitchens

Jim Casada, Tipper Pressley

Summary

High country cooking fit to grace any table. Southern Appalachia has a rich culinary tradition. Generations of passed down recipes offer glimpses into a culture that has long been defined, in considerable measure, by its food. Take a journey of pure delight through this highland homeland with stories of celebrations, Sunday dinners and ordinary suppers. The narrative material and scores of recipes offered here share a deep love of place and a devotion to this distinctive cuisine. The end result is a tempting invitation, in the vernacular of the region, to "pull up a chair and take nourishment." Authors Jim Casada and Tipper Pressley, both natives of the region, are seasoned veterans in sharing the culinary delights of the southern highlands.

The History Press

9781467151641

Pub Date: 5/30/22

On Sale Date: 5/30/22

$23.99 USD/$26.99 CAD Trade Paperback

240 Pages

Carton Qty: 40

History / United States

HIS036120

Series: History Lovers Guide

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt

History Lover's Guide to North Carolina, A

Michael C. Hardy

Summary

Tour the Old North State's famous--and not-so-famous--historic sites.

"First in Freedom," "First in Flight," and "First, Farthest and Last" are all honorifics that have been used to describe North Carolina's well-known history. Learn the truth behind each of these epithets and other tales from the sands of the Outer Banks to the bustling cities of the Piedmont and the western mountains. Tour the state's famous historic homes, gardens and cemeteries. Dive deep into its military conflicts, from the golden age of piracy to the Second World War.

"Join North Carolina's veteran historian, Michael C. Hardy, for an exploration of the many sites, monuments, museums, and public spaces that tell story of North Carolina's history.

Pub Date: 1/8/18 On Sale Date: 1/8/18

$24.99

256 Pages

Carton Qty: 40

/ United States

9.3 in H | 7.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04

The Southern Harvest Cookbook Recipes Celebrating Four Seasons

Cathy Cleary, Katherine Brooks

Summary

The southern garden produces delights in all four seasons, from asparagus to tomatoes, apples to collard greens. Make use of the bounty of your garden or farmers' market with new twists on familiar favorites. Recipes for Apple Radish Salad and Bacon Apple Burgers break up a fall parade of crisps and crumbles. Instead of roasting, make Whiskey Braised Sweet Potatoes or Sweet Potato Peanut Stew and add greens to Shrimp and Grits. Recipes for preserving herbs, pickling peaches and berry jams mean that your harvest will never go to waste. Let experienced gardener and cook Cathy Cleary walk you through four seasons of fresh, flavorful cooking.

The History Press

9781467119283

Pub Date: 8/1/16

On Sale Date: 8/1/16

$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD/€20.99 EUR Trade Paperback

240 Pages

Carton Qty: 30 History / United States HIS036120

A Nutshell History of North Carolina

Ben Fortson

Summary

From its dubious beginnings as a pirate-filled colony to a popular tourist destination, North Carolina has an amazingly colorful history.

Author and illustrator Ben Fortson presents that history in the form of off-the-wall anecdotes, poignant insights and sublimely silly illustrations. Take a hilarious look at Daniel Boone's larger-than-life Carolina personality. Peruse an uproarious account of the Andrew Jackson birthplace controversy or politically astute commentary on the power of tobacco in the state. Fortson takes readers on a side-splitting and educational ride through the annals of Tar Heel State history.

The History Press

9781467141123

Pub Date: 2/4/19

On Sale Date: 2/4/19

$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback

128 Pages Black and White

Carton Qty: 6

History / United States

HIS036120

Series: Hidden History

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt

Hidden History of Savannah

Brenna Michaels, T. C. Michaels

Summary

Join authors Brenna and T.C. Michaels as they explore Savannah's long, wide and very often hidden history.

Savannah has repeatedly stood on the edge of ruin, brought to its knees by bloody battles, mysterious pestilence, fire, unforgiving weather and the drums of war. Men and women whose names echo in history once walked its streets. Countless other faces are seemingly forgotten, names that history held in looser grip - like Mary Musgrove, the colonial translator and entrepreneur, or Dr. Samuel Nunes, shipwrecked by chance on Savannah's coastal shores just in time to curb a deadly epidemic and save Savannah's first settlers. And then there's John Geary, the larger-than-life Union general who beat Sherman's march south to the sea.

Pub Date: 4/10/17

On Sale Date: 4/10/17

$21.99 USD/$24.99

144 Pages

Carton Qty: 6

History / United States HIS036120 Series: American Palate

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |

Savannah Food A Delicious History Stu Card, Donald Card

Summary

Savannah's remarkable cuisine is a reflection of its unique history. Delicate local ingredients are balanced carefully using time-honored techniques to produce unforgettable dishes. Initially a colonial experiment of sorts, Savannah became not only the first capital of Georgia but also the capital of all Lowcountry cuisine. From the insolvent freed from debtors' prisons to help seek new cash crops for England to the religious refugees from Austria-Germany and the Scottish Highlanders, Savannah's eclectic European influences mix neatly with traditional Gullah techniques, surprising local ingredients and world-class seafood. Follow authors and awardwinning Savannah Taste Experience Food Tour operators Stu and Donald Card on their journey to find the roots of Savannah's famed dishes and the current restaurant renaissance.

The History Press

9781626191952

Pub Date: 7/8/14

On Sale Date: 7/8/14

$19.99 USD/$18.99 CAD/€10.99 EUR Trade Paperback

144 Pages

Carton Qty: 46

History / United States

HIS036120

Series: Haunted America

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.6 lb Wt

Historic Haunts of Savannah

Michael Harris, Linda Sickler

Summary

Join authors Michael Harris and Linda Sickler as they navigate the chilling world of the restless spirits of those who refuse to leave their Savannah homes.

As one of America's most haunted cities, Savannah, Georgia, has a long list of stories of both brutal violence and the supernatural, such as the story of the first two people hanged in colonial Savannah for the murder of their abusive master, their spirits still haunting Wright Square. Or James Stark, a tempestuous planter, and Dr. Philip Minis, who settled their dispute with a duel and still hang around the old building at Moon River Brewing Co. Even the legend of the terrifying "boy-giant" Rene Rhondolia, known as the "Frankenstein of Savannah," who preyed on young girls and animals, is enough to make anyone in the Southeast sleep with their lights on.

Arcadia Publishing 9781467111935

Pub Date: 2/10/14

On Sale Date:

Irish Savannah

Sheila Counihan Winders

Summary

Most people have heard the song: ""Tis Irish I am and 'tis proud I am of it."" But, what does it mean to be Irish?

When the Irish first came to Savannah, it meant they were either ""lace curtain"" or ""old fort."" Lace curtain inferred that the family was prosperous, usually Protestant, and had come to Savannah with letters of introduction, money, and a plan. Old fort meant that the family had come to America in desperation and to Savannah with little but the clothes on their back, the desire to work, and hope for a better future. Old fort Irish were generally Catholic, attending Catholic schools and depending on the Church for far more than just Sunday worship. Today, the Irish have spread all over Savannah like shamrocks, making these designations a thing of the past. The Irish are involved in every facet of Savannah life, from politics, to business, to education. Catholicism remains the predominant religion and churches abound, as do Catholic schools. When the ""Season of St. Patrick"" begins, the Savannah Irish begin celebrating.

9.3

Arcadia Publishing

9781439600917

Pub Date: 5/2/11

On Sale Date: 5/2/11

$11.99 USD/$11.99

CAD/€9.49 EUR Trade Paperback

48 Pages

Carton Qty: 40

History / United States

HIS036120

Series: Arcadia Kids

9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.1 in T | 0.4 lb Wt

Savannah and the State of Georgia:

Cool Stuff Every Kid Should Know

Kate Boehm

Jerome

Summary DO YOU KNOW...

WHY so many people fl ock to Savannah every March 17?

(Hint: It's a lucky day!)

WHERE you can write with a quill pen while visiting a nineteenth century classroom?

(Hint: Think fi rst public school!)

Find these answers and more in Cool Stuff Every Kid Should Know?

--an interesting little book about a very special place on the planet! Arcadia Kids is a new series of fun, colorful, easy-to-read books for children ages 7-11 featuring attention-grabbing cover art, inviting conversational style content, and vivid full-color images of landmarks and geography. Parents, grandparents, and savvy shoppers will appreciate the feel good factor of purchasing books that are both fun AND educational.

The History Press

9781609494162

Pub Date: 1/11/11

On Sale Date: 1/11/11

$19.99

Gottlieb's Bakery:

Savannah's Sweetest Tradition

Isser

Gottlieb

Summary

In 1884, in the basement of a building on the corner of York and Jefferson Streets, something miraculous was happening. Jewish Russian immigrant Isadore Gottlieb had built a bakery that would soon be renowned in Savannah for every tasty morsel pulled from its busy oven, creating the perfect combination of southern and Jewish delicacies. Goods were delivered to citizens and stores by cart, pulled by a horse that knew every stop along the way, cementing the bakery's reputation as a true neighborhood operation. From shiny, egg-brushed challah to Sister Sadie's hazelnut cake to the ever-popular chocolate chewies, customers would crowd the store for a single irresistible bite. Join the next generation of Gottliebs as they recount the heartwarming stories and recipes that forever preserve the bakery's place in Savannah's history.

The History Press

9781596297647

Pub Date: 10/1/09

On Sale Date: 10/1/09

$21.99 USD/$22.99 CAD Trade Paperback

144 Pages

Carton Qty: 40

History / United States HIS036120 Series: American Chronicles

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.5 lb Wt

Our Savannah:

From Ardsley Park to Twickenham and Beyond

Polly Powers Stramm

Summary

Many colorful threads make up the fabric of the more than one hundred neighborhoods in and around beautiful Savannah, Georgia. And hardly anyone can weave stories about those areas more poignantly than longtime journalist and native Savannahian Polly Powers Stramm. A University of Georgia graduate, Polly has been writing about the city's residents for three decades and has selected a handful of her favorite newspaper columns for this book. Also included are never-before-published interviews with local residents who recount memorable childhood experiences in areas such as Ardsley Park, Twickenham, Fellwood Homes, Gordonston, and dozens of other neighborhoods. This unforgettable journey through Savannah takes readers to mom and pop stores of days gone by, to old movie theatres on Broughton Street, to the beaches on Tybee Island and nearly every stop in between. This truly is heartwarming local history at its best.

The History Press

9781596292260

Pub Date: 2/15/07

Savannah's Little Crooked Houses

If These Walls Could Talk

Susan B. Johnson

Summary

Writer Susan B. Johnson documents the interesting histories of of the famous antebellum cottages which dot Savannah's historic district.

In a warm, accessible style, Savannah writer Susan B. Johnson gives voice to the walls of the famous antebellum cottages that dot the city's historic district and examines the lives of the families that called them home. Who built these tiny dwellings? Who lived in their twelve hundred (or fewer) square feet of space? And what sort of world did they see when they gazed out their windows? This charming, meticulously researched book answers all these questions--and more. Who can resist the story of Dr. Samuel Furman, who was married to sisters, first Lucy and then Henrietta Williams? Or the sad tale of Edward and Jane Harden, who both died of bilious fever in 1804--he on her birthday, she on his--leaving their children in the care of slaves? Or the mystery of lively and conniving Eliza Howell, whose three husbands all died under the same circumstances?

Arcadia Publishing

9780738542096

Pub Date: 1/24/07

On Sale Date: 1/29/07

$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback

128 Pages Black and White

Carton Qty: 40

History / United States

HIS036120

Series: Postcard History Series

9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T

| 0.7 lb Wt

Savannah

Whip Morrison Triplett

Summary

Founded on February 12, 1733, by Gen. James E. Oglethorpe and 114 colonists, Savannah, Georgia, is a unique Southern city steeped in a rich history. Most noted for diverse architecture, historic squares, a humid climate, and true Southern hospitality, Savannah remains as engaging and lovely today as it was when Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman offered the city to Pres. Abraham Lincoln as a Christmas present--sparing Savannah from destruction during Sherman's historic 1864 March to the Sea. Today Savannah is a thriving metropolitan city that hosts more than 6 million visitors annually and is home to the Savannah College of Art and Design, the nation's fastest growing art school.

The History Press

9781596291409

Pub Date: 9/30/06

On Sale Date: 9/30/06

$21.99 USD/$22.99 CAD Trade Paperback

160 Pages Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036120

Series: American Chronicles

9.4

Sentimental Savannah:

Reflections on a Southern City's Past

Polly Powers Stramm

Summary

Moss-draped oaks, cobblestone streets and quaint downtown squares conjure up warm thoughts of Savannah, Georgia, a charming Southern city known for its rich history and matchless hospitality. But the city itself-beautiful as it may be--is a backdrop, a quintessential Southern stage where scores of memorable stories have been played out through the generations by the city's many colorful characters.

Few know these characters and their exploits better than Polly Powers Stramm, an award-winning writer and longtime Savannahian. In this new book, Polly regales readers with timeless Savannah tales, capturing the nostalgic feeling of the good old days. From areas like the Old Fort to Ardsley Park, Polly offers intriguing and little-known details about Savannah's cherished neighborhoods and districts. Polly takes readers on a stroll down Savannah's memory lane, stopping along the way to visit with some of the city's most influential, memorable and unusual characters, whose stories include studying--and socializing--at Savannah's beloved schools, dancing on the pavilion at Tybee Island, and p...

Arcadia Publishing

9780738517186

Pub Date: 10/27/04

On Sale Date: 10/27/04

$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD 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

The Savannah College of Art and Design: Restoration of an Architectural Heritage

Connie Capozzola Pinkerton, Maureen Burke Ph.D.,

Historic Preservation Department of the Savannah College of Art

and Design

Summary

In 1979, a small art college with 71 students opened its doors in a renovated 19th-century building in the urban heart of colonial Savannah, Georgia. One of the most historic cities on the eastern seaboard, Savannah is noted for its architectural treasures, urban forest and verdant squares, and for the unique 1733 city plan designed by General Oglethorpe. The campus fabric of the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) grew from the Romanesque revival Savannah Volunteer Guards Armory, designed by Boston architect William Gibbons Preston in 1892, to comprise some 60 rehabilitated historic structures situated within four historic districts. Currently, more than 6,200 students pursue their dreams in this wonderful setting.

Arcadia Publishing

9780738516745

Pub Date: 9/29/04

Historical Signs of Savannah

Photographs From the Collection of the Georgia Historical Society

Justin Gunther

Summary

From the cotton boom after the Civil War to Savannah's economic decline around the middle of the 20th century, the city's streetscapes were crowded with signs. In a time before strict sign regulations, business owners embellished building facades and and rooftops with extensive signage to catch the eye of pedestrians and motorists. The abundance of advertising was symbolic of Savannah's rapid growth and prosperity, but the majority of these signs were discarded over the years, and only a few remain. Photographs and postcards from the past survive, however, and images of historic signs serve as reminders of these lost commercial relics. Such signs give the bricks and mortar of the past another dimension by identifying their social purpose. Through vintage images of Savannah signage, this volume provides a history of the city's businesses and industries. Included are local landmarks like Levy Jewelers, the Globe Shoe Company, the Lucas Theatre, the Marshall House, and Johnny Harris Restaurant.

Arcadia Publishing

9780738514871

Pub Date: 3/4/03

On Sale Date: 3/4/03

$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD 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

Lost Savannah

Photographs from the Collection of the Georgia Historical Society

Luciana M. Spracher

Summary

Since its founding over 250 years ago, Savannah, Georgia has become a historic preservation gold mine, exhibiting a variety of architectural styles. However, during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the area experienced heavy economic growth, during which numerous buildings were demolished regardless of age or condition to make way for newer and supposedly better structures. The community lost many important landmarks, architectural masterpieces, and a piece of its history. Lost Savannah takes a close look at these vanished buildings to document their existence and role in Savannah's past. Drawing on collections of the Georgia Historical Society, a rich presentation of Savannah's public, private, and commercial architecture has been brought together in this unique photographic volume. Through vintage images, one can see the city's development and growth as well as its subsequent decay prior to the preservation movement. Lost Savannah examines individual buildings, such as Union Station and the Bulloch-Habersham House, as well as the evolution of Savannah's architectural landsca...

Fortresses of Savannah, Georgia

John Walker Guss

Summary

Like stalwart soldiers standing silent guard, the mighty fortresses of Savannah once served as guardians over the new colony of Georgia. In 1733, Gen. James Oglethorpe, upon stepping ashore in this new world, authorized fortifications to be constructed to protect her new residents. Forts and townships now known only in name defended Georgia's first citizens against the Native Americans and the Spanish. Later they would stand a much greater challenge protecting them against more aggressive foes-the British, the Union Army, and ultimately, the Third Reich of Germany. Through vintage photographs of these magnificent architectural structures and the faces of devoted soldiers who once stood upon their ramparts, readers will feel as if they too were standing a vigilant watch, looking across the vast marshes and rivers surrounding Savannah. The images within these pages celebrate and honor the fortresses that allowed Savannah to prosper and expand from a colonial outpost to the majestic queen city of Georgia.

Arcadia Publishing

9780738513959

Pub Date: 9/13/01

On Sale Date: 9/13/01

$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD 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

Savannah's Historic Neighborhoods

Ardsley Park, Chatham Crescent, Ardmore

Polly Stramm

Summary

A trio of historic neighborhoods in Savannah, Georgia rank among the most picturesque in the United States. Ardsley Park, Chatham Crescent, and Ardmore are well known for their unique layouts and varied architectural styles, as well as lush shrubbery and the moss-draped oaks that have become a trademark of Savannah's charm. The development of Ardsley Park and Chatham Crescent began around 1910 as the advent of the automobile allowed more Savannahians to move to the "suburbs." Neighboring Ardmore, to the south of Ardsley Park and Chatham Crescent, came later, during the 1920s. The entire area was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. For decades the neighborhoods have been home to some of Savannah's most prominent families. Former residents include media mogul Ted Turner and the University of Georgia bulldog mascot owned by Frank W. "Sonny" Seiler. Within these pages are photographs from private collections never before made available to the public-images of Savannahians at work and at play. Captivating scenes of days long ago reveal the history of a much-beloved ...

Date: 6/20/01

Savannah 1733 to 2000

Photographs from the Collection of the Georgia Historical Society Susan E. Dick, Mandi D. Johnson

Summary

Savannah's Historic District is a steadfast remant of the Old South that continues to amaze residents and visitor to this day.

Covering just less than two-and-a-half square miles, Savannah's air is still sweetened by the scent of tea olives and jasmine, her streets are still lined with the rich palettes of azaleas and camellias, and her people are generous and welcoming. Savannah has enchanted residents and visitors alike for more than two-and-a-half centuries with a rich architectural heritage and a remarkable natural beauty. Founded on February 12, 1733, by Gen. James E. Oglethorpe, Savannah has played an active role on the American stage, in times of war and hardship, as well as in times of peace and prosperity. The city's location at the mouth of the Savannah River created one of the largest seaports on the east coast, and her history is as colorful and varied as the numerous industries that made their way to her banks. Within these pages readers will visit Savannah's signature squares and parks, including Forsyth Park and Colonial Park Cemetery, as well as buildings long since va...

Arcadia Publishing

9780738505732

Pub Date: 6/20/00

On Sale Date: 6/20/00

$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD 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

Building Savannah

David E. Kelley

Summary

Savannah's distinct architecture has been studied and admired by scholars, builders, and tourists from all over the world, and the history of its most prolific period of expansion and development is explored in this photographic essay. A city that was spared the wrath of the Union forces, Savannah emerged from the Civil War psychologically defeated but still physically intact. During the second half of the nineteenth century, this picturesque Georgia city enjoyed tremendous growth in a booming economic environment. Building Savannah chronicles this period in the city's history with photographs, sketches, maps, and advertisements, many culled from the archives of the Georgia Historical Society. Coupled with informative research, these images illustrate every aspect of the building industry that thrived in Savannah. Local architects and builders embraced the transformation that was sweeping the entire country and used both natural resources and technical innovation to create a unique built environment. The building industries once fueled by the virgin resources of the South would be ex...

Arcadia Publishing

9780738500300

Savannah River Plantations

Photographs from the Collection of the Georgia Historical Society

Georgia Historical Society

Summary

Experience the architecture and fascinating history of the Savannah River Plantations with author Frank T. Wheeler.

Savannah is as Southern a place as has ever existed, and the Savannah River Plantations were the pinnacle of Southern heritage. Place names such as Richmond Oakgrove, Mulberry Grove, Drakies, Whitehall, and Colerain signified extensive land holdings, moss-draped oaks, and a culture not found anywhere else in the world.

In Savannah River Plantations, author Frank T. Wheeler, in conjunction with the Georgia Historical Society, has crafted an in-depth look at the culture, geography, and society that made up plantation life. Drawing on the extensive photograph collection of the Historical Society, as well as his own research and knowledge, Wheeler combines unique photographs with illuminating text to create a work that will appeal to both those with a lifelong interest in the area and newcomers to the region's rich history. Savannah River Plantations is a most Southern look at the most Southern of places

9.3

Arcadia Publishing

9780738568607

Pub Date: 6/1/98

On Sale Date: 6/6/98

$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD 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

| 0.7 lb Wt

The Savannah Races:

Photographs From the Collection of the Georgia Historical Society

Frank T. Wheeler

Summary

Mention Savannah, and most people will think of moss-draped oaks, genteel Southern charm, excellent cooking, and beautiful scenery. Not many would associate Savannah with goggle-clad, helmetless race car drivers roaring past crowds of nattily dressed onlookers from the early 1900s. Yet, from 1908 to 1911, the wonderful landscape, architecture, and atmosphere of Savannah was home to the predecessor of the most famous race in the world, the Indianapolis 500. The wonderfully quirky early race cars of those years sped past onlookers, old graveyards, and Southern mansions. Their drivers hobnobbed with the upper crust of Savannah society, as well as movers and shakers in the world of politics. In all, the races represented a fascinating time of change in Savannah's history.

Arcadia Children's Books

9781467198073

Pub Date: 9/7/20

On Sale Date: 9/7/20

$12.99 USD/$15.99 CAD Trade Paperback

112 Pages

Carton Qty: 6

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 Savannah

Jessa Dean

Summary

Ghost stories from America's Hostess City of the South have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!

Savannah's haunted history and local legends come to life--even when the main players are dead. From the legend of Rene Rhondolia to the many spirits who haunt the Sorrel-Weed house, this spooky chapter book will keep readers rapt. Dive into suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.

Arcadia Children's Books

9781467197113

Pub Date: 10/30/23

On Sale Date: 10/30/23

$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 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt

Local Baby Savannah

Savannah Sarah Nettuno

Summary

Bursting with delightful colors and bright illustrations, Local Baby: Savannah engages babies' attention and encourages families to explore what makes their city so great. See Forsyth Park and Tybee Island, stroll past historic buildings and spooky squares, cheer on the Savannah Bananas, and celebrate St. Patrick's Day! Explore Savannah with this joyfully grabbable and wonderfully local board book that is sure to bring generations together.

Arcadia Publishing

9781467103275

Pub Date: 5/6/19

On Sale Date: 5/6/19

$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback

128 Pages Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036120 Series: Postcard History Series

9.3

Tybee Island

Sarah Pierson Jones

Summary

Tybee Island has fought hard to survive wars, earthquakes, hurricanes, the Great Depression, and even Prohibition, and while Tybee fights hard, Tybee plays hard. Tybee has a unique story as one of the top tourist destinations of the early 20th century. From the early days, when people could only reach Tybee by train, to the upheavals of the 1960s and 1970s, souvenir postcards tell the story of Tybee's unique and diverse history.

Arcadia Publishing

9780738505763

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 HIS036120

Series: Images of America

9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt

Tybee Island

James Mack Adams

Summary

Tybee Island is a tiny piece of land, only-two-and-a-half miles long and two-thirds of a mile wide; however, its strategic location near the mouth of the Savannah River assigned to it an important role in the birth and history of the state of Georgia.

Over this coastal community five flags have flown, representing Spain, France, England, the Confederate States of America, and the United States of America. Using numerous vintage photographs from the archives of the Tybee Island Historical Society, Tybee Island guides the reader through over two hundred years of history. Although much of its history is linked to nearby Savannah, Tybee is singular among Georgia's coastal islands, and has a history and lore that is uniquely its own. This visual journey begins with the building of Georgia's oldest and tallest lighthouse, and continues through Tybee's involvement in the Civil War. Also covered are the island's later roles as a military installation, a popular coastal resort, and a residential community. Vintage photographs recall earlier days on Tybee, when the island was known as ""Ocean C...

Gullah Geechee Heritage in the Golden Isles Professor Tyler E. Bagwell

Summary

The Golden Isles are home to a long and proud African American and Gullah Geechee heritage.

Ibo Landing was the site of a mass suicide in protest of slavery, the slave ship Wanderer landed on Jekyll Island and, thanks to preservation efforts, the Historic Harrington School still stands on St. Simons Island. From the Selden Normal and Industrial Institute to the tabby cabins of Hamilton Plantation, authors Amy Roberts and Patrick Holladay explore the rich history of the region's islands and their people, including such local notables as Deaconess Alexander, Jim Brown, Neptune Small, Hazel Floyd and the Georgia Sea Island Singers.

Arcadia Publishing

9781467109482

Pub Date: 2/5/24

On Sale Date: 2/5/24

$24.99 USD/$31.99 CAD Trade Paperback

128 Pages

Carton Qty: 40

History / United States

HIS036120

Series: Images of America

9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.003 lb Wt

Georgia and the Power of the Vote

Karcheik Sims-Alvarado

Summary

Georgia and the Power of the Vote traces the history of Georgia’s enfranchisement and its influence on American politics from 1865 to 2023.

Since Reconstruction, Georgia’s enfranchisement history has captured the nation’s attention. During multiple waves, massive voter registration, mobilization, and suppression efforts were influenced by the pull-pull forces of those wanting to sustain power and those untiringly committed to acquiring it; those hoping to maintain the status quo and those steadfastly determined to disrupt it; and those trying to exercise their right to vote and those trying to suppress it. This historical tug-of-war amongst Georgians has consistently had national implications. The outcome, nevertheless, has shaped national policy, influenced landmark court decisions, ignited social movements, and produced national leaders.

9781467154932

Pub Date: 11/6/23

On Sale Date: 11/6/23

Vidalia Onions

A History of Georgia's State Vegetable

Lee Lancaster

Summary

Author Lee Lancaster unearths the delectable history and classic recipes of the Peach State's top vegetable.

The Vidalia onion may be small, but it's as sweet as an onion can be, and it means big business for Georgia, too. Officially christened the Georgia State Vegetable in 1990, it can only be grown in Southeast Georgia. Once sold mostly off a truck tailgate, Vidalia onions now produce an annual crop worth $150 million. And after years of perfecting and fighting off posers and pirates, Vidalia onions are presented as gifts to presidents, governors, close friends and relatives. They are hand planted and handpicked but worth all the trouble to produce the King of the Onion Rings. They are so good, they have their own Vidalia Onion Museum, mascot named Yumion, and a Vidalia Onion Hall of Fame. Vidalia, there's just something about that name.

The History Press

9781467151788

Pub Date: 8/22/22

On Sale Date: 8/22/22

$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback

160 Pages

Carton Qty: 24

History / United States HIS036120 Series: American Legends

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt

Georgia Legends & Lore

Alan Brown

Summary

Settle in for a juicy bushel of Peach State bafflement.

Arcadia Children's Books

9781467198851

Pub Date: 10/17/22

On Sale Date: 10/17/22

$9.99 USD/$12.99 CAD Board Book

18 Pages Full Color

Carton Qty: 60

Ages 0 to 3, Grades 0 to 1

Juvenile Nonfiction / History

JNF025180 Series: Hello

6 in H | 6 in W | 0.07 in T | 0.003 lb Wt Hello, Georgia! UNKNOWN

BKM

Summary

Welcome to Georgia! Parent and child white-tailed deers tour Georgia from mountains to coast in best-selling author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock's Hello! board book series for children. In Hello, Georgia!, join the pair as they explore the Appalachian Trail, climb aboard an airboat for a float through the Okefenokee, stroll through Atlanta, and climb lookout mountain. With something for the entire family to enjoy, you won't want to say goodbye!

The History Press

9781467149402

Pub Date: 6/7/21

On Sale Date: 6/7/21

$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback

160 Pages

Carton Qty: 40

History / United States HIS036120

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |

0.04 lb Wt

A Scenic Georgia Sketchbook

Landmarks and Wonders from the Back Roads

Ronald R. Huffman

Summary

More than eighty historic buildings and roadside landmarks across Georgia have found sanctuary in this stark but powerful collection of sketch work. From obscure treasures like a Cobb County covered bridge to the instantly recognizable Forsyth Park in Savannah, landscape architect Ronald Huffman puts pencil to pad to safeguard moments of state history. Each piece is accompanied by anecdotes and related backstories that preserve the context of these icons before progress irrevocably alters the landscape. Explore the back roads of Georgia with a guide attuned to the unexpected splendors that mark the way.