128 Pages Carton Qty: 50 History / United States HIS036140 Series: Haunted America
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.03 lb Wt
Haunted Boise
Mark Iverson, Jeff Wade
Summary
What goes bump in Boise? Searching the darkness of the City of Trees reveals what lurks in the liminal spaces. Idaho's capital city is dotted with haunted residences, hotels and penitentiaries where many still reside in death. Two youngsters lives were cut short, but their spirits never left their childhood homes. Strange specters prowl the foothills, including hooded figures seeking sacrifices. Strange objects patrol the skies. Spooks haunt local prison cells and frighten at a historic fort. Authors Mark Iverson and Jeff Wade collect ghoulish tales that have become local folklore, while setting the record straight.
The History Press
9781467151696
Pub Date: 9/5/22
On Sale Date: 9/5/22
$23.99
128 Pages
Qty: 1000
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.4 in T |
Murder & Mayhem in Boise
Mark Iverson, Jeff Wade
Summary Explore Boise's Bloody History!
Shortly after the nearby discovery of gold in 1862, outlaws and ruffians from all over began to congregate in newly platted Boise City. Saloon owner-turned-sheriff David Updyke's criminal empire met a violent end. One of the city's only recorded pistol duels settled a dispute between a covetous husband and the lover of a young damsel--both happened to be lawyers. What could be called the area's first mass shooting occurred when an Alaskan gold miner sought revenge against the young woman who stood him up. A local postmaster found himself in a notorious case of a love triangle gone wrong, falling prey to foul play at the hands of his wife and her new beau. Authors Mark Iverson and Jeff Wade go beyond the traditional histories to gain an appreciation for the lives often willfully removed from history's pages and thus forgotten.
The History Press
9781467152228
Pub Date: 6/13/22
On Sale Date: 6/13/22
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
144 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 1000 History / United States
HIS036140 Series: Wicked
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.4 in T |
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Arcadia Publishing
9781467132565
Pub Date: 2/9/15
On Sale Date: 2/9/15
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036140
Series: Postcard History
9.3
Wicked Boise
Janelle M. Scheffelmaier
Summary
Corruption, scandal, and injustice take center stage inWicked Boise< p="">
Known today for its beauty, safety and livability, Idaho's capital city does harbor a few skeletons in its closet. Vigilantes lynched Ada County's first sheriff. A wealthy brothel owner was viciously murdered and found secretly living in squalor. The sensational Prohibition-era trial of a moonshine ring that included the sheriff, police chief and a prominent doctor extended a morality crusade by law enforcement. Mike Kirby was arrested and condemned to three years hard labor for sending a "most disgustingly worded letter'?, while others were sentenced for violating the state's infamous "crime against nature" law.
Author Janelle M. Scheffelmaier explores motive, morality, and the uncomfortable gray space between right and wrong as she unearths some of Boise's darkest moments.
Boise
Frank E. Aden
Summary
Boise was founded on the Oregon Trail in 1863, shortly after the opening of Fort Boise, which was built to protect the gold that had recently been discovered in the Boise Basin around Idaho City. By the late 1800s, Boise had a very large downtown infrastructure, and it saw the addition of many multistoried buildings after 1900. In the late 1960s though the 1970s, Boise experienced a major urban renewal project with many of the historic buildings being torn down to make way for a new downtown mall. Since the 1970s, many new buildings have filled in the lots created by the urban renewal. This book will give readers an idea of what Boise once looked like.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738559896
Pub Date: 4/13/09
On Sale Date: 4/13/09
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036140
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.9 lb Wt
Boise
Frank Thomason
Summary
On a high-desert plateau of the Snake River Plain in southwestern Idaho, Boise, the "City of Trees," began as an encampment on the Oregon Trail along the Boise River. Natives were soon after displaced, and by 1864, a town site was platted north of the river, abutting the garrison at Fort Boise. Early settlers found livelihoods as merchants, supplying miners in the Boise Basin, where gold was discovered in 1862. Boiseans experienced difficulty accepting a municipal government and had to wrest territorial status from Lewiston in northern Idaho. Through decades of irrigation and commerce, they grappled with isolation and a scarcity of goods and amenities, which produced a remarkably resilient and vibrant population. From the railroad in 1880s to statehood in 1890, the interurban, and the airplane, rocket, and computer chip-making eras, Boise continues to grow and thrive.
The History Press
9781626192164
Pub Date: 3/18/14
On Sale Date: 3/18/14
$21.99 USD/$22.99 CAD/€18.49 EUR Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States HIS036140
9
Fly Fishing Idaho's Secret Waters
Chris Hunt
Summary
Idaho's clear flowing rivers are world famous for fly fishing, but finding that elusive perfect spot to land a trophy in the vast wilderness requires a lot of time and knowledge. Fortunately, writer, angler and conservationist Chris Hunt has traveled to some of the state's most idyllic areas to find the best fishing the Gem State has to offer. Adventurous anglers can follow his directions off the beaten path to enjoy excellent scenery and even better fishing. Brimming with expert tips and seasonal strategies for each location, this handy guide will find its place in a dry pocket for every successful excursion.
The History Press
9781467119399
Pub Date: 6/20/16
On Sale Date: 6/20/16
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD/€21.49 EUR Trade Paperback
160 Pages
Carton Qty: 58
History / United States HIS036140
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |
Calamity Jane and Her Siblings
The Saga of Lena and Elijah Canary Jan Cerney
Summary
The mere mention of Calamity Jane conjures up images of buckskins, bull whips and dance halls, but there's more to the woman than the storied legend she became. Born Martha Canary, she was orphaned as a child and assumed the responsibility of caring for her siblings. Much too young and ambitious to rear a family, she found homes for all. After setting off on her own, Martha tried to reconnect with her fractured family in her typical haphazard fashion, all the while transforming into Calamity Jane. Soon, her own foibles and her siblings' choices rendered the attempt futile. From brother Elijah's horse thieving to sister Lena's denial of Martha's tales, author Jan Cerney uncovers the tumultuous Canary family often overlooked in the Calamity canon.
Arcadia Publishing 9781467107563
Pub Date: 11/8/21
On Sale Date: 11/8/21
$23.99 USD/$26.99 CAD Trade Paperback
Idaho Aviation
Crista Videriksen Worthy
Summary
Since the dawn of aviation, Idahoans have employed aircraft to carry people, groceries, mail, freight, and livestock over inhospitable terrain. Idaho's airstrips are the stuff of dreams, offering pilots, anglers, hikers, and river-rafters access to deep wilderness less than an hour from the city. Aerial firefighting was born--and is based--in Idaho. Flight instructors in Idaho prepared thousands of pilots to fight in World War II. As the birthplace of United Airlines, with its famed "friendly skies," Idaho is one of the country's most aviation-friendly states. Government officials, private landowners, and volunteers have worked together to create and then preserve an infrastructure of big-city, small-town, and backcountry airstrips that are the envy of pilots worldwide.
The History Press
9781626197084
Pub Date: 3/30/15
On Sale Date: 3/30/15
$17.99 USD/$17.99
CAD/€14.99 EUR Trade Paperback
208 Pages
Carton Qty: 4
History / United States
HIS036140
Series: Forgotten Tales
7 in H | 5 in W | 0.5 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Forgotten Tales of Idaho
Andy Weeks
Summary
Idaho State Parks
Rick Just, Gov. Cecil D. Andrus
Summary
Idaho's state parks have been called the "jewels" of the Gem State. The story of how those jewels came to be involves political intrigue, much resistance, some philanthropy, and a touch of irony. Sen. Weldon B. Heyburn famously said that state parks were "always a political embarrassment." Idaho's first state park was named after him. Today, Idaho's 30 state parks host five million people a year. Visitors come to boat, camp, bike, climb, hike, fish, and make memories in the great outdoors. This book tells the story of Idaho's diverse state parks--from Priest Lake in Idaho's panhandle to Bear Lake in the southeast corner of the state--through a wealth of historical photographs. A variety of parks are featured, including ones that were lost, found, or never came to fruition.
Idaho was the forty-third state admitted to the Union, but it just might lead the nation in strange stories and offbeat legends. Author and Idaho resident Andy Weeks fills this collection of tales with stories ranging from compelling and heartfelt to outlandish and bizarre. Discover the boxcar that carried the alleged body of John Wilkes Booth through Idaho. Uncover the identity of Lady Bluebeard, the unassuming Twin Falls housewife who allegedly murdered four husbands. Find out how cars ended up at the bottom of Lake Coeur d'Alene. Learn the grisly story of Gobo Fango, a black Mormon sheepherder whose late 1800s bloody dispute with a cattleman on the open range proved fatal. These tales and many others bring to light Idaho's unruly past in fascinating detail. Arcadia Publishing 9781467126168
Pub Date: 5/15/17
On Sale Date: 5/15/17
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD/€20.49
The History Press
9781467138444
Pub Date: 8/13/18
On Sale Date: 8/13/18
$23.99 USD/$26.99 CAD Trade Paperback
208 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 11
History / United States
HIS036140
Series: Sports
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Idaho Ruffed Grouse Hunting
The Heartbeat of the Woods Andrew Marshall Wayment
Summary
Ruffed grouse hunting is to bird hunting what fly fishing is to fishing--the pinnacle of the sport. Grouse hunters are a diehard lot consumed by chasing evasive birds through impenetrable thickets. Back east, grouse hunting has a rich, long-standing literary history, with great authors such as Burton Spiller, William Harnden Foster, Grampa Grouse and many others. Tapping into and carrying on this literary tradition, hunter and author Andrew Wayment offers stories from years of grouse hunting throughout the Gem State. Grouse hunters everywhere will relate to and enjoy this intimate look into "ruffin' it in Idaho."
Arcadia Children's Books
9781938700798
Pub Date: 8/27/19
On Sale Date: 8/27/19
$9.99 USD/$11.95 CAD
Discount Code: DFLTS002 Board Book
16 Pages
Full Color
Carton Qty: 60
Ages 0 to 3
Juvenile Nonfiction / Family
Hello, Mountain!
Martha
Day Zschock
Summary
Welcome to the Mountain! Parent and child mountain lions explore together as they learn about mountains of all sizes, hike up a trails, admire a summit view, and ride a tram. Along the way they also discover a waterfall, look for animal tracks, ski in the snow, and camp under the stars! These tour guides will help children and their loved ones learn all about mountain wildlife and nature while remembering their own special visits to the mountains.
Bestselling author Martha Day Zschock is an artist and former elementary teacher with a passion for helping children explore new places. The Hello! series illustrates how exploring real places yields new discoveries. Through these journeys, kids can explore and become experts on the world they see inside and outside the book, through the engaging, bright, and detailed illustrations. For ages 2-5. Made in the USA.
The History Press
9781626197589
Pub Date: 11/18/14
On Sale Date: 11/18/14
$21.99 USD/$22.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036140
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.6 lb Wt
Orange County Pioneers:
Oral Histories from the Works Progress Administration
Charles Epting, G.E. Ashby
Summary
Orange County's pioneer history is filled with harrowing tales every bit as entertaining as a western novel. These stories, culled from oral histories recorded by old-timers in the 1930s as part of the Works Progress Administration, offer a rarely seen look into Orange County's frontier days. From bear hunts and bullfights to social gatherings at the home of the most famous Shakespearean actress of the day, these tales are a window into the earliest days of every corner of the county. Join editor Charles Epting for these wonderfully evocative portraits of the past recounted in the words of the eyewitnesses.
The History Press
9781626191334
Pub Date: 10/22/13
On Sale Date: 10/22/13
$21.99 USD/$22.99 CAD/€18.99 EUR Trade Paperback
160 Pages
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States
Series: American Chronicles
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |
Orange County Chronicles
Phil Brigandi
Summary
Orange County is one of the best-known, yet least understood, counties in California. The popular image of beautiful people in beach cities is certainly accurate. But the Orange County that is often overlooked includes workaday lives in Anaheim, the barrios of Santa Ana, townhouse living in Brea and the diverse communities of Little Saigon, Little Texas, Los Rios, La Habra and Silverado Canyon. Modern Orange County offers very little sense of history, and it sometimes seems as if the urbanization of the 1960s is all that defines the place. Orange County historian Phil Brigandi fills in the gaps with this collection of essays that explores the very creation of the county, as well as pressing issues of race, citrus, attractions and annexation.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738581156
Pub Date: 1/24/11
On Sale Date: 1/24/11
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
96 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States
HIS036140
Series: Then and Now
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.6 lb Wt
Orange County
Chris Epting
Summary
Orange County was created in 1889. Soon, wilderness evolved into farmlands and communities supported by a year-round harvest of Valencia oranges, lemons, avocados, walnuts, and more. In the 1950s, aerospace and industry expanded here, and today the county boasts more than three million people. This collection features side-by-side historic comparisons of many local institutions, from orange groves to beaches to Disneyland.
Arcadia Publishing 9780738569086
Pub Date: 10/14/09
On Sale Date: 10/19/09
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036010
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T
Orange County: A Natural History
Doris I. Walker
Summary
Relatively small in size among California's counties at 789 square miles, Orange County supports one of the nation's largest county populations: three million. Yet this county is surprisingly rich in its diversity of natural elements. Bounded all around by a spectacular seacoast and rambling hills, it contains a portion of Cleveland National Forest, including two mile-high mountain peaks. Orange County has numerous canyons, dramatic in looks and legend, as well as the Santa Ana River with its seasonal branching tributaries. Yet extensive acreage within this forward-looking county is being permanently preserved as wilderness parks, preserves, and conservancies as governmental and private agencies respond to the ecological challenges of the future.
Arcadia Publishing 9780738530543
Pub Date: 11/23/05
On Sale Date: 11/28/05
128 Pages
and White Carton Qty: 40
/ United States
Series: Postcard History
0.7 lb Wt
Orange County
Orange County Historical Society
Summary
The formerly wide-open space southeast of Los Angeles blossomed from cattle ranches into a center of citrus production by the early 20th century. Orange County separated from Los Angeles County in 1889; soon Anaheim and Santa Ana changed from farming communities to major cities while coastal communities grew beyond anyone's imagination. One of the most populous counties in the United States today, Orange County began in the mid-20th century to evolve from its bedroom-community status to become an urban-suburban region with its own identity. This collection of vintage postcards follows the county's diverse development, illustrating such spots as Disneyland and the area's world-renowned beaches, as well as remembering the pastoral origins, industries, unique buildings, and cityscapes that have added dimension to its history. Arcadia Publishing 9780738559742
Pub Date: 11/10/08 On Sale Date: 11/10/08
128 Pages
Qty: 40
/ United States
Vanishing Orange County Chris Epting
Summary
Orange County formally separated from Los Angeles County in 1889, and there's been no looking back. Wilderness gave way to rich farmlands, where oranges, lemons, avocados, and walnuts made agriculture the new county's most important industry; the region was actually named for the prevalence of its citrus groves. The 20th century brought with it plenty of entrepreneurs, including Walter Knott and later Walt Disney, along with the aerospace industry, oil drilling, beach culture, and more. But the more popular "the O.C." became, the more the past began to be lost to development and sprawl. This evocative compendium of photographs revisits many of the places locals held near and dear, including the Golden Bear nightclub, Japanese Village Deer Park, Lion Country Safari, plus popular stores, restaurants, and, of course, the ever-shrinking farmlands. Many of these images are courtesy of the Orange County Archives, and others came from the author's private collection.
The History Press
9781626196094
Pub Date: 11/18/14
On Sale Date: 11/18/14
$21.99
144 Pages
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036140
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.7 lb Wt
Rock 'n' Roll in Orange County: Music, Madness and Memories
Chris Epting, Jim Kaa, Jordan West, Jim Washburn, Barry Rillera
Summary
The great acts--from Hendrix to Joplin and from Kiss to Korn--played to the Orange County crowd at such classic venues as Huntington Beach's Golden Bear, the Anaheim Convention Center and Anaheim's Doll Hut. Rock 'n' roll's OC roots include Leo Fender's electric guitar factory in Fullerton and the birthplace for the garage-band standard Louie Louie" in Anaheim. As the music changed, iconic OC groups like Social Distortion and Avenged Sevenfold helped lead the way. Final curtains came down here, too: though killed in England, Eddie Cochran is buried in Cypress, and Bobby Hatfield, half of the Righteous Brothers, is interred at Corona del Mar. Join pop culture expert Chris Epting for the essential big hits plus idiosyncratic flip-side riffs of Orange County's mighty rock 'n' roll history."
The New Deal in Orange County, California
Charles Epting
Summary
Unpredictably harsh elements wreaked havoc in Orange County during the Great Depression. The 1933 Long Beach earthquake claimed 115 lives, shattering lands eastward across the Los Angeles County line into the Orange County cities. Then 60 people perished in the devastating 1938 Santa Ana River flood, which washed out roads and buildings and much of the county's namesake citrus industry. Orange County's 130,000 people received a greater density of federal public aid than LA County's 2.2 million and San Diego County's 210,000. Join Charles Epting on this tour of the buildings, bridges, harbors, trails, libraries, highways and other infrastructure gains--many still in use--that were revitalized by the Works Progress Administration, Civilian Conservation Corps and other agencies of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's New Deal.
9780738559476
Pub Date: 7/21/08
On Sale Date: 7/21/08
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States
HIS036140
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Early Amusement Parks of Orange County
Richard Harris
Summary
The Orange County coast had its Joy Zone and its Fun Zone in the early decades of the 20th century. Knott's Berry Farm sprouted from a simple berry stand in Buena Park. The spot that would become Walt Disney's theme-park empire began as a citrus grove in Anaheim. Before long, Orange County was recognized as the nurturing ground for the growing amusement park industry. This book concerns the early history of such parks in the county east and south of Los Angeles, before high-tech digitization, when custom cars, enormous alligators, stunt planes, dolphin leaps, and movie stars' wax likenesses thrilled patrons. Some amusement parks have come and gone over a century of development, and some are still here, changing with the times to create new adventure and excitement for park goers.
Date: 7/16/13
Sale Date: 7/16/13 $21.99
Santa Ana Mountains History, Habitat and Hikes:
On the Slopes of Old Saddleback and Beyond
Patrick Mitchell
Summary
The majestic Santa Ana Mountains cover one thousand square miles and much of the Cleveland National Forest in Orange, Riverside and San Diego Counties. Unlike other designated wild lands close to huge population centers, the rugged Santa Anas remain largely primordial. Dominated by Old Saddleback and its twin peaks of Modjeska and Santiago, this beautiful range, visible from much of the Los Angeles Basin, remains the last intact coastal ecosystem in Southern California. Home to Native Americans, Spanish missionaries, vaqueros, sheep barons, bandits and suburban developers, the Santa Anas were traversed by mountain man Jedediah Smith, explorer John C. Fremont, lawman Wyatt Earp and other historic figures. Join author Patrick Mitchell for this first comprehensive volume on the natural and cultural histories of the great Santa Anas.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738575773
Pub Date: 10/31/11
On Sale Date: 10/31/11
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD/€20.49 EUR Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036140
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T
| 0.04 lb Wt
Early Long Beach
Gerrie Schipske
Summary
Few other cities can boast of the natural assets, the people, and the events that shaped the first 50 years of their history, as can the city of Long Beach, California. First inhabited by the Tongva people, the land was taken away by the Spanish, then granted to "friends of the King," who in turn sold parcels to real estate speculators working with the railroads. It was called many names before Belle Lowe suggested in 1884 that the townsite be known for its eight miles of long beaches. Its oceanfront provided a resort area, a landing strip for early aviators, a fishing industry, a port for shipbuilding and trade, and a location for the US Navy to anchor its "battle fleet" in 1919. However, discovery of oil in 1921 transformed the city, bringing incredible wealth and an explosive growth in population. By 1938, the city's population was 200,000 and would be a major factor in the Southern California war effort.
Early Aviation in Long Beach
Gerrie Schipske
Summary
By 1920, when Amelia Earhart attended Earl S. Daugherty's air circus and then took her first airplane ride with Long Beach Poly High School graduate Frank Hawks, Long Beach was already a key part of the golden age of aviation. Balloonists had parachuted onto the city's beaches in 1905 near the Pine Avenue Pier, and stunt pilots such as Frank Stites took off and landed on its sands in 1908. The Long Beach Chamber of Commerce sponsored the altitude contest won by Arch Hoxsey in the second Los Angeles Air Meet in 1910. Cal Rodgers ended the first transcontinental flight in the water near Linden Avenue on December 10, 1911. A former Army Air Corps flight instructor, Earl Daugherty was known as the "greatest stunt pilot" and owned the area's first non-beach airfield. This volume offers glimpses of early aviation at one of its core development locales, including photographs never before published of Earhart's flight instructor, John G. Montijo.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738558141
Pub Date: 5/5/08
On Sale Date: 5/5/08
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States
HIS036140
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Rosie the Riveter in Long Beach
Gerrie Schipske
Summary
During World War II, an unprecedented number of women took jobs at aircraft plants, shipyards, munitions factories, and other concerns across the nation to produce material essential to winning the war. Affectionately and collectively called "Rosie the Riveter" after a popular 1943 song, thousands of these women came to the U.S. Army-financed Douglas Aircraft Plant in Long Beach, the largest wartime plane manufacturer, to help produce an astonishing number of the aircraft used in the war. They riveted, welded, assembled, and installed, doing man-sized jobs, making attack bombers, other war birds, and cargo transports. They trained at Long Beach City Schools and worked 8- and 10-hour shifts in a windowless, bomb-proof plant. Their children attended Long Beach Day Nursery, and their households ran on rations and victory gardens. When the men came home after the war ended, most of these resilient women lost their jobs.
Long Beach in Vintage Postcards
Marlin Heckman
Summary
Long Beach successfully incorporated as a city in 1888, and would eventually become California's fifth largest city. Author Marlin Heckman has compiled over 200 vintage postcards to chronicle the history of the "Queen of Beaches." Competition between the Santa Fe and Southern Pacific Railroads brought great numbers of visitors to Southern California at the turn of the century. Resort hotels, apartments, pavilions, and band shells quickly dotted the landscape to accommodate the massive influx of tourists. Seen here are the more famous Long Beach attractions, including Rainbow Pier, the Sun Pavilion, the Hotel del Mar, and the great "Walk of a Thousand Lights," or the Pike, as it was better known.
The History Press
9781609499969
Pub Date: 8/6/13
On Sale Date: 8/6/13
$23.99 USD/$22.99
CAD/€19.99 EUR Trade Paperback
224 Pages
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036140
Series: Sports
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.8 lb Wt
Baseball in Long Beach
Bob Keisser
Summary
More than two hundred Major League Baseball players have hailed from Long Beach and its suburbs. This hotbed of horsehide heroics includes Hall of Famers Bob Lemon, Duke Snider and Tony Gwynn, as well as longtime stars Ron Fairly, Bob Bailey, Bobby Grich, Chase Utley and Jered Weaver. Negro League and Pacific Coast League clubs enjoyed Long Beach connections. Many players whose cleats tore up legendary Rec Park and Blair Field are enshrined in the city's baseball/softball hall of fame. The winning tradition continues as Long Beach State's "Dirtbags" sent more players to the bigs in 2010 and 2011 than any other college. Join baseball historian Bob Keisser as he recounts Long Beach's greatest baseball stars, teams and stories.
Pub Date: 9/16/14
On Sale Date: 9/16/14
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD/€17.99
Ghosts of the Queen Mary
Brian Clune, Bob Davis
Summary
For thirty-one years, the RMS "Queen Mary" sailed the North Atlantic. It helped defeat Hitler and was the ship of choice for the world's rich and famous. Now in retirement in the Port of Long Beach, the "Stateliest Ship Afloat" plays host to tourists, travelers and more than six hundred spirits that roam her halls and passageways. These choice decks remain the floating home of a few regulars, including the oft-glimpsed White Lady, as well as Little Jackie, John Henry and, of course, Grumpy. Join paranormal investigators Brian Clune and Bob Davis as they take you to the hot spots of activity from port to starboard and relate tales from the dockside about the spirits that haunt the grandest liner ever built.
The History Press
9781609497408
Pub Date: 11/20/12
On Sale Date: 11/20/12
$21.99 USD/$22.99 CAD/€17.99 EUR Trade Paperback
176 Pages
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036140
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |
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Location Filming in Long Beach
Tim Grobaty
Summary
Long Beach's proximity to Hollywood has made the waterfront city a picturesque and easily accessed locale for hundreds of films and television shows. Silent movies produced by Balboa Studios here starred Fatty Arbuckle and Buster Keaton, and the city's resume includes the Oscar-winning best pictures The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) and American Beauty (1999). Cameras continue to roll in the port metropolis, which has been host for such TV favorites as CHiPs and The Mod Squad and now twenty-first-century series such as NCIS, Dexter and CSI: Miami. Longtime newspaperman Tim Grobaty has been watching, in person and in his living room, and tracks the history of the city on celluloid in the comprehensive Location Filming in Long Beach. The
Pub Date: 4/18/12
On Sale Date: 4/18/12
$21.99 USD/$22.99 CAD/€19.99 EUR Trade Paperback
160 Pages
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036140 Series: American Chronicles
9
Long Beach Chronicles From Pioneers to the 1933 Earthquake
Tim Grobaty
Summary
Incorporated in 1888, Long Beach was the nation's fastest-growing city for much of the early twentieth century. Tim Grobaty, columnist for two decades for the Long Beach Press-Telegram, looks back at the major events and compelling personalities that shaped the city's formative years. Early settlers such as William Willmore, Charles Rivers Drake and the Bixby family are brought into sharp focus as Grobaty recounts the city's defining moments. From the naming of city streets to early local newspaper wars, and culminating with the devastating earthquake of 1933, Long Beach Chronicles presents a fascinating collection of tales from the city's provocative past.
Arcadia Children's Books
9781467198011
Pub Date: 9/7/20
On Sale Date: 9/7/20
$12.99 USD/$15.99 CAD Trade Paperback
112 Pages
Carton Qty: 8
Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7
Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography
JNF007020
Series: Spooky America
7.6 in H | 5.3 in W | 0.02 in T | 0.02 lb Wt
The Ghostly Tales of the Queen Mary
Shelli Timmons
Summary
Ghost stories from the Grey Ghost herself have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!
The RMS Queen Mary's famous haunted history comes to life--even when the main players are dead. Meet Little Jackie, the ship's most playful ghost, see Winston Churchill, who hangs out at the restaurant, and explore the spectral vortex in the first-class pool. 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
9781467138222
Pub Date: 7/30/18
On Sale Date: 7/30/18
$23.99 USD/$26.99 CAD Trade Paperback
144 Pages Black & White
Carton Qty: 6 History / United States HIS036140
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
California Tiki
A History of Polynesian Idols, Pineapple Cocktails and Coconut Palm Trees
Jason Henderson, Adam Foshko, Otto von Stroheim, Tiki Oasis
Summary
After World War II, suburbs proliferated around California cities as returning soldiers traded in their uniforms for business suits. After-hours leisure activities took on an island-themed sensuality that bloomed from a new fascination with Polynesia and Hawaii. Movies and television shows filmed in Malibu and Burbank urged viewers to escape everyday life with the likes of Gidget and Hawaiian Eye. Restaurants like Don the Beachcomber and Trader Vic's sprang up to answer the demand for wild cocktails and even wilder décor. The culture--a strange hodgepodge of idols, torches, lush greenery and colorful drinks--beckoned men and women to lose themselves in exotic music and surf tunes. Authors Jason Henderson and Adam Foshko explore the state's midcentury fascination with all things Tiki.
Arcadia Publishing
9781467160605
Pub Date: 10/9/23
On Sale Date: 10/9/23
$24.99 USD/$31.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Carton Qty: 40 Architecture / Buildings ARC011000 Series: Postcard History Series
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Lost California
Mr. Erik Stephen Beck
Summary
The postcards in this collection reflect a hidden past of California that exists now only on the page. From college gates at Stanford destroyed by the 1906 earthquake and hotels in Catalina, Santa Barbara, and Oakland ravaged by fire to giant redwoods on the coast felled by storms and much of downtown Los Angeles razed in the name of the progress, California's landscape has changed dramatically in the last 125 years. The buildings demolished in San Diego's Balboa Park after the 1915 exposition closed are shown here as is downtown San Francisco before the earthquake and fire of 1906, amusement parks that decorated waterfronts from Long Beach to Santa Monica, and city halls from Anaheim to San Jose.
The History Press
9781467153614
Pub Date: 5/1/23
On Sale Date: 5/1/23
$23.99 USD/$30.99 CAD Trade Paperback
160 Pages Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036140 Series: The History Press
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.05 lb Wt
Lost California Treasure
Craig Gaines
Summary
Tales of California's buried treasures, lost mines and hidden loot. From the Pacific Ocean to the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains, California is bursting with rumors of lost riches. Sunken cargo from the steamship Brother Jonathon is rumored to still be out there, awaiting discovery, as well as the location of the famous lost Breyfogle Mine. Outlaws like Three Finger Jack and Joaquin Murrieta were said to have stashed their loot while evading law enforcement and Sir Francis Drake's English pirates buried treasures all along the coast. Deep underground and underwater, a bounty waits for some lucky prospector. Join author W. Craig Gaines as he unearths stories of legendary and historic lost treasures yet to be found in the Golden State.
Commonwealth Editions
9781641940436
Pub Date: 8/27/19
On Sale Date: 8/27/19
$9.99 USD/$11.95 CAD Discount Code: DFLTS002 Board Book
Welcome to California! Parent and child Grizzly Bears explore California in best-selling author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock's Hello! board book series for children. For ages 2-5. Made in the USA.
The History Press 9781467141833
Pub Date: 3/11/19
On Sale Date: 3/11/19
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
192 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 12 Architecture / Buildings
9
Architects Who Built Southern California
Antonio Gonzalez
Summary
In the early 1900s, the population of Southern California exploded, and the cities grew at such a rapid pace that builders could hardly keep up. Among those who settled in the area were ten architects looking to make their marks on the world. Claud Beelman, a man who never received a college degree, would go on to design the Elks Lodge in Los Angeles. Albert C. Martin, architect of Grauman's Million Dollar Theater, founded a company that is still going strong more than one hundred years later, and Julia Morgan, the first woman architect licensed in California, was hired by William Randolph Hearst to design the Examiner Building. Join author Antonio Gonzalez as he tells the stories of the people behind some of Southern California's most iconic buildings.
The History Press
9781467137133
Pub Date: 8/14/17
On Sale Date: 8/14/17
$23.99 USD/$29.99 CAD/€19.99 EUR Trade Paperback
160 Pages
Carton Qty: 15
History / United States
HIS036140
Series: On This Day In
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.4 in T | 0.05 lb Wt
On This Day in California History
Jim Silverman
Summary
California has a rich history of cultural innovation and colorful characters. On May 26, 1853, Lola Montez premiered her famous Spider Dance routine in San Francisco. On February 21, 1937, San Diego's Waldo Waterman created one of the first operational flying cars. Emeryville's Wham-O sold the first Frisbee, earlier called a Flyin' Cake Pan, on January 13, 1957. Entrepreneurs Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne established Apple Inc. on April 1, 1976. With a historical account for each day of the year, Jim Silverman highlights the unforgettable stories that have defined California.
The History Press
9781467136020
Pub Date: 6/26/17
On Sale Date: 6/26/17
$23.99 USD/$24.99 CAD/€19.99 EUR Trade Paperback
176 Pages
Carton Qty: 80 History / United States HIS036140
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |
California’s Deadliest Earthquakes A
History
Abraham Hoffman
Summary
Home to hundreds of faults, California leads the nation in frequency of earthquakes every year. Despite enduring their share of the natural disasters, residents still speculate over the inevitable big one. More than three thousand people lost their lives during the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. Long Beach's 1933 earthquake caused a loss of nearly $50 million in damages. And the Northridge earthquake injured thousands and left a $550 million economic hit. Historian Abraham Hoffman explores the personal accounts and aftermath of California's most destructive tremors.
The History Press
9781609499242
Pub Date: 5/6/14
On Sale Date: 5/6/14
$21.99 USD/$22.99
CAD/€19.99 EUR Trade Paperback
176 Pages
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036140
Series: Disaster
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |
0.7 lb Wt
Shipwrecks of the California Coast:
Wood to Iron, Sail to Steam
Michael D. White
Summary
More than two thousand ships have been lost along California's 840 miles of coastline--Spanish galleons, passenger liners, freighters, schooners. Some tragedies are marking points in U.S. maritime history. The City of Rio de Janeiro," bound from Hong Kong to San Francisco in 1901, sliced the fog only to strike a rock and sink in twenty minutes, sending 128 passengers to watery graves. Seven U.S. Navy destroyers, bound on a fateful 1923 night from San Francisco to San Diego, crashed into the rocks at Honda Point on the treacherous Santa Barbara County coast, killing 23 sailors in one of the military's worst peacetime losses. Join author Michael D. White as he navigates the shoals of shipping mishaps with both salvage stories and elegies to the departed."
The History Press
9781626190207
Pub Date: 2/4/14
On Sale Date: 2/4/14
Pacific Coast Highway in Los Angeles County
Carina Monica Montoya Forsythe
Summary
The variably named and numbered Pacific Coast Highway spans 1,700 miles from Canada to Mexico. Seventy-five of those create a dramatic drive through Los Angeles County, showcasing the iconic cities of Malibu, Santa Monica, South Bay, San Pedro and Long Beach. Past scenic seascapes and famous beaches, "PCH" has become over the decades a symbol for Southern California coastal life, encompassing pleasure piers and amusements parks, surfing, yachting and other water sports. No longer just a road, PCH is a ribbon of destinations and the byway through the California dream. Ride with author Carina Monica Montoya via vintage images from the California Department of Transportation and new photos by John Moss through this remarkable road's history and the picturesque coastal communities it serves.
Arcadia Publishing
9781467160407
Pub Date: 9/11/23
On Sale Date: 9/11/23
$24.99 USD/$31.99 CAD Trade Paperback
96 Pages Carton Qty: 40 History / United States
HIS036130 Series: Past and Present
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Mesa
Susan Ricci, Shannon Maki
Summary
Brigham Young sent the first pioneers to Mesa in the late 1870s to help support the Mormon Church's expansion into Mexico. Some of the earliest businesses during those days included a blacksmith shop, theater, lumberyard, and mercantile. Much of the early architecture still exists among the downtown buildings, churches, and schools.
Arcadia Publishing
9781467126960
Pub Date: 11/20/17
On Sale Date: 11/20/17
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD/€19.99 EUR Trade Paperback
128 Pages Carton Qty: 40 History / United States
HIS036130 Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Buckhorn Mineral Baths & Wildlife Museum
Jay Mark, Ronald L. Peters, Foreword by Ted Newton Sliger
Summary
From fire to empire, the story of the Buckhorn baths is a rags-to-riches tale. After a disastrous 1935 Christmas Eve fire destroyed their small country gas station/taxidermy business, a new, unimagined door opened for Ted and Alice Sliger. In 1936, the Sligers began turning tragedy into triumph, transforming a dusty patch of scrubcovered desert eight miles east of Mesa into a legendary roadside oasis. Their chance discovery of mineral-laden hot springs led to the valley's first therapeutic spa. With the New York Giants' initial attraction to Buckhorn's mineral baths, a decades-long association with Major League Baseball helped pave the way to Cactus League baseball. By the time it closed in 1999, the Sligers had built the Buckhorn into an iconic, quintessential roadside business along the route of four federal highways. It was renowned for its celebrity guests, eclectic architecture, colorful neon, mineral spa, retreat for baseball players, wildlife museum, and wide-ranging collection of memorabilia.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738548425
Pub Date: 1/16/08
On Sale Date: 1/16/08
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States HIS036130
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Mesa
Lisa A. Anderson, Alice C. Jung, Jared A. Smith, Thomas H. Wilson
Summary
From the prehistoric Native Americans to the first wave of pioneers in 1877 and all who came later, the desert lands east of Phoenix have been a rich and fertile home to a wide diversity of people. Surmounting the early challenges of settling the mesa top and moving water uphill gave rise to a resilient agricultural community famous for cotton, citrus, grapes, and other crops. The boom years that began in the 1950s ushered in a new wave of industry and change to the city of Mesa. Large corporations created jobs, new freeways formed a corridor into the heart of the community, educational and health care facilities improved and expanded, and the advent of air conditioning brought tourists from all over the world. Now boasting a population of over 450,000, Mesa has truly evolved from its pioneer beginnings to a modern city in the Valley of the Sun.
Pub Date:
Arizona's Haunted Route 66 Debe Branning
Summary
Arizona claims one of the longest segments of the famous Route 66. Along the nearly four hundred miles of road are stops filled with legends, history, superstitions and spirits of travelers who experienced untimely accidents and murders. Meet Leorena Shipley, an aspiring actress whose career was cut short by tragedy. Discover how the Apache Death Cave became the haunted site of a mass grave. Visit the Monte Vista Hotel, one of the most haunted hotels in Arizona. Learn how the Grand Canyon Caverns were discovered and became a favorite attraction. Travel to Oatman, a ghost town with a multitude of spirits. Join author and paranormal historian Debe Branning on a haunted road trip across Arizona and discover the spooky history of the Mother Road.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738595450
Pub Date: 8/13/12
On Sale Date: 8/13/12
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD/€19.49 EUR Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036130
Series: Campus History
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.7 lb Wt
Arizona State University
Stephanie R. DeLuse, PhD, Denise E. Bates, PhD
Summary
Arizona State University was founded in 1885--27 years before statehood--as the Arizona Territorial Normal School. A modest school building was erected on donated pastureland outside Phoenix and was initially dedicated to training public school teachers. The school rapidly evolved through multiple name changes and grew to four campuses and from 33 to over 70,000 students. Currently, ASU is the largest public educational institution in the United States and is also an internationally recognized research university, offering hundreds of areas of study. This book offers a photographic narrative of the institution's dynamic transformation with glimpses of the committed faculty, staff, students, alumni, and citizens who helped make Arizona State University what it is today.
The History Press
9781467156141
Pub Date: 10/21/24
On Sale Date: 10/21/24
$24.99 USD/$29.99 CAD Trade Paperback
160 Pages
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036130
Series: American Legends
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.02 lb Wt
Eerie Arizona
Patrick Whitehurst
Summary
Mysterious lights, mystical vortexes and the Mogollon Monster.
Go beyond the beautiful vistas and desert landscapes and discover a new, stranger side of Arizona. From the legendary cryptid that stalks the Grand Canyon to a purported alien abduction that inspired a feature film, strange happenings and weird occurrences have been recorded in every corner of the state. Join author Patrick Whitehurst as he explores tales of the odd and unexplained.
The History Press
9781467151887
Pub Date: 9/11/23
On Sale Date: 9/11/23
$21.99 USD/$28.99 CAD Trade Paperback
160 Pages
Carton Qty: 40 Travel / Special Interest
TRV026130
Series: Haunted America
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.05 lb Wt
Haunted Mining Towns of Arizona
Parker Anderson, Darlene Wilson
Summary
Spectral miners and lingering spirits Once Arizona's biggest economic base, mines and the towns that sprang up around them can be found scattered across the state. Stories of paranormal encounters in places like Jerome, Bisbee and Prescott persist, while ghost towns are rumored to host a multitude of lingering spirits. In Ajo, the dead are said to wander through the old Phelps Dodge Hospital, and legend has it that the shades of miners long gone still work the Vulture Mine, looking for the next big gold strike. Do the spirits of Geronimo and his warriors still roam the land they fought so hard to keep?
Join historian Parker Anderson and paranormal expert Darlene Wilson as they uncover the fascinating history and haunts of Arizona's mining towns.
The History Press
9781467140843
Pub Date: 9/23/19
On Sale Date: 9/23/19
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
176 Pages Color sigs / inserts
Carton Qty: 10 History / United States
HIS036130
Series: American Palate
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.5 in T | 0.05 lb Wt
Arizona Wine A History of Perseverance & Passion
Christina Barrueta, Chef Mark Tarbell
Summary
Arizona's flourishing wine industry may surprise those who think of the Grand Canyon State as a desert landscape dotted with cacti.
From the high-country vineyards of the Verde Valley to the rolling plateaus of Sonoita and Willcox, pioneering winemakers are producing nationally acclaimed, award-winning wines. While the 1970s are recognized as launching the modern-day industry, Arizona's viticulture dates back much further. The Spanish and Jesuit missionaries introduced European winemaking to the Southwest, and the 1800s saw the introduction of Arizona's first wineries. Join author Christina Barrueta on this fascinating journey and meet the pioneers and visionaries who are forging their own paths to build America's newest wine region.
The History Press
9781467140195
Pub Date: 2/4/19
On Sale Date: 2/4/19
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
176 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 10
History / United States
HIS036130
Series: American Palate
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.4 in T | 0.05 lb Wt
Arizona Chimichangas
Rita Connelly
Summary
Navajo Weavers of the American Southwest
Peter Hiller, Ramona Sakiestewa
Summary
From the mid-17th century to the present day, herding sheep, carding wool, spinning yarn, dyeing with native plants, and weaving on iconic upright looms have all been steps in the intricate process of Navajo blanket and rug making in the American Southwest. Beginning in the late 1800s, amateur and professional photographers documented the Diné (Navajo) weavers and their artwork, and the images they captured tell the stories of the artists, their homes, and the materials, techniques, and designs they used. Many postcards illustrate popular interest surrounding weaving as an indigenous art form, even as economic, social, and political realities influenced the craft. These historical pictures illuminate perceived traditional weaving practices. The authors' accompanying narratives deepen the perspective and relate imagery to modern life.
Many claim to be the first to turn a plain burrito into a crispy chimichanga, but everyone agrees that it happened in Arizona. Fried to golden brown perfection at iconic restaurants like Casa Molina, El Charro and Macayo's, these crunchy wonders are favorites from Flagstaff to Bisbee, Safford to Yuma and all parts in between. Discover the disputed history of how chimichangas got their name and whether Chinese immigrants really invented them. Learn what goes into making a chimi, down to creating the perfect tortilla, as well as the variety of creative ingredients--from seafood to strawberries--that have been wrapped up in this delightful dish. Join author Rita Connelly as she presents recipes and behind-the-scenes stories from the Grand Canyon State's beloved chimichangas. Arcadia Publishing 9781467129725
Pub Date: 10/8/18
On Sale Date: 10/8/18
$23.99
Arcadia Children's Books
9781938700620
Pub Date: 4/3/18
On Sale Date: 4/3/18
$9.99 USD/$11.95 CAD
DFLTS002
16 Pages
Carton Qty: 60
Ages 0 to 3
Juvenile Fiction / Animals JUV002220
Series: Hello
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Hello, Arizona!
Martha Day Zschock
Summary
Welcome to Arizona! Parent and child eastern collared lizards tour Arizona in best-selling author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock's Hello! board book series for children. In Hello, Arizona! join the pair as they explore the Grand Canyon, Tucson, Phoenix, and Slide Rock State Park. Along the way, saddle up at a dude ranch, paint at the museum, visit an old pueblo home, and peek at the stars at the Lowell Observatory! For ages 2-5. Made in the USA.
Commonwealth Editions
9781938700644
Pub Date: 4/3/18
On Sale Date: 4/3/18
$9.99 USD/$11.95 CAD
Code: DFLTS002
16 Pages
Color Carton Qty: 60 Ages 0 to 3 Juvenile Nonfiction / Places
5.8 in H | 6 in W | 0.4 in T |
Hello, Grand Canyon!
Martha Day Zschock
Summary
Welcome to Grand Canyon! Parent and child abert's squirrels tour Grand Canyon in best-selling authorillustrator Martha Day Zschock's Hello! board book series for children. In Hello, Grand Canyon! join the pair as they hike, hunt for fossils, and become junior rangers at the national park. Along the way, ride a mule to the bottom of the canyon, raft in the Colorado River, and learn about Native American history. For ages 2-5. Made in the USA.
Arcadia Publishing
9781467116022
Pub Date: 10/10/16
On Sale Date: 10/10/16
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD/€21.99 EUR Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Carton Qty: 80 History / United States HIS036130
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Dude Ranching in Arizona
Russell True, Diana Madaras
Summary
Dude ranches were Arizona's first destination vacation. The earliest were built on working cattle ranches, stage stops, mining claims, and homesteads. Early dudes were typically wealthy and stayed for a long time, some for so long that one ranch had a school for its guests' children. Dude ranches were built around unspoiled country and offered spectacular views, "healthy" weather, and the chance to experience the cowboy life. Hollywood filmmakers came and, with them, some of the biggest figures of their time. Among those who were guests at dude ranches were John Wayne, Gary Cooper, Clark Gable, Katherine Hepburn, Spencer Tracy, Dean Martin, Tom Hanks, Walt Disney, and US presidents.
Pub Date: 2/1/16
On Sale Date: 2/1/16
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
208 Pages
Carton Qty: 80 History / United States HIS036130
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Navajo and Hopi Art in Arizona Continuing Traditions
Rory O'Neill Schmitt PhD
Summary
Arizona's Navajo and Hopi cultures span multiple generations, and their descendants continue to honor customs from thousands of years ago. Contemporary artists like Hopi katsina doll carver Manuel Chavarria and Navajo weaver Barbara Teller Ornelas use traditional crafts and techniques to preserve the stories of their ancestors. Meanwhile, emerging mixed-media artists like Melanie Yazzie expand the boundaries of tradition by combining Navajo influences with contemporary culture and styles. Local author Rory Schmitt presents the region's outstanding native artists and their work, studios and inspirations.
The History Press
9781626199323
Pub Date: 4/13/15
On Sale Date: 4/13/15
$23.99 USD/$29.99
CAD/€19.49 EUR Trade Paperback
144 Pages
Carton Qty: 6 History / United States
HIS036130 Series: True Crime
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Arizona Outlaws and Lawmen
Gunslingers, Bandits, Heroes and Peacekeepers
Mike Guardabascio, Chris Trevino
Summary
A refuge for outlaws at the close of the 1800s, the Arizona Territory was a wild, lawless land of greedy feuds, brutal killings and figures of enduring legend. These gunfighters included heroes as well as killers, and some were considered both. Bandit Pearl Hart committed one of the last recorded stagecoach robberies in the country, and James Addison Reavis pulled off the most extraordinary real estate scheme in the West. With fearless lawmen like C.P. Owens and George Ruffner at hand, swift justice was always nearby. In this collection, Arizona's official state historian and celebrated storyteller Marshall Trimble brings to life the rough-and-tumble characters from the Grand Canyon State's most terrific tales of outlawry and justice.
The History Press
9781626190634
Pub Date: 3/11/14
On Sale Date: 3/11/14
Location Filming in Arizona
The Screen Legacy of the Grand Canyon State
Lili DeBarbieri
Summary
The scenic natural vistas of Arizona's deserts and mountains have made it a favorite backdrop of movies and television shows. Westerns such as silent-era pictures derived from Zane Grey fiction through the John Ford-John Wayne classics "Stagecoach "and "The Searchers "benefited from the beautiful and rugged landscapes. TV classics such as "Gunsmoke" and "Little House on the Prairie" helped define Arizona's allure for Hollywood. Oscar winners "Jerry Maguire" and "Little Miss Sunshine "took advantage of the infrastructure that accumulated to lure filmmakers to Tucson, Yuma, Phoenix, Prescott, Sedona and all corners of the Grand Canyon State". Join author Lili DeBarbieri as she looks at the movies and shows shot in the state, as well as other aspects of Arizona film culture.
Pub Date: 12/9/13 On Sale Date: 12/9/13
128 Pages Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036130 Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Arizona's National Parks and Monuments
Donna Hartz, George Hartz
Summary
Arizona's 20 national parks and monuments celebrate the natural wonders and rich heritage of Arizona, preserved through the efforts of countless citizens and the American Antiquities Act of 1906. Aggressively implemented by eight US presidents, this legislation permits the president to unilaterally proclaim sites as national monuments without congressional action. The Antiquities Act was applied in Arizona 23 times, more so than any other state in the union. Using more than 200 historical photographs, many of which have never been published, this book contains the stories of the creation of each of Arizona's national parks and monuments, emphasizing the importance of the landscape and cultural heritage to Arizona's identity.
Pub Date: 3/10/08
Sale Date: 3/10/08 $24.99
Arizona Rangers
M. David DeSoucy, Marshall Trimble
Summary
Established in 1901, the Arizona Rangers have protected and served the citizenry for over 107 years. Though the initial organization was short lived, lasting only until 1909, the company--with an authorized strength of just 26 men--became the scourge of outlaws within the Arizona Territory and along the Mexican border where, like today, criminal activity was prevalent. In 1957, the Arizona Rangers were reestablished, and for the 50 years since, these modern rangers have continued the tradition of service that was established by their territorial predecessors. Today's Arizona Rangers are officially recognized by state legislation as a volunteer civilian law enforcement auxiliary. In keeping with their motto, "Few But Proud Then and Now," they assist numerous law enforcement agencies and help keep the peace within their communities and state.
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Arcadia Publishing
9780738548845
Pub Date: 5/23/07
On Sale Date: 5/28/07
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD/£24.99 GBP Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036010
Series: Postcard History
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T
| 0.7 lb Wt
Native Americans of Arizona
Paul Nickens, Kathleen Nickens
Summary
For more than a century, Arizona's 21 Native American tribes and nations have played an important role in the state's tourism industry. Postcard images of Southwestern tribes became the staple of an advertising campaign to promote the region to potential travelers beginning around 1900 and quickly became popular with visitors. Hundreds of images captured the beauty of the Native American peoples' homelands and villages, along with views of economic and domestic activities, craft arts, and religious aspects of the various communities. This book offers a wide-ranging overview of the vintage postcards that captured the visual essence of Native Americans in Arizona during the first half of the 20th century.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738500317
Pub Date: 11/9/00
On Sale Date: 11/9/00
$23.99 USD/$30.99 CAD Trade Paperback
160 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036130 Series: Images of America
9.3
The Grand Canyon: Native People and Early Visitors
Kenneth Shields Jr., Stampoulos
Summary
Unlike appreciating America's other natural wonders such as waterfalls, glaciers, mountains, or prairies, one must struggle to absorb, assimilate, and comprehend the Grand Canyon's tremendous scale. Captured here in over 250 vintage images is the human drama of survival and coexistence in the canyon, from the native tribes who struggled with life on the rim, to the pioneers who came to foster and manipulate the early tourist industry in America's oldest natural resource. Covering the tribes that called the canyon home and the seekers who flocked to the area to find their fortune in gold and tourism, author Kenneth Shields exposes the human layers so often overlooked. Seen here are the native tribes who survived the harshest conditions of the canyon, including the Hopi, Havasupai, Navajo, and Paiute. Readers will recognize the images of popular tourist spots like the El Tovar Hotel and the Navajo Bridge, as well as the early conservationist faces of Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and William Taft.
Arcadia Publishing
9781467109000
Pub Date: 10/3/22
On Sale Date: 10/3/22
$23.99 USD/$26.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036140
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Great Salt Lake
Lynn Arave, Ray Boren
Summary
Great Salt Lake is bleak yet beautiful, mysterious and alluring, an endangered "dead sea" vital to life. Explorer Jedediah Smith, surrounded by a vast wilderness, realized this felt to him like home. Conservationist John Muir found in the briny waters a sublime baptism and came out, in his words, salted and clean as a saint. Nineteenth-century Utahns built the first resorts, such as Saltair; bathed and floated in the water; and began extracting valuable salts and minerals from the ever-fluctuating lake. Ringed with wildlife refuges, it is a haven for migrating birds. With multiple state parks, Antelope Island among them, Great Salt Lake is today a magnet for sight-seeing, swimming, hiking, biking, horse riding, and sailing--just a few of the ways to experience what pioneer-era surveyor Howard Stansbury described as a "great and peculiar beauty."
The History Press
Legends, Lore and True Tales of Utah
Lynn Arave
Summary
Legends, Lore and True Tales of Utah explores an eclectic past
Ordinary history books often fail to address the obscure or the unexplained, leaving questions buried in annals of yesteryear. Where were Utah's mythical monsters, including Bigfoot, spotted? How did 'Schoolmarm's Bloomers' become a state symbol? What created the Lagoon Amusement Park's 'dark side'? Why did 'Frankenstein' prowl through the Cache town of Clarkston? Does Sardine Canyon hide the state's fishiest story? Exactly what was the 'Lakemobile' that rolled through the Great Salt Lake? When and why did BYU temporarily ban football? How is it that the first college basketball team to ever play in the state was all women, and they beat the men?
Retired journalist Lynn Arave presents this unique collection, including over a hundred photographs, of the Beehive State's offbeat history.
Arcadia Publishing
9781467108942
Pub Date: 10/30/23
On Sale Date: 10/30/23
$24.99 USD/$31.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036140
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Salt Lake City's Modern Architecture
Steve Cornell, John Ewanowski
Summary
The postwar era led to a threefold population increase in Salt Lake County between 1940 and 1980 and brought with it a building boom largely concentrated in Salt Lake City. Office towers reached farther toward the sky, college campuses grew outward to accommodate the influx of students on the GI Bill, religious facilities were built for a diversifying population, and arenas and theaters were constructed for people enjoying their newly discovered leisure time. This building boom was anchored in Modernism, an architectural movement defined by rationalism and functionalism. Modernism first caught hold in large American cities then proliferated to the rest of the country in more provincial cities like Salt Lake. This book explores the lasting impression of Modernism on Salt Lake's built environment and highlights projects by both homegrown architects as well as architects from farther afield practicing in the burgeoning city. Landmark structures such as the First Security Bank building and the Salt Palace highlight the city's Modern architecture and, along with more mundane examples, bri...
Utahisms
Unique Expressions, Inventions, Place Names & More David Ellingson Eddington
Summary
Utahisms: Unique Expressions, Inventions, Place Names and more ranges from the characteristic to the bizarre
The Beehive State's iconic vistas are singular and distinctive. So too are its colloquialisms, peculiar place names and landmark firsts. Confusion from local dialect ultimately thwarted a would be robber in Salt Lake City. The proper pronunciation of Tooele might surprise visitors, while residents still debate its origins. And, phrases once thought to be solely Utahn often prove otherwise. The world's first department store was born out of xenophobia and religious persecution in 1869. Martha Hughes Cannon followed through on Brigham Young's encouraging women to become physicians. She later became the first female state senator in the United States, defeating her own husband.
Examining everything from phonetics to history, BYU Linguistics Professor David Eddington reveals the roots of what is truly, uniquely Utah.
The History Press
9781467138246
Pub Date: 9/17/18
On Sale Date: 9/17/18
$23.99 USD/$22.99 CAD Trade Paperback
144 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 46
History / United States
HIS036140
Series: Haunted America
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Haunted Salt Lake City
Laurie Allen, Cassie Ashton, Kristen Clay, Nannette Watts
Summary
Uncovering ghost stories in Salt Lake City leads to a spooky mixture of legend, lore and local history. A young female apparition likes to surprise guests of the McCune Mansion by leaping from a mirror. Believed to be stationed at Fort Douglas, a Civil War vet named Clem still teases female visitors. Staff at the historic Devereaux Mansion, once a major social center, relented in their vain nightly attempts to keep the lights off and let the spirits continue their eternal party. And nuns of the Sisters of the Holy Cross still visit patients in the hospital they established. The guides of Story Tours' Salt Lake City Ghost Tour reveal characters who just can't seem to leave the valley.
Commonwealth Editions
9781938700736
Pub Date: 6/19/18
On Sale Date: 6/19/18
$9.99 USD/$9.95 CAD Discount Code: DFLTS002 Board Book
16 Pages
Full Color
Carton Qty: 60
Ages 0 to 3
Juvenile Fiction / Animals
JUV002040
Series: Hello
5.9 in H | 5.9 in W | 0.4 in T | 0.03 lb Wt
Hello, Utah! Martha Day Zschock
Summary
Welcome to Utah! Parent and child Seagulls tour Utah in best-selling author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock's Hello! board book series for children. In Hello, Utah! join the pair as they visit Salt Lake City, float in the Great Salt Lake, raft the Colorado River, and saddle up horses. Along the way they also find treasures in the desert, trek through the snow, go skiing, and explore the national parks! For ages 2-5. Made in the USA.
The History Press
9781467137300
Pub Date: 7/31/17
On Sale Date: 7/31/17
$21.99 USD/$24.99
CAD/€19.99 EUR Trade Paperback
112 Pages
Carton Qty: 60
History / United States
HIS036140
Series: Forgotten Tales
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Forgotten Tales of Utah
Andy Weeks
Summary
Characters ranging from Mormon pioneers to Butch Cassidy all helped give the Beehive State color and tenacity. Uncover the state's hidden gems with stories like the first group of Latter-day Saints who arrived in the Salt Lake Valley days before Brigham Young proclaimed it as "the right place." Meet an ancient prophet believed to have walked the arid landscape, offering his blessing on several sites long before the pioneers arrived. Learn why a former lawyer was buried without a proper headstone. Discover the state's quirky side with the strange goings-on at an obscure ranch and the alleged monsters once believed to haunt some of Utah's lakes. Author Andy Weeks offers this quirky and informative collection of little-known tales about the forty-fifth state.
The History Press
9781626193406
Pub Date: 6/3/14
On Sale Date: 6/3/14
$21.99 USD/$22.99
CAD/€19.49 EUR Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Utah Reflections:
Stories From the Wasatch Front Kase Johnstun, Sherri Hoffman, Mary Johnstun
Summary
Perhaps no other area of Utah reflects the state's expansive diversity as clearly as the Wasatch Front. Utah Reflections: Stories from the Wasatch Front" captures the heritage and identity of this self-defining part of the state. These personal stories are grounded in the mountains, waters, deserts and cities of a distinctive geography, from Cache Valley to Salt Lake City to Provo. Contributors include Lance Larson, Katharine Coles, Phyllis Barber, Sylvia Torti, Chadd VanZanten, Pam Houston and Terry Tempest Williams, as well as other exciting established and new voices. Each piece was thoughtfully selected as part of a sweeping panorama of cultural history and the traditions of a people bound to the region to show what makes the Wasatch Front unique, prosperous and beloved."
Arcadia Publishing
9780738570747
Pub Date: 5/20/09
On Sale Date: 5/25/09
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036140
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.7 lb Wt
Salt Lake City: 1890-1930
Gary Topping, Melissa Coy Ferguson, Utah State Historical Society
Summary
Between 1890 and 1930, Salt Lake City experienced some of the most rapid and profound changes of any city in U.S. history. In its pioneer period, from the beginning of white settlement in 1847 to about 1890, the city struggled against outside pressures to maintain its identity as a self-sufficient Mormon utopian community, with its theocratic government, agricultural economy, and polygamous society. But by the turn of the 20th century, Mormonism had largely abandoned those features, and Salt Lake City was becoming like most other American cities as it embraced capitalism, the evolution of transportation and industry, ethnic and cultural diversity, women's rights, and modern entertainment.
Commonwealth Editions
9781641941631
Pub Date: 5/26/20
On Sale Date: 5/26/20
$14.99 USD/$17.99 CAD Discount Code: DFLTS002 Board Book
16 Pages Full color
Carton Qty: 40
Ages 0 to 3
Juvenile Fiction / Concepts
JUV009030
Series: Dreaming Of
Dreaming of Salt Lake City Counting Down Around the Town Applewood Books
Summary
In this large format board book for young readers, ages 2-5, we'll learn to count down from 10 to 1 while discovering sites around Salt Lake City, Utah. There's so much to see--won't you join me?
Pub Date: 3/27/17
Sale Date: 3/27/17
144 Pages
Carton Qty: 80 History / United States
HIS036140 Series: Sports
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Utah Sport Climbing
Stories and Reflections on the Bolting of the Beehive State
Darren M. Edwards
Summary
Not much drives passionate debate in Utah more than public land use. And sport climbing is securely tethered to that controversy as more thrill-seekers gear up each year to ascend the state's geological wonders. From the bolt wars in Moab to the frenzied route development in American Fork Canyon, Utah remains central in the evolution of the sport. With over sixty interviews and a healthy dose of humor, climber and author Darren M. Edwards tracks the spirit, ethos and feats of bolters who have led the way since the 1980s.
Pub Date: 8/20/12 On Sale Date: 8/20/12
$24.99
128
Salt Lake City's Historic Architecture
Allen Dale Roberts
Summary
Settling in an isolated desert valley, Salt Lake City's Mormon pioneers laid out a city grid and constructed permanent structures to create their version of Zion. They brought with them their architects, builders, tools, and experience gained in the Midwest. Within a decade, the fast-growing community had created religious, business, and residential centers with Greek- and Gothic Revival-style structures built of stone and adobe. With the arrival of the railroad, urban architects, and a sizable "gentile" (non-Mormon) population in the 1860s, the city's architecture suddenly diversified in scale, style, and material. By the 1890s, virtually every American style was represented and impressive landmarks were found citywide. This trend continued throughout the early 20th century as talented architects designed in a rich variety of architectural expressions. Although several important buildings are lost, many remain and are now restored. In this book, Salt Lake City's legacy of historic governmental, religious, commercial, industrial, educational, social, and residential architecture--fro...
9.3 in H |
Arcadia Children's Books
9781467198233
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 / Paranormal & Supernatural
JNF008000
Series: Spooky America
7.6 in H | 5.3 in W | 0.3 in T
| 0.04 lb Wt
The Ghostly Tales of Salt Lake City
Laurie Allen, Cassie Ashton, Kristen Clay, Nannette Guest-Watts
Summary
Ghost stories from SLC have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!
The haunted history of Salt Lake City comes to life--even when the main players are dead. Crash a party at the Devereaux Mansion--thrown by the ghosts. Or sense the paranormal vibes in the kitchen of Whiskey Street Cocktails and Dining. Have you heard about Girl Scout troop that was haunted by a mysterious apparition while touring the Fort Douglas Military Museum? 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.
Arcadia Publishing
9781467105958
Pub Date: 11/9/20
On Sale Date: 11/9/20
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States
HIS036140
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Bonneville Salt Flats "Landspeed" Louise Ann Noeth, Alex Xydias
Summary
Astronaut John Glenn used Utah's Bonneville Salt Flats as a landmark from space, but on Earth, amateur motorsports devotees have used the blistering hot, flat land as a speed laboratory for more than a century. On August 22, 1949, the hot rodders joined the pageant of power with their handcrafted cars, trucks, and motorcycles for a one-time event but never stopped coming back, trying to go faster every run down the multi-mile course. All came looking for the answer to the same question: "How fast will it go?" Those efforts have made them the fastest people on the planet, reaching speeds in excess of 500 miles per hour. On the salt, people find the limits of their courage, learn what daring greatly is all about, and realize why a Bonneville Salt Flats speed record is an internationally respected pedigree. People who race on the salt flats become a family bound together by speed--a powerful force that erases ethnic, economic, political, and religious barriers. They are land speed racers. And this is their story.
The History Press
9781625858993
Pub Date: 10/23/17
On Sale Date: 10/23/17
$21.99 USD/$24.99
CAD/€20.99 EUR Trade Paperback
176 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036140
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
A Treasury of Latter-Day Saint Letters
Larry E. Morris
Summary
What did David O. McKay say about the theory of evolution, or George Albert Smith about Saints thinking for themselves? Why did Relief Society president Eliza R. Snow and others write a heartfelt letter of appreciation to the governor of the Utah territory? With fifteen new letters, this revised edition of A Treasury of Latter-day Saint Letters answers these and other intriguing questions through the words of early Church figures, from apostles to Joseph Smith's relatives. Historian Larry Morris, formerly with the Ensign and the Joseph Smith Papers, explains the historical context of each epistle and presents the text of the letter itself. Preserving the exact words and spelling of the writer, this inspiring and thought-provoking volume offers a glimpse into the personal lives and candid feelings of a host of prominent Church members--a rare view not often seen from the pulpit or in history books.
The History Press
9781467135559
Pub Date: 4/25/16
On Sale
Historic Tales of Utah
Eileen Hallet Stone, Terry Orme
Summary
From the rugged beauty and refined splendor of this vast state emerges a remarkable volume of personal recollections, narrative histories and astonishing stories. Explore the fortitude and cultural diversity behind the development of Utah through "Big Bill" Haywood, vilified by the New York Times as "the most feared figure in America." Experience compelling accounts of women bruised on the front lines of suffrage battles, enthralling stories of Chinese "paper sons and daughters" and heroic endeavors of Northern Ute firefighters. Celebrate downtown's "Wall Street of the West," the off-road cyclist known as the "Bedouin of the Desert" and Utah's love affair with sweets. Culled from her popular Salt Lake Tribune "Living History" column, award-winning author Eileen Hallet Stone uncovers captivating tales of ordinary people and their extraordinary contributions that shaped Utah history.
The History Press
9781467137713
Pub Date: 1/30/17
On Sale Date: 1/30/17
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD/€21.99 EUR Trade Paperback
176 Pages
Carton Qty: 80 History / United States HIS036140
Series: Landmarks
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
South Temple Street Landmarks
Salt Lake City’s First Historic District Bim Oliver
Summary
From the earliest days of settlement, South Temple was Salt Lake's most prestigious street. In 1857, William Staines built the Devereaux House, Salt Lake's first of many mansions. The once-bustling Union Pacific Depot eventually found itself increasingly isolated. Downtown's "gleaming copper landmark" overcame numerous hurdles before its construction was finally finished, and the Steiner American Building helped usher in acceptance of Modernist architecture. Evolving to reflect its continued prominence, in 1975, the thoroughfare's core became the city's first local historic district, and in 1982, it made the National Register of Historic Places. Author and historian Bim Oliver celebrates the changing landmarks along these famous eighteen blocks.
Arcadia Publishing 9781467160551
Pub Date: 10/30/23
On Sale Date: 10/30/23
$24.99 USD/$31.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Carton Qty: 38
History / United States
HIS036140
Series: Images of Sports
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Skiing in Colorado
Colorado Snowsports Museum and Hall of Fame, Dana Mathios
Summary
Skiing in Colorado evolved from a transportation necessity to a world-class recreational pursuit. The first documented use of skis in Colorado occurred in the winter of 1859. As the popularity of the activity grew, ski resorts opened throughout the state. After World War II, Colorado saw a boom in the industry along with advancements in equipment, lifts, and safety; the development of ski schools; and the opening of new ski areas. This volume includes photographs from the Colorado Snowsports Museum that illustrate and celebrate the history of skiing in Colorado.
Arcadia Publishing 9781467160223
Pub Date: 1/1/24
On Sale Date: 1/1/24
$24.99
128 Pages
Qty: 1
Colorado Ice Hockey
Roger Hadix
Summary
Colorado has a long, rich ice hockey history. The earliest references date back to January 28, 1893, from an article in the Rocky Mountain Sun . There have been many colorful teams, like the Colorado Rocky team, the Denver Spurs, and the Colorado Flames. On February 22, 1980, ice hockey suddenly vaulted onto the forefront of the American sports scene, due in large part of what is simply known as "the Miracle on Ice." The US men's ice hockey team had pulled off an incredible upset over the Soviet Union men's ice hockey team and then went on to win the gold medal over Finland. It gave the country a reason to celebrate and made the sport of ice hockey red hot! That "miracle" started in 1979 at the Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs with the selection of players at the 1979 National Sports Festival. Leadville, Steamboat Springs, Aspen, Colorado College, Denver University, Salida, Pueblo, and Fort Collins have all contributed to the "fastest game on ice."
Jeffrey C. Price, Jeffrey S. Forrest, Shahn G. Sederberg, Ginger Sunday Evans
Summary
On the cusp of the Great Depression, Denver mayor Benjamin Stapleton pushed for the development of the first city-operated airport. Denver Municipal Airport opened in 1929 with three hub airlines. While Stapleton would be honored to later have the airport named after him, by the mid-1980s, the name Stapleton had become synonymous with congestion, flight delays, and frequent closures when the snow moved in. To solve the problem, Denver mayor Federico Peña envisioned a massive new airport, but when Denver International Airport (DIA) opened in 1995, its three hub airlines had whittled away to just one, and critics warned of dire consequences. Yet the airport persevered, and today, with its iconic tent roof, six runways, and 53 square miles of land, it stands amongst the most beautiful and busiest airports in the world. This is the story of three airports and how they brought the city from cow town to boomtown.
The Ghostly Tales of Denver
Shelli Timmons
Summary
Ghost stories from the Mile-High City have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!
The haunted history of Denver comes to life--even when the main players are dead. Visit the state capitol and you may see a haunted head floating through the halls. Stop in at the Peabody-Whitehead mansion for any number of ghostly interactions. Or stroll along Market Street to see if the spirit of a young woman is again stealing people's shoes. 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.
7.6
Arcadia Publishing
9781467161183
Pub Date: 4/22/24
On Sale Date: 4/22/24
$24.99 USD/$29.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Carton Qty: 1
Social Science / LGBTQ+ Studies
SOC064000
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T
| 0.02 lb Wt
LGBTQ Denver
Phil Nash, Dr. Tom Noel
Summary
Denver is the Mile High City, the Queen City of the Plains, and the Gateway to the West. Today, the city attracts thousands of new residents each year, including the LGBTQ people from the rural West and digit nomads from around the nations seeking a welcoming community where they can thrive.
In LGBTQ Denver Phil Nash showcases how the city evolved from its pre-1970s history of rebuking gay people to a magnet for LGBTQ residents and the capital of the first state to elect and reelect the nation's first openly gay governor.
Arcadia Children's Books
9781467198165
Pub Date: 4/26/21
On Sale Date: 4/26/21
$9.99 USD/$12.99 CAD Trade Paperback
96 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 60
Ages 7 to 11, Grades 2 to 7
Juvenile Nonfiction / History JNF025180
Series: LOL Jokes
7.6 in H | 5.3 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
LOL Jokes: Denver
Craig Yoe
Summary
Bursting with laugh-out-loud jokes and fun facts, LOL Jokes: Denver combines the best of humor and history for young readers!
Inspired by all the wonderful sights, sounds, and . . . smells of the Mile-High City, this local joke book delivers kid-friendly punchlines that will have readers laughing 'til they cry! Alongside hilarious jokes and puns are fascinating facts, goofy tidbits of local history, and engaging graphics that will keep readers chuckling and sharing with friends. LOL Jokes: Denver is sure to deliver hours of knee-slapping entertainment.
Denny: What has a head and a tail but no body?
Penny: A nickel!
Fun Factoid: The Denver Mint produces 8 billion coins a year, all of which have a D for Denver on them!
Arcadia Publishing
9781467132916
Pub Date: 8/10/15
On Sale Date: 8/10/15
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036140
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T
Lost Denver
Mark Barnhouse
Summary
Newcomers to the "Mile-High City" of Denver, whether arriving during the 19th, 20th, or 21st centuries, have often remarked on how new the city seems, and how proud its citizens are of it. Heady boom times at various intervals have inspired successive waves of city builders eager to make their mark by building grand, new edifices. Often, these new wonders replaced older structures that earlier Denverites had once seen as great accomplishments. As Denver has grown to become the hub of a major American metropolis, remnants of its earlier heritage have vanished into history, leaving newcomers to ponder, "What makes Denver Denver?" and longtime residents to ask, "Where has my Denver gone?" Lost Denver celebrates what the city once built and has since lost, along with what has made it unique, exploring where and how Denverites once worked, shopped, and played.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738588858
Pub Date: 2/20/12
On Sale Date: 2/20/12
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD/€21.49 EUR Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States
HIS036140
Series: Postcard History Series
9.3
Early Denver
James Bretz
Summary
The city of Denver was born out of a small mining camp established in the late 1850s. The lure of gold brought countless men and their families to the foot of the great Rocky Mountains, where the Platte River and Cherry Creek flow together. Along with the miners came the merchants--wagon makers, horse traders, blacksmiths, and clothiers. By 1900, Denver was a thriving community and had greatly expanded with the establishment of hardware stores, saloons, liveries, theaters, restaurants, and residential neighborhoods. Postcards did not come into general use until well after Denver was settled. The images herein range from about 1900 to 1925.
The History Press
9781609493127
Pub Date: 1/9/11
On Sale Date: 1/9/11
$21.99 USD/$22.99 CAD/€17.99 EUR Trade Paperback
144 Pages
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036140
Series: Haunted America
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.5 lb Wt
A Haunted History of Denver's Croke-Patterson Mansion
Ann Alexander Leggett, Jordan Alexander Leggett
Summary
An ominous air hangs about Capitol Hill's historic Croke-Patterson Mansion. Rumors of spirits and strange events have cast a shadow across its elegant Gilded Age facade. The lonely halls are haunted with stories of a doctor's wife who committed suicide and the ghostly figure of a young woman who appears to visitors. Tenants of the building have also claimed to hear the cries of children, and dark specters in the basement prevent even the heartiest souls from staying for too long. Join authors Ann Alexander Leggett and Jordan Alexander Leggett as they try to unravel the mysteries that have plagued this Denver mansion for over a century.
Arcadia Publishing
9781467130585
Pub Date: 12/2/13
On Sale Date: 12/2/13
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036140 Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Denver's Historic Homes
Amy B. Zimmer
Summary
Images of America: Denver's Historic Homes provides a mere introduction into the myriad of architectural styles and the unique blending of cultures that have made the Rocky Mountain region so remarkable, from the city's inception as a mining claim to what it has become today. From itinerantly used sod and log homes to mansions that rivaled the grandest of their period, Denver's eclectic gathering of early residents produced a landscape of architectural monuments that attest to the people's needs, desires, values, and occasional eccentricities.
The History Press
9781609492939
Pub Date: 9/2/11
On Sale Date: 9/2/11
$21.99 USD/$22.99
CAD/€17.99 EUR Trade Paperback
112 Pages
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036140
Series: Haunted America
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |
0.4 lb Wt
The Haunted Heart of Denver
Kevin Pharris
Summary
The Gates of Hell are rumored to lie below a hotel near Denver's capitol building, and there are tales of restless spirits of those buried in Cheesman Park. Above the subterranean darkness, the city streets are haunted by the murderous poltergeist of the Capitol Hill Thug. Even the stately mansions of Millionaires' Row hide their own secrets, a sad Victorian lady begs for help before vanishing in the Sheedy Mansion, and an eerie face appears on the facade of the Cresswell House. Join tour guide and reluctant ghost hunter Kevin Pharris as he takes a chilling journey through The Haunted Heart of Denver.
The History Press
9781626197169
Pub Date: 10/21/14
On Sale Date: 10/21/14
$21.99 USD/$22.99
CAD/€18.99 EUR Trade Paperback
160 Pages
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036140
Series: American Palate
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.8 lb Wt
Hammond's Candies
History Handmade in Denver
Mary "Corky" Treacy Thompson
Summary
In 1920, Carl T. Hammond founded his company with a commitment to quality. He single-handedly developed recipes, sold candy and handled everything else required to run the small operation. Nearly a century after that humble beginning, Hammond's Candies still clings to that original vision, creating prized confections by hand. The Mitchell Sweet, first introduced in the 1930s, is still a top seller, and visitors touring the factory can view the original machinery being used in production. Author Corky Thompson traces the history and growth of this family-owned company from 1920 until its sale at the end of the twentieth century and follows its transition under new ownership to the present time.
The History Press
9781626197152
Pub Date: 1/12/15
On Sale Date: 1/12/15
$21.99 USD/$22.99 CAD/€19.99 EUR Trade Paperback
160 Pages
Carton Qty: 10
History / United States
HIS036140
Series: American Palate
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.4 in T | 0.05 lb Wt
Lost Restaurants of Denver
Robert Autobee
Summary
Sample the hearty helpings at the Hungry Dutchman and the dainty morsels at the Denver Dry Goods Tearoom to get a taste of a tradition rich with innovation, hard work, and crazy ideas. Waitresses, chefs, owners, and suppliers bring back the restaurants of yesteryear by sharing success stories and signature recipes. Just don't be surprised by sudden cravings for savory cannolis from Carbones, rich Mija Pie from Baur's, egg rolls at the Lotus Room, or chile rellenos at Casa Mayan.
The History Press
9781467153652
Pub Date: 6/19/23
On Sale Date: 6/19/23
$23.99 USD/$30.99 CAD Trade Paperback
160 Pages
Carton Qty: 42
History / United States
HIS036140
Series: The History Press
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.05 lb Wt
Colorado Frontiersmen
Forts, Fights and Legacies
Linda Wommack
Summary
Early Icons and Landmarks As western migration came to the Colorado frontier, forts were established to protect the settlers. These forts were intertwined with the lives of the frontiersmen. Scout Thomas Tate Tobin oversaw the workers who built the adobe fortress known as Fort Garland. Here, Tobin delivered the heads of the murderous Espinosas gang to Colonel Sam Tappan. Fort Sedgwick, originally known as Camp Rankin, was attacked by the Cheyenne Dog soldiers, including George Bent. Fort Lyon, an expanded fortress of William Bent's third fort, became the staging point for Colonel John M. Chivington's march to Sand Creek where peaceful Cheyenne were murdered. Later, Christopher "Kit" Carson died in the fort's chapel. Legendary Jim Beckwourth was associated with both Fort Vasquez and Fort Pueblo. Author Linda Wommack revisits the glory and the mistakes of the frontiersmen who defined Colorado and the forts that dotted the wild landscape.
The History Press
9781467148405
Pub Date: 10/11/21
On Sale Date: 10/11/21
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
192 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40 Architecture / Buildings
ARC024010
Series: Lost
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |
0.04 lb Wt
Vanished Denver Landmarks
Mark A. Barnhouse
Summary
From its 1858 birth, the Mile High City has undergone continuous change, with each successive generation putting its stamp on Denver's architectural character. Along the way, landmarks initially considered first class were later deemed disposable by those who had different visions of what Denver should be. Beloved buildings like the Tabor Grand Opera House, the Windsor Hotel and the Republic Building vanished. Historian Mark A. Barnhouse revisits these lost treasures along with the lesser known and rarely explored, including an apartment building dubbed "Denver's Bohemia," the humble abode of one of the early twentieth century's most successful novelists and the opulent mansion of a man who gave Denver three consecutive baseball championships.
The History Press
9781467142120
Pub Date: 6/22/20
On Sale Date: 6/22/20
$23.99
272 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 3 History / United States
HIS036140
Series: History & Guide
History Lover's Guide to Denver, A
Mark A. Barnhouse
Summary
Historic Sites Not to Miss!
Founded in an unlikely spot where dry prairies meet formidable mountains, Denver overcame its doubtful beginning to become the largest and most important city within a thousand miles. This tour of the Queen City of the Plains goes beyond travel guidebooks to explore its fascinating historical sites in detail. Tour the grand Victorian home where the unsinkable Molly Brown lived prior to her Titanic voyage. Visit the Brown Palace Hotel suite that President Dwight and First Lady Mamie Eisenhower used as the "Summer White House.'? Pay respects at the mountaintop grave of the greatest showman of the nineteenth century, Colonel William F. "Buffalo Bill'? Cody.
From the jazzy Rossonian lounge where Ella scatted and Basie swung to gleaming twenty-first-century art museums, author Mark A. Barnhouse traces the Mile High City's story through its historical legacy.
The History Press
9781467143271
Pub Date: 10/28/19
On Sale Date: 10/28/19
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
192 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 12 True Crime / Organized Crime
TRU003000
Series: True Crime
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.6 in T |
0.06 lb Wt
Colorado's Carlino Brothers
A Bootlegging Empire
Samuel Carlino
Summary
From 1922 to 1931, Pete and Sam Carlino controlled the flow of Prohibition alcohol from southern Colorado to Denver before their empire suffered a gruesome, bloody demise. The brothers battled their own kin in the Danna family to secure southern Colorado's bootleg liquor territory. Dozens perished in their rise to power. Eventually, mafia boss Nicola Gentile intervened to settle a dispute involving the brothers' associates. Pete Carlino's grandson, author Sam Carlino, uncovers intimate photos and new revelations, including confirmation that Pete Carlino met with Salvatore Maranzano in New York and that the death of both men on September 10, 1931, may not have been a coincidence.
The History Press
9781467137355
Pub Date: 8/27/18
On Sale Date: 8/27/18
$23.99 USD/$26.99 CAD Trade Paperback
224 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 24
Denver Food
A Culinary Evolution
Simone FM Spinner
Summary
Allured by the gold rush, waves of German, Japanese, Chinese and Italian immigrants brought their culinary proclivities to the American West. The early sophistication of saloons followed, and Denver's gastronomic landscape experienced a tremendous culinary evolution spanning sixteen decades. Dating back to the late 1800s, My Brother's Bar doesn't have a sign and doesn't need one, serving up history along with delicious hamburgers. Established in 1985, nonprofit Denver Urban Gardens operates more than 155 community gardens across the metropolitan region. Ahead of the curve, Chef Ryan Leinonen set the city on fire with the New Nordic trend more than a decade ago when he opened Trillium Restaurant. With these stories and more, author Simone FM Spinner follows the journey from dreams of gold to fine dining, and Denver has never been more delicious.
Arcadia Children's Books
9781938700217
Pub Date: 4/24/14
On Sale Date: 4/24/14
$9.99 USD/$11.95
CAD/£9.95 GBP
Discount Code: DFLTS002 Board Book
16 Pages
Full Color
Carton Qty: 60
Ages 0 to 3
Juvenile Fiction / Animals
JUV002030
Series: Hello
6 in H | 5.9
Hello, Rockies!
Martha Zschock
Summary
Welcome to the Rockies! Parent and child Black Bears tour the Rockies in best-selling author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock's Hello! board book series for children. In Hello, Rockies! join the pair as they visit four of America's most beautiful National Parks--Rocky Mountain, Grand Teton, Yellowstone, and Glacier. Along the way they meet park rangers, explore mountain trails, visit old mining towns, sleep under the stars, and even go white water rafting! For ages 2-5. Made in the USA.
The History Press
9781626193185
Pub Date: 5/20/14
On Sale Date: 5/20/14
$21.99 USD/$22.99
CAD/€19.99 EUR Trade Paperback
160 Pages
Carton Qty: 5
History / United States HIS036140
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.4 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
The University of Denver A History
Steve Fisher
Summary
Founded in 1864, the University of Denver is among the oldest institutions in Colorado. The school was founded by Dr. John Evans, who wanted to bring education to the citizens of the territory and did so by creating Colorado Seminary. While the school had close ties to the Methodist Church, students of all denominations were welcome. After relocating to the newly established University Park, the school was officially renamed the University of Denver, and it has become a highly ranked private university, attracting students from around the globe. University historian Steve Fisher traces the school's illustrious history from its founding through to today, celebrating the school's 150-year story. .
The History Press
9781609491956
Pub Date: 11/2/11
On Sale Date: 11/2/11
$23.99 USD/$29.99 CAD/€17.99 EUR Trade Paperback
144 Pages
Carton Qty: 44 History / United States
HIS036140
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.6 lb Wt
A Wild West History of Frontier Colorado: Pioneers, Gunslingers & Cattle Kings on the Eastern Plains
Jolie Anderson Gallagher
Summary
Jolie Anderson's collection of wild west tales focuses on the early frontier history of Colorado's plains and includes a look at some of the state's early pioneers like the "59ers" who promoted the state through travel guides and newspapers, exaggerating tales of gold discovery and even providing inaccurate maps to promote settlement in the plains; the perils of living and traveling the major gold routes the town of Julesburg relocated four times in a decade; feuds; Indian fights; outlaws, and even early rodeo history. These stories and events shaped the Colorado territory and are a rich glimpse into the early history of the state.
Arcadia Children’s Books
9781467197526
Pub Date: 5/6/24
On Sale Date: 5/6/24
$9.99 USD/$14.99 CAD Board Book
16 Pages
Carton Qty: 1 Ages 0 to 3
Juvenile Nonfiction / History
JNF025180
Series: Dreaming Of
in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |
Dreaming of the Colorado Plateau
Sarah Nettuno
Summary
In this board book for young readers, we'll learn to count down from 10 to 1 while discovering the breathtaking parks and sites in the Colorado Plateau. Hike the trails in the Grand Canyon, count amazing geological formations in Bryce Canyon National Park, and see the wildlife that calls this amazing part of our country home--all before bedtime! From Arches to Zion, there's so much to see--won't you join me?
The History Press
9781467156141
Pub Date: 10/21/24
On Sale Date: 10/21/24
$24.99 USD/$29.99 CAD Trade Paperback
160 Pages
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States HIS036130
Series: American Legends
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.02 lb Wt
Eerie Arizona
Patrick Whitehurst
Summary
Mysterious lights, mystical vortexes and the Mogollon Monster.
Go beyond the beautiful vistas and desert landscapes and discover a new, stranger side of Arizona. From the legendary cryptid that stalks the Grand Canyon to a purported alien abduction that inspired a feature film, strange happenings and weird occurrences have been recorded in every corner of the state. Join author Patrick Whitehurst as he explores tales of the odd and unexplained.
Ghost stories from America's Valley of the Sun have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! Welcome to the spooky streets of Phoenix, Arizona! Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms.
Did you know that the booming, modern metropolis of Phoenix is a city filled with ghosts? Like the spirits who haunt the Smurthwaite House, which sits on the grounds of Phoenix's oldest cemetery? Or the restless souls who linger within the walls of Phoenix's Mystery Castle, old train depots, and eerie historic mansions? Can you believe the mysterious Hohokam tribe, whose people once inhabited the Pueblo Grande Ruins and later vanished, may not have vanished after all?
Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Phoenix forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on!
The History Press
9781467140928
Pub Date: 9/23/19
On Sale Date: 9/23/19
$23.99
144 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 12 History / United States
HIS036130 Series: Haunted America
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.4 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Haunted Phoenix Debe Branning
Summary
The booming, modern metropolis of Phoenix is a city filled with the ghosts of its past.
Discover the legend of the mysterious Hohokam tribe, whose people once inhabited the Pueblo Grande Ruins and later vanished. Learn about the spirits of the Smurthwaite House, which sits on the grounds of Phoenix's oldest cemetery. Hear the tales of the Pioneer Living Museum, a collection of historic buildings relocated from every corner of Arizona--and the spirits of the former residents that came along too. Take a peek inside the Mystery Castle, old train depots and eerie historic mansions. Author and paranormal historian Debe Branning delves into the history and mysteries of these desert tales. Arcadia Publishing 9781467129725
Pub Date: 10/8/18
On Sale Date: 10/8/18
$23.99 USD/$26.99
128 Pages
Qty: 40
/ United States
Postcard History
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04
Navajo Weavers of the American Southwest Peter Hiller, Ramona Sakiestewa
Summary
From the mid-17th century to the present day, herding sheep, carding wool, spinning yarn, dyeing with native plants, and weaving on iconic upright looms have all been steps in the intricate process of Navajo blanket and rug making in the American Southwest. Beginning in the late 1800s, amateur and professional photographers documented the Diné (Navajo) weavers and their artwork, and the images they captured tell the stories of the artists, their homes, and the materials, techniques, and designs they used. Many postcards illustrate popular interest surrounding weaving as an indigenous art form, even as economic, social, and political realities influenced the craft. These historical pictures illuminate perceived traditional weaving practices. The authors' accompanying narratives deepen the perspective and relate imagery to modern life.
Arcadia Children's Books
9781938700620
Pub Date: 4/3/18
On Sale Date: 4/3/18
$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
JUV002220
Series: Hello
5.9 in H | 6 in W | 1 in T | 0.03 lb Wt
Hello, Arizona!
Martha Day Zschock
Summary
Welcome to Arizona! Parent and child eastern collared lizards tour Arizona in best-selling author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock's Hello! board book series for children. In Hello, Arizona! join the pair as they explore the Grand Canyon, Tucson, Phoenix, and Slide Rock State Park. Along the way, saddle up at a dude ranch, paint at the museum, visit an old pueblo home, and peek at the stars at the Lowell Observatory! For ages 2-5. Made in the USA.
The History Press
9781467118446
Pub Date: 11/9/15
On Sale Date: 11/9/15
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD/€20.99 EUR Trade Paperback
144 Pages Carton Qty: 12
History / United States HIS036130 Series: Brief History
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.05 lb Wt
A Brief History of Phoenix
Jon Talton
Summary
Though the new metropolis is one of America's largest, many are unaware of Phoenix's rich and compelling history. Built on land once occupied by the most advanced pre-Columbian irrigation society, Phoenix overcame its hostile desert surroundings to become a thriving agricultural center. After World War II, its population exploded with the mid-century mass migration to the Sun Belt. In times of rapid expansion or decline, Phoenicians proved themselves to be adaptable and optimistic. Phoenix's past is an engaging and surprising story of audacity, vision, greed and a never-ending fight to secure its future. Chronicling the challenges of growth and change, fourth-generation Arizonan Jon Talton tells the story of the city that remains one of American civilization's great accomplishments.
Arcadia Publishing
9781467116022
Pub Date: 10/10/16
On Sale Date: 10/10/16
$24.99 USD/$24.99
CAD/€21.99 EUR Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Carton Qty: 80
History / United States
HIS036130
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Dude Ranching in Arizona
Russell True, Diana Madaras
Summary
Dude ranches were Arizona's first destination vacation. The earliest were built on working cattle ranches, stage stops, mining claims, and homesteads. Early dudes were typically wealthy and stayed for a long time, some for so long that one ranch had a school for its guests' children. Dude ranches were built around unspoiled country and offered spectacular views, "healthy" weather, and the chance to experience the cowboy life. Hollywood filmmakers came and, with them, some of the biggest figures of their time. Among those who were guests at dude ranches were John Wayne, Gary Cooper, Clark Gable, Katherine Hepburn, Spencer Tracy, Dean Martin, Tom Hanks, Walt Disney, and US presidents.
The History Press
9781626199323
Pub Date: 4/13/15
On Sale Date: 4/13/15
$23.99 USD/$29.99
CAD/€19.49
Arizona Outlaws and Lawmen
Gunslingers, Bandits, Heroes and Peacekeepers
Mike Guardabascio, Chris Trevino
Summary
A refuge for outlaws at the close of the 1800s, the Arizona Territory was a wild, lawless land of greedy feuds, brutal killings and figures of enduring legend. These gunfighters included heroes as well as killers, and some were considered both. Bandit Pearl Hart committed one of the last recorded stagecoach robberies in the country, and James Addison Reavis pulled off the most extraordinary real estate scheme in the West. With fearless lawmen like C.P. Owens and George Ruffner at hand, swift justice was always nearby. In this collection, Arizona's official state historian and celebrated storyteller Marshall Trimble brings to life the rough-and-tumble characters from the Grand Canyon State's most terrific tales of outlawry and justice.
The History Press
9781626190634
Pub Date: 3/11/14
On Sale Date: 3/11/14
$21.99 USD/$22.99
CAD/€19.99 EUR Trade Paperback
176 Pages
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States
HIS036130
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.7 lb Wt
Location Filming in Arizona
The Screen Legacy of the Grand Canyon State
Lili DeBarbieri
Summary
The scenic natural vistas of Arizona's deserts and mountains have made it a favorite backdrop of movies and television shows. Westerns such as silent-era pictures derived from Zane Grey fiction through the John Ford-John Wayne classics "Stagecoach "and "The Searchers "benefited from the beautiful and rugged landscapes. TV classics such as "Gunsmoke" and "Little House on the Prairie" helped define Arizona's allure for Hollywood. Oscar winners "Jerry Maguire" and "Little Miss Sunshine "took advantage of the infrastructure that accumulated to lure filmmakers to Tucson, Yuma, Phoenix, Prescott, Sedona and all corners of the Grand Canyon State". Join author Lili DeBarbieri as she looks at the movies and shows shot in the state, as well as other aspects of Arizona film culture.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738585239
Pub Date: 1/2/12
On Sale Date:
Downtown Phoenix
J. Seth Anderson, Suad Mahmuljin, Jim McPherson
Summary
On a bed of a primordial ocean floor and in a valley surrounded by jagged mountains, a city was founded atop the ruins of a vanished civilization. In 1867, former Confederate soldier Jack Swilling saw the remains of an ancient canal system and the potential for the area to blossom into a thriving agricultural center. Pioneers moved into the settlement searching for new opportunities, and on October 20, 1870, residents living in adobe structures that lined dirt streets adopted the name Phoenix, expressing the optimism of the frontier. For decades, downtown Phoenix was a dense urban core, the hub of agricultural fields, mining settlements, and military posts. Unfortunately, suburban sprawl and other social factors of the post-World War II era led to the center's decline. With time, things changed, and now downtown Phoenix is uniquely positioned to rise again as a prominent 21st-century American city.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738579429
Pub Date: 10/11/10
On Sale Date: 10/11/10
$23.99 USD/$30.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036130
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T
| 0.04 lb Wt
Route 66 in Arizona
Joe Sonderman
Summary
Route 66 in Arizona is a ribbon tying together spectacular natural attractions such as the Grand Canyon, the Petrified Forest, the Painted Desert, and the Meteor Crater. There were plenty of man-made diversions along the way, too. Roadside businesses used Native American and Western imagery to lure travelers to fill up their gas tank, grab a meal, or spend the night. Roadside signs featured shapely cowgirls and big black jackrabbits, or warned of killer snakes and prehistoric monsters. Between wails of "Are we there yet?" children pleaded to stay at motels shaped like wigwams, explore the Apache Death Cave, or pick up a rubber tomahawk at a trading post.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738578811
Pub Date: 2/1/10
On Sale Date: 2/1/10
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty:
Vanishing Phoenix
Robert A. Melikian
Summary
Lord Darrell Duppa, along with his friend Jack Swilling, suggested the name "Phoenix" for the city he had cofounded because it described a city born from the ruins of a former civilization. Settled on the ancestral lands of the Hohokam Indians, Phoenix was thriving by the early 1920s when craftsmanship and attention to detail were the orders of the day. Buildings were designed to welcome residents and travelers alike. Today the Fox Theater, the Clark Churchill House, the Kon Tiki Hotel, and the Fleming Building exist only in photographs and in the memories of Phoenix residents. The National Register of Historic Places and the Phoenix Historic Property Register have heightened public awareness and appreciation for the community's historic landmarks, but much has been lost already. Remembering these buildings and landmarks is essential to understanding this remarkable city.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738548395
Pub Date: 5/26/08
On Sale Date: 5/26/08
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States HIS036130
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Early
Phoenix
Kathleen Garcia
Summary
Like the mythical bird it is named after, Phoenix rose from the desert heat to become a prosperous and vital city. Settled on the lands of the ancient Hohokam Indians, Phoenix began as an agricultural community in the 1860s. It was appointed county seat of Maricopa County in 1871 and territorial capital in 1889. By 1900, town boosters were calling Phoenix an "Oasis in the Desert" and the "Denver of the Southwest." By 1920, Phoenix was on its way to being a metropolitan city with a population of 29,053 and sporting an eight-story "skyscraper." Many farsighted individuals documented this development through photographs, allowing today's residents to see the community's amazing growth from small town to big city.
Arcadia Publishing
Pub Date: 9/26/07
On Sale Date: 9/26/07
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton
The Phoenix Area's Parks and Preserves
Donna Hartz, George Hartz
Summary
Metropolitan Phoenix is one of the country's fastest growing areas, contains the nation's fifth largest city, adds more than 100,000 residents each year, and rapidly consumes the surrounding desert. However, it is not losing all of its open space. One can stand anywhere in the Valley of the Sun and look toward the horizon--in just about any direction the glories of nearly 100 years of preservation efforts are visible. All told, over 300 square miles of the most beautiful desert and mountain scenery are preserved or targeted for preservation in the Phoenix area. This book celebrates the beauty of these special places, and the foresight, determination, and efforts required to preserve this critical link to the great outdoors. Using more than a century's worth of historical photographs, it tells the stories of the acquisition and development of seven of the Phoenix area's most important parks and preserves.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738548845
Pub Date: 5/23/07
On Sale Date: 5/28/07
$21.99 USD/$24.99
CAD/£24.99 GBP Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036010
Series: Postcard History
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T
| 0.7 lb Wt
Native Americans of Arizona
Paul Nickens, Kathleen Nickens
Summary
For more than a century, Arizona's 21 Native American tribes and nations have played an important role in the state's tourism industry. Postcard images of Southwestern tribes became the staple of an advertising campaign to promote the region to potential travelers beginning around 1900 and quickly became popular with visitors. Hundreds of images captured the beauty of the Native American peoples' homelands and villages, along with views of economic and domestic activities, craft arts, and religious aspects of the various communities. This book offers a wide-ranging overview of the vintage postcards that captured the visual essence of Native Americans in Arizona during the first half of the 20th century.
Arcadia Publishing
9781467115551
Pub Date: 5/30/16
On Sale Date: 5/30/16
$24.99 USD/$24.99
CAD/€20.49 EUR Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Carton Qty: 80
History / United States
HIS036130
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T
| 0.04 lb Wt
Midtown Phoenix
Derek D. Horn
Summary
At the turn of the 20th century, downtown Phoenix was the center of commerce and government of the young city. North of downtown, the homes of business and civic leaders, along with farms and ranches, lined Central Avenue, informally known as "Millionaires' Row." As the city grew, houses and agricultural operations eventually yielded to subdivisions, commercial buildings, and high-rises. While midtown Phoenix changed dramatically over the years, it has retained much of its historic character and is continuously evolving to meet the needs of the community.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738595450
Pub Date: 8/13/12
On Sale Date: 8/13/12
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD/€19.49 EUR Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States
HIS036130
Series: Campus History
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.7 lb Wt
Arizona State University
Stephanie R. DeLuse, PhD, Denise E. Bates, PhD
Summary
Arizona State University was founded in 1885--27 years before statehood--as the Arizona Territorial Normal School. A modest school building was erected on donated pastureland outside Phoenix and was initially dedicated to training public school teachers. The school rapidly evolved through multiple name changes and grew to four campuses and from 33 to over 70,000 students. Currently, ASU is the largest public educational institution in the United States and is also an internationally recognized research university, offering hundreds of areas of study. This book offers a photographic narrative of the institution's dynamic transformation with glimpses of the committed faculty, staff, students, alumni, and citizens who helped make Arizona State University what it is today. The
Pub Date: 2/1/16 On Sale Date: 2/1/16
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
208 Pages Carton Qty: 80 History / United States
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Navajo and Hopi Art in Arizona Continuing Traditions
Rory O'Neill Schmitt PhD
Summary
Arizona's Navajo and Hopi cultures span multiple generations, and their descendants continue to honor customs from thousands of years ago. Contemporary artists like Hopi katsina doll carver Manuel Chavarria and Navajo weaver Barbara Teller Ornelas use traditional crafts and techniques to preserve the stories of their ancestors. Meanwhile, emerging mixed-media artists like Melanie Yazzie expand the boundaries of tradition by combining Navajo influences with contemporary culture and styles. Local author Rory Schmitt presents the region's outstanding native artists and their work, studios and inspirations.
The History Press
9781467146661
Pub Date: 9/13/21
On Sale Date: 9/13/21
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
176 Pages
Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036130
Series: Haunted America
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |
0.04 lb Wt
Arizona's Haunted Route 66 Debe Branning
Summary
Arizona claims one of the longest segments of the famous Route 66. Along the nearly four hundred miles of road are stops filled with legends, history, superstitions and spirits of travelers who experienced untimely accidents and murders. Meet Leorena Shipley, an aspiring actress whose career was cut short by tragedy. Discover how the Apache Death Cave became the haunted site of a mass grave. Visit the Monte Vista Hotel, one of the most haunted hotels in Arizona. Learn how the Grand Canyon Caverns were discovered and became a favorite attraction. Travel to Oatman, a ghost town with a multitude of spirits. Join author and paranormal historian Debe Branning on a haunted road trip across Arizona and discover the spooky history of the Mother Road.
The History Press
9781467140843
Pub Date: 9/23/19
On Sale Date: 9/23/19
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
176 Pages Color sigs / inserts
Carton Qty: 10
History / United States
HIS036130
Series: American Palate
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.5 in T | 0.05 lb Wt
Arizona Wine A History of Perseverance & Passion
Christina
Barrueta, Chef Mark Tarbell
Summary
Arizona's flourishing wine industry may surprise those who think of the Grand Canyon State as a desert landscape dotted with cacti.
From the high-country vineyards of the Verde Valley to the rolling plateaus of Sonoita and Willcox, pioneering winemakers are producing nationally acclaimed, award-winning wines. While the 1970s are recognized as launching the modern-day industry, Arizona's viticulture dates back much further. The Spanish and Jesuit missionaries introduced European winemaking to the Southwest, and the 1800s saw the introduction of Arizona's first wineries. Join author Christina Barrueta on this fascinating journey and meet the pioneers and visionaries who are forging their own paths to build America's newest wine region.
Arcadia Children’s Books
9781467197496
Pub Date: 3/4/24
On Sale Date: 3/4/24
$17.99 USD/$22.99 CAD Hardcover Picture Book
32 Pages
Carton Qty: 1
Ages 5 to 9
Juvenile Fiction / Animals
JUV002220
Series: Shankman & O'Neill
10 in H | 10 in W | 0.3 in T |
Leo the Lazy Lizard
Ed Shankman, Dave O'Neill
Summary
From the dynamic duo behind The Lake I Love and I Met a Moose in Maine One Day comes a moving and unforgettable tail of mindfulness, friendship, and discovering the magic of letting yourself just be . . .
Leo the lizard spends his days relaxing in the desert sand, gazing at the sky, and basking in the sun. The other desert animals think Leo is lazy, but the roadrunner isn’t so sure . . . could it be that Leo has learned something the others have not? Perhaps there is more to this lazy-looking lizard than truly meets the eye?
With its playfully melodic rhymes and stunning desert illustrations, Leo the Lazy Lizard invites readers of all ages to discover the beauty of quiet moments—to smell every scent, feel every breeze, and love how they feel ’cause they feel so at ease! A true celebration of mindfulness, connection, and learning to appreciate the things that make us all so wonderfully unique, Leo the Lazy Lizard will delight families for generations to come!
LOS ANGELES
Arcadia Publishing
9781467109949
Pub Date: 5/8/23
On Sale Date: 5/8/23
$23.99 USD/$30.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036140
Series: Images of Baseball
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Dodgers in the Hall of Fame
Raymond P. Sinibaldi, Kerry Keene, David Hickey
Summary
Among the most successful franchises in the long and glorious history of baseball, the Dodgers have captured 25 pennants and have been crowned world champions seven times; only five teams in history have claimed more World Series titles. The Dodgers are baseball's most transformative franchise. In 1947, Jackie Robinson changed the face of baseball and America. They built Dodgertown in 1948; became the first major-league team to own a plane; and spurred the move west in 1958, where Sandy Koufax redefined pitching dominance. Herein lies the story of the men who have worn Dodger blue on their way to becoming baseball immortals, forever enshrined in Cooperstown's Baseball Hall of Fame.
The History Press
9781467150187
Pub Date: 5/16/22
On Sale Date: 5/16/22
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
160 Pages Carton Qty:
Death at the Cecil Hotel in Los Angeles
Dale Richard Perelman
Summary
Built during Los Angeles's rapid growth in the Roaring Twenties, the Beaux Arts-style Cecil Hotel was briefly a glimmering downtown landmark until it became one of the most infamous sites of violence and murder in the country. Nicknamed "The Suicide," the Cecil was the eerie location of more than a dozen people taking their own lives going back to the 1940s and '50s. Rumors still swirl that Elizabeth Short, the Black Dahlia, frequented the hotel in the days before her gruesome murder. Serial killer Richard "Night Stalker" Ramirez lived at the Cecil for long stays in the 1980s. Austrian serial killer Jack Unterweger murdered three sex workers while a guest at the Cecil in 1991. Author Dale Perelman charts the brutal and mysterious history of Los Angeles's most notorious hotel.
The History Press
9781467151337
Pub Date: 5/16/22
On Sale Date: 5/16/22
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
160 Pages
Carton Qty: 60
History / United States
HIS036140
Series: American Palate
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Iconic Hollywood Dishes, Drinks & Desserts
Amy Bizzarri
Summary
Recipes born in the city of stars
Los Angeles is a city where film mingles with food. From healthful salads to sweet treats inspired by California's agricultural bounty, the innovative fare mirrors the rise from a sleepy, western outpost to celluloid dream, where food has always played an award-winning role. The minds behind these delicious treasures include a pauper who reinvented himself as a prince, a penniless single mom who perfected a treasured recipe to create an empire, and a guru who provided good vibes and scandal alongside cold-pressed juices. Bake up the Cocoanut Grove's Coconut Strawberry Cream Tarts and sip a Zombie from the first-ever Tiki bar to create a little Hollywood magic in your own kitchen.
Publishing
9781467106382
Pub Date: 3/29/21
On Sale Date: 3/29/21
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
9.3 in H | 6.5
Los Angeles Underworld
Avi Bash, J. Michael Niotta PhD
Summary
From the blackhanders and bootleggers of the early 20th century to political corruption and the rise and eventual toppling of a Mafia family, the history of organized crime in Los Angeles visually chronicled within this work possesses the same level of intrigue, glamour, and murder as the films that made the City of Angels iconic. Los Angeles Underworld showcases an extraordinary collection of rare and previously unpublished images pulled directly from family photo albums and top secret police files.
Amy Bizzarri rolls out the red carpet in celebration of Tinseltown's iconic cuisine.
Arcadia
Arcadia Publishing
9781467103169
Pub Date: 5/27/19
On Sale Date: 5/27/19
$24.99 USD/$30.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036140
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
California Dreamin' Along Route 66
Joe Sonderman
Summary
The California Dream made Route 66 the most famous road in the world. Flappers dreamed of stardom under the bright lights of Hollywood. A wave of families fleeing the Dust Bowl transformed the state during the Great Depression. During World War II, another wave followed Route 66 seeking opportunity in the massive wartime industrial plants. Thousands of soldiers trained in the Mojave Desert and then returned amid the postwar prosperity to blossoming housing developments that replaced the vast orange groves. While Nat King Cole sang "(Get Your Kicks on) Route 66," the newly prosperous middle class hit the road headed for the dream land constructed by Walt Disney. Inspired by the Beat poets, the hippies, and the adventures of Buz and Tod on the CBS television show Route 66, a new generation took to the open road. Those who savor the journey as much as the destination still seek it out on Route 66 today.
Commonwealth Editions
9781938700606
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
JUV002070
Series: Hello
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Hello, Los Angeles!
Martha Day Zschock
Summary
Welcome to Los Angeles! Parent and child golden retrievers tour Los Angeles, California in best-selling authorillustrator Martha Day Zschock's Hello! board book series for children. In Hello, Los Angeles! join the pair as they visit Universal Studios, make instruments at the children's museum, and see animals at the zoo! Along the way, ride a pony at Griffith Park, eat a taco on Olvera Street, and catch a concert at the Hollywood Bowl! For ages 2-5. Made in the USA.
The History Press
9781625859976
Pub Date: 10/23/17
On Sale Date: 10/23/17
$21.99 USD/$24.99
CAD/€19.49 EUR Trade Paperback
176 Pages
Black and White
Carton Qty: 80
History / United States
HIS036140
Series: True Crime
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
The Los Angeles Sugar Ring: Inside the World of Old Money, Bootleggers & Gambling Barons
J. Michael Niotta PhD, Warren R. Hull
Summary
Early movers and shakers of Los Angeles didn't always operate within the confines of the law, including opportunist and family man Big George Niotta, who supplied sugar to make illegal liquor. Niotta rose to prominence thanks to his magnetic charm and collaborations with infamous bootlegger Frank Borgia and influential gambling baron Jack Dragna. But the fall is hard for those soaring high. Bled dry by the IRS, Niotta fought to restore his wealth through ringer horses, a multimillion-dollar lottery and a notorious gambling parlor. Through the moves of a pawn dead set on wearing a crown, author J. Michael Niotta explores three decades of L.A. crime, including a rare insider's look at the history of the Eagle Brewing Company and other survivors of Prohibition.
The History Press
9781467136105
Max Factor and Hollywood A Glamorous History
Erika Thomas, Photos by Marc Wanamaker
Summary
When Polish wigmaker and cosmetician Max Factor arrived in Los Angeles at the dawn of the motion picture industry, "make-up" had been associated only with stage performers and ladies of the oldest profession. Appalled by the garish paints worn by actors, Factor introduced the first "flexible" greasepaint for film in 1914. With a few careful brush strokes, a lot of innovation and the kind of luck that can happen only in Hollywood, Max Factor changed the meaning of glamour. His innovations can be experienced in every tube of lipstick, palette of eye shadow and bottle of nail lacquer used today. Join author Erika Thomas as she reveals the makeup guru's expert beauty tips and the story of how he created the most iconic golden-era looks that are as relevant today as they were nearly a century ago.
The History Press
9781626190207
Pub Date: 2/4/14
On Sale Date: 2/4/14
$21.99 USD/$22.99 CAD/€19.99 EUR Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Carton Qty: 12
History / United States
HIS036140
Series: Landmarks
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.03 lb Wt
Pacific Coast Highway in Los Angeles County
Carina Monica Montoya Forsythe
Summary
The variably named and numbered Pacific Coast Highway spans 1,700 miles from Canada to Mexico. Seventy-five of those create a dramatic drive through Los Angeles County, showcasing the iconic cities of Malibu, Santa Monica, South Bay, San Pedro and Long Beach. Past scenic seascapes and famous beaches, "PCH" has become over the decades a symbol for Southern California coastal life, encompassing pleasure piers and amusements parks, surfing, yachting and other water sports. No longer just a road, PCH is a ribbon of destinations and the byway through the California dream. Ride with author Carina Monica Montoya via vintage images from the California Department of Transportation and new photos by John Moss through this remarkable road's history and the picturesque coastal communities it serves.
9781609495930
Pub Date: 7/9/13
On Sale Date: 7/9/13
$21.99
Miracle Mile in Los Angeles:
History
and Architecture
Ruth Wallach
Summary
The world-famous Miracle Mile in Los Angeles was shaped into a great commercial and cultural district by the city's tremendous urban expansion in the early twentieth century. Its origins along Wilshire Boulevard are directly related to the twin LA booms in auto travel and real estate ventures. Once the home of such famous stores as the May Company, Silverwood's, Coulter's and Desmond's, as well as Streamline Moderne and Art Deco architecture, Miracle Mile has boasted the La Brea Tar Pits and Farmer's Market, Gilmore Field and CBS Television City, as well as Pan Pacific Park and Museum Row. Join author Ruth Wallach, head of the University of Southern California's Architecture and Fine Arts Library, for this tour through the most emblematic neighborhood of twentieth-century Los Angeles development.
The History Press
9781626198036
Pub Date: 8/31/15
On Sale Date: 8/31/15
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD/€20.99 EUR Trade Paperback
144 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 6 History / United States HIS036140
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Los Angeles Residential Architecture
Modernism Meets Eclecticism
Ruth Wallach
Summary
During the first half of the twentieth century, Los Angeles grew into a sprawling metropolis. As suburbs developed, demonstration homes and housing exhibitions brought innovative architectural and interior design styles. Displays like the California Home and Garden Exhibition showcased the latest in timesaving appliances, modern furniture and cutting-edge building techniques meant to represent the future and ideals of Southern California living. Model and tract home exhibitions like those at Leimert Park inspired a new generation of homebuyers. Designed to house the masses, multi-family developments like the Zigzag Moderne-style Val d'Amour were benchmarks for their time. Join author Ruth Wallach on a tour of the varied Modernist styles that give Los Angeles its distinct residential landscape.
Arcadia Publishing 9780738581323
Pub Date: 11/29/10
On Sale Date: 11/29/10
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 42 History / United States HIS036140 Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Location Filming in Los Angeles
Karie Bible, Marc Wanamaker, Harry Medved
Summary
Los Angeles has reigned for more than a century as the world capital of the film industry, a unique and ever-changing city that has been molded and recast thousands of times through the artistic visions and cinematic dreams of Hollywood's elite. As early as 1907, filmmakers migrated west to avoid lengthy eastern winters. In Los Angeles, they discovered an ideal world of abundant and diverse locales blessed with a mild and sunny climate ideal for filming. Location Filming in Los Angeles provides a historic view of the diversity of locations that provided the backdrop for Hollywood's greatest films, from the silent era to the modern age.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738581002
Pub Date: 8/25/10
On Sale Date: 8/30/10
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036140
Series: Postcard History Series
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.7 lb Wt
Vanishing Los Angeles County
Cory Stargel, Sarah Stargel
Summary
Home to more than 10 million people, modern Los Angeles County bears little resemblance to the largely agricultural landscape, dotted with small towns, of just over a century ago. Los Angeles County has surged forward on a path of phenomenal growth and constant transformation. Over this course, much of what was both famous and familiar to Angelenos 100 or even 50 years ago has been lost in the name of progress. This collection of more than 200 vintage postcards explores a sampling of these vanishing sites, including the once ubiquitous orange groves, views from the early days of the county's towns, yesteryear's famed attractions, landmarks, hotels, and restaurants, and scenes from the roadside era.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738570037
Pub Date: 8/19/09
On Sale Date: 8/24/09
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036140
Series: Postcard History Series
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.7 lb Wt
Early Downtown Los Angeles
Cory Stargel, Sarah Stargel
Summary
Growing south from the plaza where the city of Los Angeles was founded as a tiny pueblo in 1781, the area now known as downtown L.A. was first developed in the late 1800s as a residential neighborhood, complete with churches and schools. As the population surged at the turn of the 20th century, the downtown area was transformed into a busy business and entertainment center of shops, banks, hotels, and theaters. The explosion of the postcard craze in the early 1900s coincided with this period of downtown's tremendous growth toward a formidable metropolis. This collection of vintage postcards offers a glimpse into the changing city through the 1940s.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738531052
Pub Date: 3/29/06
On Sale Date: 4/3/06
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036140
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.7 lb Wt
Los Angeles's Olvera Street
William D. Estrada
Summary
Olvera Street Mexican marketplace and its plaza form the home of Latino culture in the Los Angeles region. Still standing in this downtown location of many fiestas, including Cinco de Mayo, are the Avila Adobe, plaza church-- La Iglesia de Nuestra Se±ora La Reina de Los Angeles, Pico House, Sepulveda House, and L.A. Firehouse No. 1. El Pueblo de La Reina de Los Angeles was founded in 1781. The 1820sbuilt plaza was ruled for decades by the magnanimous Judge Agust n Olvera. Wine Street was renamed in his honor after his 1876 death and took on a back-alley toughness depicted in early Hollywood films. In the 1920s, Christine Sterling campaigned to save the Avila Adobe from demolition and transform Olvera Street into an internationally recognized tourist destination, which opened in 1930. Today the old plaza and Olvera Street shops, restaurants, museums, and vendors draw 1 million people annually under the auspices of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument.
Los Angeles, California
Jeffrey Samudio, Portia Lee Ph.D.
Summary
Los Angeles was founded in 1781 as one of the two original Spanish pueblos in California. At the time of statehood in 1851, Los Angeles began to reconsider its "cow town" condition, and gradually transformed an American city into the magnificent metropolis we know today. Drawn from the collections of the University of Southern California, the Los Angeles Public Library, and the Los Angeles City Archives, Jeffrey Samudio and Portia Lee record the history of a community that established itself culturally as it grew exponentially. By 1945, the small town that had begun with 28 square miles in the late 19th century had grown to 450 square miles through almost 100 annexations. Businessmen constructed a downtown streetscape whose architecture elicited envy in other cities, hotels catered to visitors with such enthusiasm that guests eventually returned with ambitious schemes of their own, and the construction of an elaborate freeway system suddenly made Los Angeles a drive-in city.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738555829
Pub Date: 2/9/09
On Sale Date: 2/9/09
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036140
Series: Images of Aviation
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.9 lb Wt
Los Angeles International Airport
William A. Schoneberger, Ethel Pattison, Lee Nichols, Flight Path Learning Center of Southern California
Summary
Growth on the flatlands along the western extents of Imperial Highway in the 1920s was once measured in beans, barley, and jackrabbits. After 2000, the site that became Los Angeles International Airport would be measured by the more than 60 million passengers and nearly two million tons of cargo passing through it each year. One of the world's busiest airports grew out of Mines Field and expanded quickly in the 1930s with the exploits of Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart, Howard Hughes and Will Rogers, Curtiss and Martin, and Boeing and Lockheed. After World War II, this large portion of coastal Los Angeles between El Segundo and Marina del Rey became the main airport for Greater Los Angeles. With the advent of the jet age in the town of the jet set, LAX became a nexus of international travel and a symbol of sophistication as the "Gateway to the World," a cutting-edge center for the overlapping spheres of aviation, business, politics, and entertainment.
Los Angeles's La Brea Tar Pits and Hancock Park
Cathy McNassor
Summary
Ever since the first popular article on the Rancho La Brea Tar Pits was published in Sunset magazine in 1908, this amazing Ice Age fossil site has captivated the imaginations of countless people from all over the world. This "death trap of the ages" and its population of saber-toothed cats, dire wolves, and other extinct animals, now displayed in the stunning George C. Page Museum, continues to be one of the most popular tourist attractions in Los Angeles. George Allan Hancock donated the 26-acre site to the County of Los Angeles in 1924 to preserve this scientific treasure trove for research and the enjoyment of future generations.
The History Press
9781626199910
Pub Date: 7/20/15
On Sale Date: 7/20/15
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD/€20.49 EUR Trade Paperback
176 Pages Full Color
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States
Series: American Palate
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |
Los Angeles Street Food:
A History from Tamaleros to Taco Trucks
Farley
Elliott
Summary
Los Angeles is the uncontested street food champion of the United States, and it isn't even a fair fight. Millions of hungry locals and wide-eyed tourists take to the streets to eat tacos, down bacon-wrapped hot dogs and indulge in the latest offerings from a fleet of gourmet food trucks and vendors. Dating back to the late nineteenth century when tamale men first hawked their fare from pushcarts and wagons, street food is now a billion-dollar industry in L.A.--and it isn't going anywhere! So hit the streets and dig in with local food writer Farley Elliott, who tackles the sometimes dicey subject of street food and serves up all there is to know about the greasy, cheesy, spicy and everything in between.
The History Press
9781467155182
Pub Date: 10/2/23
On Sale Date: 10/2/23
$21.99 USD/$28.99 CAD Trade Paperback
160 Pages
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |
Ghosts and Legends of Hollywood
Brian Clune
Summary
Cursed awards, haunted estates, and deadly sets.
Hollywood is supposed to be the place where dreams come true, but it's also where nightmares come to life. Spirits haunt the halls of renowned studios, legendary cafes, and lavish estates, while rumors of curses lurk in the shadows of the rich and famous. It's said that stars like James Dean, Carrie Fisher, and Prince once predicted their own deaths, while slain screenwriter Paul Bern tried in vain to warn Sharon Tate about her own fate. Ghosts reportedly linger in the corners of the El Coyote Café and the Falcon Lair boasts sightings of Rudolph Valentino long after his death.
Join author and paranormal historian Brian Clune for a star-studded tour of the dark side of Hollywood.
Arcadia Publishing
9781467134941
Pub Date: 3/14/16
On Sale Date: 3/14/16
128 Pages Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036140
Series: Images of America
9.3
Paramount Studios 1940-2000
Marc Wanamaker, Michael Christaldi, E.J. Stephens, Robert Evans
Summary
The fascinating tale of Hollywood powerhouse Paramount Pictures--beginning with its birth in the 1910s through the turbulent decade of the 1930s--was told in Early Paramount Studios by Marc Wanamaker, Michael Christaldi, and E.J. Stephens. Now the same authors are back to tell the next 60 years of the studio saga in Paramount Studios: 1940-2000, with a foreword by former Paramount head of production Robert Evans. This book picks up the story during the time of World War II--a successful era for the studio--which was followed by a decade of decline due to the upstart medium of television. By the 1960s, the studio teetered on the brink of bankruptcy before rebounding, thanks to several 1970s blockbusters, such as Love Story, The Godfather, and Chinatown. The tale continues through the final decades of the 20th century when Paramount showcased some of the greatest hits in its history.
The Hollywood Scandal Almanac: Twelve Months of Sinister, Salacious, and Senseless History
Jerry Roberts
Summary
The real-life scandals of Hollywood's personalities rival any drama they bring to life on the silver screen. The Hollywood Scandal Almanac provides daily doses of high and low crimes, fraud and deceit, culled from Tinseltown's checkered past. The exploits of silent-era stars Charlie Chaplin and Fatty Arbuckle are recounted, along with the midcentury misdeeds of Frank Sinatra and Marilyn Monroe and the modern excesses of Charlie Sheen and Lindsay Lohan. This calendar of Hollywood transgressions has a sensational true tale for every day of the year. Join author Jerry Roberts on a tongue-in-cheek trip down a stormy memory lane filled with sneaky affairs, box-office bombs and careers cut short--sometimes by murder. It's a collection that proves the drama doesn't end when the credits roll.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738559230
Pub Date: 4/13/09
On Sale Date: 4/13/09
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States HIS036140
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T
| 0.9 lb Wt
Hollywood 1940-2008
Marc Wanamaker
Summary
Since World War II, Hollywood has fought and won that same war many times, won the West even more often--plus got the girl--and laughed like crazy, too. The postwar era in the dream factory was a prosperous time of expansion and wealth through the 1970s, decline in the 1980s, and rebirth in the new century. Vintage photographs from the rare collections of Hollywood Heritage and Bison Archives depict the municipal, business, residential, and entertainment industry growth in Hollywood proper, from 1940 until the beginning of the 21st century. This companion volume to Arcadia Publishing's Early Hollywood completes the pictorial saga of the world's most renowned storytelling capital. These images depict the rise of the television industry, changes along Hollywood Boulevard, and movers and shakers whose visions and influence have made Hollywood the entertainment industry's Mecca.
Arcadia Children's Books
9781467198141
Pub Date: 4/26/21
On Sale Date: 4/26/21
$9.99 USD/$12.99 CAD Trade Paperback
96 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
Ages 7 to 11, Grades 2 to 7
Juvenile Nonfiction / History
JNF025180
Series: LOL Jokes
7.6 in H | 5.3 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
LOL Jokes: Los Angeles
Craig Yoe
Summary
Bursting with laugh-out-loud jokes and fun facts, LOL Jokes: Los Angeles combines the best of humor and history for young readers!
Inspired by all the wonderful sights, sounds, and . . . smells of the City of Angels, this local joke book delivers kid-friendly punchlines that will have readers laughing 'til they cry! Alongside hilarious jokes and puns are fascinating facts, goofy tidbits of local history, and engaging graphics that will keep readers chuckling and sharing with friends. LOL Jokes: Los Angeles is sure to deliver hours of knee-slapping entertainment.
palm tree! Fun Factoid: The iconic Los Angeles palm tree is actually a native of India or Southeast Africa.
Arcadia Publishing
9781467127301
Pub Date: 12/9/19
On Sale Date: 12/9/19
$23.99 USD/$26.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Carton Qty: 40 Photography / Subjects & Themes
PHO023080
Series: Postcard History Series
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Homes of Hollywood Stars
Barry Moreno
Summary
Homes of Hollywood Stars highlights the souvenir postcards and folders that were sold to millions of tourists who visited Hollywood between 1920 and 1970--an era known as the "Golden Age of Hollywood." Some of the actors of those years permitted their elegant residences to be photographed for the pleasure of their fans who wanted to know something about the off-screen lives of their favorite players. Usually located in exclusive communities like Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Bel Air, Holmby Hills, Pacific Palisades, or Palm Springs, the houses were designed to show that the performer had achieved the sort of wealth and acclaim that only Tinseltown could grant. This book highlights screen favorites such as Mary Pickford, Charlie Chaplin, Gloria Swanson, Norma Talmadge, Rudolph Valentino, Clara Bow, Clark Gable, Jean Harlow, Norma Shearer, Bing Crosby, Ginger Rogers, Gary Cooper, and Marilyn Monroe.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738546599
Beverly Hills 1930-2005
Marc Wanamaker
Summary
Nowhere on Earth are sequels and the success that fosters them more apparent than in Hollywood's bejeweled bedroom, Beverly Hills. This continuation of the history begun in Arcadia Publishing's Images of America: Early Beverly Hills presents a compendium of vintage photographs depicting America's one community that's most synonymous with wealth. However, the Great Depression hit here, too, and the book depicts that as well as the subsequent recovery and boom years, homes of the stars, influence of the close proximity to Hollywood, and the chic shops and restaurants that keep the tourists coming. From the Brown Derby to the Beverly Theatre, from the Harold Lloyd Estate to Jack Warner's digs, from the Beverly Hills Hotel's changes to those that created a new Beverly Hills Civic Center, these are the Beverly Hills facts that have been the bases for all of those Hollywood fictions.
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Arcadia Publishing
9781467125864
Pub Date: 7/17/17
On Sale Date: 7/17/17
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD/€19.49 EUR Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Carton Qty: 80 History / United States HIS036140
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Legends of Hollywood Forever Cemetery
E.J. Stephens, Kim Stephens
Summary
Founded in 1899, scenic Hollywood Forever Cemetery--the only cemetery located within the city of Hollywood-serves as the "permanent home" for many of Hollywood's most famous (and infamous) characters. Hollywood Forever Cemetery boasts a fascinating history surpassed only by the compelling stories of its famous residents. Behind its iron gates are the graves of Cecil B. DeMille, Rudolph Valentino, Douglas Fairbanks, Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer, Tyrone Power, Nelson Eddy, Marion Davies, Fay Wray, Mel Blanc, Johnny Ramone, Don Adams, Bebe Daniels, Bugsy Siegel, and a host of others whose memorials tell the history of Tinseltown in stone.
Arcadia Publishing 9780738580913
Pub Date: 7/26/10
On Sale Date: 7/26/10
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Early Warner Bros. Studios
E.J. Stephens, Marc Wanamaker
Summary
Since 1928, Warner Bros. has produced thousands of beloved films and television shows at the studio's magical 110-acre film factory in Burbank. This collection of evocative images concentrates on the Warner Bros. legacy from the 1920s to the 1950s, when timeless classics such as Casablanca, The Maltese Falcon, and East of Eden came to life. It also looks at WB's earlier homes along Hollywood's "Poverty Row," the birthplace of Looney Tunes, and the site of WB's pioneering marriage between film and sound in the 1920s. Early Warner Bros. Studios also tells the tale of four brothers--Harry, Albert, Sam, and Jack Warner--scions of a Polish Jewish immigrant family who rose from the humblest of origins to become Hollywood moguls of enormous and lasting influence.
