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Wooden Ships on Winyah Bay Robert McAlister
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978.1.60949.353.0 * 6 x 9 * 128 pp * 70 images * $19.99
The history of Winyah Bay’s wooden boats stretches back to 1526, when Spanish explorers sailed through the inlet and were greeted by Native Americans in dugout canoes. The English settled Georgetown and the bay’s shores in 1736, and Revolutionary War hero Marquis de Lafayette first landed at Winyah Bay in 1777. From the end of the Civil War until the beginning of World War II, hundreds of wooden schooners loaded lumber in the Port of Georgetown and braved storms off Cape Hatteras, as fishermen fished the rivers and the bay in wooden dories, bateaux and skiffs. Local author Robert McAlister reveals the history of this bygone era, when majestic wooden ships deftly traversed the glimmering waters of Winyah Bay.
Old Charleston Originals: From Celebrities to Scoundrels Margaret Middleton Rivers Eastman 978.1.60949.252.6 * 6 x 9 * 160 pp * 70 images * $19.99
Prolific local author Margaret Eastman revives stories from the Holy City’s colorful past in Old Charleston Originals. Preserved within these pages are tales about swashbuckling early settlers, the equestrian delights of the exclusive Jockey Club and the rise and fall of the maritime empire of George Alfred Trenholm, considered the inspiration for the iconic blockade runner Rhett Butler. Discover what caused a near massacre in the statehouse, how two determined Charleston ladies stopped a bulldozer, why a plantation home had to be floated down the Cooper River and many more stories from Charleston’s rich cultural heritage.
Haunted Summerville, South Carolina Bruce Orr 978.1.60949.224.3 * 6 x 9 * 96 pp * 25 images * $17.99
Haunted Greenville, South Carolina Jason Profit 978.1.60949.321.9 * 6 x 9 * 112 pp * 35 images * $19.99
Rumor has it that water—still or flowing—is a medium for paranormal activity. Residents of Greenville, South Carolina, have relied upon Falls Park on the Reedy River for generations, so it is no coincidence that this upstate city is teeming with spirits whose stories have yet to be told. From the aggressive spirits trapped in 1920s grandeur of the Westin Poinsett Hotel to the moans of the wrongly accused Willie Earle, these ghosts have unfinished business. Watch as a phantom in antebellum clothing drifts through the rows of Springwood Cemetery and discover what lurks behind the Tiffany stainedglass hallways of the Gassaway Mansion, as owner of Greenville Ghost Tours Jason Profit guides readers through the chilling past of this historic city.
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Summerville has always attracted scores of people looking for shelter from the sweltering heat and mosquito clouds of the peninsula. Some residents love the town so much that they never leave—even after life. The exceptional service at Guerin’s Pharmacy has led ghostly patrons to forever wander through the aisles—though no amount of aspirin can cure death—and their eerie presences spook customers and employees alike. From the “praying soldier” that terrorized the residents of the Quackenbush-List house to Monty, the ghost that rips pictures off the wall in Montreaux’s Bar and Grill, these spirits have unfinished business in this bustling suburb, and veteran investigator and local author Bruce Orr recounts their tales in chilling detail.
New Bern: Tales from the Inner Banks Bill Hand
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978.1.60949.373.8 * 6 x 9 * 128 pp * 50 images * $19.99
In a collection of articles that is always informative and often lighthearted, local columnist Bill Hand recounts the fascinating tale of New Bern’s history, including its name’s strange spelling transitions. From its founding by Swiss colonist Baron De Graffenreid in 1710 through the twentieth century, New Bern has had a rich and storied history. Venture back through New Bern’s history and discover the story behind North Carolina’s most famous governor, William Tryon, the tale of the person who built the first car in North Carolina, why two men had a curious duel over a piece of cake, the story of Camp Battle—a World War II prisoner of war camp—and many more.
Wicked High Point Alice E. Sink 978.1.60949.372.1 * 6 x 9 * 144 pp * 41 images * $19.99
High Point, nestled in the heart of the Piedmont Triad, has long been at the forefront of progress, attracting those entrepreneurs who were “always up to something out of the ordinary”—a place where spanking leads to tragedy, ransom notes are left in mailboxes and people are railroaded through court. When Prohibition swept the nation, High Point’s first saloonist stayed in business for only eighteen hours. High Point’s speeddemon racecar drivers opted to smuggle liquor in their uncatchable cars, which sparked the beginning of NASCAR. Join Alice Sink as she explores these and other tales, from the cruel and comical to the mischievous and the outrageous, in the story of this “international city’s” colorful past.
North Carolina in the Civil War Michael C. Hardy 978.1.60949.106.2 * 6 x 9 * 160 pp * 67 images * $19.99
Wicked Lexington, North Carolina Alice E. Sink 978.1.60949.309.7 * 6 x 9 * 128 pp * 50 images * $19.99
Nestled within the heart of North Carolina’s Piedmont lies Lexington, a town with a history so iniquitous that few dare to tell the tales. Discover how a veritably unknown young singer named Elvis Presley wiggled and gyrated his way through town and how the Jolly Black Widow claimed her third husband (and victim) in a string of doomed love affairs. It was here in Lexington that an obscene mail menace sent hundreds of depraved letters to wholesome families, and on a sleepy summer day, police seized nine barrels of illicit liquor only to have them stolen back and imbibed by the original owners that night. Travel with local author Alice Sink down the streets of old-time Lexington to view a city riddled with all manner of unsavory deeds.
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“First at Bethel, farthest at Gettysburg and Chickamauga and last at Appomattox” is a phrase that is often used to encapsulate the role of North Carolina’s Confederate soldiers. But the state’s involvement stretched far beyond these few battles. The state was one of the last to leave the Union but contributed more men and sustained more losses than any other Southern state. Tar Heels witnessed the pitched battles of New Bern, Averasboro and Bentonville, as well as incursions like Sherman’s March and Stoneman’s Raid. Join Civil War scholar Michael C. Hardy as he delves into the story of North Carolinians in the Civil War, from civilians to soldiers, as these valorous Tar Heels proved they were a force to be reckoned with.
Haunted Watauga County, North Carolina Tim Bullard
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978.1.60949.215.1 * 6 x 9 * 128 pp * 29 images * $19.99
Just as the Blue Ridge Mountains dot the landscape of this famed North Carolina county, so do the spirits of the residents who have long since passed. At the Hickory Ridge Museum, one cabin fills with the scent of pipe tobacco just before its otherworldly resident appears, and the ghost of a hanged Tory captain rides his steed along Riddle’s Knob every misty midnight. From the story of the haunted spring near the Watauga River frequented by the ghost of a headless dog to the distant buzz of a phantom airplane flying high above Howard’s Knob mountain in Boone, these tales are bound to chill even the bravest of readers. Noted journalist Tim Bullard recounts the stories of the souls doomed to forever roam the pine-covered hills.
Ghosts of the Triad: Tales from the Haunted Heart of the Piedmont Michael Renegar & Amy Spease 978.1.60949.140.6 * 6 x 9 * 128 pp * 27 images * $19.99
Don’t be fooled by the scenic beauty of North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad— the ghosts of the past haunt these rolling hills and unique cities. From the smallpox-stricken ghost that haunts Salem Tavern in Winston-Salem to the slain Revolutionary War soldiers who linger in the park surrounding Guilford Courthouse in Greensboro, these phantoms all have a tale to tell. Take Jane, the lonely spinster who haunts Aycock Auditorium at the UNC–Greensboro campus, or Herschel, High Point University’s ghost of the former Memorial Theater. Join Camel City Spirit Seekers Michael Renegar and Amy Spease as they reveal the eerie and chilling stories from the heart of the Piedmont.
The Georgia Rambler: A Potter’s Snake, the Real Thing Recipe, a Satilla Adventure and More Charles Salter 978.1.60949.202.1 * 6 x 9 * 176 pp * 52 images * $19.99
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For years, veteran Atlanta Journal-Constitution columnist Charles Salter roamed the state in his 1975 Chevy station wagon in search of the most offbeat characters to appear in his celebrated column, “The Georgia Rambler.” From tall tales of the Okefenokee Swamp to treasure hunters of Duluth and exmoonshiners of North Georgia, Salter’s stories are as eclectic and extraordinary as the people he interviewed. Along the way, he discovered the alleged original recipe for Coca-Cola in the pages of an old pharmacist’s book, a find that inspired a recent episode of This American Life. Read these remarkable stories and more in this never-before-published compilation of the best of “The Georgia Rambler.”
Georgia High School Football: Peach State Pigskin History Jon Nelson
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978.1.60949.295.3 * 6 x 9 * 160 pp * 28 images * $19.99
Georgia is known as one of the most competitive proving grounds in America for high school football. The league that began as a few city teams in the late nineteenth century blossomed to more than four hundred schools that put teams on the field today. As schools across the state continue to chase—and break—records, a century of winning is only the beginning of Georgia’s storied high school football legacy. Jon Nelson guides readers through an unparalleled history of coaches, towns and dynasties that have led Georgia to become one of the top five most competitive football states in the country.
The Atlanta Ripper: The Unsolved Case of the Gate City’s Most Infamous Murders Jeffery Wells 978.1.60949.381.3 * 6 x 9 * 112 pp * 26 images * $19.99
As Atlanta finished rebuilding after the Civil War, a new horror arose from the ashes to roam the night streets. Beginning in 1911, a killer whose methods mimicked the famed Jack the Ripper murdered at least twenty black women, from prostitutes to working-class women and mothers. Each murder attributed to the killer occurred on a Saturday night, and for one terrifying spring in 1911, a fresh body turned up every Sunday morning. Investigators never discovered the identity of the killer—or killers—despite having several suspects in custody. Join local historian Jeffery Wells as he reveals the story of the Atlanta Ripper, unsolved to this day.
Florida Civil War Blockades: Battling for the Coast Nick Wynne & Joe Crankshaw 978.1.60949.340.0 * 6 x 9 * 128 pp * 70 images * $19.99
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Florida was the third Southern state to secede, and some fifteen thousand Floridians fought in the Civil War. Florida also contributed 1,500 miles of unprotected shoreline to the war effort, creating a perfect haven for blockade runners. As the war raged on, hundreds of Union ships patrolled the coasts, seizing Rebel ships and confiscating cargoes. Conversely, Confederate ships were unfettered by the need to defend fixed positions or occupy territories and were free to roam the high seas, preying on isolated victims. Although the Union navy never completely severed the smuggling routes into Florida, it significantly curtailed them. Join noted Civil War historians Nick Wynne and Joe Crankshaw as they recount the stories of the men and ships that fought this prolonged battle, both on the water and along the coasts of the Sunshine State.
Hidden History of Auburn Kelly Kazek
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978.1.60949.292.2 * 6 x 9 * 144 pp * 51 images * $19.99
Auburn is not just the home to a worldclass university; it is also the home of a storied community with deep roots in Alabama history. Join author and Auburn University alumna Kelly Kazek as she tracks the lesser-known history of both the city and the school. In this diverse collection of lost, forgotten or just plain strange history, Kazek uses her decades of experience as a journalist to dig deep and cast a wide net, revealing stories sure to surprise even the most seasoned Auburn experts. From the mysterious origins of some of AU’s most hallowed traditions to tales that stretch back to the very founding of the city, Hidden History of Auburn is an unprecedented collection that unearths the long-buried stories of this Alabama treasure.
Haunted Auburn and Opelika Faith Serafin, Michelle Smith & John Mark Poe 978.1.60949.230.4 * 6 x 9 * 128 pp * 35 images * $19.99
Haunted Etowah County, Alabama Mike Goodson 978.1.60949.360.8 * 6 x 9 * XX pp * 36 images * $19.99
Situated along the Coosa River, Etowah County’s history is intertwined with the twists and turns of this flowing water. And though the currents of the Coosa shift every day, some fixtures of the river cannot help but remain. It is said that famed riverboat captain James M. Elliott Jr. haunts the Coosa’s banks, still blasting the whistle from his more than century-old Magnolia steam engine. But the river isn’t the only part of Etowah County that remains populated by spirits past. Join local author and ghost tour guide Mike Goodson on a chilling journey through Gadsden, Attalla and the rest of Etowah County, as he recounts the haunted history of the region. This eerie collection offers the definitive guide to ghostly activity in Etowah County.
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The Auburn and Opelika region is home to one of the most historic universities in the South. It is a region with a history stretching back generations, and this history is still very much alive. Chilling remnants of the past continue to haunt Auburn-Opelika and the communities of Lee County. Join expert ghost hunters Faith Serafin, Michelle Smith and John Mark Poe as they uncover for the first time the stories of the spirits still lingering throughout the area. The haunting of the university’s Samford Hall, the legend of historic Springvilla Mansion and the Headless Man of Highway 80, among many other ghostly tales, reveal the darker side of Auburn-Opelika.
Forrest’s Fighting Preacher: David Campbell Kelley of Tennessee Michael R. Bradley
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978.1.60949.383.7 * 6 x 9 * 144 pp * 28 images * $19.99
Every leader needs a trusted confidant. For Nathan Bedford Forrest, one of the Civil War’s greatest military minds, that man was David Campbell Kelley. Kelley began adulthood in the clergy, serving for two years as a missionary in China and returning home just a year before the Civil War. He then raised a company of cavalry from his family’s large congregation that became part of Forrest’s original regiment. Kelley quickly became Forrest’s second in command, assisting in some of his most daring engagements, offering support in key decisions and serving as his unofficial chaplain. Now, for the first time, author Michael R. Bradley brings Kelley’s dynamic life to the fore.
The Hidden History of Southeast Tennessee Joe Guy 978.1.59629.855.2 * 6 x 9 * 112 pp * 41 images * $19.99
Clarence Saunders & the Founding of Piggly Wiggly: The Rise & Fall of a Memphis Maverick Mike Freeman 978.1.60949.285.4 * 6 x 9 * 160 pp * 64 images * $19.99
The grocery business began as a complicated service industry. It took one brash Memphian with uncommon vision and unbridled ambition to change everything. Clarence Saunders worked his way out of poverty and obscurity to found Piggly Wiggly in 1916. With an unprecedented approach, he virtually invented the concept of the modern self-service grocery store. Stores flourished, franchises spread and Saunders made millions. Yet just as the final bricks of Pink Palace—his garish marble mansion—were being laid, Saunders went bankrupt, and he was forced to sell Piggly Wiggly. Memphis historian Mike Freeman tracks the remarkable life of this retail visionary.
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Author and East Tennessee historian Joe Guy returns with another volume of hidden history, this time unearthing tales from the Volunteer State’s most distinct region: the Southeast. Join Guy as he recounts the fascinating history of this one-of-a-kind corner of Appalachia and presents stories peppered with mountain flavor, all supported by scholarly research and historical inquiry. With lost lore of Cherokee natives, forgotten stories of Civil War strife, recollections of cherished regional traditions and much more, The Hidden History of Southeast Tennessee offers a captivating collection that possesses the air of mystery reflected in the hills and hollers from which these tales originate.
Onward Southern Soldiers: Religion and the Army of Tennessee in the Civil War Traci Nichols-Belt, with Gordon T. Belt
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978.1.60949.374.5 * 6 x 9 * 128 pp * 46 images * $19.99
The Civil War was trying, bloody and hard-fought combat for both sides. What was it, then, that sustained soldiers low on supplies and morale? For the Army of Tennessee, it was religion. It took faith to endure overwhelming adversity. Religion unified troops, informing both why and how they fought and providing the rationale for enduring great hardship for the Confederate cause. Using primary source material such as diaries, letters, journals and sermons of the Army of Tennessee, Traci Nichols-Belt, along with Gordon T. Belt, present the first-ever history of the vital role of the army’s religious practices.
Haunted Chattanooga Jessica Penot & Amy Petulla 978.1.60949.255.7 * 6 x 9 * 112 pp * 40 images * $19.99
It is the home of one of the most famous railways in American history, the site of a historically vital trade route along the Tennessee River and the gateway to the Deep South. Chattanooga has a storied past—a past that still lives through the spirits that haunt the city. Whether it is the ghost of the Delta Queen still lingering from the days of the river trade, the porter who forever roams the grounds of the historic Terminal Station or the restless souls that haunt from beneath the city in its elaborate underground tunnel system, the specter of Chattanooga’s past is everywhere. Join authors Jessica Penot and Amy Petulla as they survey the most historically haunted places in and around the Scenic City.
The Seafood Capital of the World: Biloxi’s Maritime History Edmond Boudreaux 978.1.60949.284.7 * 6 x 9 * 128 pp * 53 images * $19.99
Haunted Meridian, Mississippi Alan Brown 978.1.60949.123.9 * 6 x 9 * 128 pp * 41 images * $19.99
Meridian once echoed with the high and lonesome sound of early country music pioneer Jimmie Rodgers. With the right ears, that lonely wail may still be heard from the spirits that haunt this historic east Mississippi community. Now, for the first time, Meridian ghost expert and local author Alan Brown surveys the city’s many sites of ghostly activity and recounts chilling tales of spirits past. From the Gypsy Queen’s grave at the Rose Hill Cemetery to the phantom that haunts Stuckey’s Bridge, this frightening collection offers adventurous readers a view of a side of Meridian’s history that is rarely seen.
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Predating even colonial America, Biloxi was established for its welcoming gulf shore—both a home for traders and a beacon for explorers of the mainland. Geography made Biloxi a historic maritime hub of trade and travel; the seafood industry made it a vibrant, thriving community and Biloxi was dubbed the “Seafood Capital of the World” at the turn of the twentieth century. Cajuns with deep ties to the region, industrious Croatian immigrants and hardworking Vietnamese émigrés all contributed to Biloxi’s seafood industry. Through the Civil War, devastating hurricanes and shifting economies, these hard-fishing families have endured.
Haunted Jonesboro Ed Underwood
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978.1.60949.366.0 * 6 x 9 * 112 pp * 42 images * $19.99
By all outward appearances, Jonesboro is a thriving northeast Arkansas community built on a proud past and a successful university. Yet something dark and chilling lurks beneath the surface of this historic city. Join ghost expert and Jonesboro native Ed Underwood as he recounts the city’s haunted history and ghostly activity. From the spirits that drift through Keller’s Chapel graveyard to the story of Augustus Ellison, the Civil War soldier who still wanders Union Street, Haunted Jonesboro explores the eerie remnants of history that refuse to stay in the past. With stories from Jonesboro and across Craighead County, this is a collection of tales that no Arkansan will want to miss.
The Texas Hamburger: History of a Lone Star Icon Rick Vanderpool
978.1.60949.085.0 * 6 x 9 * 224 pp + 16 pp color * 111 images * $19.99
Texans are passionate about this signature sandwich, and photographer/ writer Rick Vanderpool has become, in his own right, the Hambassador of Texas. In 2006, Rick undertook a quest to find and photograph the best Texas burgers, traveling over 11,000 miles and visiting over 700 Texas burger joints. Since that time, he has continued his travels, sampling the finest the Lone Star State has to offer. He’s also picked up some fellow enthusiasts willing to share their own tasty tales along the way. Join Rick and his “Hamburger Helpers” on their journey celebrating the history of the original Texas hamburger.
Rita Cook 978.1.60949.176.5 * 6 x 9 * 112 pp * 37 images * $19.99
In Fort Worth, the past and present exist side by side and spirits walk among the living. Stay the night at Miss Molly’s Hotel; the oldest bed-and-breakfast in the city boasts frequent eerie occurrences and unexplained sightings. Nearby, the Cattleman’s Fort Worth Steakhouse features a special like no other— just watch out for flying liquor! From Bonnie and Clyde’s old “haunts” to the once notorious Hell’s Half Acre, Fort Worth is filled with historic spots rumored to play host to lingering ghosts and specters.
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A Day’s Ride from Here, Volume One: Mountain Home, Texas Clifford R. Caldwell 978.1.60949.393.6 * 6 x 9 * 128 pp * 40 images * $19.99
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Travel alongside historian Cliff Caldwell as he uncovers tales of true Texas grit, all within a day’s ride of Mountain Home. Rough characters were plentiful in Kerr County after the Civil War. While Native Americans fought for their ground, notorious gunmen like John Wesley Hardin and Frank Eastwood gained ill-deserved riches or met their fates at the hands of legendary rangers like N.O. Reynolds and Thalis T. Cook. Meet the dastardly yet lesser-known individuals like “Gip” Hardin, a teacher whose drunken night out turned into a gunfight outside Junction City’s Turman Hotel, and the Ake brothers, two of the only members of the Eastwood Gang to be set free.
A Day’s Ride from Here, Volume Two: Noxville, Texas Clifford R. Caldwell 978.1.60949.394.3 * 6 x 9 * 144 pp * 42 images * $19.99
Join historian Cliff Caldwell for volume two of A Day’s Ride from Here as he takes you through the hidden history of Hill Country destinations within a day’s ride of Noxville, Texas. Follow the San Sabá Trail—the old Spanish route from San Antonio to Menard—to the famous Pegleg Crossing, where rangers brought down Dick Dublin in 1878. Visit frontier posts like Camp Verde and Camp Ives near Bandera Pass and see the sites of the earliest Texas Paleoindians along the Pecos River. Explore early pioneer settlements and once bustling towns in this unforgiving terrain: Albert, near Fredericksburg; London in Kimble County; and Tuff in western Bandera County.
Big Bend Tales Mike Cox 978.1.60949.330.1 * 6 x 9 * 144 pp * 52 images * $19.99
Travel deeper into the Texas heartland with historian Mike Cox as he recounts the lesser-known stories from Alpine, Fort Davis and Marfa. Revisit the grandeur of the Alpine Holland Hotel, peer through the telescope at the McDonald Observatory and dip your toes in the water hole at Ernst Tinaja—if you dare. Travel back to a time when the Comanche War Trail stretched one thousand miles from Kansas to Mexico, making it difficult to defend and impossible to resist trying. Celebrate the original Cinco de Mayo with Benito Juárez’s decisive defeat of the French at Pueblo in 1867. If nothing else, come for the lore and history that is as extensive in the Big Bend region as the mountain passes and stretches of desert itself.
Mike Cox 978.1.60949.329.5 * 6 x 9 * 160 pp * 52 images * $19.99
Writer-historian Mike Cox has been sharing Texas history and folklore for four decades, telling tales that have been overlooked or forgotten through the years. Travel to El Paso during the “Big Blow” of 1895, brave the frontier with Elizabeth Russell Baker and stare down the infamous killer known as Old Three Toe. From frontier stories and ghost towns to famous folks and accounts of everyday life, this collection of West Texas Tales has it all.
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Lewis Ginter: Richmond’s Gilded Age Icon Brian Burns
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978.1.60949.380.6 * 6 x 9 * 224 pp * 64 images * $21.99
As a war hero, philanthropist and entrepreneur, Lewis Ginter was many things to Richmond. Performing integral missions for “Stonewall” Jackson and Robert E. Lee, Ginter was commended for gallantry on the battlefield and became affectionately known as the “Fighting Commissary.” After the war, Ginter was the first major marketer of the hand-rolled cigarette in America. He developed one of America’s first streetcar suburbs and built the magnificent Jefferson Hotel, a symbol of Richmond’s ambition and prosperity. Join local writer Brian Burns as he delves into the hidden history of Ginter’s extraordinary life to fill in the gaps between Ginter the man and Ginter the legend.
Ghosts of Virginia’s Tidewater L.B. Taylor Jr. 978.1.60949.226.7 * 6 x 9 * 128 pp * 30 images * $19.99
The putrid estuaries of the Great Dismal Swamp and the colonial mansions of Tidewater Virginia provide a chilling setting for tales of the mysterious and strange. From the ghost of Jefferson Davis’s iron-willed widow who walks the dank corridors of Fort Monroe to the restless presence of Cornwallis’s soldiers killed at the Battle of Yorktown, the region is rife with eerie tales of the tragic and unexplained. Paranormal expert and author L.B. Taylor Jr. revisits classic ghost stories from his collection and introduces readers to thirteen terrifying new tales. Join Taylor as he travels forgotten country lanes and dark waterways in search of the spirits of Virginia’s haunted shores.
Northwest Washington, D.C.: Tales from West of the Park Mark N. Ozer 978.1.60949.363.9 * 6 x 9 * 160 pp * 51 images * $19.99
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The red brick of old Georgetown, the streetcar lines of Tenleytown and the eclectic and stately homes of Cleveland Park—the neighborhoods west of Rock Creek Park were the setting for the remarkable history of the capital. Amidst the gardens of their Friendship Estate, the McLean family held lavish parties until they were laid low by the rumored curse of the Hope Diamond, and it was the fashionable residences of Woodley Park that attracted the senators and cabinet members of the 1920s and 1930s. From the history of Georgetown College and American University to stories of runaway slaves seeking protection at Fort Reno, historian Mark Ozer charts the evolution of the storied neighborhoods of Northwest Washington, D.C.
Wicked Lexington, Kentucky Fiona Young-Brown
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978.1.60949.133.8 * 6 x 9 * 128 pp * 40 images * $19.99
Despite its illustrious beginnings as the “Athens of the West,” Lexington has always had a darker side lurking just beneath its glossy sheen. It didn’t take long for the first intellectual hub west of the Alleghenies to quickly morph into a city with the same scandalous inclinations as neighboring Louisville and Cincinnati. Filled with tales of infamous duels, cheating congressmen and much more, Wicked Lexington, Kentucky offers the first collection of the city’s rowdy and raucous history. From Belle Brezing’s infamous brothel of the late 1800s, frequented by some of the city’s most prominent businessmen and whose owner was once pardoned by the governor, to historic sports scandals of the 1900s, local author Fiona Young-Brown tracks Lexington’s penchant for misdeeds from founding to modern times.
Mountain Brew: A Guide to Colorado’s Breweries Ed Sealover 978.1.60949.177.2 * 6 x 9 * 224 pp + 16 pp color * 140 images * $21.99
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Colorado is the scene of a thriving culture of breweries. From Coors, America’s largest single-site brewery, to Three Barrel Brewing Company, found in the back of an insurance office, each and every one holds a unique place in the state’s brewing scene. For two years, author Ed Sealover traveled the state, speaking to more than one hundred brewers and learning what makes each place special, detailing their histories, quirks and signature beers. With profiles of breweries ranging from the world-renowned New Belgium Brewing Company to the Silverton Brewery, whose location is so isolated that its taproom shuts down six months out of the year, Mountain Brew: A Guide to Colorado’s Breweries is a perfect companion for beer geeks and thirsty travelers.
Haunted Manitou Springs Stephanie Waters 978.1.60949.347.9 * 6 x 9 * 112 pp * 26 images * $19.99
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Manitou Springs has long been known as a spiritual hot spot. From the healing waters of the local springs to the town’s patron spirit, the benevolent Emma Crawford, whose life—and afterlife—is celebrated annually at Halloween, Manitou Springs takes pride in its legends and legendary residents. Join haunted tour guide Stephanie Waters as she uncovers the stories behind some of Manitou’s most famous ghostly tales: the historic spirit lights on Pikes Peak, the specters of Red Stone Castle where poor Emma’s sister went mad and the phantoms of the stately Cliff House and Briarhurst Manor.
A Haunted History of Denver’s Croke-Patterson Mansion Ann Alexander Leggett & Jordan Alexander Leggett 978.1.60949.312.7 * 6 x 9 * 144 pp * 35 images * $19.99
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 façade. 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.
The Haunted Heart of Denver Kevin Pharris 978.1.60949.293.9 * 6 x 9 * 112 pp * 33 images * $19.99
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 roguish poltergeist of the Capitol Hill Thug. Even the stately mansions of Millionaire’s 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 façade of Cresswell House. Join tour guide and reluctant ghost hunter Kevin Pharris as he takes a chilling journey through The Haunted Heart of Denver.
Carol Turner 978.1.60949.260.1 * 6 x 9 * 144 pp * 44 images * $19.99
From the shooting of a Secret Service agent in the wilds near Hesperus to the “grave misfortune” of Kid Adams, a not-so-successful highwayman, these tales from the lofty heights of the San Juans are packed with mystery, pathos and fascinating historical details. Mined from the frontier newspapers of Ouray, San Juan and La Plata Counties, these stories tell of range wars, desperadoes and cattle rustlers, lynchings, ill-tempered ranchers with trigger fingers and women fed up with their husbands. There are famous and infamous newsmen, wild stagecoach rides, scapegoats and stolen lands. Carol Turner offers a rowdy ride through the region’s not-so-quiet history.
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Notorious San Juans: Wicked Tales from Ouray, San Juan & La Plata Counties
Niwot, Colorado: Birth of a Railroad Town Anne Quinby Dyni 978.1.60949.358.5 * 6 x 9 * 144 pp * 65 images * $19.99
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When the Colorado Central laid down tracks that hauled the freight of settlement through the Rocky Mountain foothills, Niwot became Boulder County’s first railroad town. Historian Anne Quinby Dyni has mined this charming community’s heritage for over a decade, fetching forgotten stories for a new generation in her “Yesterday’s News” column. Oral histories, diaries and early newspaper accounts of the past century bring to life more than seventy of her favorites—St. Vrain Valley pioneers, 1940s lost wedding traditions, the origin of “Gunbarrel” and many more.
Colorado’s Historic Hotels Alexandra Walker Clark 978.1.60949.301.1 * 6 x 9 * 240 pp * 111 images * $19.99
Lured by the promise of land and opportunity, miners, cowhands, laborers, settlers and fortune-seekers poured into Colorado during the mid- to late nineteenth century and into the twentieth. To accommodate the population boom, industrious Coloradoans built scores of hotels—some elaborate, some modest. Join Alexandra Walker Clark on this tour through Colorado’s historic hotels. Discover how the Oxford and Brown Palace Hotels have managed to maintain their elegance, while others such as the Timberline Hotel of Holy Cross City and the Ramona of Cascade have vanished. With timeless recipes from hotel kitchens, learn how hotels have adapted to eras like the Native American decampment and Prohibition.
New Mexico and the Civil War Dr. Walter Earl Pittman 978.1.60949.137.6 * 6 x 9 * 128 pp * 30 images * $19.99
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Although the New Mexico Territory was far distant from the main theaters of war, it was engulfed in the same violence and bloodshed as the rest of the nation. The Civil War in New Mexico was fought in the deserts and mountains of the huge territory, which was mostly wilderness, amid the continuing ancient wars against the wild Indian tribes waged by both sides. The armies were small, but the stakes were high: control of the Southwest. Retired lieutenant colonel and Civil War historian Dr. Walter Earl Pittman presents this concise history of New Mexico during the Civil War years from the Confederate invasion of 1861 to the Battles of Valverde and Glorieta to the end of the war.
Del Mar: Where the Turf Meets the Surf Hank Wesch
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978.1.60949.310.3 * 6 x 9 * 112 pp + 8 pp color * 44 images * $19.99
For nearly seventy-five years, summertime at Del Mar Racetrack has been a place for fun and entertainment—a place, as Eddie Read said, “where nobody’s in a hurry but the horses.” Since its founding by Bing Crosby and his Hollywood friends in 1937, Del Mar has hosted some of thoroughbred racing’s finest, from dancing Zenyatta and scrappy Seabiscuit to San Diego’s own Hall of Famers Best Pal and Azeri. In this collection of vignettes, celebrated turf writer and San Diego sports journalist Hank Wesch recalls noted jockeys, infamous matchups and the best of Del Mar.
Whitewater Rafting on West Virginia’s New & Gauley Rivers: Come on In, the Water’s Weird Jay Young 978.1.60949.246.5 * 6 x 9 * 128 pp * 31 images * $19.99
West Virginia and the Civil War: Mountaineers Are Always Free Mark A. Snell 978.1.59629.888.0 * 6 x 9 * 256 pp * 39 images * $21.99
The only state born as a result of the Civil War, West Virginia was the most divided state in the nation. About forty thousand of its residents served in the combatant forces—about twenty thousand on each side. The Mountain State also saw its fair share of battles, skirmishes, raids and guerrilla warfare. When the Commonwealth of Virginia seceded from the Union, leaders primarily from the northwestern region of the state began the political process that eventually led to the creation of West Virginia. Mark A. Snell has written the first thorough history of these West Virginians and their civil war in nearly fifty years.
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A certain mixture of whimsy and derring-do is required to shove off down (or up) the New or Gauley River with scant protection aside from a helmet, life vest and one’s compatriots. It’s a choice that could be so easily avoided, but that wouldn’t make sense to the proud and colorful characters who have long been shooting these rapids, some of the most popular and treacherous in the country. Here, Jay Young, a rafting guide turned writer, leads readers through the local lore and history of the rivers, where—much to the delight of those brave enough to face these rapids—the ordinary almost never occurs.
Coatesville and the Lynching of Zachariah Walker: Death in a Pennsylvania Steel Town Dennis B. Downey & Raymond M. Hyser
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978.1.60949.280.9 * 6 x 9 *160 pp * 38 images * $19.99
On a warm August night in 1911, Zachariah Walker was lynched—burned alive—by an angry mob on the outskirts of Coatesville, a prosperous Pennsylvania steel town. At the time of his very public murder, Walker, an African American millworker, was under arrest for the shooting and killing of a respected local police officer. Investigated by the NAACP, the horrific incident garnered national and international attention. Despite this scrutiny, a conspiracy of silence shrouded the events, and the accused men and boys were found not guilty at trial. On the 100th anniversary of the lynching authors Downey and Hyser bring new insight to events that rocked a community.
Philadelphia’s Lost Waterfront Harry Kyriakodis 978.1.60949.371.4 * 6 x 9 * 176 pp * 58 images * $21.99
The wharves and docks of William Penn’s city that helped build a nation are gone—lost to the onslaught of more than three hundred years of development. Yet the bygone streets and piers of Philadelphia’s central waterfront were once part of the greatest trade center in the American colonies. Local historian Harry Kyriakodis chronicles the history of the city’s original port district, from Quaker settlers who first lived in caves along the Delaware and the devastating yellow fever epidemic of 1793 to its heyday as a maritime center and the twentieth century, which saw much of the historic riverfront razed. Join Kyriakodis as he strolls Front Street, Delaware Avenue and Penn’s Landing to rediscover the story of Philadelphia’s lost waterfront.
Pittsburgh Remembers World War II Dr. Joseph F. Rishel 978.1.60949.144.4 * 6 x 9 * 160 pp * 60 images * $19.99
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Enormous sacrifice on the battlefields and tireless effort on the homefront—Pittsburgh answered the call to duty after the news of Pearl Harbor hit local airwaves that infamous afternoon. With its high enlistment rates and booming war industries, the city was instrumental in the Allied victory. Duquesne University professor Joseph F. Rishel has compiled the memories of seventeen residents who lived through the war years, from GIs serving overseas to real-life Rosie the Riveters who kept the mills and factories in operation. With stories of daring in all theaters of combat and hardships at home to recollections of schoolchildren collecting scrap metal, USO dances and wartime sweethearts, Pittsburgh Remembers World War II celebrates the city’s perseverance and patriotism.
Murder & Mayhem in York County Joseph David Cress
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978.1.60949.188.8 * 6 x 9 * 128 pp * 41 images * $19.99
The unsolved 1878 murder of a young woman walking home from Hanover and a lethal 1909 love triangle in Chanceford Township that led to murder by strychnine are but two incidents in York County’s history of deadly deeds and misdoings. While the 1969 York Race Riots are the most infamous instance of mayhem in the county, the strangest is perhaps the Hex Murder that left a North Hopewell Township powwow doctor—a practitioner of the local folk magic—dead at the hands of those trying to lift a curse. Follow author Joseph David Cress on the lonely country roads and harsh city streets as he goes on the trail of the body snatchers, hooligans and black widows of York County, Pennsylvania.
Eerie Erie: Tales of the Unexplained from Northwest Pennsylvania Robin S. Swope, Foreword by Stephanie Wincik 978.1.60949.356.1 * 6 x 9 * 112 pp * 20 images * $14.99
A tall creature that howls on the Devil’s Backbone near Harbor Creek Township, phantom ships that erupt into flames and melt into darkness, UFOs on Presque Isle—these are some of the strange tales from the lakeshores and shadowy woods of Erie County, Pennsylvania. Local paranormal expert and author Reverend Robin S. Swope explores the dark and bizarre corners of the county’s history, from the forgotten 1812 dead of the brig Niagara and the mysterious earthen mounds that dot the landscape to the legend of the ravenous Storm Hag and the rumored vampire’s crypt in Erie Cemetery.
A History of Salem County, New Jersey: Tomatoes and TNT Charles Harrison 978.1.60949.238.0 * 6 x 9 * 160 pp * 80 images * $19.99
The Goffle Road Murders of Passaic County: The 1850 Van Winkle Killings Don Everett Smith Jr. 978.1.60949.316.5 * 6 x 9 * 176 pp * 71 images * $19.99
Up until January 9, 1850, Passaic County, New Jersey, had been spared the bloodshed that stained so many other communities. It was on this winter’s night when Judge John Van Winkle and his wife, Jane, were brutally stabbed in their home. Jane died from her wounds immediately, but her husband hung on long enough to identify John Jonston, their former employee, as their assailant. Jonston maintained his innocence through the county’s first murder trial and until he was marched to the gallows. Local author Don Everett Smith Jr. uncovers the unbelievable true story behind the Goffle Road murders and the mysteries that still hang over the house.
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Salem County is exceptional in New Jersey and the United States for being an agriculture epicenter and, at the same time, an industrial hub. During its early history, farms spurred the growth of Salem County towns, including Elsinboro, Pilesgrove and Oldman’s Township. Then and now, tomatoes were a popular product of this south New Jersey region. Salem County residents were always industrious, and mills and glass manufactories sprang up as well. The region’s landscape and culture were later revolutionized with the arrival of DuPont in the late nineteenth century. Local historian Charles Harrison chronicles these events, along with the rest of the unusual and rich history of Salem County, New Jersey.
Union County’s Black Soldiers and Sailors of the Civil War Ethel M. Washington
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In Union County, New Jersey, many soldiers and sailors of African ancestry answered President Lincoln’s call for troops during the Civil War and enlisted. They fought not only for country but also for their comrades in chains in the South and for the promise of equality that they had for so long been denied. Through their stories, never-before-seen photographs, documents and service records, local historian Ethel M. Washington tells a largely overlooked but riveting history of patriotic black servicemen in the North who defended the nation’s ideals on the battlefield even as they faced discrimination in the ranks and back home.
Monmouth County Historic Landmarks Randall Gabrielan 978.1.60949.240.3 * 6 x 9 * 160 pp * 88 images * $19.99
Homesteads and mansions, museums and memorials, lighthouses, a battlefield, historic districts and theaters—these are some of the sites that have shaped Monmouth County. These varied places are preserved for future generations through painstaking efforts and afford visitors a glimpse of what life was like in bygone eras. Imagine the pounding of cannons at Monmouth Battlefield State Park; Red Bank’s most famous son is honored at the Count Basie Theatre; and history lives at the Historic Village at Allaire. Prominent local historian Randall Gabrielan tells the history behind these and many more historic sites and landmarks in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
Manhattan Mafia Guide: Hits, Homes & Headquarters Eric Ferrara, Foreword by Arthur Nash 978.1.60949.306.6 * 6 x 9 * 224 pp * 80 images * $16.99
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During the early twentieth century, Sicilian and Southern Italian immigrants poured into New York City. Looking to escape poverty and persecution at home, they soon discovered that certain criminal enterprises followed them to America. Before any codes of honor were established in the New World, violent bosses wreaked havoc on their communities in their quest to rule the underworld. It took several decades for the Mafia to mature into a contemporary organized crime syndicate. Some names and places from both eras are still infamous today, like Frank Costello and the Copacabana, while some have remained hidden in absolute secrecy‌until now. Walk in their footsteps as New York City author Eric Ferrara explores the myths and realities of one of America’s most feared and fascinating subjects.
Exploring the Original West Village Alfred Pommer & Eleanor Winters
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A part of Manhattan Island that holds its own amid the noise and confusion of the twenty-first century, Greenwich Village still retains much of the character of the old farming community that was part of the original settlement of Manhattan. The West Village, the northwest section of the neighborhood, is where it all began. Famous people such as Sinclair Lewis, Fiorello LaGuardia, William “Bill the Butcher” Poole, Frank Serpico, James Baldwin and Jackson Pollock, among others, called this neighborhood home. Stroll down the back streets and along the waterfront and peer behind the façades of these historic structures to discover its fascinating history, hidden secrets and little-known tales.
Legends and Lore of Sleepy Hollow and the Hudson Valley Jonathan Kruk 978.1.59629.798.2 * 6 x 9 * 144 pp + 8 pp color * 40 images * $19.99
Washington Irving’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is one of the best-known works of American literature. But what other myths lie hidden behind the landscape of New York’s Hudson Valley? Imps cause mischief on the Hudson River; a white lady haunts Raven Rock; Major Andre’s ghost seeks redemption; and real headless Hessians search for their severed skulls. Local storyteller Jonathan Kruk tells these and other tales of the lore of the Hudson Valley—the stories that have created an atmosphere of mystery that helped inspire Irving’s legend.
Fire Island: Heroes & Villains on Long Island’s Wild Shore Jack Whitehouse 978.1.59629.859.0 * 6 x 9 * 128 pp * 57 images * $16.99
The Bronx River: An Environmental & Social History Maarten de Kadt 978.1.60949.180.2 * 6 x 9 * 160 pp * 59 images * $19.99
The Bronx River flows twenty-three miles from its source in Valhalla to its mouth, the East River in the Bronx. This waterway was used for centuries by Native American tribes for drinking, food and transportation, and they called it “Aquehung”—a fast stream flowing along a high bluff. After the arrival of Europeans, though, the Bronx River suffered as industry prospered; it powered mills and, unfortunately, became a dumping ground for waste. Its appearance and ecosystem were forever changed. Today, community members are again attempting to alter the river, but this time for the better, by helping it recover. Discover the fascinating history of this small waterway and the ways it influenced and was affected by the people around it.
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Fire Island is arguably the most famous and picturesque seashore in America, and its natural beauty is only eclipsed by the fascinating stories in its past. The deeds of heroes and scoundrels, daring and dastardly, have left an indelible mark on the region’s history. Search for Captain Kidd’s treasure, buried somewhere on Fire Island, and uncover the truth behind the legend of pirate Jeremiah Smith. Try to solve the mystery at Old Inlet, discover Herman Melville’s inspiration for Moby Dick and commemorate the bravery of the officers and men of the Splinter Fleet. These are only a few of the incredible stories of some of Long Island’s most memorable characters, compiled here by local author Jack Whitehouse.
Wicked Northern New York Cheri L. Farnsworth
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The friendly, relaxed atmosphere of the North Country belies a dark and sordid history— a time when it seemed that every city had its red-light district and every hamlet its brothel. Revisit an enigmatic period fraught with pistol duels and “tramp camps,” hermits on the run, “wild man” sightings and horse thieves. Local author Cheri Farnsworth has carefully researched and compiled the region’s most wicked stories, like the Potsdam man who literally scared his wife to death, the woman who was won in a game of cards and the little girl who was taken by gypsies, sold for fifty cents and then traded for half a dozen chickens.
A History of Camp Cory Bo Shoemaker, Foreword by Mark Dibble, Camp Director, 2003–2010 978.1.60949.361.5 * 6 x 9 * 176 pp * 67 images * $19.99
Summertime memories of Camp Cory are awash in warm emotion. From the Reveille bugle at first light to Taps in the evening, those days were the absolute best. Skippering a K-boat on cool Keuka Lake. Silly songs and skits performed into the night. The boundless nature of genuine friendship. It is hard to explain exactly why that time is so special, how it changes lives forever. This wonderful mystery is revealed here by official Camp Cory historian Bo Shoemaker. So gather around the campfire to reminisce. Just be sure to watch out for the H Man!
Wicked Niagara: The Sinister Side of the Niagara Frontier Lorna MacDonald Czarnota 978.1.60949.227.4 * 6 x 9 * 128 pp * 34 images * $19.99
Adirondack Roots: Stories of Hiking, History and Women Sandra Weber 978.1.60949.364.6 * 6 x 9 * 128 pp * 54 images * $19.99
Roots bind people to the Adirondack Mountains. In this rich and diverse collection, local author Sandra Weber celebrates this enduring bond and explores its roots and routes—such as women’s feats, the naming of mountain peaks and the fight to save forests and plants. From Heart Lake and Caribou Pass to Mount Marcy and Lake Tear, ride an Olympic bobsled run, unearth the destruction of a devastating fire and learn the healing powers of the mountains. Retrace the paths of Theodore Roosevelt, Martha Reben, Edwin Ketchledge, Grace Hudowalski and others who have lived and loved the Adirondacks. Discover hikers’ tales, nature’s secrets and local legends in this collection of Weber’s finest reflections on Adirondack history and adventure.
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Born of glaciers and turbulent waters, wars and struggles of native peoples, Niagara was powered by the dreams of men and women seeking refuge in a new land. Yet for all its rare beauty and rugged pioneering spirit, the Niagara region has sometimes drifted into shadows, affording its seedier citizens the cover they needed to do their dastardly deeds. A plot to invade Canada, a Mafia stronghold, madness, murder and savagery all lie hidden in the region’s past. From the blood-soaked grounds of battle, local storyteller Lorna MacDonald Czarnota brings Wicked Niagara and grim tales of the region’s early struggles into the light.
Haunted Southern Tier Elizabeth Tucker
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New York’s Southern Tier and its many communities abound with legends about strange, intriguing events. Tortured souls try to escape from the Inebriate Asylum in Binghamton; Native American treasure lies buried beneath the banks of the Susquehanna River; grandeur and heartbreak haunt Wellsville’s Pink House; and locals speculate about the identity of a young woman in white who walks “Devil’s Bend” in Owego. Local learning institutions are also fraught with otherworldly beings—Elmira College, SUNY Fredonia and Binghamton University students all tell stories about the paranormal. Folklorist Elizabeth Tucker tells these and other eerie legends of haunted homes, mansions, churches, parks and cemeteries of the Southern Tier.
Haunted Mohawk Valley Dennis Webster & Bernadette Peck 978.1.60949.266.3 * 6 x 9 * 112 pp * 34 images * $19.99
The Mohawk River winds through upstate and central New York, and along its meandering path residents and visitors have encountered the supernatural. In Utica, ghosts grace the stage of the Stanley Theater. Spirits of Revolutionary War soldiers still march on the Oriskany Battlefield and linger in Schoharie’s Old Stone Fort. And some former residents of Beardslee Castle in St. Johnsville, Boonville’s Hulbert House and the Seashell Inn of Sylvan Beach have resisted vacating. Here, authors Dennis Webster and Bernadette Peck, along with the other members of Ghost Seekers of Central New York, uncover the mysteries behind these and many other haunted places of the Mohawk Valley.
A History of Chowder: Four Centuries of a New England Meal Robert S. Cox & Jacob Walker
New England’s culinary history is marked by a varying array of chowders. Early forms were thick and layered, but the adaptability of this beloved recipe has allowed for a multitude of tasty preparations to emerge. Thick or thin, brimming with fish or clams or corn, chowder springs up throughout the region in as many distinctive varieties as there are ports of call yet always remains the quintessential expression of New England cuisine. Food writers and chowder connoisseurs Robert S. Cox and Jacob Walker dish out the history, flavors and significance of every New Englander’s favorite comfort food.
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A History of Cannon Mountain: Trails, Tales and Ski Legends Meghan McCarthy McPhaul
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978.1.60949.043.0 * 6 x 9 * 128 pp * 81 images * $19.99
Rising at the western edge of New Hampshire’s magnificently beautiful Franconia Notch State Park, Cannon Mountain has been the playground of skiers since the 1930s. Here, the country’s first down-mountain ski trail was cleared in 1933, the first aerial tramway was built on the mountain and the first professional ski patrol was established. More than a dozen members of the U.S. Ski Hall of Fame—whose contributions to the sport include historic racing feats, the development of ski techniques and designing countless ski areas across the country and around the world—have called Cannon their home hill. Join author and longtime Cannon skier Meghan McCarthy McPhaul on the slopes of this historic mountain.
Ocean-Born Mary: The Truth Behind a New Hampshire Legend Jeremy D’Entremont 978.1.60949.239.7 * 6 x 9 * 128 pp * 39 images * $19.99
Meet Mary, whose birth saved a group of immigrants aboard a ship bound for New England in 1720. Halfway through the grueling voyage, pirates intercepted and captured the vessel. Upon hearing a baby’s cry, the pirate captain promised to spare the lives of all on board if the mother named her newborn Mary. The ship arrived safely, and Mary lived most of her long life in Londonderry, New Hampshire. Discover the house that Mary is said to haunt and where a pirate purportedly stashed his treasure. Join historian Jeremy D’Entremont as he separates the facts from the fantastic legends shrouding one of New England’s most enduring folk tales.
Historic Churches, Synagogues & Spiritual Places of Eastern Maine Jim & Jane Diggins Harnedy 978.1.59629.409.7 * 6 x 9 * 160 pp * 61 images * $19.99
Beginning with the Native American tribes of the Wabanaki Alliance, the people of Maine have created religious institutions and spiritual traditions that have endured for hundreds of years. After the arrival of Europeans, Christianity and Judaism began to spread, and dozens of congregations were formed. Their history lives not only in the spectacular structures built to honor the deities but also in the people who came together to celebrate, mourn and worship. From the earliest Native American peoples to the congregations of today, local authors Jim and Jane Diggins Harnedy document the religious history of Acadia, Greater Bangor and Way Down East.
Edited by Jeanne Mason and D.L. Soucy 978.1.60949.368.4 * 6 x 9 * 192 pp * 25 images * $19.99
Those who are fortunate enough to have grown up in Maine know that it has a way of life and sense of humor unlike anywhere else. Spend time on a lobster boat with Roy Fairfield or Tim Sample, or on Echo Farm in Auburn as Dave Sargent relates it. Phil Candelmo talks about life in Portland during World War II, and Luthera Burton Dawson teaches us a bit of “Mainespeak.” These are only a few of the stories told here and of the thousands cherished by Mainers. If you have ever wondered what it was like to live in Maine’s bygone days, follow along with our contributors and see what tales they have to tell about this state’s unique spirit.
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Cape Cod’s Oldest Shipwreck: The Desperate Crossing of the Sparrow-Hawk Mark C. Wilkins
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978.1.59629.860.6 * 6 x 9 * 128 pp * 45 images * $19.99
In 1626–27, the Sparrow-Hawk began her final journey across the brutal winter waves of the Atlantic Ocean, departing from the southern coast of England with America as her goal. The ever-changing coastline of Cape Cod caused the Sparrow-Hawk to run aground. Desperate to repair their ship and attain their goal of becoming wealthy Virginia tobacco planters, the passengers wrecked again, forcing them to abandon their ship and take up residence in Plymouth Colony. Revealed by the tides over two hundred years later, the wreckage was pillaged by local scavengers and put on display in Boston. Join Mark Wilkins as he delves into the secrets of the Sparrow-Hawk.
The Wampanoag Tribe of Martha’s Vineyard: Colonization to Recognition Thomas Dresser 978.1.60949.186.4 * 6 x 9 * 192 pp * 51 images * $19.99
The Wampanoag tribe of Gay Head/Aquinnah is a group of indigenous people on Martha’s Vineyard. From their legendary leader Moshup, Wampanoags can trace their ancestry back more than ten thousand years. The tribe weathered colonization by missionaries in the 1600s and then endured two centuries of domination, only to have its land taken in 1870. However, over the past 140 years, the Wampanoag tribe has shown endurance and fortitude as it continues to practice traditional crafts and honor its tribal heritage. Dresser captures the spirit of the tribe and offers insight into its remarkable history.
The Berkshire Glass Works William J. Patriquin & Julie L. Sloan 978.1.60949.282.3 * 6 x 9 * 160 pp + 24 pp color * 81 images * $21.99
Framingham’s Civil War Hero: The Life of General George H. Gordon Frederic A. Wallace 978.1.60949.378.3 *6 x 9 * 144 pp * 34 images * $19.99
George Henry Gordon, who moved to Framingham, Massachusetts, at the age of five, attended the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Gordon went on to hold political and military offices in the North, and as a general in the Union army, he led troops against Jackson in the Valley Campaign, at Antietam and at the Siege of Charleston. Join historian Frederic A. Wallace as he recounts the largely untold story of General George H. Gordon, Framingham’s favorite son, with personal diary entries and letters that reveal a man of integrity and honor whose actions displayed an outright love for his country.
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The purity of the sand found in northern Berkshire County provided resources for over fifty years of glassmaking for regular windows and stainedglass windows in the rural landscape of western Massachusetts. From the first cylinders blown in November 1853, demand for the Berkshire Glass Company’s work grew exponentially until it was producing three thousand feet of glass by 1855. As the Civil War raged, the company suffered along with the country but came out of the strife stronger than ever. Join authors William J. Patriquin and Julie L. Sloan as they reveal the inner workings of the Berkshire Glass Company and the intricate stained glass born of Berkshire glass.
Revolutionaries, Rebels & Rogues of Rhode Island M.E. Reilly-McGreen
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Rhode Island may be the smallest state, but it has the tallest tales. It’s home to many larger-than-life men with exciting stories of mutiny, revolt and daring. Horror writer H.P. Lovecraft tries to escape the grasp of the demonic “NightGaunts” that haunt him. Captain William Kidd, convicted of piracy and murder, is hanged and left to rot as a warning for others pursuing a similar career path. And Samuel Slater, Father of the Industrial Revolution, may be a revolutionary in our eyes, but he is considered a treasonous rogue by the English. Travel with M.E. Reilly-McGreen as she follows up her book Witches, Wenches and Wild Women of Rhode Island with tales of the best and worst men the Ocean State has to offer.
Connecticut Ghost Stories and Legends Thomas D’Agostino & Arlene Nicholson 978.1.60949.181.9 * 6 x 9 * 144 pp * 35 images * $14.99
A History of the Greenwich Waterfront: Tod’s Point, Great Captain Island and the Greenwich Shoreline Karen Jewell 978.1.60949.203.8 * 6 x 9 * 160 pp * 76 images * $19.99
The historic community of Greenwich is nestled along Connecticut’s famed Gold Coast. The shores and waves of Long Island Sound draw people to its unique seaside, which also maintains a peaceful “residents only” beach. In this coastal community, the opportunities for businesses were plentiful, from the exporting of oysters to the Palmer Engine Company, which supplied engines for every lifeboat during World War II. This pristine waterfront is home to historic Tod’s Point and has a plethora of elite yacht clubs dotting the shoreline. Author Karen Jewell chronicles the lives of distinguished citizens and the memories of yesteryear in her latest coastal narrative detailing the Greenwich waterfront.
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The emerald sheen illuminating the Sabbatarian burying ground, Eightmile River’s misty figures that emerge at the Devil’s Hopyard and flying demon skeletons on Charles Island—these bizarre haunts are uniquely Connecticut. In the ghostly lore of the state, the ambient ramblings of the Leather Man still ring out in the caves of Watertown’s forests, and the former residents of the Hale Homestead continue to roam the attic at night. Join authors and Paranormal United Research Society founders Thomas D’Agostino and his wife, Arlene Nicholson, as they recount bone-chilling mysteries from Putnam, Canton, New London and many more shadowy corners of the Nutmeg State.
Samuel Smedley, Connecticut Privateer Jackson Kuhl
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From the shores of Long Island Sound to the high seas of the West Indies, against British warships and letters of marque, Samuel Smedley left a stream of smoke and blood as he took prisoners and prizes alike. At twenty-three years old, Smedley, a Fairfield, Connecticut native, enlisted as a lieutenant of marines on the Connecticut ship Defence during the American Revolution. Less than a year later he was her captain, scouring the seas for British prey. Author Jackson Kuhl delves into the life and times of this Patriot, sea captain and privateer.
A Guide to Historic Marietta, Ohio Lynne Sturtevant 978.1.60949.276.2 * 5.5 x 8.5 * 144 pp * 41 images * $17.99
Welcome to Marietta, the elegant Ohio River city where this state’s history begins. Explore ancient earthworks, stroll shady brick streets lined with glorious Victorian mansions, wander though museums and kick back in a wide variety of restaurants and taverns. Venture into nearby West Virginia and visit Fenton, America’s oldest art glass company; Blennerhassett Island, where Aaron Burr hatched a plot against the U.S. government; and Henderson Hall, the majestic great house of a former slave plantation—all within fifteen miles of downtown Marietta. This informative guide includes an overview of the area’s history, maps, vintage and modern photographs and descriptions of the best sites and attractions the region has to offer.
Nellie Kampmann 978.1.60949.087.4 * 6 x 9 * 112 pp * 27 images * $19.99
From the playful spirits of the Kelton House Museum and Garden to the wavy-armed apparition that prowls the fourth floor of Ohio State’s main library, Columbus is teeming with ghosts. Meet the deceased yet meddlesome stage manager at the Ohio Theatre and the tuxedo-clad ghost awaiting his ride on Franklin Avenue. Learn the horrifying secrets behind the jail cells in one Columbus home and the truth about a centuries-old haunting near Dublin. Columbus Landmarks Foundation ghost tour guide Nellie Kampmann takes you on a journey to meet mischievous souls and malevolent entities that aren’t quite ready to give up the ghost.
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A Haunted History of Columbus, Ohio
Haunted Marion, Ohio Josh Simpkins 978.1.60949.235.9 * 6 x 9 * 128 pp * 39 images * $19.99
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Marion, Ohio, is much like any midwestern city, aside from its abundance of ghouls and unexplained phenomena. From well-known landmarks like the mysterious Merchant Ball to largely forgotten locales like the Quarry Street Cemetery, Josh Simpkins of Spookymarion.com takes readers on a delightful journey through Marion’s bizarre history and hauntings. Was President Harding’s death forecast by the First Lady’s squawking finch—its feathered form now stuffed and encased in the Harding Home—on the eve of the president’s ill-fated trip to Alaska? Dare to visit the Mongoloid House or see what goes bump at the empty downtown YMCA. Revisit Marion’s urban legends and discover little-known ghouls that deserve to be heard.
Haunted Akron, Ohio Jeri Holland 978.1.60949.367.7 * 6 x 9 * 128 pp * 60 images * $19.99
Run down the apparitions that float about Rubber City streets and façades like the shadow of a passing blimp. Stroll along forgotten canals amid the restless chatter and clank of spirits cut down before their hard lives became easier. Catch a show at the Civic Theater with a “former” engineer who prophesied that death wouldn’t keep him from work. A more restive spirit is that of John Tedrow, a twenty-something mauled and murdered during a drunken brawl in 1882; he wails for help and resolution. In this ghostly tour through Akron’s haunted and sometimes brutal past, paranormal specialist and historian Jeri Holland digs into the ghost tales and local legends that linger here like this city’s industrial heritage.
Hoosier Beer: Tapping into Indiana Brewing History Bob Ostrander & Derrick Morris 978.1.60949.359.2 * 6 x 9 * 256 pp + 16 pp color* 76 images * $21.99
The Madison Regatta: Hydroplane Racing in Small-Town Indiana Fred Farley & Ron Harsin 978.1.60949.300.4 * 6 x 9 * 160 pp * 58 images * $19.99
Each summer, a small miracle occurs in southern Indiana, when the little town of Madison becomes the hydroplane racing capital of the world as 100,000-plus people flock in for the Madison Regatta. The townsfolk, not merely content to host, also own the Miss Madison, one of the most successful hydroplanes on the circuit. In recent years, Miss Madison has emerged as the top hydroplane in the world, winning both the driver and hydroplane points standing multiple times. Roar down the Ohio with Fred Farley and Ron Harsin and revisit the long history of racing in this town and the sixty-plus years of the Madison Regatta.
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Crack open a bottle of Champagne Velvet and dive into the first complete history of brewing in Indiana, where the beer history is as old as the state itself. More than three hundred breweries have churned out the good stuff for thirsty Hoosiers, and this city-by-city guide gives readers a sample of every spot, allowing time to savor the flavor while sharing the hidden aspects, like the brave and hearty brewers who assisted the Underground Railroad and survived Prohibition. The unmistakable Hoosier personality and spirit shine in the classic labels and advertisements, many of which are displayed here in vibrant color. Join Indiana beer enthusiasts Bob Ostrander and Derrick Morris on a pub crawl through this state’s proud beer history.
Wicked Indianapolis Andrew E. Stoner 978.1.609649.205.2 * 6 x 9 * 160 pp * 26 images * $19.99
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These are not the aspects of Indianapolis history you’ll see flaunted in visitors’ brochures. These are the abhorrent, the grim, the can’t-look-away misdeeds and miscreants of this city’s past, when bicycle messenger boys peddled through the night to link prostitutes with johns and when the bigoted masses tightened their grip on the city behind mayor and Klansman John Duvall. From the unseemly to the deviant to the disastrous, Hoosier Andrew E. Stoner brings you lives as out of control as the worst wreck at the Indy 500 and history as regrettable as it is riveting.
The CYO in Indianapolis and Central Indiana Julie Young 978.1.60949.206.9 * 6 x 9 * 160 pp * 50 images * $19.99
Join historian Julie Young in this nostalgic look at the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) of Central Indiana, from football jamborees at CYO Stadium to fun times at Camps Rancho Framasa and Christina. Share in the recollections of senior members who matured and found their voices— and often their future spouses—through their CYO experiences. Pull the award-winning apple pie from the oven and give the kickball a good boot in this spirited celebration of the CYO, a thriving organization that has ministered to the spiritual, social, cultural and athletic needs of countless young people throughout Central Indiana.
Hidden History of Old Town Shirley Baugher 978.1.60949.207.6 * 6 x 9 * 176 pp * 65 images * $17.99
New York has Greenwich Village; New Orleans has its French Quarter; Paris has Montmartre. And Chicago has its own little piece of charm that rivals them all. Chicago has Old Town—an oasis in the steel and stone heart of the city, an old-fashioned, do-it-yourself neighborhood beloved by artists and entrepreneurs as the perfect place to find a muse and raise a family. And while a casual, inobservant visitor can feel the magnetism of the place, lifelong residents may still be unaware of the hidden bits of history Old Town has drawn into itself. Until now.
Garret Moffett 978.1.60949.257.1 * 6 x 9 * 112 pp * 22 images * $19.99
Springfield has launched a lot of history, from the career of Abraham Lincoln to the wagon train that bore the Donner party to their fate. While taking this tour with Garret Moffett, you will come face to face with the history that has refused to leave. Meet the Gibson Girl who turned society circles into séances during her life and the vengeful actor who held down a leading role as mischief-maker after death. And maybe you should pause before you shake the hand of a Civil War reenactor at Camp Butler, just to make sure that his skin isn’t as gray as his coat.
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Haunted Springfield, Illinois
King of the Gold Coast: Cap’n Streeter, the Millionaires and the Story of Lake Shore Drive Wayne Klatt
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978.1.60949.320.2 * 6 x 9 * 160 pp * 30 images * $19.99
Chicago’s breathtaking Lake Shore Drive, with its beaches and luxury homes, has its origin in a neglected marsh and a clandestine land development. Meet the uncrowned king of the disputed shore, George Wellington Streeter, the outlandish swindler, unlikely hero and self-proclaimed founder of the Gold Coast who tried to secede from the state of Illinois. Opposing him was the quiet vision of Potter Palmer and the full weight of his investment syndicate. With this keen piece of investigative history, Wayne Klatt uncovers the secrets that both sides of the conflict managed to keep in spite of lawsuits, state inquiries, a presidential forgery and two murder trials.
Haunted Wausau: The Ghostly History of Big Bull Falls Shawn Blaschka, Anji Spialek & Sharon Abitz 978.1.60949.110.9 * 6 x 9 * 112 pp * 45 images * $19.99
Door County Tales: Shipwrecks, Cherries and Goats on the Roof Gayle Soucek 978.1.60949.234.2 * 6 x 9 * 128 pp * 61 images * $16.99
Befitting its role as Wisconsin’s thumb, Door County has its own unique pulse. It is the idyllic paradise “north of the tension line,” that sends many unsuspecting tourists spiraling into an addiction that lands them in a summer home. It is also the “Door of the Dead,” which some historians blame for more shipwrecks than any other body of fresh water in the world. The variety of nature’s splendors and terrors is matched by the cast of characters that has risen up among them. In Door County Tales, these characters are given free rein, which seems only proper in a place where one might walk out of a restaurant and see goats grazing on the roof.
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Walk through the “Gateway to the Northwoods” into a place teeming with apparitions, electrical disturbances, physical manifestations and veiled forces. Glide among the praying whispers in the basement of Rogers Theater or the unmanned piano music floating through the halls of the Hotel Wausau and gaze upon the unusual acorn pyramid at the Gillett home. Join Wausau Paranormal Research Society members Shawn Blaschka, Anji Spialek and Sharon Abitz as they present what they have discovered about Annie and the Blue Cowboy, the Bat-Man and the Mosinee poltergeist. This chilling collection of ghost lore searches out the dark secrets of Wausau’s most public places.
A Spirited History of Milwaukee Brews & Booze Martin Hintz
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978.1.60949.066.9 * 6 x 9 * 160 pp * 76 images * $19.99
Crack open this comprehensive history of Brew City booze. Explore Milwaukee’s “rum holes,” discover how the city weathered Prohibition and which Jones Island barkeep sported the longest mustache. Copy down the best recipe involving Sprecher Special Amber, Rainbow Trout and sauerkraut. Sample the rich heritage of Pabst, Schlitz, Gettelman and Miller—the folk who turned Milwaukee into the Beer Capital of the World. And save some room for the more recent contributions of distillers and craft brewers who continue to make the city an exciting place for the thoughtful drinker.
A Boundary Waters History: Canoeing Across Time Stephen Wilbers 978.1.59629.970.2 * 6 x 9 * 160 pp * 47 images * $19.99
Haunted Mantorville: Trailing the Ghosts of Old Minnesota Christopher S. Larsen 978.1.60949.109.3 * 6 x 9 * 128 pp * 45 images * $19.99
Stroll into Mantorville, and you get the sense that it is a place where you could comfortably live forever. Ghosts seem to feel the same way, and this excursion into the stories of their activity keeps pace with the feverish bustle buried in the town’s heritage. From ruined breweries to opera house mummies, Christopher Larsen takes the measure of one of Minnesota’s most historic and haunted places. The tale of his investigations might not rob Mantorville of its charm, but when you walk into a gift shop that was once a funeral parlor, you might be a little more susceptible to a shiver.
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Teasing out the history of a place celebrated for timelessness requires a sure and attentive hand. Stephen Wilbers’s account reaches back to the glaciers that first carved out the Boundary Waters and to the original inhabitants, as well as to generations of wilderness explorers, both past and present. He does so without losing the personal relationship built through a lifetime of pilgrimages (anchored by almost three decades of trips with his father). This story captures the untold broader narrative of the region as well as a thousand different details sure to be recognized by fellow pilgrims, like the grinding rhythm of a long portage or the loon call that slips into that last moment before sleep.
The Dubuque Shot Tower Edited by John Adelmann 978.1.60949.256.4 * 6 x 9 * 224 pp * 63 images * $24.99
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The George W. Rogers & Co. Shot Tower only operated intermittently from 1856 to 1862, yet it continues to serve as a reminder of America’s vibrant entrepreneurial spirit of the mid-1800s. In order to preserve this local legacy and include it in the larger narrative of our national past, students from Central Alternative High School in Dubuque invested a year to conduct research and tell the story. Their findings, combined with essays contributed by community experts, have been edited by John Adelmann into a first-of-itskind book that presents a fascinating saga of the Shot Tower that has become greater than the sum of its myths and legends.
Haunted Iowa City Vernon Trollinger 978.1.60949.286.1 * 6 x9 * 112 pp * 26 images * $19.99
Iowa City is rich in tradition, including a lively history of spooky tales and odd goings-on. Follow in the footsteps of the Wandering Cadaver and accompany the Whistling Janitor. Come up with an explanation for the leg bones encased in a tree. Meet ghosts Maude and George at their respective homes at the AW Insurance Agency and the Hall Mall. Shrink back against a wall in the Gaslight Village and then realize it is made from cemetery footstones. Pass into the shadow of the Black Angel. Join Vernon Trollinger in discovering the haunted past of Iowa City.
The Golden Lane: How Missouri Women Gained the Vote and Changed History Margot McMillen, Foreword by Mary Mosley 978.1.60949.013.3 * 6 x 9 * 128 pp * 27 images * $19.99
Wicked St. Louis Janice Tremeear 978.1.60949.298.4 * 6 x 9 * 128 pp * 35 images * $19.99
Watch a duel on Bloody Island from the stern of a river pirate’s ship, and be glad that Abraham Lincoln did not have to keep his appointment. Venture into a brothel where a madam’s grin was filled with diamonds or where “Ta-ra-ra Boom-de-ay” was hummed for the first time. Witness children forced into labor and aristocrats driven to suicide. Keep company with the gangsters who were a little too “cuckoo” for Al Capone. Visit Wicked St. Louis.
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It was June 14, 1916. The Democratic Convention would soon meet in St. Louis. While the men ate breakfast and met with their committees, thousands of women quietly took their places along both sides of Locust Street. They stood shoulder to shoulder, each one in a dress that brushed the pavement, shading herself with a yellow parasol and wearing a yellow sash that read “Votes for Women.” The all-male delegations may not have had a comfortable walk down the Golden Lane, but they were moved to add women’s suffrage to the national platform. Join Margot McMillen for an accessible history of a privilege too often taken for granted.
Civil War Ghosts of Southwest Missouri Lisa Livingston-Martin 978.1.609459.267.0 * 6 x 9 * 128 pp * 53 images * $19.99
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For southwest Missouri, the Civil War was an unparalleled period of violence, sorrow and anger. As the torches burned the physical landscape, the depredations inflicted were also scorched upon the psyche of the people who lived through fires. Survey Carthage’s battlefield for stubborn holdouts or hold vigil at the Kendrick House for innocent bystanders who were swept up into the stratagems of bushwhackers and guerrillas. Meet the Bloody Spikes, Rotten Johnny Reb and scores more figures from the region’s past who continue to trouble its present.
The Haunted Boonslick: Ghosts, Ghouls & Monsters of Missouri’s Heartland Mary Collins Barile 978.1.60949.208.3 * 6 x 9 * 128 pp * 28 images * $19.99
There is some uncertainty about the exact borders of the region that bounds the Boonslick trail but little doubt about the palpable and unsettling presence of its history. Stir up Missourians from St. Louis to Jackson County with the mention of ghosts, and after a few minutes of demurring, you will soon have more stories than you can shake a sheet at. Attend to the haunting music of John “Blind” Boone or the otherworldly poetry of Patience Worth. Crouch down in Civil War battlefields, crowded taverns or the uncomfortable saddle of a headless horse. Wend your way through Missouri’s haunted heart.
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