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African Americans in Glencoe: The Little Migration Robert A. Sideman
978-1-59629-814-9 {128 pp., over 50 images, 6 x 9, $19.99}
The village of Glencoe has a proud history of early African American settlement, but in recent years this once thriving community has begun to disperse. Sideman, a thirty-year Glencoe resident, reveals community remembrances of an uplifting history and challenges residents to embrace a past in danger of disappearing.
The Village of Hoffman Estates: An Atypical Suburb Cheryl Lemus
978-1-59629-807-1 {160 pp., over 60 images, 6 x 9, $21.99}
Established in 1955 by home builder and entrepreneur Jack Hoffman and incorporated in 1959, the Village of Hoffman Estates has flourished into one of Northeast Illinois’s largest suburbs. Lemus celebrates Hoffman’s fifty years by uncovering the unique spirit that emerged as the Village grew from isolated farmland to a vibrant business and residential community.
Haunted Stark County: A Ghoulish History Sherri Brake
978-1-59629-608-4 {128 pp., over 40 images, 5.5 x 8.5, $19.99}
Ghostly diners, violent crimes of passion, phantoms peering from theatre balconies, canal workers who still walk the towpaths—the haunted history of Stark County includes characters and legends as bizarre as they are terrifying. Take a bone-chilling journey with Brake, owner of Haunted Heartland Tours.
Remembering Steubenville: From Frontier Fort to Steel Valley Dr. John R. Holmes
978-1-59629-645-9 {128 pp., over 50 images, 6 x 9, $19.99}
Brimming with tales of lavish theatres, local brews, famous crooners and personalities such as spunky Mother Beatty and legendary steamboat captain George O’Neal, this collection offers a glimpse into this vibrant city—an industrial and cultural beacon for the Ohio Valley—and its proud people.
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Remembering Zionsville Joan Praed Lyons
978-1-59629-667-1 {128 pp., over 37 images, 6 x 9, $21.99}
The business acuity of William Zion led to a railway station’s being built on Elijah and Polly Cross’s plot of land, thus founding a burgeoning, spirited town where a rousing game of donkey softball raised money for a new park and neighbors formed bucket brigades when fires broke out.
Eastside Indianapolis: A Brief History Julie Young
978-1-59629-683-1 {128 pp., over 70 images, 6 x 9, $19.99}
Indianapolis was designed to be a city of only one square mile, but as settlers flocked to the Circle City, a steady beat of progress made its way across the Eastside, where residents have consistently banded together to maintain neighborhoods like Fountain Square and Irvington and landmarks such as the Rivoli Theatre.
Forgotten Hoosiers: Profiles from Indiana’s Hidden History Fred D. Cavinder
978-1-59629-746-3 {192 pp., over 50 images, 5.5 x 8.5, $19.99}
From Harland David Sanders, the pioneering Kentucky colonel who developed the world-famous chicken franchise, to Samuel G. Woodfill, whom many have called the greatest hero of World War I, Hoosiers, both known and unknown, have made their marks across the country and the world.
Ecorse, Michigan: A Brief History Kathy Covert Warnes
978-1-59629-803-3 {160 pp., over 90 images, 6 x 9, $19.99}
The site of critical battles from the French and Indian War and the War of 1812, Ecorse boasts a history of both achievement and infamy. From a prosperous shipbuilding industry to rumrunners’ hideouts to championship rowing clubs, Ecorse’s nautical legacy is one that continues to engage residents and impel the community forward.
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Shreveport Chronicles: Profiles from Louisiana’s Port City Eric J. Brock
978-1-59629-761-6 {160 pp., over 30 images, 6 x 9, $18.99}
Brock’s newest collection portrays Shreveport’s historical pageant through the lives of a cross section of truly fascinating characters, from enigmatic mayor Robert Nathaniel Wood to forgotten beauty queen Janet Currie. These columns are mustreads for residents of northwest Louisiana.
Remembering Minden: Echoes of Our Past John Agan
978-1-59629-718-0 {128 pp., over 50 images, 6 x 9, $19.99}
Once called the “Eden of the New South,” Webster Parish grew from a small settlement on the western edge of America’s frontier into Louisiana’s land of plenty. In these popular “Echoes of Our Past” columns from the Minden PressHerald, resident historian Agan portrays charming early downtown Minden and the fires, tempests and tussles that forever marred it.
Wicked Palm Beach: Lifestyles of the Rich and Heinous Eliot Kleinberg
978-1-59629-794-4 {128 pp., over 30 images, 6 x 9, $19.99}
During the exciting, outrageous and tragic period between World War I and the Great Depression, South Florida partied, passed out and woke up with one heck of a hangover. Pirates, rumrunners, mobsters and moguls—Palm Beach County has hosted numerous questionable characters, and Kleinberg, renowned local author and “Post Time” columnist, is just the man to introduce them.
Haunted Mobile: Apparitions of the Azalea City Elizabeth Parker
978-1-59629-713-5 {128 pp., over 20 images, 5.5 x 8.5, $17.99}
What unknown spirits lurk among the living in the Azalea City? Mobile native Parker brings together the spookiest tales from Mobile Ghosts and Mobile Ghosts II to create an updated and extended collection guaranteed to send shivers down the spine.
Historic Plantations of Alabama’s Black Belt Jennifer Hale 978-1-59629-669-5 {160 pp., over 70 images, 6 x 9, $19.99}
Once the center of Alabama’s agricultural prosperity, the rich soil of the Black Belt features beautiful homes standing as testament to the region’s proud heritage. Hale explores the background of seventeen of these fine plantations, including Belvoir, Gaineswood and Kirkwood Mansion—many linked by a legacy of dedicated preservation.
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Remembering Norcross: Nuggets of Nostalgia Sally Toole
978-1-59629-613-8 {128 pp., over 40 images, 6 x 9, $21.99}
Norcross has maintained a welcoming spirit since its incorporation over one hundred years ago. Discover why Atlanta residents considered the city their favorite summer resort and learn who were the myriad professional baseball players originating in Norcross.
Memphis Chronicles: Bits of History from the Best Times John E. Harkins 978-1-59629-714-2 {128 pp., over 50 images, 6 x 9, $19.99}
Take a break from the bustle of Poplar and Beale and enjoy this easy ride down memory lane with lifelong Memphian Harkins, whose Best Times columns recall days when downtown gridlock was caused by streetcars and wagons and the Mid-South was ruled by the likes of the Chickasaws, Confederates, King Cotton and Crump.
Our Fellow Kentuckians: Rascals, Heroes and Just Plain Uncommon Folk James C. Claypool • 978-1-59629-648-0 {128 pp., over 20 images, 6 x 9, $19.99} Northern Kentucky University professor emeritus Claypool rolls out the red carpet for thirty-nine of the commonwealth’s most fascinating characters, from intrepid pioneers to noble statesmen, legendary athletes to inventive entrepreneurs and a couple of men named Cassius Clay. This is a comprehensive and highly entertaining volume for every true Kentuckian.
Bell County, Kentucky: A Brief History Tim Cornett • 978-1-59629-809-5 {160 pp., over 40 images, 6 x 9, $19.99} Early pioneers like Thomas Walker and Daniel Boone endured untamed wilderness to open the Bluegrass for civilizations to follow. Lifelong Bell County resident Cornett presents the history of his homeland, site of Cumberland Gap’s Gateway to the West, from its first known inhabitants through the twentieth century, drawing on letters, memoirs and personal interviews.
The Civil War at Perryville: Battling for the Bluegrass Christopher Kolakowski • 978-1-59629-672-5 {192 pp., over 60 images, 6 x 9, $21.99} In 1861, Lincoln declared that “to lose Kentucky is nearly to lose the whole game.” Not two years later, the Confederates launched an invasion into the commonwealth that culminated in the bloody Battle of Perryville. Former director of the Perryville Battlefield Preservation Association, Kolakowski draws on primary sources to produce the most accessible and engaging account of the Kentucky Campaign yet.
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Charleston Is Burning! Two Centuries of Fire and Flames Daniel J. Crooks Jr. • 978-1-59629-635-0 {128 pp., over 30 images, 6 x 9, $19.99} Charleston native and local historian Crooks relates the story of Charleston’s many historic fires and firefighting efforts, including the horrors of the Great Fire of 1861.
The Union Is Dissolved! Charleston and Fort Sumter in the Civil War Douglas W. Bostick • 978-1-59629-573-5 {128 pp., over 70 images, 6 x 9, $19.99} Featuring historical images and first-person accounts from period newspapers and family papers, Bostick traces the political turmoil of 1860 and early 1861, when the firebrands of secession in Charleston were pushing the South to act together in a decisive way.
Hidden History of Greenville County Alexia Jones Helsley • 978-1-59629-779-1 {160 pp., over 60 images, 6 x 9, $19.99} From the fabled “Dark Corner” to local pioneers Richard Pearis and Vardry McBee, Greenville’s history features little-known characters and events that are colorful and captivating.
Defending South Carolina’s Coast: The Civil War from Georgetown to Little River Rick Simmons • 978-1-59629-780-7 {192 pp., over 50 images, 6 x 9, $21.99} Area native Simmons unfurls the upper South Carolina coast’s colorful Civil War history as base of operations for more than three thousand troops and the site of more than a dozen forts.
Tracing the Cape Romain Archipelago Robert Raynor • 978-1-59629-808-8 {192 pp., over 30 images, 6 x 9, $21.99} Between Myrtle Beach and Charleston lies the Cape Romain archipelago. Sailing enthusiast Raynor shares the cultural and natural history he’s encountered during his years navigating the area.
A History of College Football in South Carolina: Glory on the Gridiron Fritz Hamer & John Daye • 978-1-59629-627-5 {160 pp., over 40 images, 6 x 9, $19.99} Museum curator Hamer and high school football coach Daye celebrate football heritage across the state, following its escalation from an amateur competition into organized teams with a passionate desire to win.
Vital Signs in Charleston: Voices through the Centuries from the Medical University of South Carolina Carolyn B. Matalene & Katherine E. Chaddock • 978-1-59629-579-7 {160 pp., over 30 images, 6 x 9, $21.99, hardcover} The Medical University of South Carolina’s remarkable triumphs through war, epidemic, earthquake and financial crisis are told here through the voices of its students.
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Ghosts of the Yadkin Valley R.G. Absher
978-1-59629-711-1 {128 pp., over 30 images, 5.5 x 8.5, $19.99}
The rolling hills and hollers of the Yadkin Valley have been home to many historic events, from Stoneman’s raid to the hanging of Tom Dooley. Absher reveals the physical imprints and ghostly legacies that these stories have left behind.
101 Glimpses of Nags Head Sarah Downing
978-1-59629-607-7 {128 pp., over 100 images, 5 x 7, $14.99}
As early as the 1830s, merchants and planters from the Albemarle region of North Carolina and Southside Virginia brought their families to Nags Head via boat to exchange the oppressive inland summer heat for cool ocean breezes. Downing’s images illustrate why this scenic spot on the Outer Banks has been beloved for generations by sun-seekers, sightseers and surfers alike.
Swarm Tree: Of Honeybees, Honeymoons and the Tree of Life Douglas Elliott
978-1-59629-675-6 {160 pp., over 60 images, 5.5 x 8.5, $17.99}
Celebrated storyteller Elliott delights with his blend of natural history and heartfelt, hilarious takes on life. Whether tracking skunks, philosophizing over dung beetles or reading divine script on the back of a trout, he brings a sense of wonder and humor to every story.
Hidden History of the Piedmont Triad Alice E. Sink
978-1-59629-685-5 {128 pp., over 60 images, 6 x 9, $21.99}
Longtime resident Sink uncovers tales about Greensboro, High Point and Winston-Salem that even natives have never heard, such as a local nightclub once hosting Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington and the famous short story writer O. Henry’s connection to a Greensboro drugstore.
Remembering Chapel Hill: The Twentieth Century As We Lived It Valarie Schwartz 978-1-59629-704-3 {128 pp., over 20 images, 6 x 9, $21.99}
Since the 1789 charter of the country’s first state university, Chapel Hill has attracted people from all over to this “Southern part of heaven.” Local columnist Schwartz celebrates notable residents, from the World War II veteran who came to law school and ended up as university president to the Midwestern couple who built the North Carolina Symphony Orchestra.
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Bethania: The Village by the Black Walnut Bottom Beverly Hamel • 978-1-59629-637-4 {160 pp., over 70 images, 6 x 9, $21.99} Bethania was the first planned Moravian settlement in North Carolina. Voices from the town’s heritage speak here through letters, oral histories, photographs and archival research.
3000 Miles in the Great Smokies William A. Hart Jr. • 978-1-59629-751-7 {256 pp., over 20 images, 6 x 9, $24.99} Hart has hiked, camped and fished in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park for more than forty years. This collection of his experiences offers a wealth of park knowledge.
Remembering Highlands: From Pioneer Village to Mountain Retreat Isabel Hall Chambers & Overton Chambers • 978-1-59629-791-3 {192 pp., over 40 images, 6 x 9, $23.99} Highlands is home not only to cool mountain breezes and world-class dining but also to a rich and vibrant history. This collection of articles celebrates the local traditions of this beloved mountain community.
Old Point Comfort Resort: Hospitality, Health and History on Virginia’s Chesapeake Bay John V. Quarstein & Julia Steere Clevenger • 978-1-59629-485-1 {160 pp. + 8 pp. color images, over 100 images, 6 x 9, $22.99}
Quarstein has woven together tales and images, recipes and artifacts to tell the wonderful story of when Old Point Comfort was the premier health and holiday resort in the South.
A Southern Spy in Northern Virginia: The Civil War Album of Laura Ratcliffe Charles V. Mauro • 978-1-59629-743-2 {224 pp., over 90 images, 6 x 9, $21.99} Mauro uncovers the mystery behind this album, identifying the soldiers who signed its pages. The result is a fascinating look at the covert lives of civilians and soldiers during the war.
Fort Wool: Star-Spangled Banner Rising J. Michael Cobb • 978-1-59629-574-2 {192 pp., over 100 images, 6 x 9, $22.99} Cobb presents fascinating tales of the slaves, soldiers and civilians—including Calhoun, Jackson and Lincoln—witnessed by the stone fortress that rises from the waters of the Chesapeake.
The Chancellorsville Campaign: The Nation’s High Water Mark James K. Bryant II • 978-1-59629-594-0 {160 pp., over 40 images, 6 x 9, $19.99} Although the Confederacy prevailed at Chancellorsville, “Fighting Joe” Hooker used the defeat to institute reforms that paved the way for the Union’s ultimate triumph. Bryant presents a comprehensive account of the engagement.
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Remembering Kent Island: Stories from the Chesapeake Brent Lewis
978-1-59629-662-6 {128 pp., over 50 images, 6 x 9, $21.99}
Settled by William Claiborne and fought for by the Calverts, Kent Island is a land of beauty and unfailing hospitality. Lewis regales readers with tales of ghostly haunts, industrious watermen, floating theatres and pirates—and a way of life that is fast slipping beneath the waters of the Chesapeake Bay.
Maryland’s Lower Susquehanna River Valley:
Where the River Meets the Bay David A. Berry
978-1-59629-653-4 {128 pp., over 60 images, 6 x 9, $19.99}
From John O’Neill’s valiant defense of Havre de Grace in the War of 1812 to the arrival of the B&O Railroad, the Lower Susquehanna River Valley has witnessed equal measures of greatness and change. Berry takes readers to a place where history lives alongside such beloved pastimes as sailing, decoy carving and thoroughbred racing.
Maryland’s Appalachian Highlands:
Massacres, Moonshine and Mountaineering Tim Rowland
978-1-59629-668-8 {128 pp., over 50 images, 6 x 9, $19.99}
Local columnist and outdoorsman Rowland introduces the remarkable history of Western Maryland’s mountains, from the rocky relations of Native Americans and early settlers and the Battle of South Mountain to the faded elegance of Gilded Age resorts and the coming of the B&O Railroad.
Maritime Annapolis: A History of Watermen, Sails and Midshipmen Rosemary F. Williams
978-1-59629-659-6 {128 pp., over 60 images, 6 x 9, $19.99}
The fortunes of Annapolis have ebbed and flowed with the tides since the city’s seventeenth-century founding on the banks of the Chesapeake Bay and the Severn River. Generations have worked the docks and hunted for Chesapeake Gold—oysters—while the United States Naval Academy established a proud local military tradition.
The Great Cumberland Floods: Disaster in the Queen City Albert L. Feldstein 978-1-59629-688-6 {160 pp., over 200 images, 6 x 9, $19.99}
Time and again, deluges have brought Cumberland to its knees. Yet the Queen City has always risen triumphant from the raging waters of the Potomac River. Feldstein visually chronicles the history of the city through its floods and the valiant efforts of its citizens to stem the tide.
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Remembering Jefferson County: From Pioneers to Aviators Randon W. Bartley
978-1-59629-686-2 {128 pp., over 50 images, 6 x 9, $19.99}
Inventors, hermits and frontiersmen alike have left their marks on the formerly wild fields and forests of Jefferson County. Local journalist Bartley tells historical tales of mine disasters, prognosticating rodents, Prohibition battles, early forms of baseball and a man who thought he could cheat the devil.
Legends and Lore of Western Pennsylvania Thomas White
978-1-59629-731-9 {128 pp., over 30 images, 6 x 9, $19.99}
White invites readers to unravel the truth behind the urban legend of the Green Man, speculate on the conspiracy surrounding the lost B-25 bomber of Monongahela and shiver over the ghostly lore of Western Pennsylvania.
Remembering Monroeville: From Frontier to Boomtown Zandy Dudiak
978-1-59629-705-0 {128 pp., over 50 images, 6 x 9, $21.99}
Dudiak chronicles the evolution from hardscrabble frontier to bustling suburb, introducing such characters as tenacious tavern keeper Widow Miers and Harold Brown, who trained a generation of aviators on the Monroeville airfields. Stories of lost amusement parks, the faded stars of the Holiday House and the glory days of the Ice Palace recall a Monroeville from days gone by.
Pennsylvania’s Allegheny Mountains: The First Frontier Dave Hurst
978-1-59629-724-1 {128 pp., over 30 images, 6 x 9, $19.99}
Bands of Iroquois, the ill-fated General Braddock and Gilded Age tycoons have all roamed Pennsylvania’s Allegheny Mountains, the nation’s first barrier to westward expansion. Frontier skirmishes, daring escapes along the Underground Railroad and the triumphs and tragedies of the Industrial Revolution enliven Hurst’s exploration of the region that was home to Johnny Appleseed and the banana split.
Remembering Norristown:
Stories from the Banks of the Schuylkill River Stan Huskey 978-1-59629-723-4 {128 pp., over 30 images, 6 x 9, $19.99}
Local journalist Huskey brings together lively vignettes and firsthand accounts to introduce such characters as Union general Winfield S. Hancock, hero of Gettysburg, and baseball greats Tommy Lasorda and Mike Piazza. From tales of a calamitous train wreck to the bygone era of streetcars, Huskey brings readers back to the glow of the hometown lights.
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Chatham in the Jazz Age Debra A. Lawless • 978-1-59629-620-6 {160 pp., over 50 images, 6 x 9, $21.99} Between its 1912 bicentennial and the start of World War II, Chatham was transformed from an undiscovered fishing village into a popular tourist destination. Lawless investigates five prominent residents whose lives changed its landscape forever, covering everything from the Twin Lights to the dark side of this supposed Eden.
Marion in the Golden Age Judith Westlund Rosbe • 978-1-59629-634-3 {128 pp., over 70 images, 6 x 9, $21.99} For Mark Twain, Henry James and President Grover Cleveland (whose home here was known as the summer White House), Marion served as a treasured sanctuary from city life. The hamlet teemed with prosperity and offered a setting so breathtaking that it inspired some of the world’s foremost creative minds.
A History of Boston’s Jewish North Shore Alan S. Pierce • 978-1-59629-658-9 {128 pp., over 50 images, 6 x 9, $19.99} From the tanneries of Peabody and the factories of Lynn to renowned figures like athlete Herb Brenner, the North Shore’s Jewish communities have etched enduring marks on its streets and in its synagogues. Pierce and the region’s Jewish Historical Society have assembled an array of personal histories featuring plenty of entrepreneurial spirit and faith.
Nantucket Sound: A Maritime History Theresa Mitchell Barbo • 978-1-59629-687-9 {160 pp., over 50 images, 6 x 9, $21.99} An ancient fishing ground, vital shipping passage and final resting place for those unable to navigate its rocky shoals, Nantucket Sound—bordered by Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard and Cape Cod—remains one of New England’s most historic waterways, where the first rays of morning sunlight touch the United States before sweeping westward.
Remembering Smithfield: Sketches of Apple Valley Jim Ignasher 978-1-59629-679-4 {128 pp., over 50 images, 6 x 9, $21.99}
The puzzling death of John Noforce, which may have been the result of a Native American Romeo and Juliet saga, the scandalous downfall of the asylum and the story of an illegal ice cream peddler are among the tales that linger within historic Smithfield, once home to “Apple King” Thomas K. Winsor and Arthur C. Gould.
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The Poesten Kill: Waterfalls to Waterworks in the Capital District John Warren • 978-1-59629-633-6 {128 pp., over 30 images, 5.5 x 8.5, $19.99} The Poesten Kill has sustained Rensselaer County communities for generations. Native Americans first gathered on its shores, artists and adventurers sought inspiration in its wild beauty and, during the nineteenth century, industrialists tapped its power to provide employment for immigrants.
A Guide to Gangsters, Murderers and Weirdos of New York City’s Lower East Side Eric Ferrara • 978-1-59629-677-0 {192 pp., over 60 images, 5.5 x 8.5, $19.99} New York’s Lower East Side has been the birthplace of everything from organized crime to anarchist movements. Ferrara recounts the wicked history of America’s most infamous neighborhood, where the abounding graffiti is a testament to the “soul and spirit of the slum.”
101 Glimpses of the North Fork and Islands Rosemary McKinley • 978-1-59629-657-2 {128 pp., over 100 images, 5 x 7, $14.99} The North Fork’s natural riches have been seducing people for more than four hundred years. In this pictorial history, McKinley showcases the nautical history, idyllic seaside settings and lush landscapes of this picturesque country.
Shadow Soldiers of the American Revolution: Loyalist Tales from New York to Canada Mark Jodoin • 978-1-59629-726-5 {160 pp., over 70 images, 6 x 9, $21.99} Jodoin offers an enlightened look back at the paths of colonists loyal to the Crown whom New York State Patriots banished to Canada in 1778. Many of the defiant young British Americans returned south as soldiers and spies in a valiant but futile struggle to retain their homelands.
Historic Tales from the Adirondack Almanack John Warren • 978-1-59629-727-2 {128 pp., over 30 images, 6 x 9, $19.99} Adirondack Park is a naturalist’s wonderland of peaks, pristine waters and stunning vistas, but these columns from the popular online journal Adirondack Almanack reveal its less well known side. Describing bank robberies, gambling, encounters with the Ku Klux Klan and buried treasure, Warren takes the mountain path less traveled.
Remembering Albany: Heritage on the Hudson Don Rittner • 978-1-59629-770-8 {128 pp., over 30 images, 6 x 9, $19.99} Rittner’s collected “Heritage on the Hudson” columns recount the historical significance of New York’s capital city and entertain readers with delightful tales about nostalgic diner devotion, a French toast debacle and the story behind the famous “Yankee Doodle” ditty.
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Remembering New York’s North Country: Tales of “Times Gone By” Dave Shampine
978-1-59629-790-6 {160 pp., over 50 images, 6 x 9, $21.99}
The North Country’s rugged terrain and extreme temperatures demand the strong character demonstrated by a local Titanic survivor and a dentist who gave his life rescuing others from an inferno. After thirty years writing for the Watertown Daily Times, Shampine collects his best historical columns to present these riveting tales.
Hidden History of Greater Niagara Bob Kostoff
978-1-59629-789-0 {128 pp., over 20 images, 6 x 9, $19.99}
Niagara Falls is known as a scenic honeymoon destination and a standing challenge for any daredevil with a barrel, but Kostoff proves that from illegal women’s boxing matches on the North Tonawonda water to hangings morphing into musical celebrations, there’s much more to this storied land than its familiar enchantments.
Hotels and Inns of Long Island’s North Fork Geoffrey K. Fleming & Amy Kasuga Folk
978-1-59629-725-8 {160 pp., over 170 images, 6 x 9, $21.99}
By the twentieth century, the North Fork’s coastal bays were filled with enterprising new hostelries, from the Miamogue and the Great Peconic Bay House in Jamesport to the Clark House and Wyandank in Greenport. Fleming and Folk highlight the industry that has supported life on the North Fork for 350 years, offering some of the finest accommodations outside Manhattan.
Lost Towns of the Hudson Valley Wesley Gottlock & Barbara H. Gottlock
978-1-59629-741-8 {160 pp., over 180 images, 6 x 9, $21.99}
These five towns in the Hudson Valley met their demise as quickly as they were established. From the icehouses of Rockland Lake to the quarries of Roseton to Camp Shanks—known as “Last Stop USA” for soldiers bound overseas—only traces of once vibrant settlements remain. These images revive and celebrate their spirits.
Forgotten Tales of New York Melanie Zimmer 978-1-59629-678-7 {144 pp., over 15 illustrations, 5 x 7, $14.99}
Few recall the night firemen were dragged from a ball wearing tuxedos and top hats to extinguish a Waterloo blaze, or the typographical error that reported Theodore Roosevelt taking a “bath” instead of his presidential “oath.” Seasoned storyteller Zimmer remembers, and she seamlessly weaves together these hard-tobelieve yet entirely true tales of the Empire State.
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Tragedy in the North Woods: The Murders of James Hicks Trudy Irene Scee • 978-1-59629-550-6 {128 pp., over 20 images, 6 x 9, $19.99} Scee follows Hicks, one of Maine’s most ruthless killers, from the North Woods to West Texas, detailing three decades of evasion, investigation and prosecution. She interviews police officers and victims’ families—and finds Hicks at the state prison in Thomaston, where he remains silent and remorseless as he lives out his days behind bars.
Remembering the Kennebunks Kathleen Ostrander • 978-1-59629-707-4 {128 pp., over 70 images, 6 x 9, $21.99} The Kennebunks—the phrase evokes peace, ocean breezes and small-town pride. From an account of the amateur astronomer whose name now graces the Bates College Observatory to the origins of Kennebunk’s encyclopedic Walker Diaries, Ostrander offers a tour of the charming area’s historical highlights.
Bethel, Maine: A Brief History Stanley Russell Howe • 978-1-59629-710-4 {160 pp., over 70 images, 6 x 9, $21.99} This hardy Maine town was originally Sudbury, Canada, where rugged settlers withstood natural hardships and Indian enemies. With agricultural growth, more families began settling the rich intervales along the Androscoggin River. Howe outlines the birth of Gould Academy, the railroad’s importance, Bethel’s post–Civil War industrialization and the rise of modern tourism spawned by Sunday River Ski Resort.
Remembering Lubec: Stories from the Easternmost Point Ronald Pesha • 978-1-59629-625-1 {160 pp., over 80 images, 6 x 9, $19.99} Pesha revives Lubec’s past, uncovering stories such as that of Hopley Yeaton, eighteenth-century naval hero and founder of the U.S. Coast Guard, and the nineteenth-century Lubec signature quilt. From the Quoddy Belle’s California gold mine expedition to the colorful history of the Fuzzy Wuzzy Cat Food house, these tales will delight all readers.
Remembering Manchester: Towering Titans and Unsung Heroes John Clayton 978-1-59629-706-7 {160 pp., over 30 images, 6 x 9, $21.99}
This hamlet settled around Amoskeag Falls has grown into New Hampshire’s largest city. Collecting columns first published in the New Hampshire Union Leader, Clayton reveals the essence of Manchester’s enduring strength and appeal: its people.
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Brattleboro: Historically Speaking Fran Lynggaard Hansen • 978-1-59629-719-7 {128 pp., over 30 images, 6 x 9, $21.99} Hansen describes the town’s history through her “Downstreet” columns in the Brattleboro Reformer, highlighting construction of the Harris Ski Jump, the 1848 smallpox outbreak, the story behind George Crowell’s Lindenhurst mansion and the efforts of the dedicated volunteers who launched the first Winter Carnival.
Bristol, Vermont: Historically Speaking Kerry K. Skiffington • 978-1-59629-666-4 {160 pp., over 70 images, 6 x 9, $21.99} Since 1762, the mighty waters of the New Haven River have powered mills and nurtured Bristol’s hardworking farmers and entrepreneurs. Skiffington presents Bristol’s history through essays on the Outlook Club and the Bristol Town Band, floods, fires and forgotten but influential figures.
A Brief History of St. Johnsbury Peggy Pearl • 978-1-59629-495-0 {160 pp., over 60 images, 6 x 9, $19.99} With excerpts from vintage newspapers like the Caledonian-Record and the Farmer’s Herald, Pearl unfolds the transformation from quiet mill town into the picturesque manufacturing hub of Caledonia County. The only town in the world with its name, St. Johnsbury is truly one of a kind.
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