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Portland’s Past: Stories from the City by the Sea Luann Yetter
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978.1.60949.165.9 * 6 x 9 * 128 pp * 55 images * $19.99
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow immortalized Portland, Maine, as the “beautiful town that is seated by the sea.” In this volume, Maine author Luann Yetter presents the stories from its past that not only showcase this exquisiteness but also illuminate its diverse and exciting history. The founding members of the Forest City braved the harsh winters, but not without scandals and struggles. One man raised a navy to fight the Barbary pirates’ threatening ships that sailed from Casco Bay, and privateers brought rum onboard and ashore. And while one Portlander traded slaves, many others worked the Underground Railroad as staunch antislavery crusaders. Discover Portland from its beginning as uncharted territory through to its development into the quintessential New England city it is today.
A 1940s Monadnock Childhood Tom Shultz 978.1.60949.265.6 * 6 x 9 * 128 pp * 40 images * $19.99
The History of Gunstock: Skiing in the Belknap Mountains Carol Lee Anderson 978.1.60949.136.9 * 6 x 9 * 160 pp * 70 images * $19.99
Before it became home to generations of skiers, Gunstock Mountain began as a WPA recreation project during the Depression that transformed the small farming community of Gilford into one of central New Hampshire’s most renowned skiing resorts. Join local ski historian Carol Anderson as she takes on the triumphs and defeats of four high-altitude jumps and the history of the snowy trails of the Gunstock Mountain Resort. Approaching its 75th anniversary, Gunstock has molded the careers of champion skiers and Olympians, including two-time silver medalist Penny Pitou, ski icon T. Gary Allen and the ski jumping sensation Torger Tokle. Anderson pays tribute to those individuals who have worked, skied or played a part in this iconic mountain of the Lakes Region.
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Life for children who grew up in the Monadnock region of New Hampshire’s countryside during the 1940s was simple and less complicated than the hustle and bustle of later decades. It was a time when storekeepers filled your orders and shoe stores actually repaired shoes. Morning chores included milking cows, and an evening out was square dancing at the local high school or going down to the movie theater, where tickets cost twenty-five cents. The towns of Peterborough, Dublin, Jaffrey and Hancock composed part of this picturesque landscape, which still attracts leaf peepers every autumn. Join author Tom Shultz as he chronicles the people and places of this disappearing way of life in the Monadnock region.
In Search of Motif No. 1: The History of a Fish Shack L.M. Vincent
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978.1.60949.382.0 * 6 x 9 * 160 pp + 16 pp color * 61 images * $21.99
Motif No. 1, a red fish shack, sits at the end of a granite pier in Rockport, Massachusetts. How did a humble fish house painted by numerous artists, including Aldro Hibbard, Anthony Thieme, Emil Gruppé and Harrison Cady, become an icon? Author L.M. Vincent examines the shack’s colorful history from its origins to the present day to answer the question. His exploration of this symbol of coastal New England, arguably one of the most painted buildings of its time, is a uniquely American story that will both inform and entertain.
Classic Diners of Massachusetts Larry Cultrera 978.1.60949.323.3 * 6 x 9 * 160 pp * 77 images * $19.99
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts was the birthplace of the burgeoning “night lunch wagon” manufacturing industry in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. These horse-drawn food carts eventually evolved into classic American diners. For many years, diner builders like the Worcester Lunch Car Company and J.B. Judkins Company operated in the Bay State, while few new diners opened for business after 1960. This left the state with a high concentration of some of the best-preserved diners built during the early to mid-twentieth century, including the Capitol Diner in Lynn, the Route 66 Diner in Springfield and Buddy’s Diner in Somerville. Diner historian Larry Cultrera discusses this appetizing history and what should not be missed on the menus.
The Boston Mob Guide: Hit Men, Hoodlums & Hideouts Beverly Ford & Stephanie Schorow 978.1.60949.420.9 * 6 x 9 * 160 pp * 80 images * $16.99
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The capture of notorious mobster James “Whitey” Bulger closed an infamous chapter in Boston history. Yet the city’s criminal underworld has a long and bloody rap sheet that stretches back to the beginning of the twentieth century. Boston journalists Beverly Ford and Stephanie Schorow reveal the underbelly of Boston through profiles of ruthless gangsters like Charles “King” Solomon, the Angiulo brothers, Joseph “The Animal” Barboza, Stephen “The Rifleman” Flemmi and many more. Ford and Schorow navigate the backrooms and seedy hangouts where deadly hits and lucrative heists were hatched to guide readers to the real story of Boston’s gangster past.
A History of Longfellow’s Wayside Inn Brian E. Plumb
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978.1.60949.396.7 * 6 x 9 * 192 pp * 109 images * $17.99
Longfellow’s Wayside Inn in Sudbury, Massachusetts, is the most venerable of all the old historic taverns still operating in America. Built three hundred years ago by the How family, it has witnessed Indian affairs, colonial wars and the coming of the stagecoach, railroad and automobile. The poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow immortalized it in verse with his 1863 collection Tales of a Wayside Inn, suddenly making it a desired destination for travelers. Longfellow’s romanticized description of the inn later so inspired Henry Ford that he purchased and restored the building and its surrounding three thousand acres. Join author Brian Plumb as he traverses the highways of New England’s history to discover the stories of Longfellow’s Wayside Inn.
Maynard: History and Life Outdoors David A. Mark 978.1.60949.303.5 * 6 x 9 * 128 pp * 53 images * $19.99
This picturesque town set on the banks of the Assabet River is a haven for those who love the outdoor culture of New England. Local author David A. Mark explores the history and unique atmosphere of Maynard through selections from his popular Beacon-Villager column, “Life Outdoors.” From the waves of immigrants working in the woolen mill to the twenty-firstcentury establishment of Maplebrook Park and the Maynard Community Farmers’ Market, this collection recounts booms, busts and activities in the town’s history. With tales of coyote sightings, a Cretan-design labyrinth and snowshoeing the Assabet River Rail Trail, Mark also beckons readers to explore outdoor wonders. Join Mark as he intertwines local history and his observations on nature in fifty portraits of life in Maynard, Massachusetts.
Murder & Mayhem in Essex County Robert Wilhelm 978.1.60949.400.1 * 6 x 9 * 128 pp * 52 images * $19.99
South Middleborough: A History Michael J. Maddigan 978.1.60949.362.2 * 6 x 9 * 192 pp * 82 images * $19.99
In the late 1700s, settlers flocked to South Middleborough, Massachusetts, for the tall white pines that fed a booming lumber industry. Despite this early promise, residents struggled with frequent fires, financial losses and bitter debates within their young community. Local historian Michael J. Maddigan charts the history of South Middleborough from its early years, with stories of the contentious ministry of Reverend Ebenezer Jones and the original Hell’s Blazes Tavern, into the twentieth century, with memories of Wareham Street’s “milkshake king” and feisty candy maker Lucy Braley. Join Maddigan as he reveals the fascinating history of South Middleborough and pays tribute to the indomitable spirit of a New England village.
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The idea of a criminal record originated in the early seventeenth century when the magistrates of the Massachusetts Bay Colony began recording dates, places, victims and criminals. Despite, or perhaps because of, the strict code of the Puritans, some early settlers earned quite the rap sheet that landed them either in the stocks or at the end of a noose. With biting wit and an eye for the macabre, local author Robert Wilhelm traces the first documented cases of murder and mayhem in Essex County, Massachusetts. Discover the story of Hannah Duston’s revenge on her Abenaki Indian captors, why the witchcraft hysteria hung over Salem and Andover and how Rachel Wall made her living as a pirate. Decide for yourself whether the accused are guilty or if history lends itself to something else entirely.
Denholms: The Story of Worcester’s Premier Department Store Christopher Sawyer & Patricia A. Wolf
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978.1.60949.395.0 * 6 x 9 * 160 pp * 52 images * $19.99
When William Denholm and William McKay teamed up in 1870 to form a dry goods store in the factory town of Worcester, Massachusetts, they couldn’t have imagined the 103-year legacy that would make their store a beloved New England landmark. Former customers may well recall the store’s elaborate promotions that took shoppers to exotic locales, from an African holiday to a trip through the Italian fashion world. Join authors Christopher Sawyer and Patricia Wolf, daughter of a former Denholms president, as they take a behind-the-scenes view of the history and memory of Massachusetts’s largest department store outside of Boston, with vivid descriptions of the festive holiday displays and personal recollections from former employees.
Marblehead’s First Harbor: The Rich History of a Small Fishing Port Hugh Peabody Bishop & Brenda Bishop Booma 978.1.60949.497.1 * 6 x 9 * 304 pp * 155 images * $23.99
The true beauty and fury of the Atlantic Ocean are known only by the rugged individuals who have made their living from the sea. In the seventyfive years from the American Revolution to the middle of the nineteenth century, Marblehead, Massachusetts, experienced a golden age of fishing. For the next fifty years, the industry struggled, but from 1900 until the end of the twentieth century, one small anchorage made itself proud. From boat building to sail design, First Harbor produced creative men whose innovations helped shape marine history. Join Hugh Peabody Bishop and Brenda Bishop Booma as they reveal this story through the eyes of a Marblehead fisherman, drawn uncontrollably by his love for the sea.
Cranston and Its Mayors: A History Steven Frias 978.1.60949.322.6 * 6 x 9 * 160 pp * 50 images * $19.99
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In 1638, feisty colonists settled in Cranston and a century later defied the British over taxation. From the early town meetings that were rife with heated debate to the incorporation of a fully functioning city, local historian and attorney Steven Frias charts the turbulent evolution of a democracy. Frias takes the reader through twenty consecutive mayors’ terms, starting with Cranston’s first mayor, Edward Sullivan, who never raised the property tax during his term while successfully managing to lower the debt of the city. Frias continues on with such mayors as John Horton, who provided liberal support for public education. Discover the corruption and scandal surrounding the installation of the sewer systems, and learn why the area was dubbed “City of Farms” and how current circumstances in Cranston reflect on past leadership.
Catch’d on Fire: The Journals of Rufus Hawley, Avon, Connecticut Nora Oakes Howard
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978.1.60949.130.7 * 6 x 9 * 224 pp * 40 images * $23.99
Rufus Hawley was a man of extraordinary actions and little means. The Yale-educated pastor served Farmington’s Parish of Northington, presently Avon, for forty-eight years through some of the most tumultuous periods in the town’s history. Hawley prayed with the Continental army during the American Revolution, supported abolition, searched for lost children, performed surgeries, survived smallpox and floods and established a library. Join Avon town historian Nora Oakes Howard as she combs through fifty years of journal entries to tell the story of a deeply complex man and a devoted pastor of his community.
Historic Tales of Bethel, Connecticut Patrick Tierney Wild 978.1.60949.357.8 * 6 x 9 * 144 pp * 57 images * $19.99
Bethel, Connecticut, was settled as early as 1700 in the rolling hills of northern Fairfield County. Rooted in hat manufacturing, the town offered many residents employment in the factories of the Hickocks, Judds and Benedicts. Bethel is also the birthplace of celebrated showman P.T. Barnum, who became an international celebrity yet never forgot his hometown. Now most noted for its picturesque downtown, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Bethel retains its small-town appeal while still offering accessibility to both New York City and Hartford. Join town historian Patrick Tierney Wild as he recounts the trials and triumphs that have given this New England town its charm.
Hoops in Connecticut: The Nutmeg State’s Passion for Basketball Don Harrison 978.1.60949.083.6 * 6 x 9 * 192 pp * 87 images * $19.99
Putnam’s Revolutionary War Winter Encampment: The History & Archaeology of Putnam Memorial State Park Daniel Cruson 978.1.60949.231.1 * 6 x 9 * 160 pp * 45 images * $19.99
Putnam State Park, Connecticut’s first state park, was the site of Revolutionary War general Israel Putnam’s last command. In the winter of 1778–79, three thousand troops of the Continental army built and lived in “the city,” a winter encampment in the valleys of northern Redding. Historian Daniel Cruson describes in fascinating archaeological detail the construction of the camp and the soldiers’ daily struggle to survive. Mutiny, execution, skirmishes and the heroism of Putnam himself are revealed in this compelling history. The story of Putnam State Park doesn’t end when Continental troops marched out to engage the British; Cruson takes readers from the creation of the park itself to the present day.
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Home to both the University of Connecticut’s men’s and women’s NCAA championship teams as well as Connecticut Sun WNBA team, this small state has made a name for itself in basketball. Infatuation with the sport started here in 1896 with the first intercollegiate game between Yale and Wesleyan Universities. The roster of Connecticut’s round ball greats includes Naismith Hall-of-Famer Calvin Murphy; NBA starts Vin Baker, Marcus Camby, Charles Smith, the late John Williamson, Johnny Egan and John Bagley; and Harlem Globetrotter Alvin Clinkscales. Award-winning sportswriter Don Harrison wows fans with stories of the Nutmeg State’s most notable players and coaches through personal interviews and firsthand accounts.
A History of Dog Sledding in New England Bruce D. Heald
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Sled dogs trot through expanses of sparkling white snow, pulling a musher and energetically surging with the command, “Let’s go!” From puppies to seasoned competitors, sled dogs partner with mushers in a passionate pursuit of a great racing tradition. The renowned and formidable Laconia World Championship Sled Dog Derby, the New England Sled Dog Club and famous drivers like Dr. Charles Belford—who came in fifth place at Laconia at the age of seventeen— helped solidify the fame of New England sled dog trails. Historian Bruce D. Heald celebrates the best of the sport in the region, from the feats of legendary Arthur Walden and his famous Chinook dogs to the Siberian huskies’ contribution to the World War II effort. Join Heald as he charts the legacy of this remarkable sport.
Stories from the Mohawk Valley: The Painted Rocks, the Good Benedict Arnold & More Bob Cudmore 978.1.60949.058.4 * 6 x 9 * 144 pp * 60 images * $19.99
Hidden History of the Mid-Hudson Valley: Stories from the Albany Post Road Carney Rhinevault and Tatiana Rhinevault 978.1.60949.414.8 * 6 x 9 * 192 pp * 56 images * $19.99
The Albany Post Road was the vital artery between New York City and the state capital in Albany in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. It saw a host of interesting events and colorful characters, though these unusual and extraordinary stories, as well as their connection to the thoroughfare, are oft forgotten. Revolutionary War spies marched this path, and antirent wars rocked Columbia County. Underground Railroad safe houses in nearby towns like Rhinebeck and Fishkill sheltered slaves seeking freedom in Canada, and Frank Teal’s Dutchess County murder remains unsolved. With illustrations by Tatiana Rhinevault, local historian Carney Rhinevault presents these and other hidden stories from the Albany Post Road in New York’s mid-Hudson Valley.
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Nestled in Upstate New York along the banks of the Mohawk River are the many communities of the Mohawk Valley. These villages, towns and cities have unique histories but are inextricably tied together by the waterways that run through them. The mills, railroads and the Erie Canal sustained early growth; the Painted Rocks beautified the landscape; and tales from the local Mohawk Nation still enrich the folklore. Many remarkable individuals have called the Mohawk Valley home, including psychedelic philosopher Benjamin Paul Blood, Queen Libby, the Daiquiris and actor Kirk Douglas. For over a decade, local native Bob Cudmore has documented the interesting, important and unusual stories from the region’s past, and he has compiled the best of them here.
A Brief History of Rockville Centre: The Heritage and History of a Village Marilyn Nunes Devlin
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The village of Rockville Centre is a suburban haven on Long Island. Beginning in the eighteenth century with families like the DeMotts, this small farming community quickly grew. Ship captains left their families here while they sailed, and the arrival of the South Shore Railroad brought the wealthy from New York City. Residents established churches, schools, restaurants, newspapers, hotels and shops. Some of these, like the English Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity and the Fortnightly Women’s Club, are still part of Rockville Centre’s vibrant community. As the village continues to grow, the legacy of its past preserves its tightknit atmosphere. Local author Marilyn Devlin presents Rockville Centre’s unique history in these pages.
Chronicles of a Rochester Major Crimes Detective: Confronting Evil & Pursuing Truth Retired Investigator Sergeant Patrick Crough 978.1.60949.377.6 * 6 x 9 * 144 pp * 21 images * $19.99
Patrick Crough served more than twenty years as a Monroe County Major Crimes detective, where he investigated some of the region’s most tragic crimes. They include horrifying acts, like that of a Valentine’s Day killing rampage that left four people dead, as well as the serial rapist who terrorized women in Rochester and Monroe County. But they are also stories of heroism and bravery—strangers coming to the aid of those in peril, parents who laid down their lives to save their children and the team of people (police, prosecutors, witnesses and jurors) who put violent criminals behind bars. In these pages, Crough details four of his most memorable cases in which he was forced to confront evil and chose to pursue truth.
The Ellis Island Quiz Book Barry Moreno 978.1.60949.418.6 * 5 x 7 * 160 pp * 35 images * $9.99
Have you ever wondered what it was like to journey across the ocean and disembark at Ellis Island? How would you earn a living? How would you have lived during your time at sea? Find the answers through the quizzes in this book, which cover topics like famous immigrants, the ocean crossing and Ellis Island in popular culture. The questions are designed to be challenging for young students and adults alike and are as fun as they are educational. Discover Ellis Island, immigration history and what it was like to be an immigrant.
Frank Jump 978.1.60949.438.4 * 7.5 x 9, hardcover * 224 pp, full color * 84 images * $24.99
For nearly twenty years, Frank Jump has been documenting the fading ads that are visible, but less often seen, all over New York. Disappearing from the sides of buildings or hidden by new construction, these signs are remnants of lost eras of New York’s life. They weave together the city’s unique history, culture, environment and society and tell the stories of the businesses, places and people whose lives transpired among them—the story of New York itself. This photo-documentary is also a study of time and space, of mortality and living, as Jump’s campaign to capture the ads mirrors his own struggle with HIV. Experience the ads—shot with vintage Kodachrome film—and the meaning they carry through acclaimed photographer and urban documentarian Frank Jump’s lens.
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Adirondack Exploration for Kids and Families: History, Discovery & Fun! Melinda Mackesey 978.1.60949.498.8 * 5 x 7 * 112 pp, full color * 40 images * $12.99
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The natural wonder of the Adirondack Mountains in New York State can inspire the entire family. How high do the peaks stretch? What do kilns do? And what, exactly, is a “yarn�? Educator Melinda Mackesey answers these and other questions through stories, fun facts and seven exciting activities about the plants, animals, places and faces that are uniquely Adirondack.
Harlem in the Twentieth Century Noreen Mallory 978.1.59629.651.0 * 6 x 9 * 128 pp * 70 images * $19.99
Harlem is one of New York City’s most historic and culturally vibrant neighborhoods. It is perhaps best known for the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s and 1930s, when legends like Langston Hughes, Billie Holliday and countless others helped create new and exciting styles of their artistic realms. Yet Harlem has always been at the forefront of the cutting edge and avantgarde. The neighborhood has continually reinvented itself since the Dutch first settled Manhattan, making it one of the most dynamic communities in the nation. Visit the Apollo Theater and the Cotton Club and discover the stories behind the luminaries and landmarks that have made Harlem a mecca of African American culture for more than 150 years.
The Brooklyn Heights Promenade Henrik Krogius 978.1.60949.529.9 * 5.5 x 8.5 * 112 pp * 57 images * $17.99
Gimbels Has It! Michael J. Lisicky 978.1.60949.307.3 * 6 x 9 * 160 pp * 85 images * $19.99
In the 1840s, Adam Gimbel opened a humble dry goods store in Vincennes, Indiana, that began a retail dynasty spanning 144 years. At its peak, the store offered warm service and affordable goods at over thirty locations in four “Gimbels cities.” Former customers still wistfully recall the wonders of Toyland and Gimbels Thanksgiving Day Parade in Philadelphia, the New York City store’s famous rivalry with Macy’s, the decadent Annaclairs of the Pittsburgh candy department and Gertie the duck, whose brood captured the imagination of Milwaukee. With fond memories from family members and Gimbelites, a few classic recipes and celebrity interviews from the likes of Gene London and Dick Clark, retail historian Michael J. Lisicky celebrates the remarkable history of this beloved department store.
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Featured in films and on television and used as a backdrop to countless photos, the Brooklyn Heights Promenade offers the public a view that is usually reserved for the rich at the top of a tower. From this one-third-mile stretch, locals and tourists take in the Manhattan skyline, the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and New York Harbor. But its history is less harmonious. Plans by the powerful Robert Moses to build the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway through a resistant neighborhood led to contention and an unforeseen eventual compromise. In this volume, Brooklyn Heights Press editor Henrik Krogius presents this history, along with his articles that document the fate of the Promenade over the years.
Bill Miller’s Riviera: America’s Showplace in Fort Lee, New Jersey Tom Austin & Ron Kase
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978.1.60949.456.8 * 6 x 9 * 144 pp + 8 pp color * 68 images * $19.99
Where did Frank Sinatra, Mickey Mantle, Sugar Ray Robinson, Ava Gardner and hundreds of other A-listers—along with mobsters like Frank Costello and Meyer Lansky—eat, drink and enjoy fabulous entertainment? It wasn’t in Hollywood but at Bill Miller’s Riviera in Fort Lee, New Jersey. The Riviera’s breathtaking views of the George Washington Bridge, its stunning showgirls and its secret gambling casino drew the famous and the infamous to its tables. Bill Miller’s Riviera was perched on the edge of the Palisades and attracted the most sought-after performers of the day when nightclubs were the only place they could be seen. Relive the days of the Riviera and experience Bill Miller’s special touch.
Wicked Tales from the Highlands John P. King 978.1.60949.442.1 * 6 x 9 * 128 pp * 35 images * $19.99
The Highlands was first sighted by Henry Hudson himself and is known as the place where the Jersey shore begins. Its beaches are perennially crowded with sunbathers, swimmers and families. But buried under the sands, the Highlands hides sins from the past. Sandy Hook claimed North America’s first European murder victim, a crewman on Hudson’s Half Moon. During Prohibition, mobsters supplied Bay Avenue businesses with plenty of booze. A man accused of shooting another with a cannon performed an Old West– style jailbreak. And sometimes, soldiers stationed along the shores caused more trouble than they prevented. Read about these and other wicked deeds committed in New Jersey’s Highlands.
Hidden History of New Jersey Joseph G. Bilby, James M. Madden & Harry Ziegler 978.1.60949.463.6 * 6 x 9 * 160 pp * 70 images * $19.99
The Life & Times of Jersey City Mayor Frank Hague: “I Am the Law” Leonard F. Vernon 978.1.60949.468.1 * 6 x 9 * 192 pp * 35 images * $19.99
Frank Hague served as the mayor of Jersey City for much of the early twentieth century. While some believed him a thief, others viewed him as a modern-day Robin Hood. He could put food on your table or triple your taxes, give you a job or end your career. It was with this same ease and power that he could make you a federal judge, a congressman or even a United States senator. He has been remembered as one of the most corrupt politicians of the century. But in this biography, Leonard Vernon reexamines Hague’s deeds, prompting a new understanding of his life and the memory of politicians of the era.
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There are many familiar moments in New Jersey’s history, but what about the Garden State’s lesser-known stories—the unsung heroes and forgotten tales? Many of these are collected here by New Jersey natives Joseph G. Bilby, James M. Madden and Harry Ziegler. Uncover the meaning of “Jersey Blues,” celebrate some of the state’s bravest Revolutionary and Civil War soldiers and investigate Jersey City’s most infamous ghost. From the inferno that engulfed Asbury Park to the benevolent side of Frank Hague and the equestrienne who plunged forty feet into a pool of water on horseback in Atlantic City, rediscover these and many other events from New Jersey’s hidden history.
Western Pennsylvania Reflections: Stories from the Alleghenies to Lake Erie Edited by Colleen Lutz Clemens & Rebecca Helm Beardsall
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978.1.60949.317.2 * 6 x 9 * 128 pp * 31 images * $19.99
From the busy streets of Pittsburgh, to the sandy beaches of Lake Erie, to the rolling hills of the Alleghenies, the landscape of Western Pennsylvania shapes its residents in unforgettable ways. With this locally colored collection of vignettes, readers will be recalled to summers on Presque Isle, Thanksgiving in Paradise and the thrill of a Steelers touchdown. Sixteen of the state’s finest nonfiction writers reminisce about their distinct ties to the region, sharing their experiences of brickyards and steel mills, hunting and skating, farms and cities. Pennsylvanian charm touches the bumpiest of roads, makes “antique” a verb and colors historic church windows in this new keystone for the commonwealth.
Philadelphia Reflections: Stories from the Delaware to the Schuylkill Edited by Colleen Lutz Clemens & Rebecca Helm Beardsall 978.1.60949.318.9 * 6 x 9 * 144 pp * 43 images * $19.99
Beyond the iconic landmarks of Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell is the Philadelphia the locals know. The gritty waterfront district, the vital farming suburbs and the immigrant communities of Germantown and Kensington are all part of the hometown face of Philly. From the bustling streets of the downtown of today and yesteryear to the bingo halls of Allentown and the Middletown Grange Fair, this collection takes the reader on a nostalgic journey through the cityscapes and suburbs. Sixteen of Pennsylvania’s finest creative nonfiction writers share their stories of taking SEPTA buses, riding the Wanamaker’s monorail and kayaking the Schuylkill. This collection of vignettes masterfully reveals the unforgettable histories and colorful traditions that make up the City of Neighborhoods.
Forgotten Tales of Philadelphia Thomas White & Edward White 978.1.60949.270.0 * 5 x 7 * 160 pp * 12 illustrations * $12.99
Gimbels Has It! Michael J. Lisicky 978.1.60949.307.3 * 6 x 9 * 160 pp * 85 images * $19.99
In the 1840s, Adam Gimbel opened a humble dry goods store in Vincennes, Indiana, that began a retail dynasty spanning 144 years. At its peak, the store offered warm service and affordable goods at over thirty locations in four “Gimbels cities.” Former customers still wistfully recall the wonders of Toyland and Gimbels Thanksgiving Day Parade in Philadelphia, the New York City store’s famous rivalry with Macy’s, the decadent Annaclairs of the Pittsburgh candy department and Gertie the duck, whose brood captured the imagination of Milwaukee. With fond memories from family members and Gimbelites, a few classic recipes and celebrity interviews from the likes of Gene London and Dick Clark, retail historian Michael J. Lisicky celebrates the remarkable history of this beloved department store.
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A twelve-foot bull shark in the Delaware, the 1856 tornado that tore through Kensington and the four-elephant battle royal that rolled into Fair Hill Junction are among the bizarre tales that are too often overlooked in the history of Penn’s Holy Experiment. Authors Thomas and Edward White have intrepidly stormed the stacks to unearth this offbeat collection of strange stories and weird lore with accounts of body snatchers, witch trials and a snake-wielding lunatic. From the outlawing of tambourine beating to the posse that caught a “ghost” and everything in between, the Brothers White take a wickedly gleeful romp through the freak happenings and unbelievable characters that lurk in the lost chronicles of the City of Brotherly Love.
Wicked Baltimore: Charm City Sin and Scandal Lauren R. Silberman 978.1.60949.108.6 * 6 x 9 * 144 pp * 38 images * $19.99
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As home to Edgar Allan Poe’s body, the acerbic wit of H.L. Mencken and Fells Point’s nest of pirates, Baltimore revels in the deliciously dark side of its history. From the incensed citizens of 1808 who torched a cargo of Geneva gin on Hampstead Hill to the Gilded Age socialite who allegedly poisoned four family members, the city’s early history is littered with tales of raucous violence and sordid misdeeds. Local author Lauren R. Silberman leads readers through the horrors of slave pens, the chaos of the Pratt Street Riots and the backroom speakeasies of Prohibition to reveal the sinister and scintillating face of Charm City.
The Battle of Antietam: The Bloodiest Day Ted Alexander 978.1.60949.179.6 * 6 x 9 * 192 pp * 71 images * $19.99
The heavy fog that shrouded Antietam Creek on the morning of September 17, 1862, was disturbed by the boom of Federal artillery fire. The carnage and chaos began in the East Woods and Cornfield and continued inexorably on as McClellan’s and Lee’s troops collided at the West Woods, Bloody Lane and Burnside Bridge. Though outnumbered, the Rebels still managed to hold their ground until nightfall. Chief historian of the Antietam National Battlefield Ted Alexander renders a fresh and gripping portrayal of the battle, its aftermath, the effect on the civilians of Sharpsburg and the efforts to preserve the hallowed spot. Maps by master cartographer Steven Stanley add further depth to Alexander’s account of the Battle of Antietam.
Kalorama Triangle: The History of a Capital Neighborhood Stephen A. Hansen 978.1.60949.421.6 * 6 x 9 * 160 pp * 76 images * $19.99
Lost Washington, D.C. John DeFerrari 978.1.60949.365.3 * 6 x 9 * 160 pp * 60 images * $19.99
Washington seems the eternal and unchanging Federal City with its grand avenues and stately monuments. Yet the city that locals once knew—lavish window displays at Woodies, supper at the grand Raleigh Hotel and a Friday night game at Griffith Stadium—is gone. Author John DeFerrari investigates the bygone institutions of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries with an engaging collection of new vignettes and reader favorites from his blog, the “Streets of Washington”. From the raucous age of burlesque at the Gayety Theater and the once bustling Center Market to the mystery of Suter’s Tavern and the disappearance of the Key mansion in Georgetown, DeFerrari recalls the lost Washington, D.C., of yesteryear.
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Kalorama is Greek for “fine view,” and it was the vista that drew wealthy colonists to set their farms and manor homes on the verdant hills above the capital. With the start of the Civil War, the grand hilltop residences were turned over to the army to be used as barracks and hospitals. It was only after the war that the land was developed into city streets that saw everything from the excesses of the Gilded Age to the horrors of the 1922 Knickerbocker Theater Disaster. Historian and longtime resident Stephen A. Hansen charts the evolution of the neighborhood from its earliest history through the twentieth century as residents fought to preserve the historic character of Kalorama Triangle.
The Battle of White Sulphur Springs: Averell Fails to Secure West Virginia Eric J. Wittenberg
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978.1.60949.005.8 * 6 x 9 * 192 pp * 45 images * $21.99
Though West Virginia was founded for the purpose of remaining loyal to the Union, severing ties with Virginia, home of the capital of the Confederacy, would prove difficult. West Virginia’s fate would be tested on its battlegrounds. In August 1863, Union general William Woods Averell led a six-hundred-mile raid culminating in the Battle of White Sulphur Springs in Greenbrier County. Colonel George S. Patton, grandfather of the legendary World War II general, met Averell with a dedicated Confederate force. After a fierce two-day battle, Patton defeated Averell, forcing him to retreat. Civil War historian Eric J. Wittenberg presents a fascinating in-depth analysis of the proceedings in the first book-length study of this important battle.
The Battle of New Market Heights: Freedom Will Be Theirs by the Sword James S. Price 978.1.60949.038.6 * 6 x 9 * 128 pp * 39 images * $19.99
The Bermuda Hundred Campaign: The Creole and the Beast Bruce R. Wells 978.1.60949.314.1 * 6 x 9 * 160 pp * 50 images * $19.99
The Bermuda Hundred Campaign will forever be associated with General Benjamin F. Butler, and for that reason alone, it rarely receives its due. Rotund, cockeyed, egotistical and hated in the South, Butler nevertheless possessed a keen mind and the analytical powers for sound strategy. His nearly forty-thousand-man Army of the James boarded transport ships at Yorktown, Virginia, in May 1864 destined for a neck of land just outside Richmond known as Bermuda Hundred. In a series of battles over two weeks, Butler’s army met a much smaller Confederate force commanded by General P.G.T. Beauregard. Historian Bruce R. Wells describes the Confederate attempts to prevent Beast Butler from advancing on Richmond.
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In the predawn darkness of September 29, 1864, black Union soldiers attacked a heavily fortified position on the outskirts of the Confederate capital of Richmond. In a few hours of desperate fighting, these African American soldiers struck a blow against Robert E. Lee’s vaunted Army of Northern Virginia and proved to detractors that they could fight for freedom and citizenship for themselves and their enslaved brethren. For fourteen of the black soldiers who stormed New Market Heights that day, their bravery would be awarded with the nation’s highest honor—the Congressional Medal of Honor. With vivid firsthand accounts and meticulous tactical detail, James S. Price brings the Battle of New Market Heights into brilliant focus, with maps by master cartographer Steven Stanley.
Civil War Northern Virginia 1861 William S. Connery
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978.1.60949.352.3 * 6 x 9 * 160 pp * 51 images * $19.99
In the mid-nineteenth century, Arlington was an eleven-hundred-acre estate managed by U.S. Colonel and Mrs. Robert E. Lee; Fairfax, Prince William and Loudoun Counties consisted of rolling farmland and tiny villages. This peaceful region was thrown into chaos as South Carolina seceded from the Union in December 1860 and other slave states followed until Virginia finally joined the Confederacy in April and May 1861. The “invasion” of Northern Virginia on May 24, 1861, created a no-man’s land between Yankee and Rebel armies. Some citizens joined Confederate forces, while others stayed to face uncertainty. William S. Connery offers new insights into this most important time in American history.
Hidden History of Alexandria, D.C. Michael Lee Pope 978.1.60949.281.6 * 6 x 9 * 160 pp * 68 images * $19.99
The history of Alexandria, D.C., began in 1791 with a gentleman’s conspiracy. Political smokescreens and backroom deals involving George Washington set the new capital on both sides of the Potomac. Yet what first seemed an economic boon for the port city descended into an economic quagmire with a judicial vacuum. The streets were rocked by the lawlessness of a dueling mania, devastating fires and a draconian court system that sent petty thieves to the gallows. Author Michael Lee Pope charts this allbut-forgotten history from the incorporation into the District of Columbia and the controversial surrender of the city in the War of 1812 to gangs of retrocessionists that roamed the city in 1846 and the rising tensions between North and South that finally returned Alexandria to the commonwealth.
The Collapse of Richmond’s Church Hill Tunnel THE COLLAPSE OF RICHMOND’S CHURCH HILL TUNNEL
Walter S. Griggs Jr. 978.1.60949.341.7 * 6 x 9 * 128 pp * 26 images * $19.99
In the aftermath of the Civil War, Richmond’s railways were the lifeline THE DISASTER ROCKED of Reconstruction efforts. One of the most important links in THAT the system was the Church Hill Tunnel, finished in December 1873. The tunnel THE RIVER CITY was eventually rendered obsolete by an alternative path, I but the city decided to renovate and reopen it in 1925. Soon after construction began, 190 feet of the tunnel unexpectedly caved in, trapping construction workers and an entire locomotive inside. After more than a week of futile rescue attempts that triggered more cave-ins, the city decided to wall up the tunnel, entombing the locomotive and remaining bodies within. Join local author Walter S. Griggs Jr. as he recounts the tale of this doomed tunnel, from the initial groundbreaking to the final cave-in that sealed the tunnel’s fate forever. n the aftermath of the Civil War, Richmond’s railways were the lifeline of Reconstruction efforts. One of the most important links in the system
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doomed tunnel, from the initial groundbreaking to the final cave-in that sealed the tunnel’s fate forever.
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Orange County Chronicles: Stories from a Historic Virginia County Patricia LaLand 978.1.59629.904.7 * 6 x 9 * 128 pp * 46 images * $19.99
Nestled in the beautiful rolling hills of Virginia’s Piedmont, Orange County has a storied cultural heritage. Local writer Patricia LaLand presents a collection of tales that recounts the fascinating history of this beloved county. Relive the days when the Virginia Central Railway ran through Gordonsville and brought travelers to the Exchange Hotel, a time when hard work in Orange’s silk mill supported entire communities and a humble one-room schoolhouse in Rapidan educated local children. From James Madison’s Montpelier home to the ruins of statesman John Barbour’s home and all points in between, this one-of-a-kind collection covers the historic reaches of Orange County and paints a vivid portrait of the county’s past.
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Confederate Generals of North Carolina: Tar Heels in Command Joe A. Mobley
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978.1.60949.048.5 * 6 x 9 * 192 pp * 83 images * $21.99
Although it was the last state to secede from the Union, North Carolina committed more troops to the Confederate cause than any other. And the stoic generals who commanded this vast offering of troops embodied bravery to the very end. From prominent generals like the legendary James Johnston Pettigrew to the lesser-known but no less important officers, such as General Rufus Barringer, the only Confederate general to meet Lincoln during the war, author Joe A. Mobley presents a collection with impressive breadth. Taken together, these profiles illustrate how North Carolina helped to shape and steadfastly sustain the Confederate war effort.
Wicked Winston-Salem Alice E. Sink 978.1.60949.458.2 * 6 x 9 * 128 pp * 52 images * $19.99
Winston-Salem has a history filled with depraved people committing untoward acts. From Libby Holman, the singer with a sultry, smoky voice accused of murdering her millionaire husband, to the man caught with hundreds of gallons of beer, liquor and a “tin lizard� whiskey still, residents of Winston-Salem were no strangers to depravity. And leave it to a band of organized tobacco thieves to break into dozens of warehouses and steal the livelihood of law-abiding citizens or a group of drunkards threatening to spread smallpox when they were confined to quarantine to wreak havoc throughout the city. Join prolific local author Alice Sink as she recounts tales of the dastardly denizens and rakish residents of this North Carolina town.
Colorful Characters of the Great Smoky Mountains Bob Plott 978.1.60949.172.7 * 6 x 9 * 160 pp * 54 images * $19.99
Currituck As It Used to Be Travis Morris 978.1.60949.508.4 * 6 x 9 * 128 pp * 80 images * $19.99
Nestled within North Carolina’s Outer Banks lies Currituck County, a gem to both residents and tourists alike. Prolific local author Travis Morris pays tribute to this close-knit community with personal anecdotes and interviews of lifetime residents, from those who danced at Nags Head Casino to those who hunted fowl at the Wright Brothers Hunting Lodge. Stories of old Currituck will resonate with anyone who remembers feather beds, kerosene lamps and families crowded around the first battery radios to listen to the Grand Ole Opry. Glimpse “potato hills,” the muddy roads of Dismal Swamp, fishermen bartering oysters for corn and other larger-than-life characters in this collection of stories about Currituck’s early years.
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Amid the rocky crags and misty hollows of North Carolina’s Great Smoky Mountains grew a generation of hardy and fascinating characters whose lives became the stuff of legend. Discover the tale of the bold Captain Kennedy and his ragtag band of Mohican and British comrades, who became French and Indian War heroes; how Henry Von Plott became a renowned bear hunter and breeder of the world’s premier hunting dog; and the story of Yonaguska, considered to be the last truly great chief of the Cherokee Nation. Join Von Plott’s relative and prolific local author Bob Plott as he weaves the lively stories of these vibrant characters and their lasting legacy on the people who will always call the area home.
High Vistas: An Anthology of Nature Writing from Western North Carolina & the Great Smoky Mountains, Volume II, 1900–2009 George Ellison
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From 1900 to the present, facets of the natural history of Western North Carolina and the Great Smokies have been described by various nature writers—including well-known names such as Donald Culross Peattie, Roger Tory Peterson, James Fisher, Edwin Way Teale, Edward Abbey and Scott Weidensaul. There are regional describers, environmentalists, ecologists, entomologists, educators, field naturalists, a storytelling herbalist and an anthropologist. Taken together, their descriptions provide specific insights into the region’s landscapes, flora and fauna, as well as a sense of wonder at its diversity and beauty. Join local writer-naturalist George Ellison for an unforgettable collection of nature writing.
The 1865 Stoneman’s Raid Ends: Follow Him to the Ends of the Earth Joshua Beau Blackwell 978.1.60949.315.8 * 6 x 9 * 160 pp * 40 images * $21.99
In the spring of 1865, George Stoneman’s cavalry division departed Salisbury, North Carolina, with one objective in mind: returning home. However, after the collapse of the Confederacy, the mounted division was ordered to apprehend exiled Confederate president Jefferson Davis. By May, the raid had transformed into an uphill struggle of frustration, pillage, revenge, terror and wavering loyalty to the flag as the troopers crashed down on the civilian populations that lay in their path with demonical ferocity. Historian Beau Blackwell follows the column’s course as it sacks the city of Asheville, canvasses the Palmetto State, plunders Greenville, terrorizes Anderson and ultimately tramples the soil of Georgia.
Charleston Beer: A High-Gravity History of Lowcountry Brewing Timmons Pettigrew 978.1.60949.244.1 * 6 x 9 * 144 pp + 16 pp color * 72 images * $19.99
The Rise of Charleston: Conversations with Visionaries, Luminaries & Emissaries of the Holy City W. Thomas McQueeney 978.1.60949.479.7 * 6 x 9, hardcover * 304 pp + 8 pp color * 69 images * $24.99
Since its 1670 founding, Charleston has experienced the devastation of wars, economic hardships and natural disasters. And yet, Charlestonians and their city have prevailed through it all. It is in this current generational surge that the Holy City has experienced meteoric success and taken its place on the world stage. This thematic weave of essays drawn from interviews explores those essential personalities who have lifted Charleston to its new perch as a must-see destination—one that is known as the most welcoming and the most recommended in America. Join engaging local author W. Thomas McQueeney as he relays stories of the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s through the eyes of those who have witnessed Charleston’s evolution to become the charming city it is today.
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In a town that prides itself on buying local and all things Lowcountry, it’s no surprise that artisanal “craft” beer has taken the Holy City by storm. With four established breweries, dedicated retail stores and bars, a home brewing club and the annual Brewvival festival, craft beer culture is booming. But behind the modern ales, lagers and stouts that connoisseurs know and love is a barrelful of Charleston beer history that has been brewing for centuries. From the first brewery that opened its doors in 1732 through Prohibition and the recent “Pop the Cap” legislation that allowed high-gravity beer to once again flood the streets, Charlestonians have embraced beer wholeheartedly. Join local writer and beer bard Timmons Pettigrew as he recounts the incredible and mouthwatering history of Charleston beer, pint by frosty pint.
Classic Clashes of the Carolina-Clemson Football Rivalry: A State of Disunion Travis Haney & Larry Williams
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978.1.60949.422.3 * 6 x 9 * 208 pp + 16 pp color * 68 images * $19.99
Former Clemson coach Charley Pell once said that the outcome of the Carolina-Clemson rivalry “decides who walks down the street as state champion and who hides in a closet for a year.” That’s the way it goes in the Palmetto State when these two football teams get together. Playing for the first time in 1896 on a soggy day at the state fair in Columbia, the Gamecocks and the Tigers began a tradition that has lasted over a century. Join awardwinning sportswriters Travis Haney and Larry Williams as they recount the greatest moments of the longest uninterrupted series in the South, with firsthand accounts from coaches, players and spectators. From passion and pranks to bad blood and outright brawls, this rivalry has it all.
Ghosts of Berkeley County, South Carolina Bruce Orr 978.1.60949.417.9 * 6 x 9 * 128 pp * 33 images * $19.99
Berkeley County, just like its sister county of Charleston, is steeped in history and rich in legend and lore. With Native American beginnings and later infused with colonial and Gullah cultures, Berkeley has a rich history. And with each of these diverse cultures came the eerie tales of ghosts, ghouls and goblins. Now, for the first time, Berkeley County ghost stories have been collected in a single volume bound to frighten and chill even the bravest of readers. Join local author and investigator Bruce Orr as he recounts the spine-tingling stories behind these apparitions, including the spirits of early colonists that still linger in the pines, the feared Cymbee water spirits of the Gullah culture and the dreaded Cherokee witch Spear Finger, who craves the livers of unsuspecting victims.
Gottlieb’s Bakery: Savannah’s Sweetest Tradition Isser Gottlieb Compiled by Michael, Laurence & Richard Gottlieb 978.1.60949.416.2 * 5.5 x 8.5 * 128 pp + 8 19 images * $16.99
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In 1884, in the basement of a building on the corner of York and Jefferson Streets, something miraculous was happening. Jewish Russian immigrant Isadore Gottlieb had built a bakery that would soon be renowned in Savannah for every tasty morsel pulled from its busy oven, creating the perfect combination of southern and Jewish delicacies. Goods were delivered to citizens and stores by cart, pulled by a horse that knew every stop along the way, cementing the bakery’s reputation as a true neighborhood operation. From shiny, egg-brushed challah to Sister Sadie’s hazelnut cake to the ever-popular chocolate chewies, customers would crowd the store for a single irresistible bite. Join the next generation of Gottliebs as they recount the heartwarming stories and recipes that forever preserve the bakery’s place in Savannah’s history.
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Wilton Manors: From Farming Community to Urban Village Benjamin B. Little, with the Wilton Manors Historical Society
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978.1.60949.437.7 * 6 x 9 * 192 pp * 96 images * $21.99
The Seminoles once roamed the land that encompasses Wilton Manors until Henry Flagler brought his East Coast Railway through the untamed wilderness in the late nineteenth century. By 1910, the railway had transformed the area into a viable farming and shipping hamlet known as Colohatchee, until a wealthy businessman began marketing the plot of land nestled between the north and south branches of the Middle River as a beautiful bedroom suburb of Fort Lauderdale. The 1926 housing market crash in South Florida, paired with a devastating hurricane, brought an end to this dream—one that wouldn’t be revived until after World War II. Join local author Ben Little and the Wilton Manors Historical Society as they chronicle the history of this incredible town.
The Greatest Railroad Story Ever Told: Henry Flagler & the Florida East Coast Railway’s Key West Extension Seth H. Bramson 978.1.60949.399.8 * 6 x 9 * 160 pp * 94 images * $19.99
Although several people had considered constructing a railroad to Key West beginning in the early 1800s, it took a bold industrialist with unparalleled vision to make it happen. In 1902, Henry Flagler made the decision to extend the Florida East Coast Railway to “the nearest deepwater American port.” In this book, renowned Florida historian Seth H. Bramson reveals how the Key West Extension of the Flagler-owned FEC became the greatest railroad engineering and construction feat in U.S.—and possibly world—history, an accomplishment that would cement Flagler’s fame and legend for all time. Join Bramson as he recounts the years of operation of this great railroad, what it did for the Florida Keys and what it meant to the resident conchs.
Florida Pirates: From the Southern Gulf Coast to the Keys and Beyond James Kaserman & Sarah Kaserman 978.1.60949.419.3 * 6 x 9 * 128 pp * 44 images * $16.99
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The waters, inlets and coves surrounding Florida’s coasts have been the refuge of infamous pirates for centuries. From pillaging Spanish galleons carrying gold to Civil War blockade runners disrupting supply lines, the pirates of Florida were once feared and respected. Navigating tempestuous waters from Fort Myers down to Sanibel and Captiva Islands, south to Naples and east to the coveted Keys, these pirates and privateers embodied freedom and adventure. They secured their places in history while fighting the likes of presidents, armadas and international powers. Authors James and Sarah Kaserman recount the swashbuckling tales of Black Caesar, Anne Bonny, “Calico Jack” Rackham and even the legend of Gasparilla. Brimming with historical facts and local myths, Florida Pirates offers the definitive guide to the scoundrels who plundered the Sunshine State’s warm coasts throughout history and to the present day.
Burdine’s: Sunshine Fashions & the Florida Store Seth H. Bramson
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978.1.60949.398.1 * 6 x 9 * 144 pp + 16 pp color * 67 images * $19.99
The story of the Sunshine State’s most famous store actually began in Bartow, Florida, where William Burdine and a partner founded a small dry goods store. When his partner left the business in 1897, Burdine made the decision to move his store to a dynamic frontier town on the far southeast coast of Florida—Miami. By the early twentieth century, many Floridians were familiar with Burdine’s famous Sunshine Fashions that reflected the relaxed, subtropical locale and helped define the region’s identity. Join Miami historian Seth Bramson as he relates Burdine’s storied history, when the likes of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor perused elegant displays and customers frequented the tearooms for a slice of the famous—and decadent—pecan pie. There will never be another store quite like Burdine’s.
Historic Sanibel & Captiva Islands: Tales of Paradise Jeri Magg 978.1.60949.355.4 * 6 x 9 * 128 pp * 50 images * $19.99
The story of Sanibel and Captiva Islands stretches back over three hundred years, to a time when natives roamed the islands and Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon first met and tried to subdue the Calusa Indians in San Carlos Bay in 1513. The next few centuries were flooded with pioneers, fishermen and clergymen in their quest to tame the wilderness in search of a better life. Discover how anthropologist Frank Cushing visited pioneer Sam Ellis in 1895 after the farmer discovered bones on his homestead and how President Theodore Roosevelt’s men saved a little girl from drowning when he lived on a houseboat in Captiva to study local marine life. Join local history columnist Jeri Magg as she recounts the storied history of these little slices of paradise.
Christmas Tales of Alabama Kelly Kazek 978.1.60949.155.0 * 5 x 7 * 144 pp * 26 images and illustrations * $12.99
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year, especially in Alabama. Celebrate the spirit of the season with these tales of Christmases past from the heart of Dixie. There is the story of Helen Keller’s first Christmas memories in Tuscumbia, the tale of how Birmingham native Hugh Martin penned the classic tune “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” visions of all the impressive Christmas light displays throughout the state and much more. In a collection of tales that range from the heartwarming to the heartbreaking, Alabama author Kelly Kazek culls from over two hundred years of Christmas celebrations in the state and offers up a gift that no one will want to be without come Christmas morning.
Alabama Musicians: Musical Heritage from the Heart of Dixie C.S. Fuqua
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978.1.60949.157.4 * 6 x 9 * 192 pp * 77 images * $19.99
In the late 1960s and early 1970s, legendary artists like Aretha Franklin, the Rolling Stones, Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan traveled to North Alabama to record with the Muscle Shoals Rhythm section, also known as the Swampers. But Alabama hasn’t just attracted musical stars with its talent—it also has a history of creating stars of its own. Join author and musician C.S. Fuqua as he showcases the breadth of Alabama’s musical talent through the profiles and stories of its historic performers and innovators. From the “father of the blues,” W.C. Handy, to Hank Williams, the originator of modern country music, to folk music hero Odetta and everyone in between, this is an unprecedented compendium of Alabama’s groundbreaking music makers.
Rocket City Rock & Soul: Huntsville Musicians Remember the 1960s Jane DeNeefe 978.1.60949.370.7 * 6 x 9 * 128 pp * 45 images * $19.99
In a state widely considered ground zero for civil rights struggles, Huntsville became an unlikely venue for racial reconciliation. Huntsville’s recently formed NASA station drew new residents from throughout the country, and across the world, to the Rocket City. This influx of fresh perspectives informed the city’s youth. Soon, dozens of vibrant rock bands and soul groups, characteristic of the era but unique in Alabama, were formed. Set against the bitter backdrop of segregation, Huntsville musicians—black and white—found common ground in rock and soul music. Whether playing to desegregated audiences, in desegregated bands or both, Huntsville musicians were boldly moving forward, ushering in a new era. Through interviews with these musicians, local author Jane DeNeefe recounts this unique and important chapter in Huntsville’s history.
Vanderbilt Football: Tales of Commodore Gridiron History Bill Traughber 978.1.60949.423.0 * 6 x 9 * 160 pp * 57 images * $19.99
The Stones River and Tullahoma Campaigns: This Army Does Not Retreat Christopher L. Kolakowski 978.1.59629.075.4 * 6 x 9 * 160 pp * 88 images * $17.99
Middle Tennessee represented one of the most strategically important pieces of land in the Civil War. Both armies recognized the value of its central location, and it became one of the war’s most bitterly contested battlegrounds. From November 1862 to July 1863, hard fighting and heavy losses characterized the Stones River and Tullahoma Campaigns. Though these engagements have been largely overshadowed by other, more famous operations elsewhere, they had major implications for the war’s outcome. Author and military historian Christopher Kolakowski gives a definitive look into the dramatic proceedings that defined these important campaigns and the legendary commanders who presided over them.
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In 1890, Vanderbilt’s crosstown rivals, University of Nashville, challenged the Commodores to a football game. Fullback and founding head coach Elliott H. Jones promptly organized a team and delivered a crushing 40–0 victory, beginning Vandy’s pigskin tradition and helping football gain a foothold in the South. Seasoned Nashville sports history researcher and Vanderbilt athletics historian Bill Traughber brings to life the star players, outstanding teams, beloved coaches and remarkable games that shaped this treasured institution. Look back at the legendary leadership of Coach Dan McGugin, experience the first game played on historic Dudley Field, get to know Vanderbilt hall of fame quarterback Bill Wade and explore a complete record of every season.
A Brief History of Memphis G. Wayne Dowdy
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978.1.60949.440.7 * 6 x 9 * 144 pp * 40 images * $19.99
No other southern city has a history quite like Memphis. First purchased in the early 1800s from natives to serve as a vital port for the emerging American river trade, the city flourished until the tumultuous years of the Civil War brought chaos and uncertainty. Yet the city survived. Through the triumphs and tragedies of the civil rights movement and beyond, Memphis endured it all. Despite its compelling story, no concise history of this home of soulful music and unmistakable flavor is available to modern readers. Thankfully, local historian and Memphis archivist G. Wayne Dowdy has filled this gap with a history of Memphis that is as vibrant and welcoming as the city itself. Join Dowdy as he tells the city’s story as only a Memphian can.
Roan Mountain: History of an Appalachian Treasure Jennifer A. Bauer 978.1.60949.401.8 * 6 x 9 * 192 pp + 16 pp color * 129 images * $19.99
Roan Mountain’s remarkable ecosystem has enchanted people for centuries, beginning with the first native inhabitants. Then came pioneering settlers, celebrated naturalists like John Muir, hardworking miners and loggers eager to make a living from the land and ambitious businessmen such as John T. Wilder, whose Cloudland Hotel helped make Roan a tourist destination in the late 1870s. Today, conservationists, researchers and nature lovers of all kinds flock here to experience flora and fauna unique to this region of the Appalachians. Preserving Roan’s ecological heritage has proven both a challenge and a triumph for the mountain’s dedicated supporters. This newly revised and expanded edition, featuring previously unpublished color photography, recounts the fascinating natural and social history of this marvelous highland landscape.
Civil War Lexington, Kentucky: Bluegrass Breeding Ground of Power Joshua H. Leet & Karen M. Leet 978.1.60949.331.8 * 6 x 9 * 160 pp * 49 images * $19.99
Hidden History of Western Kentucky Berry Craig 978.1.60949.397.4 * 6 x 9 * 144 pp * 54 images * $19.99
What makes western Kentucky so unique? Sometimes it seems as if the history of this distinctive region lies buried deep within its awe-inspiring cave systems. Join western Kentucky historian Berry Craig as he penetrates the depths of the region’s lesser-known history and brings to light the people, places and events that have shaped Kentucky’s west. People like Fate Marable, the Paducah-born jazz innovator whose roving Kentucky Jazz Band featured a young Louis Armstrong. Places like Wheel, the tiny town in Graves County that gave birth to a vice president. And forgotten feuds like the 1900 Christmas Eve shootout in Mayfield that left a deputy dead. These stories, and many others, ensure that western Kentucky’s hidden history will no longer linger in the shadows.
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Although no great Civil War battles were fought in Lexington, Kentucky, the city afforded some of the greatest military and political leaders on each side. It produced the Honorable Henry Clay, whose efforts postponed the war by at least a decade. The city touched the lives of both Jefferson Davis and Abraham Lincoln, whose wife, Mary Todd, spent her early years there. This breeding ground of power molded the careers and characters of men like John C. Breckinridge and John Hunt Morgan. Authors Josh Leet and Karen Leet introduce the men and women of Lexington who shaped United States history and whose lives were forever changed by the war that shook the nation.
The Dover-Phila Football Rivalry: A Tradition Shared Through Its Greatest Games Matthew S. Lautzenheiser 978.1.59629.991.7 * 6 x 9 * 160 pp * 52 images * $19.99
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It was 1908, and Dover had just upset a far superior New Phila football team. A group of DHS students set forth on a streetcar to gloat in the Phila square. The football rivalry, which had been simmering, began in full. Traditions emerged and passions mounted as The Game became Game Week and community pride hinged on the outcome. Whip through the first snake dances, paint the rock and revisit the early clashes in the fairgrounds through the 100th game and beyond. Whether you remember Paul Miskimen’s field goal in 1946 to beat the Tornadoes, Don Watson’s ninety-four-yard fumble return for Dover in 1989 or Richard Sandilands’s dominating performances in 2004 and 2005, this book holds something for all fans of this classic Ohio rivalry.
Look to Lazarus: The Big Store David & Beverly Meyers & Elise Meyers Walker 978.1.60949.299.1 * 6 x 9 * 192 pp * 86 images * $19.99
For more than 150 years, F&R Lazarus & Company was the heart of downtown Columbus. Headed by the “first family of American retailing” with an eye for flair and a devotion to the customer, this uniquely midwestern institution won the hearts and minds of a community. Look to Lazarus draws on the memories of those who worked and shopped in this grand emporium to tell the unlikely story of a love affair between a city and a store. It was a love affair born of the solemn promise “You can always take it back to Lazarus—no questions asked.”
Toledo’s Historic Farmers’ Market Trini L. Wenninger 978.1.60949.375.2 * 6 x 9 * 176 pp * 70 images * $19.99
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With savory fruits, crisp vegetables, fresh herbs and more, the Toledo Farmers’ Market attests to the rich and bountiful goodness available in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. Join historian Trini L. Wenninger as she guides you through the market’s history, from its humble origins in the 1830s through its survival during rough times in the Glass City. Select the ripest tomatoes from Konstantinos’s stall, crunch into one of the seventy different varieties of apples from Witt’s Orchards or savor honey from Wines Bee Yard’s apiaries. This collection is complete with selection tips, cooking and baking advice and mouthwatering recipes inspired by the market that will bring the taste of Toledo to your table.
Hidden History of Cleveland Christopher Busta-Peck 978.1.60949.439.1 * 6 x 9 * 144 pp * 75 images * $19.99
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Too often, we think of history as something that happens elsewhere. But it’s not. Travel down East 100th Street to the home where Jesse Owens lived when he shocked the world at the 1936 Olympics. Ascend the stairs to Langston Hughes’s attic apartment on East 86th, where the influential writer lived alone during his formative sophomore and junior years of high school. From the massive Brown Hoist Building and the Hulett ore unloaders to some of the oldest surviving structures in Cleveland, Busta-Peck (of the wildly popular “Cleveland Area History” blog) has Clevelanders talking about history again. Here’s why.
Abolitionists, Copperheads and Colonizers in Hudson & the Western Reserve Mae Pelster 978.1.60949.253.3 * 6 x 9 * 128 pp * 40 images * $21.99
Descendants of Puritans, the founders of the Connecticut Western Reserve believed in a classless society. They envisioned a culture in which the word “slave” was meaningless. Their goal was to produce leaders to champion these principles and spread them across the American continent—people like themselves who would stand at the center of educational institutions, cultural centers, political structures and charitable organizations. They laid the foundations of the communities to come that would reflect an idealized vision of human character in their sense of community, their emphasis on faith that was tolerant of the beliefs of others and their appreciation of the importance of equal access to public education and democratic government. Meet the nation builders.
Jacobson’s, I Miss It So!: The Story of a Michigan Fashion Institution Bruce Allen Kopytek 978.1.60949.324.0 * 6 x 9 * 208 pp * 102 images * $19.99
Wicked Ann Arbor James Thomas Mann 978.1.60949.343.1 * 6 x 9 * 128 pp * 27 images * $19.99
Join local historian and storyteller James Mann as he recounts the murders, planned disappearances and strange happenings in Tree Town. Travel to the early twentieth century when men dressed as women to bait and trap serial fondler “Jack the Hugger.” Sense the fear permeating the city after nurse Pauline Campbell was murdered on her doorstep and the subsequent befuddlement after the arrest of her seemingly well-behaved teenage attackers (one of whom went on to author children’s books). Follow the men of the University of Michigan as they stage the panty raid that set the trend, and discover why foreign exchange student Cheng Lim hid in a church attic for four years.
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Join department store historian Bruce Allen Kopytek in this return to the elegance of Jacobson’s, a beloved Michigan institution for well over one hundred years. Reenter the marvelous stores and meet the personalities who transformed Jacobson’s from its humble Reed City origins to a staple of sophistication throughout the region and in Florida. The brainchild of a retail genius, this deluxe specialty store gave customers a peerless social, shopping and dining destination. Experience anew the refined beauty of its Grosse Pointe store, the chic designer world of its Birmingham ensemble or the charm and allure of its original Florida branch, revealing along the way secrets that made Jake’s the dazzling store it was.
Wicked Ottawa County, Michigan Amberrose Hammond 978.1.60949.174.1 * 6 x 9 * 128 pp * 28 images * $19.99
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Prepare for a harrowing ride into the seedy side of Ottawa County history as author Amberrose Hammond unearths morbid tales of sin, scandal and crime. The lovers you find here become enemies, and the jilted, jealous and mistreated favor weaponry to verbal resolution. Ku Klux Klan members don white gowns and leave fiery crosses blazing against the backdrop of night. In this Ottawa County, Eddie Bentz, Baby Face Nelson and a crew of thugs are spraying machine gun fire outside the People’s Savings Bank in Grand Haven, arguments end in miserable fashion and the missing often turn up without the capacity to out their wrongdoers.
Hidden History of Ypsilanti Laura Bien 978.1.60949.289.2 * 6 x 9 * 144 pp * 44 images * $19.99
From the tale of a fiery nineteenth-century male suffragette to the forgotten founder of long-distance telephony, local author Laura Bien reveals the bizarre, baffling and oft-overlooked tales of Ypsilanti history. Scratch your head as Eastern Michigan University honors the area’s onetime Potawatomi residents and its teacher school acculturates native children to white ways. Consider the “earth closet,” an indoor, nonflushing, composting toilet that’s quite possibly the least popular invention in Michigan history. Witness a young artist’s rise from Cleary Business College, which began as a penmanship school, to national fame or trade verse with Ypsilanti’s unofficial nineteenth-century poet laureate, a poor farmer who became pen pals with John Greenleaf Whittier.
Hidden History of Detroit Amy Elliott Bragg 978.1.60949.269.4 * 6 x 9 * 160 pp * 36 images * $19.99
Discover the Motor City before the motor: a muddy port town full of grogshops, horse races, haphazard cemeteries and enterprising bootstrappers from all over the world. Meet the argumentative French fugitive who founded the city, the tobacco magnate who haunts his shuttered factory, the gambler prankster millionaire who built a monument to himself, the governor who brought his scholarly library with him on canoe expeditions and the historians who helped create the story of Detroit as we know it: one of the oldest, rowdiest and most enigmatic cities in the Midwest.
John Carlisle 978.1.60949.490.2 * 7.5 x 9 * 256 pp, full color * 90 images * $22.99
Since 2007, John Carlisle has fascinated readers with his untold stories of Detroit in his “Detroitblogger John� column for the Metro Times. His words and photographs shed light on the overlooked and forgotten while bringing life to neglected, far-flung neighborhoods. The Detroit chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists named Carlisle the 2011 Journalist of the Year for his work on the city. This collection features dozens of his previously unpublished photographs and forty-two of his most unforgettable stories, including a man who has a strip club in his living room, a bar in a ghost town, a coffee shop for the city’s homeless, an art gallery in a mattress store and an old-fashioned debutante ball in the unlikeliest of places.
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Wolf and Dessauer: Where Fort Wayne Shopped Jim & Kathie Barron 978.1.60949.334.9 * 6 x 9 * 160 pp * 62 images * $19.99
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Remember how it used to be at W&D? From its humble beginnings as a dry goods store in 1896, Wolf and Dessauer grew to provide customers with revolutionary services and previously unheard-of amenities: personal shoppers, in-store models, escalators, an open-air French café and the magical Christmas WanDerland—home to Santa and his precious elf, Wee Willie WanD. Join Jim and Kathie Barron on this glorious return to one of the most progressive department stores in history. Relax in the tearoom with one of Edith Goodyear’s California Dream Bars, don elegant couture from around the world and luxuriate in this remembrance of a beloved Fort Wayne icon.
Wicked New Albany Gregg Seidl 978.1.60949.462.9 * 6 x 9 * 144 pp * 29 images * $19.99
Join local historian Gregg Seidl on this deliciously wicked romp with New Albany’s most heinous—the treacherous, greedy, drunken, insane and plain unfortunate. Catch a whiff of rum and candor when Jacob Ritter sits to write one morning in 1875. His opening line: “I have killed my wife because she is a witch.” When the trains roar through this New Albany, they are quite likely meeting flesh. The men in the saloons are armed and irritated. And the murderous can be most industrious, like the man who was sentenced to death, sold his body to New Albany’s first physician, collected the cash, reneged on the contract and then tried to sell his corpse again. Millions have roamed these broad avenues during New Albany’s nearly two hundred years. Most have been honest sorts. Others, well…
A History of Chicago’s O’Hare Airport Michael Branigan 978.1.60949.434.6 * 6 x 9 * 160 pp * 70 images * $19.99
In 1942, a stretch of Illinois prairie that had served as a battleground and a railroad depot became the site of a major manufacturing plant, producing Douglas C-54 Skymasters for World War II. Less than twenty years later, that plot of land boasted the biggest and busiest airport in the world. Many of the millions who have since passed through it have likely only regarded it as a place between cities. But for people like Michael Branigan, who has spent years on its tarmac, they know that O’Hare is a city unto itself, with a fascinating history of gangsters and heroes, mayors, presidents and pilots.
Denese Neu 978.1.60949.125.3 * 6 x 9 * 128 pp * 40 images * $19.99
Chicago’s craft beer scene may be new, but it enthusiastically taps the rich history of its home city. Order yourself a pint of Piece’s Golden Arm Ale and meet its inspiration—Nelson Algren, poet of the Chicago slums and author of The Man with a Golden Arm. Or sample the fine flavors of Crown Brewing, made in the former boiler room of a jail that was the site of a John Dillinger prison break. Slip some rough-and-tumble stories into your drink at Mickey Finn’s or raise a glass of Honkers to Goose Island for bringing brewing back to the city. Through the pages of this amiable bar stool reader, experience some of Chicago’s most fascinating stories, from the Great Fire to Wrigley Field.
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Chicago by the Pint: A Craft Beer History of the Windy City
Abolitionism and the Civil War in Southwestern Illinois John J. Dunphy
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978.1.60949.328.8 * 6 x 9 * 160 pp * 29 images * $19.99
Southwestern Illinois played a fierce and pivotal role in the national drama of a house divided against itself. St. Clair County sheltered Brooklyn, founded by freed and fugitive slaves and a vital link on the Underground Railroad. Alton was the home of Elijah Lovejoy, gunned down defending his press from an anti-abolitionist mob, as well as Lyman Trumbull, who wrote the Thirteenth Amendment. After the outbreak of war, Alton’s prison was packed with thousands of Confederate captives, a smallpox epidemic and the crossdressing double agent Mary Anne Pitman. John J. Dunphy continues the story of the Civil War and abolitionism beyond the Emancipation Proclamation and Appomattox, seeking out the enduring legacy those struggles left in his corner of Illinois.
State Street: One Brick at a Time Robert P. Ledermann 978.1.60949.294.6 * 7.5 x 9 * 160 pp, full color * 70 images * $22.99
Linger on the mezzanines of fantastic movie palaces like the Oriental, sample the confectionary delights of Krantz Candies or recklessly splurge on dress shields or mustache wax at dime stores like Kresge’s or Woolworths. Allow yourself to be enchanted by the painstakingly prepared displays at Marshall Field’s, but leave plenty of time to visit Carson, Pirie, Scott & Co., The Fair, Montgomery Ward, Goldblatts, Wieboldt’s and the Boston Store. Above all, meet the people behind the glitter and glamour of State Street who poured so much heartfelt energy into making it the magical place that it was. From its first bricks to future projects, Robert P. Ledermann lovingly recounts the history of this unique thoroughfare and provides a collection of rare photographs, including previously unpublished images of Carson’s clocks and the creators of Uncle Mistletoe.
Mysterious Madison: Unsolved Crimes, Strange Creatures & Bizarre Happenstance Noah Voss 978.1.60949.369.1 * 6 x 9 * 112 pp * 40 images * $19.99
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The city of Madison is no stranger to odd goings-on and events that just don’t add up. Plunge into murky waters in search of the Lake Mendota monster or briefly part the clouds of the Great Airship Mystery of 1897, which was witnessed by such credible sources as “Wisconsin judges, good church-going folk and those not predisposed to drink whiskey.” Please don’t stare for too long at Myrtle Downing’s shoes, which were said to be made from human skin. Revisit some of the murders that earned the intersection of Murray Street and Desmond Court the epithet “Death’s Corner.” And that is just a portion of the unsolved crimes, strange creatures and bizarre happenstance that make up Mysterious Madison.
Midwest Sweet Baking History: Delectable Classics around Lake Michigan Jenny Lewis
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978.1.60949.344.8 * 7.5 x 9 * 200 pp + 8 pp color * 38 images * $19.99
Discover how the Midwest refined the nation’s sweet tooth through a delicious mix of immigrant traditions and American ingenuity. Chef Jenny Lewis dips a spoon into generations of homemade desserts and examines the cogs and wheels of some of the biggest brands of the baking industry. Pull your chair up to a history in which Midwest beet sugar, vanilla cream and evaporated milk are mixed into a narrative of wars, social shifts and politics. Learn how to make Pumpkin Whoopie Pies, witness the rise of Red Star Yeast, plumb the secrets of the Kraft Oil Method and encounter a rich medley of other true stories and irresistible recipes from Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and Michigan.
Dubuque during the California Gold Rush: When the Midwest Went West Robert F. Klein 978.1.60949.491.9 * 6 x 9 * 160 pp * 34 images * $19.99
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In 1849, news from California produced a strange alchemy in the region around Dubuque. Men used to the daily grind of the local lead mines felt a sudden fever for gold half a continent away. It was like a call to war, pulling the young men of the Midwest away to far-distant climes for an adventure and nightmare they would struggle to explain to those who remained on the homefront. After meticulously combing through the correspondence between the Dubuque FortyNiners and a home radically altered by their departure, Robert F. Klein examines one of the most fascinating periods of the American story from a fresh perspective.
Civil War Springfield Larry Wood
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978.1.60949.308.0 * 6 x 9 * 160 pp * 46 images * $19.99
During the Civil War, Springfield was a frontier community of about 1,500 people, but it was the largest and most important place in southwest Missouri. The Northern and Southern armies vied throughout the early part of the war to occupy its strategic position. The Federal defeat at Wilson’s Creek in August 1861 gave the Southern forces possession, but Zagonyi’s charge two and a half months later returned Springfield to the Union. The Confederacy came back near Christmas of 1861 before being ousted again in February 1862. Marmaduke’s defeat at the Battle of Springfield in January 1863 ended the contest, placing the Union firmly in control, but Springfield continued to pulse with activity throughout the war. Historian Larry Wood chronicles this epic story.
Hidden History of Eureka Springs Joyce Zeller 978.1.60949.376.9 * 6 x 9 * 128 pp * 58 images * $19.99
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Nestled within the beautiful hills of the Ozarks, there is an Arkansas town unlike any other. Eureka Springs has a lively and colorful past, peppered by one-of-akind characters drawn to the town for its soothing waters. And while Eureka Springs is known today as one of the most wellpreserved towns in the nation, some of its most interesting history hides in plain sight. Join local author Joyce Zeller as she uncovers the remarkable and often forgotten history of this natural wonder of the Ozarks. With tales of the 1922 bank robbery, the residency of notorious prohibitionist Carry A. Nation and how a beloved cat named Morris became “general manager� at the historic Crescent Hotel, this is a side of the Eureka Springs story that won’t be found anywhere else.
Holly Springs: Van Dorn, the CSS Arkansas and the Raid That Saved Vicksburg Brandon H. Beck
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978.1.60949.049.2 * 6 x 9 * 128 pp * 28 images * $19.99
Midway between Memphis and New Orleans, overlooking the Mississippi River, Vicksburg was essential to both the Union and the Confederacy. In 1862, fiery Confederate General Earl Van Dorn turned back Union attempts to take the city by Admiral David Farragut and General Ulysses S. Grant. Van Dorn’s weapons were boldness and surprise—first with the CSS Arkansas and then with his daring raid on Holly Springs, Mississippi. By the time Grant finally took Vicksburg, in 1863, Van Dorn was dead, killed by a jealous husband. Historian Brandon H. Beck recounts the settings, the tactics and the memories of this exciting chapter of Civil War history.
Lauderdale County, Mississippi: A Brief History Richelle Putnam 978.1.60949.021.8 * 6 x 9 * 160 pp * 65 images * $19.99
Originally home to the native Choctaw tribe, Lauderdale County was settled and established in 1833 at a prime spot on the eastern border of the Magnolia State. The county flourished as a vital and vibrant hub of railroad commerce until the Civil War brought destruction and devastation. But its resilient citizens rose from the ashes, and soon an area once ravaged by war became a home for industry and innovators. Join author and Meridian local Richelle Putnam as she provides the history of Lauderdale County, from founding to present, recounting the people and events that helped shape the community into the beloved home it is today.
Details at 10: Behind the Headlines of Texas Television History Bert N. Shipp 978.1.60949.415.5 * 6 x 9 * 160 pp * $19.99
As broadcast news came of age in the turbulent decades of the 1950s and ’60s, North Texas reporter Bert Shipp was on the front lines. While television changed the way Texas and the world witnessed history, Shipp’s Dallas/Fort Worth coverage reported stories of both national and local importance. Whether in the media race to cover the Kennedy assassination, to discovering a secret list of prisoners of war while on a mission in Laos or highlighting the boy who had no shoes for Christmas, Shipp’s accounts of chronicling the news are fascinating and often hilarious. Join this awardwinning journalist as he recalls harrowing, humorous and true behind-thescenes stories of those early days in Texas television news.
Rita Cook 978.1.60949.201.4 * 6 x 9 * 128 pp * 54 images * $19.99
Tales of the strange and supernatural echo through the halls and city streets of the Big D. At the Renaissance-inspired Majestic Theater, it is rumored that the curtains are lowered by ghostly hands, and it is said that there is a sadness that lingers at the Sixth Floor Museum in the room where Oswald aimed at JFK. Travel downtown to the grand Adolphus Hotel, where guests from the turn of the century still dance to the strains of a phantom waltz, but beware of the stretch of road along White Rock Lake where a mysterious force kills the engines of unwary motorists. Join local author Rita Cook as she journeys into the darkest corners of the Texas heartland with this chilling collection of stories.
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Haunted Dallas
The Battle of Mine Creek: The Crushing End of the Missouri Campaign Jeffrey D. Stalnaker
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978.1.60949.332.5 * 6 x 9 * 128 pp * 40 images * $19.99
In 1864, Union troops controlled much of the South, Sherman’s men marched with impunity through Georgia and defeat at Gettysburg was a painful and distant memory. The Confederacy needed to stem the tide. Confederate major general Sterling Price led an army of twelve thousand troops on a desperate charge through Missouri to deliver the state to the Confederacy and dash President Lincoln’s hopes for reelection. This daring campaign culminated with the Battle of Mine Creek. A severely outnumbered Union army crushed the Confederate forces in one of the war’s largest and most audacious cavalry charges. Historian Jeff Stalnaker puts the reader in the saddle with the Union troopers as they destroy all hope for Rebel victory in the Trans-Mississippi.
A Wild West History of Frontier Colorado: Pioneers, Gunslingers & Cattle Kings on the Eastern Plains Jolie Anderson Gallagher 978.1.60949.195.6 * 6 x 9 * 144 pp * 50 images * $19.99
Hidden History of Denver Elizabeth Victoria Wallace 978.1.60949.350.9 * 6 x 9 * 144 pp * 66 images * $19.99
When prospectors set up camp on Cherry Creek in 1858, Denver emerged as a lightning rod for the extraordinary. Time has washed away so many unusual stories—from the dark days of nineteenth-century Law and Order League lynchings and the KKK’s later rise and fall to the heroism of suffragettes and the touching plight of the gypsies. Elizabeth Wallace knocks the dust off these details and introduces readers to characters like world heavyweight boxing champion Charles L. “Sonny” Liston, hit man turned rodeo promoter Leland Varain, aka “Diamond Jack,” and the city’s daring wall dogs, whose hand-painted building advertisements are fading reminders of a bygone Denver.
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From the gold rush to the coming of the railroad, the mid-1800s saw prospectors, desperados and opportunists flock to Colorado. Exaggerated tales of easy gold lured thousands of hardy souls across harsh territory. These pioneers survived famine and flood, clashed with marauding outlaws and defended their land against Confederate raids—all to make a new life in the West. And while these settlers continued to claim the prairie, the Plains Indians determined to push them back. The peaceful frontier quickly transformed into dangerous, lawless territory, where Coloradans settled their own matters, usually with pistols. In this collection of Wild West tales, Jolie Anderson Gallagher blazes a trail through the rough-and-tumble frontier history of Colorado’s eastern plains.
Hidden History of Civil War Oregon Randol B. Fletcher 978.1.60949.424.7 * 6 x 9 * 144 pp * 47 images * $19.99
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Many Oregonians think of the Civil War as a faraway event or something that happens when the Ducks and the Beavers tangle. Few know that the state raised two Union regiments or that more than ten thousand Union and Confederate veterans made their way to Oregon after the war. In fact, the Beaver State has impressive Civil War ties, including the battle death of Senator Edward Baker, the Long Tom Rebellion in Eugene and famous figures like U.S. Marshal Virgil Earp. Join Civil War enthusiast Randol B. Fletcher as he explores the tales behind the monuments and graves that dot today’s landscape and unearths the Hidden History of Civil War Oregon.
Stories from Jewish Portland Polina Olsen 978.1.60949.348.6 * 6 x 9 * 160 pp * 65 images * $19.99
These are the stories of Jewish Portland, whose roots stretch back to the gold rush, whose heart is the “old neighborhood” of South Portland and the memories of its residents and whose identity is alive and well in synagogues and community institutions. Portland author Polina Olsen recounts the history of this richly layered community through a collection of letters, interviews and stories drawn from her series “Looking Back,” published in the Jewish Review. In this expanded collection, explore the lives of early settlers brought by opportunity and New York’s Industrial Removal Office, walk the streets of the old neighborhood, alive with basketball games and junk peddlers, and learn the proud history of institutions like the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland, which continues the cultural traditions of Jewish Portland.
The Way We Were in San Diego Richard W. Crawford 978.1.60949.441.4 * 6 x 9 * 160 pp * 73 images * $16.99
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San Diego, known for its perfect weather, naval ties and landmarks like the San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park, has a history as incredible as its stunning shoreline. In this collection of articles from his San Diego Union-Tribune column “The Way We Were,” Richard W. Crawford recounts stories from the city’s early history that once splashed across the headlines. Read about Ruth Alexander’s aviation feats, the water pipeline carved from Humboldt County redwoods, the jailbreak of a man facing ten years in San Quentin for cow theft, a visit from escape artist Harry Houdini and the Purity League’s closure of the Stingaree red-light district. These stories highlight San Diego’s progress from a humble frontier port to the stylish city it is today.
A Brief History of Orange, California: The Plaza City Phil Brigandi
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978.1.60949.287.8 * 6 x 9 * 128 pp * 51 images * $19.99
Orange, California, is a city that started small but grew big on the promise, sweat and toil of agriculture. Born from the breakup of the old Rancho Santiago de Santa Ana, its early days were filled with horse races, gambling and fiestas. Citrus was the backbone of the economy for more than half a century, though postwar development eventually replaced the orange groves. Historian and Orange native Phil Brigandi traces the roots of the city back to its small-town origins: the steam whistle of the Peanut Roaster, the citrus packers tissue-wrapping oranges for transport, Miss Orange leading the May Festival parade and the students of Orange Union High painting the O and celebrating Dutch-Irish Days.
Tustin As It Once Was Juanita Lovret 978.1.60949.461.2 * 6 x 9 * 144 pp * 68 images * $19.99
In an era when the heart of Tustin was the intersection of Main and D, folks flocked to town to get supplies and swap stories. Some of these stories featured Tustin notables like C.E. Utt, who tried his hand at every local crop; Sam Tustin, whose Buick touring car became the town fire truck; Big John Stanton, who formed the one-man police department; and Dr. William B. Wall, who found inspiration for his orange crate label in a rooster painting from Grover Cleveland. Drawing from her Tustin News column “Remember When,� third-generation Tustin resident Juanita Lovret recalls the smalltown ranching roots of Tustin As It Once Was.
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