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101 Glimpses of Bartow
Steve Rajtar
This volume records, through carefully chosen quality images, the development of historic Bartow from its origins as an outpost in the interior of a wild state to a respected county seat at the end of the twentieth century. Revisit the scenes from the “City of Oaks and Azaleas” that you know so well, or experience them for the first time. |
978-1-59629-533-9
128 pp.
$14.99
Over 100 Black and White Photographs
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Date:
August 2008
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101 Glimpses of Historic Micanopy
Steve Rajtar
Founded in 1821 and considered Florida’s oldest inland settlement, Micanopy has a well-established tradition of Southern hospitality. Accompany seasoned tour guide Steve Rajtar as he leads a captivating photographic journey through this charming historic town. |
978-1-59629-509-4
128 pp.
$12.99
Over 100 Black and White Photographs
Publication
Date:
August 2008
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101 Glimpses of Long Island's North Shore
Richard Panchyk
Offering 101 of the most iconic images of the people and places that have come to define the North Shore, local historian and author Richard Panchyk has created a volume sure to inspire the next generation of Eggers.
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978-1-59629-535-3
128 pp.
$12.99
Over 100 Black and White Photographs
Publication
Date:
July 2008
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101 Glimpses of New Haven
Colin M. Caplan
With a breadth of architectural range fitted to the length of its intellectural heritage, New Haven's elegance deserves 101 glimpses. |
978-1-59629-540-7
128 pp.
$12.99
Over 100 Black and White Photographs
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Date:
August 2008
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33154: The Story of Bal Harbour, Bay Harbor Islands, Indian Creek Village & Surfside
Seth H. Bramson
33154 is the zip code shared by four of the most beautiful, progressive and affluent communities in America. Their story, told by south Florida’s foremost historian, Seth Bramson, is the first and only history of the sun-filled enclaves of Bal Harbour, Bay Harbor Islands, Indian Creek Village and Surfside. |
978-1-59629-385-4
128 pp.
$21.99
Over 120 Black and White Photographs
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Date:
February 2008
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A Bit of Earth in the Somerset Hills: Growing Up in a Small New Jersey Town
Gordon Thomas Ward
Combining the enchantment of youth with nostalgic
memories of the landscape of Somersetin, New Jersey, author Gordon Ward recalls in brilliant detail the Bernardsville neighborhood in which he grew up. A Bit of Earth in the Somerset Hills, is a neighborhood tale that will resonate with all whose growing-up years were filled with a sense of place. |
978-1-59629-382-3
160 pp.
$19.99
Over 60 Black and White Photographs
Publication
Date:
November 2007
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A Brief History of Fort Washington, Pennsylvania: From Farmland to Suburb
Lewis and Trudy Keen
This brief history tells a story of Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, that few know. Drawing on a wealth of original documents, Lewis and Trudy Keen explore the area’s colorful past and provide an account of the characters, events, neighborhoods and businesses that have made Fort Washington a flourishing community. test |
978-1-59629-127-0
128 pp.
$21.99
Over 180 Black and White Photographs
Publication
Date:
June 2006
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A Brief History of James Island: Jewel of the Sea Islands
Douglas W. Bostick
In this engaging volume, local historian Douglas Bostick reveals the unacknowledged history of the second community in South Carolina, settled in 1671. From prehistoric clues about Native American life before European settlement to the triumph of equality on the greens of Charleston’s Municipal Golf Course, Bostick tells the story of James Island as only a native son can. |
978-1-59629-523-0
160 pp.
$19.99
Over 80 Black and White Photographs
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Date:
August 2008
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A Brief History of Old Newbury: From Settlement to Separation
Bethany Groff
Author Bethany Groff introduces the compelling personalities that shaped the history of Old Newbury up until 1764, when Newburyport received its independence from the mother
town. From the scandalous exploits of Dr. Henry Greenland to the self-sacrificing courage of founding families like the Emerys, Dummers and Pikes, experience the verve of this early New England town.
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978-1-59629-481-3
160 pp.
$21.99
Over 60 Black and White Photographs
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Date:
August 2008
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A Cades Cove Childhood
Margaret McCaulley
J.C. McCaulley
The remote Smoky Mountain community of Cades Cove still lives in the memory of J.C. McCaulley, one of the few remaining former residents, who offers an exclusive glimpse into a childhood in the Cove. His stories, compiled by his wife Margaret, are a testament to a way of life long abandoned—a life before automobiles, television and perhaps too much exposure to the outside world; a life of hard work and caring for your neighbors. |
978-1-59629-556-8
96 pp.
$17.99
Over 40 Black and White Photographs
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Date:
August 2008
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A Carolina Plantation Remembered
Frances Cheston Train
Author Frances Cheston Train recalls the magic of
summers spent at Friendfield Plantation in the 1930s, golden days insulated from the hardships of the Depression and filled with innocence, kindness and uncomplicated fun. |
978-1-59629-394-6
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 95 Black and White Photographs
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Date:
February 2008
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A Day in the Life of Hull: You Don't Have to Catch Fish to Go Fishin'
John Galluzzo
Hull’s geography and powerful ties to the sea create the need for professions that few can imagine. Within its small population can be found lobstermen, harbormasters, some of the bravest Coast Guardsmen in the country and more. What do these people do in an average day? Is there even such a thing as an average day? Award-winning author John Galluzzo sampled a day in the life of these extraordinary Hull residents to find out. |
978-1-59629-141-6
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 30 Black and White Photographs
Publication
Date:
November 2006
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A Gentleman in Charleston and the Manner of His Death
William Baldwin
Lowcountry author William Baldwin brings to life the milieu of late nineteenth-century Charleston in this captivating novel. Baldwin artfully melds fiction with the facts surrounding the demise of famed Charleston newspaperman Frank Dawson. |
978-1-59629-087-7
192 pp.
$13.99
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Date:
April 2006
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A Guide to Historic Beaufort, South Carolina
Alexia Jones Helsley
With nearly 500 years of history, Beaufort teems with intriguing tales of the people and events that have shaped and enriched the city’s story. In this engaging book, historian and Beaufort native Alexia Helsley brings Beaufort’s past to life and provides a useful guide to the city’s most historic streets, buildings and neighborhoods. |
978-1-59629-045-7
144 pp.
$19.99
Over 120 Black and White and 40 Color Photographs
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Date:
August 2006
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A Guide to Historic Charlottesville and Albemarle County, Virginia
Jean L. Cooper
Charlottesville and surrounding Albemarle County exude the grand atmosphere of a region steeped in some of our nation’s most unforgettable personalities and events— Thomas Jefferson, Stonewall Jackson and monuments of Confederate battles. Jean Cooper brings the area to life in this guide to Charlottesville’s most historic sections. |
978-1-59629-173-7
144 pp.
$19.99
Over 40 Black and White Photographs
Publication
Date:
August 2007
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A Guide to Historic Gainesville
Steve Rajtar
Since its humble beginnings as a cattle and citrus town in the 1850s, Gainesville has grown into a first-rate Florida city. Join local historian Steve Rajtar for this journey through the historic structures, neighborhoods and districts that make Gainesville and “Gator Nation” a unique place to live, visit and learn. |
978-1-59629-217-8
192 pp.
$19.99
Over 100 Black and White Photographs
Publication
Date:
April 2007
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A Guide to Historic Greenville, South Carolina
John M. Nolan
Greenville History Tours owner John Nolan leads the reader through downtown in a tourist-friendly guide to historic sites, with vintage photographs to illustrate how the city has changed and what original features remain. Carefully researched and exceptionally written, it is a wonderful companion, both for visitors and for Greenville residents who want to see their hometown in a new light. |
978-1-59629-340-3
144 pp.
$19.99
Over 35 Black & White Photographs
Publication
Date:
May 2008
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A Guide to Historic Henderson County, North Carolina
Alexia Jones Helsley
Dr. George A. Jones
Located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Henderson County is beloved by founding families, seasonal residents and summer tourists alike. Old-timers and first-time visitors will take delight in this rich account, which spans from the mid-1800s to the present and includes tours of historic highlights in Hendersonville, Flat Rock, Fletcher and more. |
978-1-59629-275-8
168 pp.
$19.99
Over 150 Black and White Photographs
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Date:
September 2007
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A Guide to Historic Hollywood: A Tour through Place and Time
Joan Mickelson
Divided into two parts, A Guide to Historic Hollywood by local historian Joan Mickelson provides a history of Hollywood’s formative years as well as a guide through the historic streets of this beautiful Florida city. |
978-1-59629-049-5
256 pp.
$22.99
Over 125 Black and White Photographs
Publication
Date:
November 2005
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A Guide to Historic Lakeland, Florida
Steve Rajtar
What is Lakeland? It’s the Munn Park Historic District and the shores of Lake Hollingsworth. It’s the renowned Frank Lloyd Wright buildings of Florida Southern College and the older brick-and-stucco neighborhoods. In A Guide to Historic Lakeland, Steve Rajtar surveys the history, important events and favorite corners of this lovely Florida community. |
978-1-59629-271-0
192 pp.
$19.99
Over 50 Black and White Photographs
Publication
Date:
November 2007
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A Guide to Historic Nashville, Tennessee
James A. Hoobler
Written by accomplished historian James Hoobler, senior curator of art and architecture at the Tennessee State Museum and former executive director of the Tennessee Historical Society, this book offers extraordinary insight into Nashville's heritage. Carefully researched and exceptionally written, it is a wonderful companion, both for visitors and for Nashville residents who want to see their hometown in a new light. |
978-1-59629-404-2
168 pp.
$19.99
Over 230 Black & White Photographs
Publication
Date:
May 2008
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A Guide to Historic New Haven, Connecticut
Colin M. Caplan
Written by New Haven native Colin M. Caplan, author of New Haven (Then & Now) and an active member of the local architecture and preservation community. He founded Magrisso Forte, a design-based consulting firm dedicated to fostering awareness of New Haven’s cultural resources. This book details eighteen walks and nine guided driving/biking tours around the city. |
978-1-59629-245-1
144 pp.
$19.99
Over 130 Black and White Photographs
Publication
Date:
November 2007
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A Guide to Historic Orlando
Steve Rajtar
Orlando today, with its dozens of massive theme parks and other tourist draws, belies the city’s robust history. This outstanding new book—by local historian and guide Steve Rajtar—leads readers through Orlando’s past and through its present-day neighborhoods and districts with a useful street-by-street guide. There’s no better way to experience the vibrant heritage of Orlando. |
978-1-59629-198-0
192 pp.
$19.99
Over 100 Black and White Photographs
Publication
Date:
November 2006
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A Guide to Historic Plymouth
James Baker
Enjoyable walking and driving tours of this renowned Pilgrim settlement, each packed with fascinating details and historic facts. Written by Plymouth resident and historian James W. Baker, former director of research and senior historian at Plimoth Plantation, and current curator at the Alden House Historic Site in Duxbury, MA. |
978-1-59629-228-4
144 pp.
$19.99
Over 90 Black and White Photographs
Publication
Date:
January 2008
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A Guide to Historic St. Augustine, Florida
Steve Rajtar
Kelly Goodman
Let Steve Rajtar and Kelly Goodman conduct you through the history-rich streets of this delightful north Florida community in their comprehensive Guide to Historic St. Augustine, Florida. |
978-1-59629-336-6
192 pp.
$19.99
Over 100 Black and White Photographs
Publication
Date:
November 2007
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A Guide to Historic Staunton, Virginia
Edmund D. Potter
From the
picturesque Wharf Area to the birthplace of Woodrow Wilson
to the town’s many historically African American businesses,
A Guide to Historic Staunton offers visitors and residents alike a
deeper appreciation of their remarkable surroundings. |
978-1-59629-543-8
128 pp.
$17.99
Over 75 Black & White Photographs
Publication
Date:
September 2008
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A Guide to Historic Tampa
Steve Rajtar
Founded on the edge of a vast swamp, the humble garrison town of Tampa languished for years. Following the Civil War, a succession of industries— phosphate mining, commercial fishing and especially cigar manufacturing—created changes that forever altered the sleepy military outpost. Local historian Steve Rajtar escorts readers through beautiful old Tampa in this illustrated guide. |
978-1-59629-253-6
192 pp.
$19.99
Over 90 Black and White Photographs
Publication
Date:
August 2007
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A Guide to Historic Winter Park, Florida
Steve Rajtar
Gayle Prince Rajtar
A Guide to Historic Winter Park chronicles the founding and growth of this extraordinary community, one that thrives today as a mecca for both boutique shoppers and outdoor enthusiasts. Established during the 1880s, historic Winter Park will delight the senses. |
978-1-59629-436-3
144 pp.
$19.99
Over 150 Black and White Photographs
Publication
Date:
July 2008
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A Gullah Guide to Charleston: Walking Through Black History
Alphonso Brown
Join Alphonso Brown, owner and operator of Gullah Tours, Inc., on a journey through the places, history and lore enriched by the varied contributions of black Charlestonians. From Catfish Row to the sweetgrass basket makers, Brown’s distinctive narration and vibrant descriptions in native Gullah make this a unique and enjoyable way to experience the Holy City. |
978-1-59629-392-2
160 pp.
$12.99
Over 60 Black and White Photographs
Publication
Date:
May 2008
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A History of Boca Raton
Sally J. Ling
Boca Raton’s renowned Atlantic-coast beauty is matched only by its long, captivating history. From pirates burying doubloons in sand dunes to the farms and land booms that sparked dramatic growth, this is the story of Boca Raton. |
978-1-59629-135-5
160 pp.
$21.99
Over 50 Black and White Photographs
Publication
Date:
March 2007
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A History of Chesapeake, Virginia
Raymond L. Harper
In this exemplary volume, historian Raymond Harper traces Chesapeake-area settlement from Native Americans to early Europeans and continuing through the modern era. With fascinating detail, Harper presents the impact of the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, the development of education and religion and the growth of one of the nation's most beloved cities. |
978-1-59629-351-9
160 pp.
$19.99
Over 70 Black & White Photographs
Publication
Date:
March 2008
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A History of Company C, 50th Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteer Infantry Regiment: From the Camp, the Battlefield and the Prison Pen, 1861–1865
J. Stuart Richards
This collection of Civil War soldiers’ letters home, personal narratives and official reports provides a glimpse into the life and hardships of the war’s most horrific battles. |
978-1-59629-089-1
224 pp.
$21.99
Over 20 Black and White Photographs
Publication
Date:
May 2006
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A History of Connecticut's Golden Hill Paugussett Tribe
Charles Brilvitch
Like all of New England’s indigenous people, western Connecticut’s Paugussett tribe has
suffered injustice and fought determinedly to preserve their cultural identity. In A History of Connecticut’s Golden Hill Paugussett Tribe, author Charles Brilvitch passionately chronicles the tribe’s struggles and fascinating history
through the Victorian era to the present, and traces their traditions and ongoing determination to preserve an irreplaceable and vanishing culture. |
978-1-59629-296-3
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 25 Black and White Photographs
Publication
Date:
November 2007
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A History of Florida Forts: Florida's Lonely Outposts
Alejandro M. de Quesada
Featuring the history of Florida’s forts from the colonial period, Seminole Wars, Civil War and twentieth century, this fascinating book—by military historian and Florida author Alejandro M. de Quesada—offers a thorough exploration of the fortifications and strongholds that have played a crucial role in shaping Florida’s past. |
978-1-59629-104-1
224 pp.
$24.99
Over 180 Black and White Photographs
Publication
Date:
August 2006
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A History of Hunting in the Great Smoky Mountains
Bob Plott
Foreword by George Ellison
From the primitive weaponry and prevailing tactics
of the Cherokee to the audacious rifle-toting ridge runners, and even a
gruesome gang of cannibalistic rogues, these stories are truly a gripping
tribute to mountain life and the adventure of the game. |
978-1-59629-458-5
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 40 Black & White Photographs
Publication
Date:
September 2008
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A History of Mystic, Connecticut: From Pequot Village to Tourist Town
Leigh Fought
Tucked away in a natural port, Mystic has long been home to seagoing adventure. Former Mystic Seaport librarian Leigh Fought relates the compelling story of this coastal community. The decline of commercial whaling ended Mystic's shipbuilding boom, yet the town recovered, transforming itself into a charming tourist destination that has enchanted millions. |
978-1-59629-221-5
160 pp.
$21.99
Over 80 Black and White Photographs
Publication
Date:
December 2007
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A History of Oakland: The Story of Our Village
Kevin Heffernan
Tucked away in the northwestern corner of Bergen County, Oakland was for years a peacefully undiscovered outpost. Yet as Kevin Heffernan chronicles in A History of Oakland, the town’s placid, easygoing character belies a fascinating and deeply engrossing history. |
978-1-59629-334-2
128 pp.
$21.99
Over 70 Black and White Photographs
Publication
Date:
November 2007
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A History of Professional Baseball in Asheville
Bill Ballew
So many baseball greats have appeared within McCormick Field’s white lines: Babe Ruth, Jackie Robinson, Ty Cobb, manager Cal Ripken Sr. and batboy Cal Ripken Jr., to name a few. Asheville’s hardball history is vast, and Bill Ballew presents it here as never before. |
978-1-59629-176-8
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 60 Black and White Photographs
Publication
Date:
February 2007
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A History of Smuggling in Florida: Rumrunners and Cocaine Cowboys
Stan Zimmerman
With its long coastline, hundreds of remote landing strips and airports clogged with sun-seeking tourists, Florida is a superhighway of smuggling. The Sunshine State has a centuries-old history of smuggling, and the shocking variety of contraband—from guns and cocaine to orchids and jaguar teeth—is rivaled only by the long list of perpetrators. |
978-1-59629-199-7
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 40 Black and White Photographs
Publication
Date:
October 2006
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A History of the Boston and Maine Railroad: Exploring New Hampshire's Rugged Heart by Rail
Bruce D. Heald
On June 27, 1835, New Hampshire chartered the Boston & Maine Railroad, and a juggernaut was born.From the gravity-defying Mount Washington Cog Railway to logging transport trains to the famous Depression-era Snow Train, A History of the Boston & Maine Railroad traces the fascinating history of New England's most renowned railway. |
978-1-59629-360-1
128 pp.
$21.99
Over 70 Black and White Photographs
Publication
Date:
December 2007
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A History of the Homes and People of Williamsburgh District
Gordon
Beginning with the area’s early settlers, this journey through Williamsburg County’s history reveals its important families, homes and communities. Jenkinson details the county’s growth and preserves its past for generations to come. |
978-1-59629-146-1
128 pp.
$21.99
Over 50 Black and White Photographs
Publication
Date:
February 2007
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A History of the Pennsylvania Hospital
Kristen A. Graham
In A History
of the Pennsylvania Hospital, Kristen Graham introduces the
people and ideas that guided Pennsylvania Hospital through
numerous wars and social and economic crises, landing it
at the forefront of healing, learning and innovation. |
978-1-59629-567-4
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 75 Black and White Photographs
Publication
Date:
September 2008
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A History of Weiss Lake
Douglas Scott Wright
When Alabama
Power Company decided to dam the river in order to build a thirty thousand-
acre reservoir, locals were divided about whether to welcome
the hydroelectricity and potential prosperity or resist losing their land
and proud farming heritage. Weiss Lake would emerge to alter Cherokee County history
permanently. Post editor and county native Scott Wright presents a
captivating collection of personal recollections and historical vignettes
to illustrate the magnitude of the lake’s influence in shaping the future
of the area—and damming its past. |
978-1-59629-560-5
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 65 Black & White Photographs
Publication
Date:
October 2008
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A History of Westbury, Long Island
Richard Panchyk
Author Richard Panchyk narrates the dramatic transformation of Westbury, a once-agricultural hamlet founded in 1670 by Quakers. Little more than a country town until the early twentieth century, Westbury changed overnight as titans of industry and finance embarked on a frenzied pace of building and development—mansions,
resorts, even a racetrack and an airport—catapulting the community into modern times. |
978-1-59629-213-0
160 pp.
$21.99
Over 70 Black and White Photographs
Publication
Date:
August 2007
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A History of Whitewater Paddling in Western North Carolina: Water Wise
Will Leverette
Water Wise
From the Chattooga to the Nantahala, the thrilling rapids and unparalleled scenery of Western North Carolina’s rivers attract thousands of whitewater paddlers each year. Ride along with Will Leverette as he recounts the exhilarating adventures of paddling’s pioneers from 1923 to 1980, both those who started the craze and those who guided it farther downstream. |
978-1-59629-435-6
120 pp.
$14.99
Over 40 Black and White Photographs
Publication
Date:
June 2008
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A History of Worcester: 1674-1848
Kenneth J. Moynihan
Author Kenneth J. Moynihan chronicles the fascinating early history of this bustling junction town and offers readers a front-row view of Worcester’s dramatic, nearly forgotten past. |
978-1-59629-234-5
192 pp.
$22.99
Over 30 Black and White Photograhps
Publication
Date:
November 2007
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A History of Yorktown and its Victory Celebrations: Revival to Patriotism
Kathleen Manley
Written by local Yorktown author Kathleen Manley, this book chronicles the history of Yorktown, Virginia, and the victory celebrations that have been undertaken through the generations to remember a historic time in America’s infancy. |
978-1-59629-078-5
96 pp.
$17.99
Over 40 Black and White Photographs
Publication
Date:
November 2005
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A Life in Antebellum Charlotte: The Private Journal of Sarah F. Davidson, 1837
Edited by Ann Williams, Karen McConnell & Janet Dyer
Foreword by Mary Kratt
In A Life in Antebellum Charlotte, editors Dyer, McConnell and Williams have meticulously transcribed the journal of Sarah F. Davidson to be presented in its entirety. Also included in this edition are supplementary historical details that provide a comprehensive background for the events and people mentioned in the journal. |
978-1-59629-088-4
160 pp.
$19.99
6 Black and White Photographs
Publication
Date:
October 2005
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A Life of Duty: The Autobiography of George Willcox McIver, 1858–1947
Edited by Jonathan Dembo
George Willcox McIver’s life spanned a time of dramatic transformation in American history. A native of Davidson, North Carolina, McIver lived through the Civil War, fought in the Spanish-American War and World War I, and served in posts across the world during his illustrious military career. Jonathan Dembo has edited and annotated McIver’s autobiography, published here for the first time. |
978-1-59629-028-0
448 pp.
$34.99
58 Black and White Photographs
Publication
Date:
July 2006
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A Local Habitation: Poems from Old & New Worlds
Seabrook Wilkinson
Embracing the rhyme and longestablished forms from past eras, poet Seabrook Wilkinson plumbs the depths of personal and collective history, which he uses to investigate the emotional landscapes of his native South Carolina Lowcountry, Scotland, Key West and the mountains of North Carolina. |
978-1-59629-402-8
192 pp.
$19.99
Hardcover
Publication
Date:
December 2007
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A Native Son's Story of Fishing, Hunting and Duck Decoys in the Lowcountry: A Caines Family Tradition
Jerry Wayne Caines
In the Lowcountry, the Caines family is known for three things: fishing, hunting and hell-raising. In this book, follow two generations of Caineses as they achieve lasting fame carving duck decoys (now collectable and worth thousands), guiding hunters in Hobcaw Barony, fishing for shad and telling the raucous tales of their misadventures. |
978-1-59629-241-3
128 pp.
$17.99
Over 120 Black and White Photographs
Publication
Date:
February 2007
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A New World Gentry: The Making of a Merchant and Planter Class in South Carolina, 1670-1770
Richard Waterhouse
Foreword by Charles Joyner
In this compelling volume, Richard Waterhouse examines the early history of South Carolina’s development, closely following the establishment and economic growth of the colony in correlation with the cultural development of the elite planter and merchant classes. |
978-1-59629-040-2
192 pp.
$24.99
Over 70 Black and White Illustrations
Publication
Date:
December 2005
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A Popular History of Western North Carolina: Mountains, Heroes & Hootnoggers
Rob Neufeld
With a warm, accessible style, Asheville-based writer Rob Neufeld offers this exploration of Western North Carolina’s history through the stories of its most fascinating people. Few regions can boast such a lively, vibrant population, and Neufeld masterfully showcases its traditions, contradictions and promise. |
978-1-59629-183-6
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 20 Black and White Photographs
Publication
Date:
February 2007
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A Story of North Carolina's Historic Beaufort
Mamre Marsh Wilson
As a community shaped by its waterside location alongside the Newport River, Beaufort has been a proud center for fishing, tourism and gracious living for more than three hundred years. In this captivating history, author Mamre Wilson walks readers through the rich past and intriguing community that is Beaufort. |
978-1-59629-168-3
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 50 Black and White Photographs
Publication
Date:
June 2007
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A Walking Guide to North Carolina's Historic New Bern
Bill Hand
Few cities in North Carolina can match New Bern for its charm and history. Founded in 1710, the town rose to prominence during the Revolutionary era after being designated the state capital. Join Bill Hand on a delightful excursion through one of the Tarheel State’s most historic communities. |
978-1-59629-272-7
144 pp.
$19.99
Over 130 Black and White Photographs
Publication
Date:
August 2007
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A Whaling Captain's Life: The Exciting True Account by William Acton for His Son, William
William Acton
This little volume, originally published in 1838, was penned by a whaling captain for his son. Irresistibly collectable, this edition- featuring 112 original black-and-white plates -retains all the charm of the original, including descriptions of successful voyages, whale hunting advice and sailing superstitions. |
978-1-59629-417-2
128 pp.
$12.99
Over 110 Black and White Plates
Publication
Date:
January 2008
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African Americans of Chattanooga: A History of Unsung Heroes
Rita L. Hubbard
Beginning in 1541 with Hernando de Soto's Spanish expedition in search of gold, African Americans have held a prominent place in Chattanooga's history. Author Rita Hubbard chronicles the ways African Americans have shaped Chattanooga, and presents inspirational achievements that have gone largely unheralded over the years. |
978-1-59629-315-1
160 pp.
$19.99
Over 100 Black and White Photographs
Publication
Date:
December 2007
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Alice's Adventures in Cambridge
R.C. Evarts
Illustrated by E.L. Baron, with a New Foreword by The Harvard Lampoon
Nearly a century after its first publication, Alice’s Adventures in Cambridge is still a delight. This new edition features a foreword from The Harvard Lampoon and cleverly reminds us that the peculiarities of prestige and the allure of elitism remain timeless. |
978-1-59629-605-3
92 pp.
$14.99
Over 20 Black & White Illustrations
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Date:
October 2008
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Allston-Brighton in Transition: From Cattle Town to Streetcar Suburb
Dr. William P. Marchione
From its founding in the seventeenth century, when it was known as Little Cambridge, to its vibrant streets of today, Allston-Brighton has remained a spirited community just outside Boston. Along the Charles, through Aberdeen, at the market and on the first electric streetcars, this book offers a journey through Allston-Brighton's past. |
978-1-59629-252-9
160 pp.
$21.99
Over 40 Black and White Photographs
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Date:
April 2007
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Andover in the Civil War: The Spirit and Sacrifice of a New England Town
Joan Silva Patrakis
Drawing on journals, letters and newspaper articles, Andover
in the Civil War chronicles the journey of these brave men and brings to life the efforts
of those who remained on the homefront. Harriet Beecher Stowe and Elizabeth Stuart
Phelps were just two Andover citizens who threw themselves wholeheartedly into the
Union cause. |
978-1-59629-437-0
128 pp.
$21.99
Over 25 Black & White Photographs
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Date:
October 2008
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Anthracite Roots: Generations of Coal Mining in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Joseph W. Leonard III
The story of life in a coal-mining town in Pennsylvania told through the words of one extraordinary family that provided a demanding industry with generation after generation of miners. Complete with more than 40 photos. |
978-1-59629-050-1
96 pp.
$16.99
Over 40 Black and White Photographs
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Date:
June 2005
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Antique Houses of Gloucester: The Families Who Built Them, the Mayor Who Moved Them and the Changing Face of the Harbor Village
Prudence Paine Fish
Become an armchair expert on Gloucester's historic residences and New England's classic building styles. Prudence Paine Fish delivers a masterful survey of Gloucester's captivating old homes and provides an entertaining primer on New England's colonial and nineteenth-century architecture. |
978-1-59629-373-1
168 pp.
$29.99
Over 80 Color Photographs
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Date:
December 2007
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Asheville Ghosts and Legends
Ken Traylor and Delas M. House Jr.
Nestled in the heart of North Carolina’s share of the Smoky Mountains, Asheville is one of the South’s most haunted cities. The picturesque landscape of this mountain destination belies what is in truth a violent, ghoulish past. This collection of macabre stories features the stories of some of the area’s most famous ghostly characters. |
978-1-59629-156-0
128 pp.
$17.99
Over 20 Black and White Illustrations
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Date:
August 2006
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Atlanta's Druid Hills: A Brief History
Robert Hartle Jr.
Founded in 1908, Druid Hills — Atlanta’s second residential neighborhood — is one of the loveliest and most historic areas in metro Atlanta. Designed by Frederick Law Olmstead, the neighborhood was home to the city’s movers and shakers, such as Asa Candler, founder of Coca-Cola. Now the residents coexist with what has become an international university community. Historian Robert Hartle Jr. has written an honest, impeccably researched tribute to Druid Hills, truly one of the jewels in Atlanta’s crown. |
978-1-59629-375-5
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 40 Black and White Photographs
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Date:
June 2008
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Babe & the Kid: The Legendary Story of Babe Ruth and Johnny Sylvester
Charlie Poekel
Foreword by: Julia Ruth Stevens
On the eve of game four of the 1926 World Series, Ruth heard that a young New Jersey boy, Johnny Sylvester, was laid up with a deadly illness. Ruth autographed a ball for Johnny, inscribing it, “I’ll knock a homer for you in Wednesday’s game–Babe Ruth.” The rest was history. Ruth delivered on his promise, and Johnny made a miraculous recovery. |
978-1-59629-267-3
160 pp.
$19.99
Over 65 Black and White Photographs
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Date:
November 2007
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Badge #1: True Stories from a Boston Cop
Frankie DeSario
Frankie DeSario offers a vivid account of his forty year career in the Boston Police Department. From true stories of the mafia and gangland slayings to busing, race riots, thugs and corruption, Frankie reveals what it was like to have a ringside seat at events that made history. Engrossing and revealing from the first page to the last, here is a realworld look at life on the beat and behind the badge. |
978-1-59629-293-2
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 35 Black and White Photographs
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Date:
September 2007
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Battle for the Southern Frontier: The Creek War and the War of 1812
Mike Bunn and Clay Williams
Compelled by Tecumseh’s fiery oratory, in 1811 Red Stick Creeks embarked on a path resulting
in a cataclysmic war that would rechart the course of Southern history. Beginning as a civil
war, the bitterly contested Creek War ultimately became entwined with the larger War of 1812 in the Gulf South between American and British forces. |
978-1-59629-371-7
192 pp.
$22.99
Over 90 Black and White Illustrations
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Date:
July 2008
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Beale Street: Resurrecting the Home of the Blues
John A. Elkington
From the transcendent sounds
of W.C. Handy to the rubble
of crumbling buildings and a
miraculous rebirth, Beale Street
has undergone many incarnations.
In this remarkable firsthand
account, author John Elkington
takes readers on an incredible
journey of revitalization that
few believed possible when he
embarked upon the task in the early
1980s.
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978-1-59629-492-9
128 pp.
$25.99
Over 45 Black & White Photographs
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Date:
September 2008
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Beaufort, South Carolina: A History
Alexia Jones Helsley
Foreword by Lawrence S. Roland
A compelling history of one of South Carolina’s most significant small cities. Helsley calls upon a lifetime of experience as one of the state’s premier historians to illuminate Beaufort’s history through detailed research, a compelling narrative and more than 120 photographs. |
978-1-59629-027-3
256 pp.
$24.99
Over 120 Black and White Photographs
Publication
Date:
June 2005
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