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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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Civil War Milledgeville: Tales from the Confederate Capital of Georgia
Hugh T. Harrington
In Civil War Milledgeville: Tales from the Confederate Capital of Georgia, local Milledgeville author and historian Hugh T. Harrington has put forth a collection of tales—from a women’s riot to a confederate cavalry rescue—that have until now gone untold or were forgotten. |
978-1-59629-053-2
128 pp.
$16.99
8 Black and White Photographs
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Date:
August 2005
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Dahlonega: A Brief History
Anne Dismukes Amerson
In recent years, Dahlonega, Georgia, has developed a well deserved reputation as a welcoming home for its residents and charming destination for visitors nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. In addition to its breathtaking setting, Dahlonega enjoys a lively, intriguing history, which is revealed here by local historian Anne Amerson. |
978-1-59629-130-0
128 pp.
$21.99
Over 60 Black and White Photographs
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Date:
October 2006
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Gates of Savannah: A Walking Tour
Merana Cadorette
Featuring a collection of full-color paintings, Gates of Savannah reveals the masterfully crafted gates that decorate the captivating Savannah streets. Each gate’s history is illuminated, paying tribute to the craftsmanship of Savannah’s celebrated blacksmiths, artists and designers. |
978-1-59629-294-9
128 pp.
$9.99
Over 30 Full Color Watercolors
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Date:
June 2007
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General Sherman and the Georgia Belles: Tales from Women Left Behind
Cathy J. Kaemmerlen
In 1864, when General William Tecumseh Sherman made his infamous March to the Sea, a number of Georgia's bravest women made a stand to save their homes and families. “Steel magnolias” in every sense of the word, these women displayed an extraordinary level of grit and gumption. These are their stories. |
978-1-59629-159-1
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 10 Black and White Photographs
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Date:
October 2006
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Georgia's Rome: A Brief History
Jerry R. Desmond
Romans have always been justifiably
proud of their city. Located in the northwest corner of Georgia, Rome
consistently ranks as one of the most livable small cities in America. Georgia’s Rome tells the stories of the city’s founding, its upheaval in the Civil War,
its rebirth from the ashes of that conflict, the growth of its industry and the origins of its vibrant arts community. The book also focuses on the leaders and personalities of the city, including a first lady of the United States and the father of naval aviation.
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978-1-59629-309-0
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 60 Black and White Photographs
Publication
Date:
May 2008
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Ghosts of Atlanta: Phantoms of the Phoenix City
Reese Christian
Elite psychic medium and cold case researcher Reese Christian writes of the tragic past and the haunted present of Greater Atlanta. From Peachtree Street in the heart of downtown to the plantations and battlefields surrounding the city, join her in discovering the twisted histories of some of Atlanta’s most infamous landmarks and forgotten moments. |
978-1-59629-544-5
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 20 Black and White Photographs
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Date:
August 2008
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More Milledgeville Memories
Hugh Harrington
In vivid detail, author Hugh Harrington presents a delightful collection of historical vignettes that showcase the many facets of Milledgeville, Georgia's past. With his inimitable style, Harrington recounts a number of forgotten episodes in Milledgeville's history, including drunken duels, secret marriages and the worst Christmas Milledgeville ever had. |
978-1-59629-192-8
128 pp.
$17.99
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Date:
November 2006
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Remembering Americus, Georgia: Essays on Southern Life
Alan Anderson
This collection of insightful and entertaining historical vignettes offers a glimpse into the history of Americus and Sumter County, Georgia, and reveals how the area’s past is reflected in the history of the South. |
978-1-59629-131-7
128 pp.
$18.99
Over 20 Black and White Photographs
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Date:
July 2006
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Remembering Bulloch County: Tales from the Babe to the 'Boro
Roger Allen
In this captivating collection of his best articles, discover why Statesboro Herald columnist Roger Allen attracts a large and devoted Bulloch County following. Read about everything from Native American influences on the region to the baseball game in which Babe Ruth took on the South Georgia Teachers Conference. |
978-1-59629-442-4
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 40 Black and White Photographs
Publication
Date:
June 2008
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Remembering Milledgeville: Historic Tales from Georgia's Antebellum Capital
Hugh T. Harrington
A collection of short histories—some serious, others side splittingly hilarious—by local writer and historian Hugh Harrington, which focuses on the history of Milledgeville and Baldwin County, Georgia. With an eye for history and the unusual, Hugh recounts the fascinating and often bizarre stories of this quintessential Southern town. |
978-1-59629-041-9
160 pp.
$17.99
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Date:
June 2005
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Roswell: History, Haunts and Legends
Dianna Avena
From the banks of the Chattahoochee to the streets of Roswell’s historic district, chilling specters remind us of this charming Southern town’s shocking past. Author Dianna Avena blends Roswell’s history with tales of the city’s most famous haunts —from the slave quarters of Bulloch Hall to the cracked graves in Founder’s Cemetery—to send chills down the spines of locals and visitors alike. |
978-1-59629-308-3
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 50 Black and White Photographs
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Date:
October 2007
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Savannah's Little Crooked Houses: If These Walls Could Talk
Susan B. Johnson
With a warm style, Susan B. Johnson tells the captivating story of the distinctive antebellum cottages that dot Savannah’s historic district. Savannah’s little crooked houses divulge the secrets they have held within their walls for over two hundred years. |
978-1-59629-226-0
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 10 Color and 4 Black and White Photographs
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Date:
February 2007
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Sentimental Savannah: Reflections on a Southern City's Past
Polly Powers Stramm
Join Savannah writer Polly Powers Stramm on a stroll down the city’s memory lane, stopping along the way to visit with some of its most memorable characters, whose stories include studying—and socializing—at Savannah’s beloved schools, dancing on the pavilion at Tybee Island, and picking violets along the railroad tracks outside of town. |
978-1-59629-140-9
160 pp.
$19.99
Over 30 Black and White Photographs
Publication
Date:
August 2006
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St. Simons Island: A Summary of its History
Reverend Edwin Green
An enjoyable and enlightening amble through the early history of St. Simons Island, Georgia, its plantation period and into the island's golden days as a beautiful resort destination. |
978-1-59629-017-4
96 pp.
$14.99
25 Illustrations
Publication
Date:
November 2004
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The Best of "I Remember Dahlonega"
Anne Dismukes Amerson
Charming Dahlonega, Georgia, is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, in the northeastern region of the Peach State. With a wealth of stories from her “I Remember Dahlonega” collection, Anne Amerson recalls the history that has made Dahlonega and Lumpkin County both a beloved home and destination with a rich past. |
978-1-59629-125-6
128 pp.
$18.99
Over 30 Black and White Photographs
Publication
Date:
May 2006
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The Historic Oakland Cemetery of Atlanta: Speaking Stones
Cathy J. Kaemmerlen
Approximately seventy thousand souls lay in rest at historic Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta, Georgia. They are the silent witnesses of what has gone on before. Their stones carry their stories and the
history of Atlanta. Cathy Kaemmerlen, renowned storyteller and Georgia author, explores the tales behind many of the cemetery’s notable figures including Margaret Mitchell and Bobby Jones. |
978-1-59629-330-4
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 45 Black and White Photographs
Publication
Date:
October 2007
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