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The History Press publishes high-quality history and heritage titles with a strong regional base. Our books help to revive and preserve the past in various regions throughout the United States, and we strive to make these histories accessible and available to a wide audience.

 

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
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
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

Publication Date:
April 2007
Belchertown: Bits of History
Collected Writings of Doris and Harvey Dickinson
Edited by Cliff McCarthy and Doris Dickinson
 The fifty stories in this charming collection mark the events, places and people that have made Belchertown special. Drawn from the writings of beloved local fixtures Doris and Harvey Dickinson, these tales show how Belchertown holds firm to its New England Yankee traditions in the heart of the Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts.

978-1-59629-264-2
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 50 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
April 2007
Black Fire: Portrait of a Black Memphis Firefighter
Robert J. Crawford Sr.
Delores A. Crawford
 Robert J. Crawford was one of twelve black firefighters hired by the City of Memphis in the mid-1970s, amid racial turmoil and pressures of integration. His focus and ambition set him apart from the beginning. Black Fire is a vivid, often emotional account of a turbulent decade and one man’s brave ambition to serve and succeed as a firefighter.

978-1-59629-328-1
160 pp.
$19.99
Over 45 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
September 2007
Bradley Beach Treasures: Reflections of the Jersey Shore
Bette Blum

 In a cycle of life as regular as the tides, generations of families have summered in Bradley Beach. Revel in the joys of the Jersey Shore in this new collection of nostalgic stories. Enlivened with essays, anecdotes and photographs, Bradley Beach Treasures offers a rich glimpse of post–World War II life on the New Jersey coast.

978-1-59629-299-4
160 pp.
$21.99
Over 60 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
July 2007
Burke County, North Carolina: Historic Tales from the Gateway to the Blue Ridge
Larry R. Clark

 Discover Burke County's exciting past- from the American Revolution to the Civil War, and from the Great Gold Rush to moonshiners and floods. In this engaging volume of facts, legends and lore, author and historian Larry R. Clark presents the fascinating events that have shaped Burke County.

978-1-59629-323-6
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 50 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
November 2007
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

Publication Date:
August 2005
Cocke County, Tennessee: Pages from the Past
Edward R. Walker III

 Author and county historian Eddie Walker has long chronicled the history of beautiful Cocke County, tucked away in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. Published together for the first time, this collection of favorite Walker articles which first appeared in the Newport Plain Talk from 1996 to 2001 offers an intimate look at a picturesque East Tennessee community.

978-1-59629-398-4
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 30 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
November 2007
Concord and the Dawn of Revolution: The Hidden Truths
D. Michael Ryan

 Through a series of compelling essays, this book debunks historical myths associated with Concord and the start of the Revolutionary War, and it salutes those who fought for our nation and became the first heroes of the fledgling United States. These accounts of the “shot heard round the world” present the realities of the American Revolution.

978-1-59629-186-7
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 20 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
February 2007
Crime, Corruption and Politics in Hull
John Galluzzo

 No one knows Hull history like John Galluzzo. In this volume he shares a selection of tales that will captivate Hull residents and delight the loyal visitors who flock to the area each year to breathe in the sea air and find their place in the sand.

978-1-59629-126-3
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 40 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
April 2007
Death in North Carolina's Piedmont: Tales of Murder, Suicide and Causes Unknown
Frances H. Casstevens

 In this unique look at the Piedmont’s most infamous and historic crimes, Frances Casstevens offers readers a glimpse into the criminal mind and the consequences of criminal actions. From the exploits of the outlaw Jesse Dobbins, to the malicious injustices of the Civil War, to tales of young love torn asunder by tragedy, Casstevens offers a thorough exploration of the Piedmont’s most shocking acts.

978-1-59629-196-6
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 20 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
November 2006
Explorations in Charleston's Jewish History
Solomon Breibart
With Robert N. Rosen and Jack Bass
 Documented as part of the Lowcountry since the 1690s, Charleston Jews have contributed to the region, the nation and the world. Here are the stories of this vibrant community—the past and present—all intermixed with tales of historic buildings, congregations, religious movements and cemeteries, wonderfully told by the preeminent Charleston Jewish historian Solomon Breibart.

978-1-59629-047-1
224 pp.
$24.99
Over 30 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
September 2005
Folly Beach: Glimpses of a Vanished Strand
Bill Bryan

 Through these charming, historical vignettes, readers can enjoy a moonlit dance on the pier, take a ride on the Ferris wheel at the carnival or comb the Washout for driftwood at sunset. Charleston writer Bill Bryan provides this wistful look back at Folly during a special time in its history, when the dark days of war were over and everyone just wanted to have fun.

978-1-59629-084-6
96 pp.
$18.99
Over 40 Black and White and 30 Color Photographs

Publication Date:
October 2005
Fredericksburg, Virginia: Eclectic Histories for the Curious Reader
Ted Kamieniak

 Ted Kamieniak collected these fifteen superb articles to amaze and fascinate all who feel ”history” is simply a well-worn path. Each selection delivers fresh perspective and intriguing events connected to Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania County, Virginia.

978-1-59629-383-0
160 pp.
$19.99
Over 40 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
February 2008
Glimpses of Medford: Selections from the Historical Register
Edited by Barbara Kerr

 Medford's homegrown historians recall its past, from the early days to the night that Paul Revere stopped in Medford Square on his ride. Walk down Ship Street during the shipbuilding era, ride the Boston and Lowell Railroad and meet Medford's fascinating residents, from Victorian milkmen to the Lawrence Light Guard.

978-1-59629-231-4
160 pp.
$19.99
Over 60 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
April 2007
Gulf Coast Chronicles: Remembering Sarasota's Past
Jeff LaHurd

 This book is a warm and vibrant stroll through the often forgotten and innocent days of Sarasota, Florida's past, by longtime resident Jeff LaHurd. It is ideal for anyone looking to revisit Sarasota’s “golden days” and the personalities and events that shaped the area.

978-1-59629-029-7
144 pp.
$21.99
Over 60 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
June 2005
Historic Tales of Cashiers, North Carolina
Jane Gibson Nardy

 In this charming account, North Carolina historian Jane Gibson Nardy recounts a treasure-trove of true stories from her beloved Blue Ridge community. In addition to several generations of family memorabilia from her personal library, Nardy has also culled the area’s public records -- deeds, wills, marriage registers and even tombstones -- to make mountain tales of yesteryear come alive for the modern reader

978-1-59629-434-9
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 30 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
July 2008
Inland Passages: Making a Lowcountry Life
William Baldwin

 Ideal for someone looking for more than the mundane historical fact, this collection of interviews and personal accounts are written in William Baldwin's inimitable style on a subject very close to his heart—Lowcountry life.

978-1-59629-034-1
192 pp.
$16.99

Publication Date:
November 2004
Lake Hollingsworth: Reflections and Studies on a Florida Landmark
Edited by John Haldeman and Bernard Quetchenbach

 This collection of works by individuals associated with Florida Southern College—faculty, staff, students and alumni—offers a compelling look at this dynamic lake. Thought provoking and informative, Lake Hollingsworth: Reflections and Studies reveals the many ways in which the surrounding communities have explored, depended upon, and embraced the lake throughout the decades.

978-1-59629-064-8
224 pp.
$29.99
Over 200 Black and White and 50 Color Photographs

Publication Date:
October 2005
Legends and Tales, Volume II: Remembering St. Augustine
Karen Harvey

 This follow up to Legends and Tales continues to uncover the multilayered history of St. Augustine, Florida. These historic vignettes, told in Harvey's warm style, are sure to delight and entertain residents and visitors alike.

978-1-59629-070-9
96 pp.
$17.99
Over 30 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
February 2006
Legends and Tales: Anecdotal Histories of St. Augustine, Florida
Karen Harvey

 Legends and Tales: Anecdotal Histories of St. Augustine, Florida is a collection of oral histories and local color by St. Augustine resident Karen Harvey. Karen takes the reader on a stroll through the local history of this amazing city that allows the memories of its citizens to come to life.

978-1-59629-060-0
96 pp.
$19.99
Over 30 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
July 2005
Lexington, Massachusetts: Treasures from Historic Archives
Richard P. Kollen

 As history’s raw material, documents serve as our gateway into the past. In this exciting new book, Lexington historian and archivist Richard Kollen places these treasured relics within their historical context to reveal a bygone society. Kollen provides a portrait of colonial and post-Revolution life, from the infamous Battle of Lexington to misconstrued Puritanical marriage.

978-1-59629-103-4
160 pp.
$19.99
Over 30 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
November 2006
Long Branch in the Golden Age: Tales of Fascinating and Famous People
Sharon Hazard

 For elite Americans in the nineteenth and early twentieth century, summers at the shore meant Long Branch, New Jersey. Serving up tales of glamour and the life of leisure, Sharon Hazard’s enjoyable history details the comings and goings of those who visited and lived in Long Branch during its glory days.

978-1-59629-216-1
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 40 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
June 2007
Maynard, Massachusetts: A House in the Village
Jan Voogd

 Maynard is a tight-knit community with a captivating past. From moral debates over liquor to socialism’s heyday, these stories provide a unique look at Maynard’s history. Murder mysteries, mills and the mafia come to life in Jan Voogd's extensively researched stories of this town during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

978-1-59629-205-5
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 50 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
April 2007
Melbourne Beach: Memoirs from Coastal Florida
Frank J. Thomas

 Join longtime Melbourne Beach resident Frank Thomas for this witty, poignant account of the seaside town’s past. This collection features the unforgettable tales of Melbourne Beach’s most memorable citizens and reveals a number of colorful episodes-from the town’s first stop sign to the Great Cat Hunt of 1930-in its long history.

978-1-59629-174-4
96 pp.
$17.99
Over 10 Line Drawings

Publication Date:
November 2006
Memories from New Hampshire's Lakes and Mountains: Fence Building and Apple Cider
Bruce Heald

 In New Hampshire’s rugged hill country, the Granite State’s rural settlers have cultivated a vibrant pastoral society. With stops to consider such classic New England activities as ice fishing, maple sugaring and blueberry picking, Author Bruce Heald takes readers on a journey through folk life during New Hampshire’s olden days.

978-1-59629-266-6
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 40 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
July 2007
Mid-Maryland: A Crossroads of History
Edited by Michael A. Powell and Bruce A. Thompson

 This collection of compelling and insightful essays offers fresh perspectives on an area incomparably rich in history, taking the reader on a tour of some of the most critical themes—such as the events and effects of the Civil War, African American history and historic preservation efforts—in the region's past.

978-1-59629-071-6
192 pp.
$21.99
Over 30 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
December 2005
Mountain Passages: Natural and Cultural History of Western North Carolina and the Great Smoky Mountains
George Ellison

 An intriguing collection of essays resulting from George Ellison’s thirty-year fascination with Western North Carolina. Through a diverse cast of characters we hear stories in a distinctly Appalachian tone and gain an understanding of mountain life and lore.

978-1-59629-044-0
160 pp.
$18.99

Publication Date:
June 2005
Office Upstairs: A Doctor's Journey
Charles H. Banov, MD

 Charles H. Banov shares tales from over fifty years of practicing medicine. Looking back with honesty and humor at growing up Jewish in the South and opening the first doctor’s office in a tiny Texas town, he shares intimate portraits of the teachers, fellow students and patients who shaped his career.

978-1-59629-370-0
192 pp.
$34.99
Over 15 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
October 2007
Old Times in Horry County: A Narrative History
Randall A. Wells

 Horry County has become a destination resort—and few of today’s residents can recall "the good old days." Determined to preserve the region’s original character, Randall Wells interviewed Horry County’s old-timers and most colorful characters. The result is this collection of stories and memories, sure to delight visitors and locals alike.

978-1-59629-189-8
160 pp.
$19.99
Over 20 Black and White Sketches

Publication Date:
July 2007
Palm Beach Past: The Best of
Eliot Kleinberg

 Through a fascinating collection of historical essays, Eliot Kleinberg reveals a trove of little-known facts about some of Palm Beach's most captivating, eccentric residents and prestigious neighborhoods and parks.

978-1-59629-115-7
128 pp.
$18.99
Over 100 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
May 2006
Person County Past: Tales from the Central Piedmont
Phyliss Boatwright

 These intriguing stories recount the history of various parts of Person County, from Roxboro, Person’s geographical center and county seat, to the townships of Allensville and Cunningham, to the “forgotten villages” of Centre Grove and Caltolina. A range of history is revealed, including important events, unique residents, and community leaders.

978-1-59629-153-9
128 pp.
$18.99

Publication Date:
August 2006
Preserving Paradise: The Architectural Heritage and History of the Florida Keys
George Walter Born

 Key West’s history can be deciphered through the architecture of its buildings—each façade and portico offers another subtle detail in the island-city’s larger story. This book, by author and executive director of the Historic Florida Keys Foundation George Born, reveals the nuances of Key West’s architecture and illuminates many aspects of its storied past.

978-1-59629-152-2
160 pp.
$19.99
Over 40 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
September 2006
Quintessential Sarasota: Stories and Pictures from the 1920s to the 1950s
Jeff LaHurd

 Filled with striking images as well as sentimental remembrances of the wonder years in Sarasota, Florida's colorful past, this book is a treasure trove of golden memories.

978-1-59629-023-5
128 pp.
$18.99
80 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
November 2004
Recollections of Pitt County
Roger Kammerer

 Roger Kammerer presents this eclectic, ambling journey through the ages in Pitt County, stopping to visit with the area’s more influential, memorable and unusual characters. With a charming blend of history, nostalgia and humor, Kammerer blazes a captivating trail for readers as they wander down the county’s collective memory lane.

978-1-59629-132-4
128 pp.
$18.99
Over 20 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
June 2006
Rembering Camden: Stories from an Old Maine Harbor
Barbara F. Dyer

 Tracing the town's history from its early days as a thriving shipbuilding center to its present status as a well-loved tourist destination, author and lifelong Camden resident Barbara F. Dyer offers a series of poignant and entertaining recollections of bygone days in old Camden and nearby Rockport.

978-1-59629-321-2
160 pp.
$19.99
Over 70 Black & White Photographs

Publication Date:
January 2008
Remembering Alamance County: Tales of Railroads, Textiles and Baseball
Don Bolden

 This enjoyable look at the history of Alamance County—in North Carolina’s Piedmont region—explores the way county residents lived their lives before the days of rampant development. Writer Don Bolden recalls with fondness the colorful cast of characters and fascinating events that helped take the area from a quaint railroad community to a major textile center, and beyond.

978-1-59629-170-6
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 40 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
August 2006
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

Publication Date:
July 2006
Remembering Avery County: Old Tales from North Carolina's Youngest County
Michael C. Hardy

 Watched over by the ancient Grandfather Mountain, Avery County never fails to captivate visitors with its wild beauty and spirited people. In this fascinating collection of tales, Avery native son Michael C. Hardy presents the wild mountain life through delightful memories of the 1930s and ‘40s.

978-1-59629-232-1
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 40 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
June 2007
Remembering Columbia, South Carolina: Capital City Chronicles
Miles Richards

 Columbia’s history is brimming with characters whose exploits have shaped and enriched the city’s colorful story. This collection reveals the intriguing—but lesser known—people and events in Columbia’s past. With a welcoming style, Richards shows why Columbia has earned a well deserved reputation as a history-rich Southern city.

978-1-59629-112-6
128 pp.
$19.99

Publication Date:
July 2006
Remembering Concord: Articles from the Look Back Collection
Helen Arthur-Cornett

 This humorous and historical compilation of anecdotes and vignettes is a valuable selection of Helen Arthur-Cornett’s best work from her tenure as a writer for the Charlotte Observer and offers readers a warm and informative perspective on the history and folklore of Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

978-1-59629-080-8
128 pp.
$17.99
20 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
August 2005
Remembering Craven County: Tales of Tarheel History
Bill Hand

 Situated in the heart of eastern North Carolina, Craven County—New Bern in particular—has as much rich history as quaint charm. With a keen eye and clever style, Bill Hand takes readers on a romp through Craven County’s history and paints a fascinating picture of the area’s past.

978-1-59629-157-7
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 40 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
August 2006
Remembering Fairfax County, Virginia
Karl Reiner

 The historical articles in this collection chronicle the past of Fairfax County, Virginia, during some of the most influential periods in American history. Fairfax County has changed dramatically, but the events and people that shaped this section of northern Virginia have not been forgotten.

978-1-59629-096-9
128 pp.
$18.99
3 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
April 2006
Remembering Fairfield: Famous People and Historic Places
Rita Papazian

 Founded in 1639, Fairfield’s New England roots run deep. British soldiers torched the village in 1779, but the settlers vigorously rebuilt. Now Fairfield — which has hosted presidential visits and celebrity residents — enjoys dual status as a dynamic company town and leafy suburban enclave.

978-1-59629-239-0
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 40 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
July 2007
Remembering Fort Myers: The City of Palms
Prudy Taylor Board

 Known for its palm-lined boulevards and famous residents, Fort Myers is a quintessential Florida city. Through a collection of historical essays, Prudy Taylor Board provides a journey through the city's prestigious neighborhoods and presents the stories of some of the most famous characters in Fort Myers history.

978-1-59629-101-0
128 pp.
$18.99
Over 40 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
May 2006
Remembering Henderson County: A Legacy of Lore
Louise Howe Bailey

 A special selection of essays by local writer Louise Bailey offering readers a warm and informative perspective on the history and folklore of Henderson County, North Carolina. We meet a delightful cast of characters whose stories tell of a truly independent way of life and of a fierce pride in mountain traditions.

978-1-59629-012-9
144 pp.
$16.99

Publication Date:
June 2005
Remembering Kingstree: The Collected Writings of Bessie Swann Britton
Linda W. Brown

 These spirited stories, told through the century-old writings of “Miss” Bessie Britton, recount the colorful and exciting small-town life of Kingstree. From childhood nostalgia to the turbulent World Wars, Miss Bessie’s writings recall the bygone days of Kingstree and are now collected for a new generation to enjoy.

978-1-59629-291-8
160 pp.
$19.99
Over 30 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
July 2007
Remembering Lee County: Where Winter Spends the Summer
Prudy Taylor Board

 In this charming retrospective, Lee County native Prudy Taylor Board writes with warmth and wry humor as she reveals the true history of Lee County, its communities and some of its most intriguing and prominent pioneers. Locals, visitors and newcomers alike are sure to enjoy Board’s witty and causal style.

978-1-59629-102-7
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 20 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
December 2006
Remembering Lynchburg and Central Virginia: Articles from the News and Advance
Darrell Laurant

 This collection of writings unearths the various layers of history that have shaped Lynchburg and the surrounding area. From the banks and waters of the James River, which runs through Lynchburg, to Thomas Jefferson, who was a frequent visitor to the city and neighboring Bedford County, the history of the Lynchburg area speaks volumes to the inquisitive visitor or lifelong resident alike.

978-1-59629-082-2
96 pp.
$16.99

Publication Date:
October 2005
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

Publication Date:
June 2005
Remembering Old Abington: The Collected Writings of Martha Campbell
Martha Campbell
Edited by Donald Cann & John Galluzzo
 In Remembering Old Abington, editors Donald Cann and John J. Galluzzo have painstakingly sifted through the best of Abington historical columnist Martha Campbell's body of work to brilliantly recreate dramatic and colorful times in Abington, Rockland and Whitman.

978-1-59629-390-8
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 40 Black & White Photographs

Publication Date:
January 2008
Remembering Orlando: Tales from Elvis to Disney
Joy Wallace Dickinson

 In this charming collection, Orlando writer Joy Wallace Dickinson gives readers a peek at a variety of little-known Orlando stories. From the visits of Elvis Presley and Jack Kerouac to the famous dedication of the Lake Eola fountain to the wild speculation of a “mystery” company’s plans for the city, Dickinson offers a nostalgic look at the twentieth-century history of “the City Beautiful.”

978-1-59629-172-0
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 30 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
October 2006
Remembering Plant City: Stories from the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World
Gilbert Gott

 The resounding spirit of Plant City—or Strawberry Town, to those who know and love it—and its rich history shine through in this vibrant illustrated history. A striking collection of archival images reveals the residents and communities that have helped to make Plant City a model for small-town America.

978-1-59629-243-7
192 pp.
$21.99
Over 120 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
March 2007
Remembering South Carolina's Old Pendleton District
Hurley E. Badders

 With a warm, casual style, Hurley Badders shares the lively tales that make South Carolina’s Old Pendleton District a hotbed of history. Few regions of the Palmetto State can compare with the district’s rich past, and this book gives readers a glimpse of the characters and episodes that have helped to shape its colorful story.

978-1-59629-197-3
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 20 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
December 2006
Remembering St. Petersburg, Florida: Sunshine City Stories
Scott Taylor Hartzell

 In this unique collection of historical vignettes, Scott Taylor Hartzell provides a captivating account of St. Petersburg’s history. Hartzell explores a number of important events in the Sunshine City’s past and highlights the contributions of a bevy of extraordinary individuals whose efforts and exploits shaped the city’s development.

978-1-59629-120-1
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 60 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
July 2006
Remembering St. Petersburg, Florida: Volume 2, More Sunshine City Stories
Scott Taylor Hartzell

 This second volume of compelling historical vignettes furthers Scott Taylor Hartzell’s effort to tell St. Petersburg, Florida’s fascinating story. Hartzell examines the impact of a variety of St. Petersburg’s most influential characters, including Helen Derse Roberts, Margaret Acheson Stuart, Glen Dill, Dick Bothwell, Walter P. Fuller and dozens more.

978-1-59629-122-5
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 30 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
September 2006
Remembering the Way it Was at Beaufort, Sheldon and the Sea Islands
Fran Heyward Marscher

In recent years Beaufort County has earned a reputation as one of America’s most desirable, picturesque locations, and change has piled on top of change. This collection of priceless oral histories preserves the area’s charming past, and harkens back to simpler times in a beloved corner of the South Carolina Lowcountry.

978-1-59629-136-2
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 20 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
July 2006
Remembering the Way it Was at Hilton Head, Bluffton and Daufuskie
Fran Heyward Marscher

 A fascinating collection of oral histories that speak to us of life in a simpler time in Bluffton, Hilton Head and Daufuskie, South Carolina that is sure to prove delightful to “bin yeahs” and “come yeahs” alike.

978-1-59629-061-7
192 pp.
$21.99
Over 20 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
July 2005
Remembering the Way it Was, Volume 2: More Stories from Hilton Head, Bluffton and Daufuskie
Fran Heyward Marscher

 In this second volume of personal memories collected by local writer Fran Heyward Marscher, Lowcountry old-timers tell of adventures and good times that were had in the Hilton Head, Bluffton and Daufuskie of yesteryear, before, as the Gullahs might say, “it all change up.”

978-1-59629-138-6
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 20 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
February 2007
Remembering Winchester, Virginia: The Best of
Adrian O'Connor

 Winchester, Virginia—in the heart of the northern Shenandoah Valley—is a city steeped in history. This collection of historical vignettes reveals the stories of the people who have shaped Winchester's history, and their impact on the larger history of Virginia.

978-1-59629-100-3
128 pp.
$18.99
Over 20 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
April 2006
Scoundrels, Rogues and Heroes of the Old North State
Dr. H.G. Jones
Edited by K. Randell Jones and Caitlin D. Jones
 Journey with the author throughout North Carolina as he unmasks shadowy characters, cheers lost heroes and makes the surreal and oft-forgotten individuals of the past come alive.

978-1-59629-025-9
128 pp.
$16.99

Publication Date:
November 2004
Scoundrels, Rogues and Heroes of the Old North State: Revised and Updated with Additional Stories and Pictures
Dr. H.G. Jones
Edited by K. Randell Jones and Caitlin D. Jones
 Informative, moving and on occasion side-splittingly hilarious, this collection of stories with amusing pen-and-ink drawings is a must for North Carolinians young and old. Revised and updated with ten more tales of Tar Heel history and accompanied by images from the library of Dr. Jones and a map highlighting each story’s location.

978-1-59629-260-4
256 pp.
$12.99
Over 10 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
April 2007
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
Southside Virginia: Echoing Through History
Herman Melton

 A unique history permeates Southside Virginia, a grouping of seven picturesque counties in south central Virginia. In this compelling new book, author and historian Herman Melton explores the past of this beautiful area, revealing a history that is both illuminating and tumultuous and spans the gamut of the American experience.

978-1-59629-137-9
128 pp.
$18.99
Over 10 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
December 2006
St. Petersburg's Historic African American Neighborhoods
Jon Wilson
Rosalie Peck
 In this companion volume to St. Petersburg's Historic 22nd Street South, Rosalie Peck and Jon Wilson share stories of people who built these thriving communities, and offer a rich narrative of hardships overcome, leaders who emerged and the perseverance of pioneers who kept the faith that a better day would arrive.

978-1-59629-279-6
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 45 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
January 2008
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
The Golden Age of Hull: Old Home Week, Neighbors and Gala Days
John Galluzzo

 Author and Hull historian John Galluzzo provides this warm collection of historical essays that recalls the days of summer splendor in the quaint Massachusetts town, and explores some of the forgotten episodes of local history that took place in many of Hull's proud neighborhoods.

978-1-59629-108-9
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 40 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
May 2006
The Hidden History of McMinn County: Tales from Eastern Tennessee
Joe Guy

 Amid the serenity of McMinn County, in southeast Tennessee, lies a history that has long lain hidden in old newspaper stories, county records and the memories of McMinn’s most venerable citizens. The Hidden History of McMinn County is the first-ever collection of articles from the popular regional newspaper column of historian Joe Guy.

978-1-59629-349-6
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 40 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
October 2007