Ghost Stories from the San Joaquin Delta
9781634993326
Regular price $24.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Ghost Stories from the San Joaquin Delta provides an introduction to local history through stories that reflect our culture and identity.
Tule fog, railroads, waterways and remote homesteads provide a rich canvas upon which local legends are built. Once home to the wealthiest pioneers in California, few today remember John Marsh. Point of Timber, populist political wars, and ritualistic murders were once known in far eastern Contra Costa County. Truth is stranger than fiction as creation stories, cultural myths, extraordinary deaths, and unsolved mysteries from the California Delta heartland are revealed. You will find hair-raising stories of escaped anaconda snakes, missing wives, lone horsemen, train wrecks, fire and wistful love.
The communities of Brentwood, Byron, Knightsen, Oakley, Discovery Bay, Bethel Island and the Far East Islands were settled by agribusiness pioneers, exported more grain in the 1870s than the entire Mississippi Valley, and welcomed the San Pablo and Tulare railroad--and they were scary! The bandit Joaquin Murrieta stole horses here, ritualistic murders occurred on Jersey Island and Hispanic folklore brought the La Llorna legend to the waterways. Do not forget the ghosts at the Byron Hot Springs! Today, these communities are safe and secure San Francisco Bay Area suburbs. Or are they? Do not underestimate the unexplained apparition of Sarah Norton, the "White Witch," lurking just outside your home.
Beaufort, South Carolina
9781596290273
Regular price $24.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Beaufort, South Carolina, the Palmetto State's second-oldest town, is a paradigm of the Lowcountry and well worth a visit in this pictorial history.
As one of the oldest settlements in North America, Beaufort can trace its root deep into the rich history of the New World. This charming city beneath moss-draped oaks has a heritage that is as diverse as it is longstanding. This comprehensive look into Beaufort's past reveals a wide-ranging set of influences that helped to shape the island city's development. From the landing of Spanish sailors in 1514 to the influx of present-day sun-seekers, Beaufort has played host to a variety of inhabitants that have each added a distinct element to its captivating milieu. Author Alexia Jones Helsley calls upon a lifetime of experience as one of South Carolina's premier archivists and historians to illuminate all aspects of Beaufort's history. A native of old Beaufort and an accomplished genealogist, Helsley uses elegant, thoughtful prose to convey the duality of this Lowcountry jewel, from sparkling tides and majestic homes to hurricanes and hidden slave quarters. This vital text is unmatched in its ability to bring to life the fascinating story of a city nearly 500 years in the making.
Santa Cruz Through Time
9781635000917
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9780738555942
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9780738504414
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9780738572994
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9781467127639
Regular price $24.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%South Central Kentucky
9780738513935
Regular price $24.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Vintage and historical postcards document the fascinating history of South Central Kentucky.
Postcards from the early twentieth century reveal much about America's past, portraying almost every subject imaginable and offering modern readers a snapshot glimpse of life in days gone by. The collection within these pages explores the history of Adair, Barren, Green, Hart, and Taylor Counties, documenting the people and places, the lifestyles and landmarks of the South Central region of the Bluegrass State. From the evolution of transportation in Kentucky to such varied activities as wheat threshing, molasses production, and even ""moonshining,"" the images captured on these cards are of great social and historical significance. Rare glimpses of churches, schools, hotels, and businesses that no longer stand make this a must-see for present-day residents of the area.
Portland Firefighting
9781467128285
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9781467104098
Regular price $24.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%The Battle of Fredericksburg:
9781596298408
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9780738583570
Regular price $24.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Ghosts of North Central Indiana
9781467151054
Regular price $21.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%North Central Indiana is rich in farmlands, wind turbines, and small towns. It is also thick with ghosts.
Ghastly apparitions roam the town of Battle Ground, where the infamous Battle of Tippecanoe occurred. A woman trying to put her life back together soon found herself disturbed by inexplicable events in a Fountain County apartment. Roads in Newton, Clinton, and Grant counties are but a few such roads where strange things suddenly appear--and often just as quickly disappear. The Rotary Jail Museum in Crawfordsville is said to have a pair of resident spirits. Purdue University and Indiana Beach harbor their own eerie tales.
Join authors and paranormal investigators W.C. Madden and Maria Salvo Benson on a spine-tingling journey of the haunts of North Central Indiana.
Legendary Locals of Cincinnati
9781467100021
Regular price $24.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Only in Florida
9781467143066
Regular price $21.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Dayton Beer
9781467138925
Regular price $21.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%The story of beer in Dayton and the Miami Valley is as old as the region's first settlers, who brought their brewing methods with them from Europe. From humble origins, the Schwind brothers founded a Dayton brewing dynasty.
Adam Schantz arrived penniless and amassed a fortune as one of the city's early brewers. Martha Vorce, one of the region's several unheralded woman brewers, was running the Springfield Brewery a decade before Eliza "Mother" Stewart gained fame there as a temperance leader. Although Prohibition swiftly destroyed this flourishing industry, today's local craft brewers promise to keep good beer and good times flowing for many years to come. Join local author Tim Gaffney as he explores the Valley's brewing heritage.
Black Baseball In Kansas City
9780738508429
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9781625450470
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9780738537405
Regular price $23.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Ghosts and Legends of Genesee & Lapeer Counties
9781467149945
Regular price $21.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Ghost stories and urban legends lurk throughout Genesee and Lapeer counties.
A Clio man's spirit is thought to still reside in the junkyard office where he was murdered. For almost two centuries, the Flushing area has been fascinated by tales of the wealthy Brent family whose land is connected to numerous tales of murder, mystery, and ghosts. In Lapeer County, the Bruce Mansion's unnerving façade hints at the specters inside, and the land and buildings once belonging to the Lapeer State Home are plagued by haunting cries and ghostly activity.
Join Haunted Flint authors Roxanne Rhoads and Joe Schipani as they take you on a tour of Genesee and Lapeer counties' most haunted locations.
Traverse City State Hospital
9780738533896
Regular price $23.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Northern Michigan Asylum, which opened in 1885, was known during most of its years as Traverse City State Hospital. More than 200 photographs and images are provided, including many of the features and buildings long gone.
It was run during its first decades by Dr. James Decker Munson, who left his legacy in the landscaped grounds and the medical center that today bears his name. Traverse City State Hospital served the mental health needs of a large part of Michigan for 104 years until its closure in 1989, housing a population as large as 3,000 in its many buildings.This book traces the history of this great institution, from the local and mental health context in which it was founded, through its growth, development, and decline, and finally to its renovation and preservation as a vital part of the Traverse City community.
Blennerhassett Island
9780738518497
Regular price $24.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Wicked San Antonio
9781467137072
Regular price $23.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Delve into San Antonio's wicked past, from the lawless lore of the Spanish settlement through the criminal misdeeds of the modern metropolis.
Residents of the Alamo City tolerated scores of cockfighting pits, gambling joints, opium dens, around-the-clock saloons and other places of ill-repute. Some disturbers of San Antonio's peace, like Judge Roy Bean, left town to achieve greater notoriety elsewhere. Others, like the thief who stole the McFarlin diamond, seemed to vanish into thin air. But all of them left a page-turning story behind. Mike Cox catalogues San Antonio's most infamous incidents and miscreants.
Colchester
9780738513416
Regular price $24.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%An interesting history of Colchester, one of Vermont's oldest and largest communities.
Chartered in 1763 and rumored to be one of Vermont's best-kept secrets, Colchester is among the state's oldest and largest communities, with twenty-seven miles of shoreline on Lake Champlain. Colchester's spirit reflects the bustling industrial activity of Winooski Falls and the agrarian roots of its pioneers. Ethan and Ira Allen were notable early residents, as was the flamboyant Captain Mallett, after whom Lake Champlain's largest bay is named. Colchester is divided into five distinct geographic parts-Colchester Village, Malletts Bay, Clay Point, Fort Ethan Allen, and Winooski (the urban village that would separate from Colchester in 1922)-and includes many images of the glorious lake that continues to influence the town's character.
Montana Horse Racing
9781467140324
Regular price $24.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%The Barns of Maine
9781609495268
Regular price $21.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Although humble in their function, these carefully crafted barns have shaped the landscape of Maine for centuries.
Built long before the days of plastic and plywood, the barns have survived for generations, each with a story to tell. In Bridgton, one barn offered comfort to a 16 year-old boy when his father was injured; another New Gloucester barn was so important to one family that its likeness was engraved on their headstones. Some owners said they would rather see their homes burn than their barns, and others have dedicated their lives and countless funds to restoring and preserving these buildings. From modest English to grand Victorian, Don Perkins examines the structures, origins, and evolution of Maine's barns, demonstrating the vital and precious role they play in people's lives.
St. Helena
9780738580098
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9780738556383
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9781467128230
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9780738572611
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9780738517209
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9780738532998
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9780738558493
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9780738513645
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9780738541556
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