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Sarasota County Islands and Beaches (Paperback): Amy A Elder Sarasota County Islands and Beaches (Paperback)
Amy A Elder
R609 R552 Discovery Miles 5 520 Save R57 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Texas Gulf Coast Stories (Paperback): C. Herndon Williams Texas Gulf Coast Stories (Paperback)
C. Herndon Williams
R524 R484 Discovery Miles 4 840 Save R40 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The middle Texas coast, known locally as the Coastal Bend, is an area filled with fascinating stories. From as early as the days of Cabeza de Vaca and La Salle, the Coastal Bend has been a site of early exploration, bloody conflicts, legendary shipwrecks and even a buried treasure or two. However, much of the true history has remained unknown, misunderstood and even hidden. For years, local historian C. Herndon Williams has shared his fascinating discoveries of the area's early stories through his weekly column, "Coastal Bend Chronicle." Now he has selected some of his favorites in Texas Gulf Coast Stories. Join Williams as he explores the days of early settlement and European contact, Karankawa and Tonkawa legends and the Coastal Bend's tallest of tall tales.

The Enchanted Forest - Memories of Maryland's Storybook Park (Paperback): Janet Kusterer, Martha Anne Clark The Enchanted Forest - Memories of Maryland's Storybook Park (Paperback)
Janet Kusterer, Martha Anne Clark
R534 R494 Discovery Miles 4 940 Save R40 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The history of the Enchanted Forest is one of magical beginnings. When it first opened in 1955, Ellicott City's storybook land became the first children's theme park on the East Coast. Young visitors could climb aboard rides like the Little Toot tugboat, Mother Goose and Ali Baba or encounter animals like peacocks and burros. Upon its closing in 1989, Marylanders who cherished memories of the Enchanted Forest were deeply disappointed. However, many of the park's beloved figures were moved to nearby Clark's Elioak Farm, where they were restored and displayed to the delight of new generations. Even today, the farm is a popular destination that evokes the whimsical spirit of the iconic park. Local author Janet Kusterer and Martha Anne Clark of Elioak Farm trace the park's history through vintage images and interviews with the Harrison family, former employees and visitors. Join Kusterer and Clark to rediscover the magic of the Enchanted Forest.

A History of the New Hampshire Abenaki (Paperback): Bruce D. Heald A History of the New Hampshire Abenaki (Paperback)
Bruce D. Heald
R534 R494 Discovery Miles 4 940 Save R40 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Discover the unique history of the Abenaki in New Hampshire.

Silver Spring and the Civil War (Paperback): Robert E. Oshel Silver Spring and the Civil War (Paperback)
Robert E. Oshel
R530 R490 Discovery Miles 4 900 Save R40 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

On July 11, 1864, some residents cheered and others watched in horror as Confederate troops spread across the fields and orchards of Silver Spring, Maryland. Many fled to the capital while General Jubal Early's troops ransacked their property. The estate of Lincoln's postmaster general, Montgomery Blair, was burned, and his father's home was used by Early as headquarters from which to launch an attack on Washington's defenses. Yet the first Civil War casualty in Silver Spring came well before Early's raid, when Union soldiers killed a prominent local farmer in 1862. This was life in the shadow of the Federal City. Drawing on contemporary accounts and memoirs, Dr. Robert E. Oshel tells the story of Silver Spring over the tumultuous course of the Civil War.

The Lake Erie Campaign of 1813 - I Shall Fight Them This Day (Paperback): Walter P Rybka The Lake Erie Campaign of 1813 - I Shall Fight Them This Day (Paperback)
Walter P Rybka
R526 R485 Discovery Miles 4 850 Save R41 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

On September 10, 1813, the hot, still air that hung over Lake Erie was broken by the sounds of sharp conflict. Led by Oliver Hazard Perry, the American fleet met the British, and though they sustained heavy losses, Perry and his men achieved one of the most stunning victories in the War of 1812. Author Walter Rybka traces the Lake Erie Campaign from the struggle to build the fleet in Erie, Pennsylvania, during the dead of winter and the conflict between rival egos of Perry and his second in command, Jesse Duncan Elliott, through the exceptionally bloody battle that was the first U.S. victory in a fleet action. With the singular perspective of having sailed the reconstructed U.S. brig Niagara for over twenty years, Rybka brings the knowledge of a shipmaster to the story of the Lake Erie Campaign and the culminating Battle of Lake Erie.

Baltimore's Bygone Department Stores - Many Happy Returns (Paperback): Michael J. Lisicky Baltimore's Bygone Department Stores - Many Happy Returns (Paperback)
Michael J. Lisicky; Foreword by Rebecca A. Hoffberger
R544 R503 Discovery Miles 5 030 Save R41 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Michael J. Lisicky is the author of several bestselling books, including Hutzler's: Where Baltimore Shops. In demand as a department store historian, he has given lectures at institutions such as the New York Public Library, the Boston Public Library, the Free Library of Philadelphia, the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, the Milwaukee County Historical Society, the Enoch Pratt Free Library and the Jewish Museum of Maryland. His books have received critical acclaim from the Baltimore Sun, Baltimore City Paper, Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Daily News, Boston Globe, Boston Herald, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and Pittsburgh Post Gazette. He has been interviewed by national business periodicals including Fortune Magazine, Investor's Business Daily and Bloomberg Businessweek. His book Gimbels Has It was recommended by National Public Radio's Morning Edition program as "One of the Freshest Reads of 2011." Mr. Lisicky helps run an "Ask the Expert" column with author Jan Whitaker at www.departmentstorehistory.net and resides in Baltimore, where he is an oboist with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.

Minnesota Mysteries - A History of Unexplained Wonders, Eccentric Characters, Preposterous Claims and Baffling Occurrences in... Minnesota Mysteries - A History of Unexplained Wonders, Eccentric Characters, Preposterous Claims and Baffling Occurrences in the Land of Ten Thousand Lakes (Paperback)
Ben Welter
R578 R527 Discovery Miles 5 270 Save R51 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Any Minnesotan worth his lutefisk has heard of the Kensington Runestone. But have you heard of Victor Setterlund? In 1949, he uncovered another runestone less than ten miles away. How about Newmann the Great? In 1909, the Kenyon-born illusionist astonished Minneapolitans by driving a team of horses blindfolded across town to find a key hidden in a drugstore safe at Lake and Nicollet. How about little Mary Weinand? In 1915, her father demanded justice when the "meanest boy" at her one-room schoolhouse in Corcoran cut off her luxurious auburn curls. These little-known stories, along with dozens more culled from Minnesota newspaper archives, are presented here in their original form.

Ghosts of Boulder (Paperback): Ann Alexander Leggett, Jordan Alexander Leggett Ghosts of Boulder (Paperback)
Ann Alexander Leggett, Jordan Alexander Leggett; Foreword by Wendy Hall
R545 R505 Discovery Miles 5 050 Save R40 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Founded in 1859 and situated at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Boulder's small size harbors a big-city feel, and its rich past hides plenty of hair-raising lore. A home in the Newlands is said to be haunted by a previous owner who was displeased with remodeling done on his longtime abode, while a small Victorian on Pearl Street has been plagued by strange events for over a century. Guests at one hotel might be surprised by the number of mysteries wrapped around the building, and local spirits have a standing reservation at a popular restaurant that was once a mortuary. Authors Ann Alexander Leggett and Jordan Alexander Leggett offer up a tour of the tales that haunt this Colorado college town.

Murder on Long Island - A Nineteenth-Century Tale of Tragedy & Revenge (Paperback): Geoffrey K Fleming, Amy K. Folk Murder on Long Island - A Nineteenth-Century Tale of Tragedy & Revenge (Paperback)
Geoffrey K Fleming, Amy K. Folk; Foreword by Joseph S. Wickham
R482 R447 Discovery Miles 4 470 Save R35 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In the mid-nineteenth century, James Wickham was a wealthy farmer with a large estate in Cutchogue, Long Island. His extensive property included a mansion and eighty acres of farmland that were maintained by a staff of servants. In 1854, Wickham got into an argument with one of his workers, Nicholas Behan, after Behan harassed another employee who refused to marry him. Several days after Behan's dismissal, he crept back into the house in the dead of night. With an axe, he butchered Wickham and his wife, Frances, and fled to a nearby swamp. Behan was captured, tried, convicted and, on December 15, became one of the last people to be hanged in Suffolk County. Local historians Geoffrey Fleming and Amy Folk uncover this gruesome story of revenge and murder.

The Underground Railroad on Long Island - Friends in Freedom (Paperback): Kathleen G. Velsor The Underground Railroad on Long Island - Friends in Freedom (Paperback)
Kathleen G. Velsor
R482 R447 Discovery Miles 4 470 Save R35 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

From the arrival of the Quakers in the seventeenth century to the enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation, Long Island played an important role in the Underground Railroad's work to guide slaves to freedom. In Old Westbury, the Post family established a major stop on the freedom trail with the help of an escaped Virginia slave. In Jericho, families helped escaping slaves to freedom from the present-day Maine Maid Inn. Elias Hicks helped free 191 slaves himself and worked to create Underground Railroad safe houses in many northeastern cities. Some former slaves even established permanent communities across the island. Visit the safe houses--many of which are still standing today--and explore the journey of runaway slaves on Long Island.

Edwards Air Force Base (Paperback): Ted Huetter, Christian Gelzer Edwards Air Force Base (Paperback)
Ted Huetter, Christian Gelzer
R609 R552 Discovery Miles 5 520 Save R57 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Wild Catalina Island - Natural Secrets and Ecological Triumphs (Paperback): Frank J. Hein, Carlos de La Rosa Wild Catalina Island - Natural Secrets and Ecological Triumphs (Paperback)
Frank J. Hein, Carlos de La Rosa
R544 R503 Discovery Miles 5 030 Save R41 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A year-round escape for one million annual tourists, Catalina Island is gaining popularity as a world-class eco-destination. Eighty-eight percent of the island is under the watch of the Catalina Island Conservancy, which preserves, manages and restores the island's unique wild lands. Bison, foxes and bald eagles are its best-known inhabitants, but Catalina is home to more than sixty other animal and plant species that exist nowhere else on earth. And they are all within the boundaries of one of the world's most populous regions: Los Angeles County. Biologists Frank Hein and Carlos de la Rosa present a highly enjoyable tour through the fascinating origins, mysterious quirks and ecological victories of one of the West Coast's most remarkable places.

A History of Lake Norman - Fish Camps to Ferraris (Paperback): Chuck McShane A History of Lake Norman - Fish Camps to Ferraris (Paperback)
Chuck McShane
R539 R499 Discovery Miles 4 990 Save R40 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
San Antonio Beer: - Alamo City History by the Pint (Paperback): Jeremy Banas, Travis E Poling San Antonio Beer: - Alamo City History by the Pint (Paperback)
Jeremy Banas, Travis E Poling
R543 R502 Discovery Miles 5 020 Save R41 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Daughter of the White River - Depression-Era Treachery and Vengeance in the Arkansas Delta (Paperback): Denise White Parkinson Daughter of the White River - Depression-Era Treachery and Vengeance in the Arkansas Delta (Paperback)
Denise White Parkinson; Foreword by Dale P. Woodiel
R560 R516 Discovery Miles 5 160 Save R44 (8%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The once-thriving houseboat communities along Arkansas' White River are long gone, and few remember the sensational murder story that set local darling Helen Spence on a tragic path. In 1931, Spence shocked Arkansas when she avenged her father's murder in a DeWitt courtroom. The state soon discovered that no prison could hold her. For the first time, prison records are unveiled to provide an essential portrait. Join author Denise Parkinson for an intimate look at a Depression-era tragedy. The legend of Helen Spence refuses to be forgotten--despite her unmarked grave.

Hidden History of the Outer Banks (Paperback): Sarah Downing Hidden History of the Outer Banks (Paperback)
Sarah Downing
R517 R475 Discovery Miles 4 750 Save R42 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The history of North Carolina's Outer Banks is as ancient and mesmerizing as its beaches. Much has been documented, but many stories were lost--until now. Join local author and historian Sarah Downing as she reveals a past of the Outer Banks eroded by time and tides. Revel in the nostalgic days of the Carolina Beach Pavilion, stand in the shadows of windmills that once lined the coast and learn how native islanders honor those aviation giants, the Wright brothers. Downing's vignettes adventure through windswept dunes, dive deep in search of the lost ironclad the "Monitor" and lament the decline of the diamondback terrapin. Break out the beach chair and let your mind soak in the salty bygone days of these famed coastal extremities.

A Wild West History of Frontier Colorado - Pioneers, Gunslingers & Cattle Kings on the Eastern Plains (Paperback): Jolie... A Wild West History of Frontier Colorado - Pioneers, Gunslingers & Cattle Kings on the Eastern Plains (Paperback)
Jolie Anderson Gallagher
R569 R518 Discovery Miles 5 180 Save R51 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Deer Isle's Undefeated America's Cup Crews - Humble Heroes from a Downeast Island (Paperback): Mark J. Gabrielson Deer Isle's Undefeated America's Cup Crews - Humble Heroes from a Downeast Island (Paperback)
Mark J. Gabrielson
R491 R458 Discovery Miles 4 580 Save R33 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In 1895, emissaries from the New York Yacht Club traveled to Deer Isle, Maine, to recruit the nation's best sailors, an "All American" crew. This remote island in Penobscot Bay sent nearly thirty of its fishing men to sail "Defender," and under skipper Hank Haff, they beat their opponents in a difficult and controversial series. To the delight of the American public, the charismatic Sir Thomas Lipton sent a surprise challenge in 1899. The New York Yacht Club knew where to turn and again recruited Deer Isle's fisherman sailors. Undefeated in two defense campaigns, they are still considered one of the best American sail-racing teams ever assembled. Read their fascinating story and relive their adventure.

A History of Spiritualism and the Occult in Salem - The Rise of Witch City (Paperback): Maggi Smith-Dalton A History of Spiritualism and the Occult in Salem - The Rise of Witch City (Paperback)
Maggi Smith-Dalton
R535 R495 Discovery Miles 4 950 Save R40 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Salem, Massachusetts, is the quintessential New England town, with its cobbled streets and strong ties to the sea. With the notoriety of the Salem witch trials, the city's reputation has been irrevocably linked to the occult. However, few know the history behind the religion of Spiritualism and the social movement that took root in this romanticized land. At the turn of the century, seers, mediums and magnetic healers all hoped to connect to the spiritual world. The popularity of Spiritualism and renewed interest in the occult blossomed out of an attempt to find an intellectual and emotional balance between science and religion. Learn of early converts, the role of the venerable Essex Institute and the psychic legacy of "Moll" Pitcher. Historian Maggi Smith-Dalton delves into Salem's exotic history, unraveling the beginnings of Spiritualism and the rise of the Witch City.

The Jamestown Furniture Industry - History in Wood, 1816-1920 (Paperback): Clarence C. Carlson The Jamestown Furniture Industry - History in Wood, 1816-1920 (Paperback)
Clarence C. Carlson
R544 R503 Discovery Miles 5 030 Save R41 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

While all but gone today, Jamestown's furniture industry was once the second-largest producer of furniture in the United States. Manufacturing boomed from 1816, when William Breed and Royal Keyes opened their shops, to the 1920s, when Jamestown was still one of the top wood furniture producers in the country. In the nineteenth century, the thriving railroad industry allowed Jamestown's quality creations to be distributed nationwide. After the Civil War, an influx of Swedish immigrants brought their craftsmanship and skills to Jamestown, forming Morgan Manufacturing, Empire Furniture Company and many others. Then, their pieces were valued for quality and durability; today, they're coveted by collectors as beautiful antiques. Local expert Clarence Carlson uncovers the fascinating story of Jamestown furniture.

Abolition and the Underground Railroad in Vermont (Paperback): Michelle Arnosky Sherburne Abolition and the Underground Railroad in Vermont (Paperback)
Michelle Arnosky Sherburne
R534 R494 Discovery Miles 4 940 Save R40 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Many believe that support for the abolition of slavery was universally accepted in Vermont, but it was actually a fiercely divisive issue that rocked the Green Mountain State. In the midst of turbulence and violence, though, some brave Vermonters helped fight for the freedom of their enslaved Southern brethren. Thaddeus Stevens--one of abolition's most outspoken advocates--was a Vermont native. Delia Webster, the first woman arrested for aiding a fugitive slave, was also a Vermonter. The Rokeby house in Ferrisburgh was a busy Underground Railroad station for decades. Peacham's Oliver Johnson worked closely with William Lloyd Garrison during the abolition movement. Discover the stories of these and others in Vermont who risked their own lives to help more than four thousand slaves to freedom.

Haunted Columbus, Georgia - Phantoms of the Fountain City (Paperback): Faith Serafin Haunted Columbus, Georgia - Phantoms of the Fountain City (Paperback)
Faith Serafin
R526 R485 Discovery Miles 4 850 Save R41 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Located on the banks of the Chattahoochee, Columbus boasts a historic past that runs as deep as the river itself. But peer closely into the murkier parts of Columbus's history, and frightening stories begin to emerge. Join author and ghost hunter Faith Serafin for a chilling look into Columbus's haunted past. There's the regal Springer Opera House, where ghosts creep in the shadows of elaborate balconies. Visit the historic home of Columbus native and blues legend Ma Rainey, where some say the songstress can still be seen playing her original piano. Then there's the Phantom of Eubanks Field, whose ghastly apparition tries to frighten soldiers at Fort Benning. These terrifying tales, and more, await in this collection of haunting stories.

The Chattooga River - A Natural & Cultural History (Paperback): Laura Ann Garren The Chattooga River - A Natural & Cultural History (Paperback)
Laura Ann Garren
R530 R490 Discovery Miles 4 900 Save R40 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Chattooga River has run through the American consciousness since the movie Deliverance thrust it into the national spotlight. But this National Wild and Scenic River is much more than the make-believe set of a suburbanite nightmare. People travel from all over the country to run its rapids, cast into its current for trout and hike the miles of trails that meander through thousands of acres of woods in the Chattooga watershed. One of the last free-flowing rivers in the Southeast, the river muscles fifty-seven miles through a southern deciduous forest with one of the highest levels of biodiversity in the country and is home to many species of rare wildflowers. Join author Laura Ann Garren as she describes the history and wonder of the real Chattooga River.

Wicked Adirondacks (Paperback): Dennis Webster Wicked Adirondacks (Paperback)
Dennis Webster
R477 R442 Discovery Miles 4 420 Save R35 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

While the Adirondack Mountains are New York's most beautiful region, they have also been plagued by insidious crimes and the nasty escapades of notorious lawbreakers. In 1935, public enemy number one, Dutch Schultz, went on trial and was acquitted in an Adirondack courtroom. Crooks have tried creative methods to sidestep forestry laws that protect the flora of the state park. Members of the infamous Windfall Gang, led by Charles Wadsworth, terrorized towns and hid out in the high mountains until their dramatic 1899 capture. In the 1970s, the Adirondack Serial Killer, Robert Francis Garrow, petrified campers in the hills. Join local author Dennis Webster as he explores the wicked deeds and sinister characters hidden among the Adirondacks' peaks.

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