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Mapleton
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April Clawson, Kjirstin Youngberg
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Middletown
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Charles Harbaugh IV, Jeff Pennington
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Carencro
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Stacey Comeaux Judice, Kathy Blanchard Higginbotham, Donna Sonnier Latiolais
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Discovery Miles 3 920
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For over three hundred years, stories of witches, sea serpents and
pirates have amazed and terrified residents of Massachusetts's
North Shore. In the summer of 1692, phantom men were spotted in the
fields of Gloucester. Farther north, "A" marks the spot for pirate
treasure in the marshes of Newbury, while to the east, full moons
might bring out the werewolf of Dogtown. The devil himself has
burned his mark on the boulder-strewn landscape, while shaggy
humanoids have been sighted loping along the coast. From Boston to
New Hampshire, Massachusetts's North Shore is filled with
remarkable stories and legendary characters. Join author Peter
Muise and discover the North Shore's uncanny legends and tales of
the paranormal.
Due in part to the Lehigh Canal and the Lehigh Valley Railroad,
Bethlehem evolved from a tranquil town to a modern industrial city.
Built in 1829, the Lehigh Canal passed by the center of Bethlehem.
With it brought a steady stream of outsiders who shaped and changed
the community. The Lehigh Valley Railroad was established in South
Bethlehem in the 1850s, turning the city into a manufacturing
center with such new industries as Lehigh Zinc and Bethlehem Steel
as well as silk mills. Bethlehem Revisited captures a city in
transition, at a time when its streets could barely accommodate the
influx of horses, trolleys, automobiles, and pedestrians. Bursting
at its seams with people, businesses, and residences, Bethlehem
comes alive through this collection of extraordinary postcards.
The Russian River tells a rich story of Sonoma County, both
historically and ecologically. For as long as can be remembered,
there has been an intimate relationship between the people of the
Russian River and the fish, specifically the salmon and the
steelhead. This tale of fishing begins with the Pomo people's
communal fishing forays, winds through Russian exploration and
early American settlement, and lands in the present time. For
millennia, fishing has been a cultural cornerstone on the Russian
River. Unfortunately, this once lively and productive salmonid
fishery is dying. Overfishing, gravel mining, increased
sedimentation from logging and agriculture, dams, and
overdevelopment along the riverbanks and tributaries have all
caused a decline in salmonid numbers. Thankfully, through
collaborative efforts of local residents, nonprofit organizations,
ranchers, farmers, and government agencies, fish populations are
rebounding.
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