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Belair Stud: - The Cradle of Maryland Horse Racing (Paperback, New): Kimberly Gatto Belair Stud: - The Cradle of Maryland Horse Racing (Paperback, New)
Kimberly Gatto
R539 R499 Discovery Miles 4 990 Save R40 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

From their opening in 1740 through the 1955 closing, Belair Stud Farm became known as one of the most important stables in American racing. Although the high-profile murder of the farms final owner, Billy Woodward, eventually forced the farm to close, it did produce an extraordinary number of winning horses throughout its expansive history. The farm claims three Kentucky Derbies, three Preakness Stakes, and six Belmont Stakes, winning titles in several prestigious English races. It remains one of two stables to have produced more than one Triple Crown winner, and it is also the only stable to have produced father-son Triple Crown winners. Its list of legendary thoroughbreds includes Gallant Fox, Omaha, Johnstown, Granville, and Nashua. However in addition to the history of champion thoroughbreds, there is a second history devoted to the many interesting people whose own stories are part of the Belair Stud farm, including Samuel and Benjamin Ogle, "Sunny" Jim Fitzsimmons, former slave Andrew Jackson, and even George Washington.

Haunted Helena - Montana's Queen City Ghosts (Paperback): Ellen Baumler Haunted Helena - Montana's Queen City Ghosts (Paperback)
Ellen Baumler
R530 R490 Discovery Miles 4 900 Save R40 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Explore the haunted history of Helena, Montana.

Arlington Heights, Illinois - A Brief History (Paperback): Gerry Souter, Janet Souter Arlington Heights, Illinois - A Brief History (Paperback)
Gerry Souter, Janet Souter
R534 R494 Discovery Miles 4 940 Save R40 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The village of Arlington Heights--beginning with the diligence and fortitude of William Dunton--is replete with stories of bitter hardship and exalting triumph. Originally named Dunton after its founder, the village's success was sealed by canny deal-making that brought a railroad through the middle of town. As the state of Illinois boomed, the village on the tracks flourished with agriculture, industry, transportation and an expanding population. From the influx of immigrants and industry to the resurrection of the Arlington Park Racetrack, read the compelling history of a small agricultural village's transformation into a thriving commercial district and the unique way in which its small-town charm and industrious spirit coexist.

Boerne (Paperback): Brent Evans Boerne (Paperback)
Brent Evans
R609 R552 Discovery Miles 5 520 Save R57 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In 1849, German "Freethinkers" had been dreaming of a communal utopia, free from oppression by church and state. They settled in Texas on the Cibolo Creek, where Native Americans and Spanish explorers had gone before them. The experiment evolved into a frontier outpost, a stage stop, a health spa, a railhead, a small village, a brief chapter in the Civil War, and a farm and ranch community. Boerne is now a tourist destination and a lovely place to live. This collection of pictures and stories explores what has been amazing, unique, and a little odd about this bend in the Cibolo, as well as the history of local conservation efforts. As the little town of Boerne goes through its inevitable growing pains, it is important to remember its special people and places, and what is worth saving.

Haunted Jefferson City - Ghosts of Missouri's State Capitol (Paperback): Janice Tremeear Haunted Jefferson City - Ghosts of Missouri's State Capitol (Paperback)
Janice Tremeear
R526 R485 Discovery Miles 4 850 Save R41 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Missouri's state capital groans beneath the burden of its haunted heritage, from the shadow people of Native American folklore to Boogie Man Bill, Missouri's wild child. The muddy river waters hide the shifting graves of steamboat crews, like the one that went down with the Montana, and the savage scars of the Civil War still linger on the land. Join Janice Tremeear for the fascinating history behind Jefferson City's most chilling tales, including a visit to the notorious Missouri State Penitentiary, where the vicious festered for 170 years.

Cape Cod Bay - A History of Salt & Sea (Paperback): Theresa Mitchell Barbo Cape Cod Bay - A History of Salt & Sea (Paperback)
Theresa Mitchell Barbo; Foreword by Richard G Gurnon
R534 R494 Discovery Miles 4 940 Save R40 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

European explorers were captivated by the seemingly endless bounty of natural resources on Cape Cod Bay. One Englishman declared that the codfish were so thick one "could" walk on their backs. Early settlers quickly learned how to harness the bay's resources and excelled at shore whaling, shipping and salt making. But as these new industries flourished, the native Wampanoag, who helped the fledgling colony to take root, nearly vanished. Author Theresa Mitchell Barbo's skillful narrative weaves together the natural and cultural histories of the bay, highlighting some of the region's diverse milestones- from the drafting of the Mayflower Compact in 1620 to the establishment of the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant 350 years later. "Cape Cod Bay: A History of Salt & Sea" inspires new appreciation for this storied and stunning seascape, and underscores the importance of new efforts to preserve the bay's unique ecosystem.

Woburn - Hidden Tales of a Tannery Town (Paperback): Marie Coady Woburn - Hidden Tales of a Tannery Town (Paperback)
Marie Coady
R500 R469 Discovery Miles 4 690 Save R31 (6%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Although it is only thirteen square miles in size, Woburn boasts a vast history, replete with curious episodes and colorful characters. The town was home to three women accused of witchcraft in the infamous Salem witch trials, and it was the choice camping ground of gypsy queen Marcia Mock in 1917. Discover the nefarious yeggmen who prowled the streets at the beginning of the twentieth century and the seven women known as the Robins, whose friendship inspired a chain letter that has survived for more than fifty years. "Woburn: Hidden Tales of a Tannery Town" explores the mysteries of Woburn's landscape, including the deadly Horn Pond, whose waters swallowed more than fifty victims and were long believed to contain vengeful demons. Columnist Marie Coady reveals Woburn's best-kept secrets with the vibrancy and wit of a true town sleuth.

Memphis Barbecue - A Succulent History of Smoke, Sauce & Soul (Paperback): Craig David Meek Memphis Barbecue - A Succulent History of Smoke, Sauce & Soul (Paperback)
Craig David Meek
R530 R490 Discovery Miles 4 900 Save R40 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Memphis is equal parts music and food--the products of a community marked with grit and resiliency. The city's blues and soul music have lifted spirits, while barbecue has been a serious business ever since pork first entered the culinary landscape of Memphis with Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto, who brought the New World its first herd of pigs. Succulent pulled pork and ribs have become part of the fabric of life in the River City, and today they are cooked up in kitchens ranging from the internationally acclaimed, like Corky's, to the humblest of roadside dives. Told through the history of its barbecue is the story of the city of Memphis, from legendary joints like Leonard's Barbecue, where Elvis Presley hosted private parties, to lesser-known places like William's Bar-B-Q in the West Memphis, Arkansas neighborhood where wild, late-night blues juke joints served as a red-light district across the river from Beale Street in the 1950s and '60s. Sink your teeth into this rich history chock-full of interviews and insights from the city's finest pitmasters and 'cue gurus who continue the long tradition of creating art with meat and flame.

Florida Pirates - From the Southern Gulf Coast to the Keys and Beyond (Paperback): James Kaserman, Sarah Kaserman Florida Pirates - From the Southern Gulf Coast to the Keys and Beyond (Paperback)
James Kaserman, Sarah Kaserman
R539 R499 Discovery Miles 4 990 Save R40 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Surfing in Huntington Beach (Paperback): Mark Zambrano Surfing in Huntington Beach (Paperback)
Mark Zambrano
R607 R551 Discovery Miles 5 510 Save R56 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Scandalous Newport, Rhode Island (Paperback): Larry Stanford Scandalous Newport, Rhode Island (Paperback)
Larry Stanford
R526 R485 Discovery Miles 4 850 Save R41 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Newport, Rhode Island, is renowned for its stunning cliff-side vistas and the luxurious summer homes of the Gilded Age elite. Yet the opulent facades of the City by the Sea concealed the scintillating scandals, eccentric characters and unsolved mysteries of its wealthiest families. Learn how Cornelius Vanderbilt III was cut out of the family's fortune for his unapproved marriage to Grace Wilson and how John F. Kennedy's marriage to a Newport debutante helped to secure his presidency. Travel to the White Horse Tavern, where a vengeful specter still waits for his supposed murderer to return to the scene, and discover the mysterious voyage of the "Sea Bird" and its missing crew. Historian Larry Stanford searches the dark corners of Newport's past to expose these scandalous tales and more.

Hill Country Chronicles (Paperback): Clay Coppedge Hill Country Chronicles (Paperback)
Clay Coppedge
R526 R485 Discovery Miles 4 850 Save R41 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Texas Hill Country is a rugged and hilly area of central Texas known for its food, architecture and unique melting pot of Spanish and European settlers. The area's rich history is filled with quirky and fascinating tales about this landscape and the animals and people who have called it home. Clay Coppedge has been gathering Texas stories for over thirty years. This collection of his favorite columns includes his best Texas-sized stories on Hill Country history. From the legend of Llano's Enchanted Rock and the true story of Jim Bowie's famous knife to one rancher's attempt at bringing reindeer to the hottest area of the country and an oilman's search for Bigfoot, Hill Country Chronicles has them all and more.

Palmer Cemetery and the Historic Burial Grounds of Kensington & Fishtown (Paperback): Kenneth W. Milano Palmer Cemetery and the Historic Burial Grounds of Kensington & Fishtown (Paperback)
Kenneth W. Milano
R527 R487 Discovery Miles 4 870 Save R40 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

At the heart of Fishtown is the final resting place of generations of Kensington and Fishtown residents. Founded prior to 1748, Palmer Cemetery is one of the oldest in Philadelphia. Interred here, and in Hanover Street and West Street Burial Grounds are soldiers from every war fought by colonists and then Americans, from the French and Indian War until Desert Storm. The fishing families that built the neighborhood, victims of the Yellow Fever epidemic of 1793 and the ancestors of the Shibe family are also buried in these plots. Kenneth W. Milano walks the cemetery paths and reveals the secrets the stones keep with Palmer Cemetery and the Historic Burial Grounds of Kensington and Fishtown.

Gay and Lesbian San Francisco (Paperback): Dr William Lipsky Gay and Lesbian San Francisco (Paperback)
Dr William Lipsky; Foreword by Supervisor Tom Ammiano
R611 R554 Discovery Miles 5 540 Save R57 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In recent years, San Francisco has been synonymous with gay and lesbian pride, and the various achievements of the gay and lesbian community are personified in the city by the bay. The tumultuous and ongoing struggles for this community's civil rights from the 1950s to the present are well documented, but queer culture itself goes back much further than that, in fact all the way back to the California gold rush.

Guide to the Historic French Quarter (Paperback): Andy Peter Antippas Guide to the Historic French Quarter (Paperback)
Andy Peter Antippas
R382 R360 Discovery Miles 3 600 Save R22 (6%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Walking through the French Quarter can overwhelm the senses--and the imagination. The experience is much more meaningful with knowledge of the area's colorful history. For instance, the infamous 1890 "separate but equal" legal doctrine justifying racial segregation was upheld by the Louisiana Supreme Court at the Cabildo on Jackson Square. In the mid-twentieth century, a young Lee Harvey Oswald called Exchange Alley home. One of New Orleans' favorite drinks--the sazerac--would not exist if Antoine Peychaud had not served his legendary bitters with cognac from his famous apothecary at 437 Royal. Local author Andy Peter Antippas presents a walking history of the Vieux Carre, one alley, corner and street at a time.

Lost Portland, Oregon (Paperback): Val C. Ballestrem Lost Portland, Oregon (Paperback)
Val C. Ballestrem
R533 R493 Discovery Miles 4 930 Save R40 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Creating the Black Utopia of Buxton, Iowa (Paperback): Rachelle Chase Creating the Black Utopia of Buxton, Iowa (Paperback)
Rachelle Chase
R556 R516 Discovery Miles 5 160 Save R40 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Montana Beer - A Guide to Breweries in Big Sky Country (Paperback): Ryan Newhouse Montana Beer - A Guide to Breweries in Big Sky Country (Paperback)
Ryan Newhouse; Foreword by Senator Max Baucus
R521 R481 Discovery Miles 4 810 Save R40 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Montana's brewing history stretches back more than 150 years to the state's days as a territory. But the art of brewing in Montana has come a long way since the frontier era. Today, nearly forty craft breweries span the Treasure State, and the quality of their output rivals the best craft beer produced anywhere in the country. Maybe it's because there's also a little piece of Montana in every glass, as the state's brewers pride themselves on using cold mountain water and locally sourced barley harvested from Montana's ample fields. From grain to glass, " Montana Beer: A Guide to Breweries in Big Sky Country" tells the story of the brewers and breweries that make the Treasure State's brew so special.

Bill Miller's Riviera: - America's Showplace in Fort Lee, New Jersey (Paperback): Tom Austin, Ron Kase Bill Miller's Riviera: - America's Showplace in Fort Lee, New Jersey (Paperback)
Tom Austin, Ron Kase
R482 R447 Discovery Miles 4 470 Save R35 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Life & Times of Jersey City Mayor Frank Hague - "I Am the Law" (Paperback): Leonard F. Vernon The Life & Times of Jersey City Mayor Frank Hague - "I Am the Law" (Paperback)
Leonard F. Vernon
R484 R449 Discovery Miles 4 490 Save R35 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Hidden History of the Mid-Hudson Valley - Stories from the Albany Post Road (Paperback): Carney Rhinevault, Tatiana Rhinevault Hidden History of the Mid-Hudson Valley - Stories from the Albany Post Road (Paperback)
Carney Rhinevault, Tatiana Rhinevault
R541 R501 Discovery Miles 5 010 Save R40 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

During the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, the main thoroughfare between New York City and the state capitol in Albany was called the Albany Post Road. It saw a host of interesting events and colorful characters, such as Samuel Morse, who lived in Poughkeepsie, and Franklin Roosevelt of Hyde Park. Revolutionary War spies marched this path, and Underground Railroad safe-houses in towns like Rhinebeck and Fishkill sheltered slaves seeking freedom in Canada. Anti-rent wars rocked Columbia County, and Frank Teal's Dutchess County murder remains unsolved. With illustrations by Tatiana Rhinevault, local historian Carney Rhinevault presents these and other stories from the Albany Post Road in New York's mid-Hudson Valley.

Colorado Forts - Historic Outposts on the Wild Frontier (Paperback): Jolie Anderson Gallagher Colorado Forts - Historic Outposts on the Wild Frontier (Paperback)
Jolie Anderson Gallagher
R534 R494 Discovery Miles 4 940 Save R40 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Throughout the 1800s, explorers braved brutal weather and hostile enemies, trekking through the towering mountains and fertile valleys on the ragged edge of civilization. These early pioneers built stockades, trading posts, military camps and miniature citadels that would shape the state of Colorado for generations to come. As the settlers struggled to survive desperate times, economic depressions and bloody wars, some of these historic outposts would become Colorado's cities, schools, hospitals and museums, while others would sink back into the mud from which they came. Join author Jolie Anderson Gallagher as she chronicles the stories of the forts and the early explorers, fur trappers, soldiers and wives who constructed and occupied them.

Remembering St. Petersburg, Florida - Volume 2: More Sunshine City Stories (Paperback, illustrated edition): Scott Taylor... Remembering St. Petersburg, Florida - Volume 2: More Sunshine City Stories (Paperback, illustrated edition)
Scott Taylor Hartzell
R493 R460 Discovery Miles 4 600 Save R33 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

As Remembering St. Petersburg, Florida, More Sunshine City Stories unfolds, it is the dawn of 1913. North of Central Avenue the members of the St. Petersburg Women's Club are beginning to advance city improvements. South of Central Avenue black children are witnessing the opening of Davis Academy, an institution that will help prepare them to tear down the walls of hardship and prejudice. Within the past decade, author Scott Taylor Hartzell has chronicled the Sunshine City's history for the St. Petersburg Times and in his books, St. Petersburg: An Oral History and Remembering St. Petersburg, Florida, Sunshine City Stories. He has tirelessly promoted the city's history to middle school students, lecture audiences at Eckerd and St. Petersburg colleges, and numerous groups and civic organizations. This book furthers his efforts in grand fashion, offering a look at St. Petersburg's history that cannot be found anywhere else.

A History of James Island Slave Descendants & Plantation Owners - The Bloodline (Paperback): Eugene Frazier A History of James Island Slave Descendants & Plantation Owners - The Bloodline (Paperback)
Eugene Frazier
R609 R552 Discovery Miles 5 520 Save R57 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Kansas Oddities - Just Bill the Acting Rooster, the Locust Plagues of Grasshopper Falls, Naturalist Camps and More (Paperback):... Kansas Oddities - Just Bill the Acting Rooster, the Locust Plagues of Grasshopper Falls, Naturalist Camps and More (Paperback)
Roger L Ringer; Foreword by Marci Penner
R592 R540 Discovery Miles 5 400 Save R52 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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