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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.
Explore the haunted history of Helena, Montana.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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