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Eerie New Mexico (Paperback): Ray John De Aragon Eerie New Mexico (Paperback)
Ray John De Aragon
R552 R486 Discovery Miles 4 860 Save R66 (12%) Out of stock
A History of the Boston and Maine Railroad - Exploring New Hampshire's Rugged Heart by Rail (Paperback): Bruce D. Heald A History of the Boston and Maine Railroad - Exploring New Hampshire's Rugged Heart by Rail (Paperback)
Bruce D. Heald
R545 R505 Discovery Miles 5 050 Save R40 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

On June 27, 1835, New Hampshire chartered the Boston & Maine Railroad, and a juggernaut was born. By 1900, the B&M operated some 2,300 miles of track in northern New England, having taken over an astonishing forty-seven different railroads since its inception. The B&M loomed particularly large in the Granite State, where it controlled 96 percent of all tracks and was the primary conveyance through the rugged heart of New England s most formidable mountain range.

From the gravity-defying Mount Washington Cog Railway to logging transport trains to the famous Depression-era Snow Train, "A History of the Boston & Maine Railroad" traces the fascinating history of New England's most renowned railway.

A Journey Through Boston Irish History (Paperback): Dennis P. Ryan A Journey Through Boston Irish History (Paperback)
Dennis P. Ryan
R600 R543 Discovery Miles 5 430 Save R57 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A Journey through Boston Irish History, the first comprehensive photographic record of Boston's most conspicuous immigrant group, is the fruit of years of tireless research by prize-winning author Dennis P. Ryan. Within these pages are rare and handsome images unearthed from innumerable local libraries, historical societies and museums, parish rectories and Catholic charitable institutions, the archives of religious congregations, major Boston and diocesan newspapers, private family collections, and the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. Beginning with the horrifying famine of the 1840s in Ireland and concluding four generations later with the election of John F. Kennedy as president, A Journey through Boston Irish History is a sweeping, poignant portrait of the children of the Gael and the city they transformed politically, socially, and culturally. Ryan takes us through the corridors and wards of hospitals and orphanages that were established by the Irish to care for their own. Powerful images supplied by the Mathew Brady Collection at the Library of Congress recount the exploits of the celebrated Massachusetts Ninth Irish Regiment during the American Civil War. Within these pages, we are also invited to discover the vibrant personalities of pugilist John L. Sullivan, William Henry Cardinal O'Connell, as well as the irrepressible Mayor James Michael Curley.

Hollister (Paperback): Joseph M McMahon, Peterson N.E. Hollister (Paperback)
Joseph M McMahon, Peterson N.E.
R605 R548 Discovery Miles 5 480 Save R57 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The history of Rancho San Justo and Hollister began in 1839 when Gov. Juan Alvarado gave the land grant to Jose Castro. Castro sold the land to Francisco Pacheco, who, in turn, sold the land grant to William Hollister and his partners Llwellyn Bixby and Thomas and Benjamin Flint. In 1861, the men agreed to split the property. The site for the town was surveyed in 1868 with plans to divide the site into 50 homestead lots. Colonel Hollister sold his portion of the rancho to a group of men who called themselves the San Justo Homestead Association. At that time, the town of Hollister was still in Monterey County; however, the homestead association started agitating for a division of the county. An act to create the county of San Benito was approved by the governor on February 12, 1874, and Hollister became the county seat.

Tuesdays With Morrie - An old man, a young man, and life's greatest lesson (Paperback): Mitch Albom Tuesdays With Morrie - An old man, a young man, and life's greatest lesson (Paperback)
Mitch Albom
R305 R272 Discovery Miles 2 720 Save R33 (11%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Maybe it was a grandparent, or a teacher or a colleague?

Someone older, patient and wise, who understood you when you were young and searching, and gave you sound advice to help you make your way through it?

For Mitch Albom, that person was Morrie Schwartz, his college professor from nearly twenty years ago.

Maybe, like Mitch, you lost track of this mentor as you made your way, and the insights faded. Wouldn't you like to see that person again, ask the bigger questions that still haunt you?

Mitch Albom had that second chance. He rediscovered Morrie in the last months of the older man's life. Knowing he was dying of ALS - or motor neurone disease - Mitch visited Morrie in his study every Tuesday, just as they used to back in college. Their rekindled relationship turned into one final 'class': lessons in how to live. v TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE is a magical chronicle of their time together, through which Mitch shares Morrie's lasting gift with the world.

Hidden History of Kentucky Political Scandals (Paperback): Robert Schrage, John Schaaf Hidden History of Kentucky Political Scandals (Paperback)
Robert Schrage, John Schaaf
R539 R471 Discovery Miles 4 710 Save R68 (13%) Out of stock
Exploring New York's Soho (Paperback): Alfred Pommer, Eleanor Winters Exploring New York's Soho (Paperback)
Alfred Pommer, Eleanor Winters
R486 R452 Discovery Miles 4 520 Save R34 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

SoHo, short for "South of Houston," is one of New York's trendiest neighborhoods. Innovative restaurants and fashion-forward shops line Broome and Spring Streets, and artists reside above in modern lofts. But it is also part of the SoHo Cast-Iron Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places. Its beautiful old buildings hold stories of the neighborhood's fascinating history, urban decline and regeneration. It was once the center of New York's show business world and its most infamous red-light district. The richest and poorest Manhattanites walked these streets: John Jacob Astor, Harry Houdini, Aaron Burr and P.T. Barnum. Local authors Alfred Pommer and Eleanor Winters reveal these and other stories of an ever-changing SoHo.

Remembering the Way It Was: - More Stories from Hilton Head, Bluffton and Daufuskie (Paperback, illustrated edition): Fran H.... Remembering the Way It Was: - More Stories from Hilton Head, Bluffton and Daufuskie (Paperback, illustrated edition)
Fran H. Marscher
R534 R494 Discovery Miles 4 940 Save R40 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

From cooking ?coon and ?possum to recalling the heyday of Melrose Plantation, these are the heartwarming stories of Hilton Head, Bluffton and Daufuskie before, as the Gullahs might say, ?it all change up.? In this second volume of personal memories collected by Hilton Head journalist Fran Heyward Marscher, area old-timers tell of the adventures, the industry and the heart of the Lowcountry itself. Before the golf courses and resorts, the residents of Beaufort and Jasper Counties often scraped to make a living, but they left behind stories of enduring devotion and perseverance. Keeping lighthouses on the coast, developing a method for catching crabs with only sticks and hunting quail in Hilton Head are only a few of the tales preserved by local old-timers from the early days of the twentieth century to the times of economic transition after World War II. In ice cream and butter beans, picking oysters and exploring the beach, these memories of the Lowcountry will last for generations.

Langlade County (Paperback): Richard Klatte Prestor, Joseph Hermolin Langlade County (Paperback)
Richard Klatte Prestor, Joseph Hermolin
R605 R548 Discovery Miles 5 480 Save R57 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The "Great North Woods" counties of Wisconsin, home to various native tribes, have transformed through several fascinating stages of development. The US government built a military road from Fort Howard (Green Bay) to Michigan's Upper Peninsula soon after the Civil War, causing increased development in what would later become Langlade County and the heavily forested lands that stretched northeastward. The Wolf River proved essential in creating the local logging trade, which in turn drove the expansion of railroad lines. By 1900, logging was slowing down, but the public's growing awareness of Langlade's abundant hunting and fishing resources gave rise to northern Wisconsin's tourism industry. Even Indian tribes gradually participated in the tourist trade. A.J. Kingsbury photographed these transitions. This book reaches beyond Langlade County to portray early-20th-century Ojibwe and Menominee tribes along with loggers, railroads, and tourist attractions.

Anthracite Roots - Generations of Coal Mining in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania (Paperback): Joseph W. Leonard III Anthracite Roots - Generations of Coal Mining in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania (Paperback)
Joseph W. Leonard III
R482 R447 Discovery Miles 4 470 Save R35 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
St. Joseph and Benton Harbor (Paperback): Elaine Cotsirilos Thomopoulos St. Joseph and Benton Harbor (Paperback)
Elaine Cotsirilos Thomopoulos
R605 R548 Discovery Miles 5 480 Save R57 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Two distinct communities which share equally vibrant histories, the twin cities of St. Joseph and Benton Harbor possess a rich heritage rooted in agriculture, manufacturing, transportation, and tourism. Through more than 200 photographs, this book documents the cities' development from the time when pioneers first struggled to create a community in the wilderness. It pays tribute to the men and women who labored to establish farms and industries, and celebrates the delightful beaches and amusement parks-such as the House of David and Silver Beach-that have brought joy to generations of residents and visitors alike.

Boston Organized Crime (Paperback): Emily Sweeney Boston Organized Crime (Paperback)
Emily Sweeney
R605 R548 Discovery Miles 5 480 Save R57 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Cottonwood (Paperback): Helen Killebrew, Verde Historical Society Cottonwood (Paperback)
Helen Killebrew, Verde Historical Society
R608 R552 Discovery Miles 5 520 Save R56 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In the last quarter of the 19th century, a circle of 16 tall Cottonwood trees stood in the wash that extended to the Verde River just north of where the old jail building now stands. Cattlemen and ranchers from Oak Creek and the mountains made their overnight stops under these trees and the location became known as "The Cottonwoods." The lush riparian area attracted hardy settlers, and Fort Verde's military camp and the copper mines of Jerome provided a ready market for agricultural goods. Thus began the town that was soon to become the commercial hub for the Verde Valley. Today the incorporated city of Cottonwood serves an area population of over 55,000 and boasts a diverse economy based on health care, education, tourism, and the service and retail industries. With its moderate climate, beautiful setting, and small-town charm, combined with the amenities of a larger city, Cottonwood continues to attract steady growth and tourism.

Remembering Fort Myers - The City of Palms (Paperback): Prudy Taylor Board Remembering Fort Myers - The City of Palms (Paperback)
Prudy Taylor Board
R535 R495 Discovery Miles 4 950 Save R40 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Author Prudy Taylor Board has compiled a collection of historical articles about the intriguing, but little known, people and events in the history of Fort Myers. Board traces the development of the city's prestigious neighborhoods and parks, while introducing readers to some of the most captivating and eccentric characters.

St. Simons Island (Paperback, 1st ed): Patricia Morris St. Simons Island (Paperback, 1st ed)
Patricia Morris
R605 R548 Discovery Miles 5 480 Save R57 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

From the days of early tribes that hunted and fished to the tourists who later relaxed on the beaches, St. Simons Island has been part of the changing landscape of Georgia's coast. When Gen. James E. Oglethorpe established Fort Frederica to protect Savannah and the Carolinas from the threat of Spain, it was, for a short time, a vibrant hub of British military operations. During the latter part of the 1700s, a plantation society thrived on the island until the outbreak of the War Between the States. Never returning to an agricultural community, by 1870 St. Simons re-established itself with the development of a booming timber industry. And by the 1870s, the pleasant climate and proximity to the sea drew visitors to St. Simons as a year-round resort. Although the causeway had brought large numbers of summer people to the island, St. Simons remained a sleepy little place with only a few hundred permanent residents until 1941.

Hidden History of North Alabama (Paperback): Jacquelyn Procter Reeves Hidden History of North Alabama (Paperback)
Jacquelyn Procter Reeves
R521 R481 Discovery Miles 4 810 Save R40 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The tranquil waters of the Tennessee River hide a horrible tragedy that took place one steamy July day when co-workers took an excursion aboard the SCItanic. Lawrence County resident Jenny Brooks used the skull of one of her victims to wash her hands, but her forty-year quest for revenge cost more than she bargained for. Granville Garth jumped to his watery grave with a pocketful of secrets--did anyone collect the $10,000 reward for the return of the papers he took with him? Historian Jacquelyn Procter Reeves transports readers deep into the shadows of the past to learn about the secret of George Steele's will, the truth behind the night the "Stars Fell on Alabama" and the story of the Lawrence County boys who died in the Goliad Massacre. Learn these secrets--and many more--in Hidden History of North Alabama.

Butte (Paperback): Ellen Crain, Lee Whitney Butte (Paperback)
Ellen Crain, Lee Whitney
R610 R553 Discovery Miles 5 530 Save R57 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Butte, Montana, nestled in the Rocky Mountains at 5,545 feet, hosts classic architecture, a vibrant past, and an abundance of colorful characters. The massive copper ore deposits underlying the town earned it the nickname aThe Richest Hill on Earth,a and Butte was the nationas major supplier of copper that helped electrify the world. Also shown here is Butteas early adoption of innovative ideas and technologies, a practice that kept the city thriving despite the vagaries of the mining industry. The enduring spirit of its people, however, lends Butte an exuberant character. Unlike other mining towns, Butte had the audacity to survive, and its rich history and forward thinking will ensure its existence for many generations to come. Today statuesque gallows frames stand testament to Butteas mining past, along with a historic town center that reminds people of that eraas prosperity.

Killing Crazy Horse - The Merciless Indian Wars in America (Paperback): Bill O'Reilly, Martin Dugard Killing Crazy Horse - The Merciless Indian Wars in America (Paperback)
Bill O'Reilly, Martin Dugard
R494 R461 Discovery Miles 4 610 Save R33 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Killing Crazy Horse is the latest installment of the multimillion-selling Killing series is a gripping journey through the American West and the historic clashes between Native Americans and settlers. The bloody Battle of Tippecanoe was only the beginning. It's 1811 and President James Madison has ordered the destruction of Shawnee warrior chief Tecumseh's alliance of tribes in the Great Lakes region. But while General William Henry Harrison would win this fight, the armed conflict between Native Americans and the newly formed United States would rage on for decades. Bestselling authors Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard venture through the fraught history of our country's founding on already occupied lands, from General Andrew Jackson's brutal battles with the Creek Nation to President James Monroe's epic "sea to shining sea" policy, to President Martin Van Buren's cruel enforcement of a "treaty" that forced the Cherokee Nation out of their homelands along what would be called the Trail of Tears. O'Reilly and Dugard take readers behind the legends to reveal never-before-told historical moments in the fascinating creation story of America. This fast-paced, wild ride through the American frontier will shock readers and impart unexpected lessons that reverberate to this day.

Crown Heights and Weeksville (Paperback): Wilhelmena Rhodes Kelly Crown Heights and Weeksville (Paperback)
Wilhelmena Rhodes Kelly
R609 R552 Discovery Miles 5 520 Save R57 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The communities of Crown Heights and Weeksville are historically significant Brooklyn neighborhoods with foundations that trace back to New York's early founding. Revolutionary War skirmishes took place there, and following the emancipation of slaves in 1827, Weeksville became the site of one of New York's earliest independent African American townships. The hills of Brooklyn's Green Mountains hindered early settlement, and as a result a plethora of community institutions instead abounded in this far-flung outpost, including a penitentiary, hospitals, almshouses, old-age homes, convents, and monasteries. Traces of some of these early structures still remain. Using vintage images, Crown Heights and Weeksville chronicles the dynamic evolution of this area from rural township to the desirable center of culture, urban convenience, and architectural beauty.

Seattle's Historic Restaurants (Paperback): Robin Shannon Seattle's Historic Restaurants (Paperback)
Robin Shannon
R600 R543 Discovery Miles 5 430 Save R57 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

SeattleA a¬a s Historic Restaurants depicts an era of nostalgia and romanticism, and highlights historic photographs of restaurants, postcards, and menus. From 1897 to 1898, thousands of so-called stampeders came through Seattle on their way to the Klondike goldfields. Hungry stampeders could purchase a meal at the MerchantA a¬a s CafAA(c) (the oldest cafAA(c) in Seattle) or one of the many restaurants nearby. For the next 25 years, those who made it rich in Seattle were the restaurateurs, shop owners, and real estate owners. Famous local landmarks such as the Space Needle, Mount RainierA a¬a s Paradise Camp, Snoqualmie Falls, and the Empress Hotel are still here, but their menus and clientele have changed over the years. Local haunts like IvarA a¬a s Acres of Clams, The Dog House, AndyA a¬a s Diner, ClarkA a¬a s Restaurants, Coon Chicken Inn, Frederick and NelsonA a¬a s Tea Room, The Wharf, VonA a¬a s, The Purple Pup, and the Jolly Roger are just a few of the restaurants featured within.

Shelton (Paperback): Margret Pauley Kingrey Shelton (Paperback)
Margret Pauley Kingrey
R613 R557 Discovery Miles 5 570 Save R56 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

There were other settlers on the westernmost shores of Puget Sound when David Shelton arrived in 1854. Development was slow, but by 1888, Sheltonas claim prevailed to become the hub of commerce and the seat of Mason County. The town welcomed aall who were willing to work, a promoted journalist Grant C. Angle. Shelton became the headquarters for the Simpson Timber Company and a research center for Rayonier, Inc. Shellfish growers shipped oysters across the country. Strong fellowships were built through churches and organizations such as the Masons, and celebrations like the Fourth of July and the Forest Festival. The surrounding forests and waters provided work and recreation, but the town of Shelton gave its residents a sense of community.

Erie Canal (Paperback): Andrew P Kitzmann, Erie Canal Museum Erie Canal (Paperback)
Andrew P Kitzmann, Erie Canal Museum
R623 R567 Discovery Miles 5 670 Save R56 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Erie Canal was completed in 1825 and became the backbone of an economic and cultural explosion that defined the image of New York. The canal's development spurred successful industry and a booming economy, sparking massive urban growth in an area that was previously virtually unexplored wilderness. People poured west into this new space, drawn by the ability to ship goods along the canal to the Hudson River, New York City, and the world beyond. Erie Canal is a compilation of 200 vintage images from the Erie Canal Museum's documentary collection of New York's canal system. Vintage postcards depict life and industry along the canal, including not only the Erie itself but also the lateral and feeder canals that completed the state-wide system.

Lighthouses and Lifesaving on Washington's Outer Coast (Paperback): William S Hanable Lighthouses and Lifesaving on Washington's Outer Coast (Paperback)
William S Hanable
R622 R566 Discovery Miles 5 660 Save R56 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Washington's storm-ridden outer coast stretches from Cape Disappointment, at the mouth of the Columbia River, to Cape Flattery, at the entrance to the Strait of Juan de Fuca, a distance of about 150 miles. Historians have labeled these waters "the Graveyard of the Pacific" and "the Unforgiving Coast." Despite their hazards, sea routes to, from, and along the coast have been busy. Maritime fur traders and explorers, warships, Gold Rush shipping, passenger vessels, lumber carriers, break-bulk freighters, container ships, and tankers have plied these waters. Concurrently, fisheries developed along the coast, adding to the number of vessels at risk. To assist mariners sailing these waters, the United States built its first lighthouse on the Washington coast at Cape Disappointment in 1856. Additional lighthouses, lightships, and lifesaving stations soon followed. With more than 180 images from archives throughout the Pacific Northwest, this collection documents their history.

Broadcasting Stations of the World, Vol. 1: Acccording to Country and City, 1 October 1953 (Classic Reprint) (Paperback):... Broadcasting Stations of the World, Vol. 1: Acccording to Country and City, 1 October 1953 (Classic Reprint) (Paperback)
Foreign Broadcast Information Service
R696 Discovery Miles 6 960 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Abraham Lincoln's Political Career Through 1860: Campaign Artifacts; Excerpts From Newspapers and Other Sources (Classic... Abraham Lincoln's Political Career Through 1860: Campaign Artifacts; Excerpts From Newspapers and Other Sources (Classic Reprint) (Paperback)
Lincoln Financial Foundation
R406 Discovery Miles 4 060 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
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