NEW The History Press Haunted Florida Panhandle, FL 9781467155762 Haunted Americ
Dare to venture into the darkest depths Florida’s Panhandle. The scalded ghost of Elizabeth Bellamy roams Bellamy Bridge in Marianna. Prisoners sentenced to eternity traverse the cells at Gulf Correctional Institution in Wewahitchka.
The Forgotten Adventures of Richard Halliburton, Tennessee, Paperback
The Forgotten Adventures of Richard Halliburton, Tennessee, Paperback Author R. Scott Williams details the spectacular exploits of a true adventurer.Richard Halliburton ran away from his hometown in Memphis at the age of nineteen to lead an extraordinary and dramatic life of adventure. Against the backdrop of the Golden Age, the Roaring Twenties and the Great Depression, Halliburton’s exploits around the globe made him an internationally known celebrity and the most famous travel writer of his time. From climbing Mount Olympus in Greece to swimming the Panama Canal and literally flying all the way to Timbuktu, Halliburton experienced and wrote about adventures that others never even believed possible. His youthful spirit and bohemian lifestyle won the hearts of millions.
Folly Beach, South Carolina, American Chronicles, Paperback
Folly Beach, South Carolina, American Chronicles, Paperback As anyone who has ever crossed over the Folly River onto Center Street can tell you, Folly Beach is a place like no other. For Charleston writer Bill Bryan, Folly is another world that has drawn him back time and again. In Folly Beach: Glimpses of a Vanished Strand, Bryan takes a wistful look back at Folly during a special time in its history, when the dark days of war were over and everyone just wanted to have fun. Through these charming, historical vignettes, enjoy a moonlit dance on the pier, take a ride on the Ferris wheel at the carnival, grab a bite to eat at the Pavilion or comb the Washout for driftwood.
NEW The History Press Lost Arizona Treasure,AZ 9781467159319 Lost Trade Paperbac
NEW The History Press Lost Arizona Treasure,AZ 9781467159319 Lost Trade Paperbac The vast mountains and deserts of Arizona hide a multitude of buried treasures and forgotten mines just waiting to be rediscovered.The Aztecs reportedly hid gold and other valuables worth millions across the Southwest to keep it from the Spaniards hundreds of years ago, but nothing has ever been recovered.
Spanish Missions of Texas, Texas, Landmarks, Paperback
Spanish Missions of Texas, Texas, Landmarks, Paperback After the conquest of Mexico by Hernán Cortés in the sixteenth century, conquistadors and explorers poured into the territory of Nueva España. The Franciscans followed in their wake but carved a different path through a harsh and often violent landscape. That heritage can still be found across Texas, behind weathered stone ruins and in the pews of ornate, immaculately maintained naves. From early structures in El Paso to later woodland sanctuaries in East Texas, these missions anchored communities and, in many cases, still serve them today. Author Byron Browne reconnoiters these iconic landmarks and their lasting legacy.
Canterbury, Connecticut, Images of America, Paperback
Canterbury, Connecticut, Images of America, Paperback Canterbury: The First 300 Years provides glimpses of the people, places, and events that have given this town on the west bank of the Quinebaug River a rich and interesting history-three hundred years of history. Beyond the well-known account of Prudence Crandall’s opening of New England’s first academy for young black women, and fellow citizen Andrew Judson’s efforts to close it down, are the stories of Moses Cleaveland, namesake of Cleveland, Ohio; Lillian Frink, one of the first women elected to the state legislature; and Benedict Arnold, Canterbury student and notorious traitor. Canterbury: The First 300 Years reveals a town of industrious businesspeople who have produced items as varied as textiles, fly-fishing rods, mast hoops, and rare orchids, and of farmers who have raised everything from potatoes to skunks.
Lakeland, Florida, Vintage Images, Paperback
Lakeland, Florida, Vintage Images, Paperback Join Lakeland residents Randall M. MacDonald, Susan Priest MacDonald and Sarah E. MacDonald as they explore the differences between the Lakeland of yesterday and today. Historical images of eclectic buildings and notable scenes stand side by side with their modern equivalents in order to depict the changes that have occurred in Lakeland over the past century. Take a look at downtown Lakeland, Munn Park and local lakes as they were transformed by transportation, industry and technology. This fascinating book documents how the rural crossroads of Lakeland turned into a thriving modern city.
Slovenians in Cleveland, Ohio, American Heritage, Paperback
Slovenians in Cleveland, Ohio, American Heritage, Paperback The riveting story of Slovenian heritage in Cleveland, Ohio and how the culture remains relevant even today.The Newburgh, St. Clair and Collinwood neighborhoods formed the core of Greater Cleveland’s enormous Slovenian population, still the largest in America. The city’s Slovenian heritage is replete with gripping tales of World War II prison camp escapes and bizarre bank robbers who threatened the St. Clair Savings institution. The catastrophic East Ohio Gas explosion and tragic Collinwood school fire are etched into local consciousness. The rise of neighborhood residents to professional sports stardom and national political prominence contribute to a proud legacy. And the century-old “Cleveland style” Slovenian polka remains an important cultural expression. Author Alan Dutka offers the first comprehensive history of the struggles and triumphs of Cleveland’s Slovenians.
Hidden History of Detroit – Paperback By Amy Elliott Bragg – GOOD
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NEW The History Press Ghost Towns and Forgotten Places of Northwest Arkansas,AR
NEW The History Press Ghost Towns and Forgotten Places of Northwest Arkansas,AR Join author Heather Woodward as she breathes life into Arkansas’s derelict places, weaving tales of pioneer grit, oddball history and paranormal whispers.