Captivating and entertaining, this new collection of rare images brings to life the past of the historic Lower Blackston......more
The longest continuously marked footpath in the world, the Appalachian Trail spans 2,140 miles across fourteen states--f......more
In 1853, artist Frederick Piercy set sail to America to document the journey of Mormon immigrants and produce an illustr......more
Reflection of the complex natural cycles, ecosystems, bird, plant, and marine life, and seasonal routines on Hatteras Is......more
With over 230 historic photographs, Salem, Ohio provides an excellent visual image of what the past was like in a little......more
This wonderful collection of over 100 images brings to life the history of Angelica, Belmont, and Wellsville, from the t......more
The history of Santa Rosa County is closely associated with wood and water. Harvesting of the huge virgin pine trees tha......more
Welcome to the ancient, rumpled realm of the Blue Ridge Mountains. With over 100 full-color photographs, plus detailed m......more
This is one of a series of compact books designed to celebrate the essence of each of the 50 United States, illustrating......more
In this concise and fully updated guidebook, Gerry Roach shares his firsthand knowledge and experience, offering us a ch......more
Imagine my surprise when I discovered my home sits on an ancient Indian mound. Imagine my surprise when I found that 100......more
With Green Afternoons in hand, travelers, gardeners, and plant enthusiasts now have an exciting new guide to more than s......more
Over 200 photographs document the history of the Spring Lake community. Spring Lake, an oceanfront community bounded on ......more
32 hikes in Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee....more
* Comprehensive California climbing guidebook to the fourteeners -- from walk-ups to screamers * Includes general histor......more
Do you like small towns, places off the beaten path, trips down memory lane? Ever wonder if old-fashioned values are sti......more
Though the Georgia coast is a mere 110 miles long, a wealth of historic beauty--natural and manmade--lies between the Sa......more
In the summer of 1869, John Muir made his first long trip to Yosemite. When a friend offered him the chance to accompany......more
Southern New Jersey is the least populous section of the most densely populated state in the nation. Bicyclists look to ......more
"How can a politically disabled nation create a history for itself?" James Campbell sets out across Scotland to answer h......more
Not long after I moved with my family to a small town in New Hampshire, I happened upon a path that vanished into a wood......more
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Heritage Room committee members Shirley D. Arnold, Eleanor R. Guy, and Ruth S. Rounds tell the story of how Scituate bec......more
The first comprehensive atlas of the state published in over 20 years, the Atlas of Kentucky brings together a wealth of......more
The twentieth century can truly be said to have been America s century. As the nation reached the position of world lead......more
Within easy reach of large cities to the east, Lake Hopatcong - situated at over 900 feet above sea level - was a perfec......more
During the Golden Age of Postcards, a craze that swept the nation in the early 1900s, postcard photographers captured im......more
This book portrays Niagara Falls as it once was between the mid-1800s to the late 1960s. Once a small tourist town, a gr......more
For half a century, David Stick has been writing books about the fragile chain of barrier islands off the North Carolina......more
Through color images and selected quotations, this visual tour celebrates the beauty, the heritage, and the pride of Ala......more
For the avid cyclist or for the family planning a weekend activity, these carefully slected, well-researched routes are ......more
San Francisco... For more than a century, writers and poets have tried desperately to grasp the elusive Camelot. It is, ......more
Have you ever wondered what Verona was like a century ago? Do you enjoy looking through boxes of memorabilia? If you ans......more
Forty-six rides inthe western portion of New Hampshire....more
This pictorial overview of Hanover Township covers a nearly 70-year period from the late 1890s to 1965 and traces the de......more
Early African Americans in Sumner County, both slaves and free, left a legacy not only of beautiful brick buildings and ......more
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Howard Frank Mosher embarked on a journey following America’s northern border from coast to coast in search of the count......more
Roadside History of Arkansas explores how the Land of Opportunity went from success to tragedy back to hope restored. Th......more
Winner of a Choice Outstanding Academic Book Award, Black Heritage Sites is a unique guide to the major landmarks of Afr......more
In 1956, Congress passed legislation that provided authorization and funds for emergency research to be conducted in Gle......more
With more than 200 historic photographs, Moline: City of Mills offers an overview of this dynamic river town located on ......more
Presents fishing tales from the Delaware Valley. Drawing on their century of angling experience, the authors range throu......more
More than just a list of places to see and things to do, Exploring New Orleans is loaded with the history and heritage o......more
Featuring more than 200 vintage postcards, Peoria: A Postcard History captures the changing scenes of the river and down......more
Trousdale County has a history as fascinating as it is long. The region s early reputation stemmed from its well-known r......more
These attractive guides identify the birds most likely to be seen in your city s backyards, streets and parks. The book......more
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Since the publication of his first book, Mississippi Solo, Eddy L. Harris has been praised for his travel writing. In th......more
Pinellas County, Florida, has a rich and varied history. From the beautiful waters of the Gulf of Mexico, with the spong......more
Though little more than an afterthought these days, from the 1890s through the 1920s, postcards were by far the most pop......more
The picturesque beauty and unique history of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, are surpassed only by the strength of characte......more
Trying to find some peace in the City That Never Sleeps"" has always been difficult-even for dead New Yorkers. Rapid dev......more
Mention Daytona Beach and most people think of brilliantly painted stock cars roaring past at over 200 miles per hour, o......more
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From its humble roots as a frontier town along the Holston River to its emergence as an industrial center in the early 2......more
Located just 10 miles west of the state s largest city, Gorham, Maine, is known as a college town, a bedroom community, ......more
The history of Aurora, Illinois is one of diversity. This is the first book to trace the city s early days of its first ......more
The West is popularly perceived as America’s last outpost of unfettered opportunity, but twentieth-century corporate tou......more
The West is popularly perceived as America’s last outpost of unfettered opportunity, but twentieth-century corporate tou......more
Sumner County, like many of the counties of Tennessee, finds itself ever-expanding, growing from a predominantly agricul......more
As we approach a new century and a new millennium, we should consider how people in American communities dreamed about a......more
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Monroeville is the county seat of Monroe County, a county older than the state of Alabama itself. Located in what was th......more
Few names evoke scenes of such breathtaking natural beauty as does that of the Ozarks. In Images of the Ozarks, this spl......more
From the spruce forests of Tennessee and the leafy gorges of Virginia to the rolling Pennsylvania hills and the rocky he......more
With more than 50 ride descriptions there is something for everyone, including many newly-constructed and recently opene......more
From 1860 to 1890 the United States military engaged in war after war with the indigenous peoples of the West. Although ......more
View images of the early century in Daytona Beach. From the 1890s through the 1920s, the postcard was an extraordinarily......more
NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK - An exhilarating, often deliciously funny and "beautifully written voyage of discovery" (Ch......more
Mansfield explores the history of this small Massachusetts town between Boston and Providence that has grown to 20,000 r......more
South Amboy, a celebration of the people and places of this key Central New Jersey community, is a fascinating look back......more
Hilton Head Island: One of South Carolina’s premier tourist destinations with an intriguing history dating as far back a......more
This is the new "pocket" version of the classic California Place Names, first published by California in 1949. Erwin G. ......more
The out-of-print Boulder Climbs North and Boulder Climbs South have been revised and republished as three separate volum......more
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Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park offer a remarkable diversity of natural and human history. This book guides......more
Catch a performance of the Minnesota Orchestra, play beach volleyball on the shores of Lake Calhoun, or wander the shops......more
In the geographic center of Montana sits Lewistown, whose rich history is still reflected in today s streets. A testamen......more
How to reach and fish remote waters in Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Idaho, and Oregon....more
Thirty-five rides in Utah s color country....more
This guide helps you sort out thsi Texas greenery that, in sheer loveliness, is second to none. This descriptive handboo......more
Living with Wild Bears in Alaska A heart-stopping eco-adventure, a testimony to both the grizzlies and their courageous......more
A real-life Confederacy of Dunces. --Kirkus Reviews When Jerry Strahan became manager of the Lucky Dogs hot dog cart in ......more
There s just nowhere else but South Louisiana to find real knee-slapping, crowd-hooting Zydeco music. Even the big-city ......more
The sites of interest include St. Martin de Tours Catholic Church, the cemetery of St. Martinville, and the town statue ......more
In over 200 rare and historic images, the sotry of Marquette comes to life. This fascinating pictorial history of Marque......more
The region includes some of the best bird-watching trails in the Northeast of the USA: salt marsh walks, woodland ramble......more
Levittown, the prototype for suburban housing development in America, emerged from the hands of legendary builders Abrah......more