Local history Books

North America is replete in aviation history, both military and civilian. The sheer size of the United States dictated an early interest in air defense and profoundly influenced the nation's dependence on air travel. It is no wonder that the United...

The Otter Tail Review, originating from Otter Tail County, the "geographic crossroads" of Minnesota, is an anthology of regional folklore and cultural history. Featuring fiction, poetry and essays from such well-known Minnesota authors as Bill Holm,...

This book changes the way we view our everyday human landscapes by taking us on a 22-stop adventure through the heart of Flagstaff, Arizona. In Flagstaff's America Tour, the reader encounters four distinct though interacting landscape scenes: a themed...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

The History of Pittsburgh by Neville B. Craig is a comprehensive account of the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from its early settlement to the mid-19th century. The book covers the development of Pittsburgh as a major commercial and manufacturing...

North Carolina Sketches: Phases Of Life Where The Galax Grows is a book written by Mary Nelson Carter. The book is a collection of sketches that describe various phases of life in North Carolina, ranging from the early settlers to modern times. The title...

Tennessee Sketches is a collection of short stories written by Louisa Preston Looney. The book is set in Tennessee and features various characters and their experiences in the state. The stories cover a range of topics, including love, loss, family, and...

History has many voices. In the words of Russian fur merchant Grigorii Shelikhov, who led the conquest of Kodiak Island, Alaska, in 1784 and sought to subjugate its indigenous Qikertarmiut population, "the arrival of the...

With few exception, studies of urban black communities published in the past twenty years have treated large American metropolises and ignored the experiences of blacks in towns and small to middle-sized cities. That prompted the author to commence...

Reality is often stranger than fiction, and the true wonders of the world are as amazing as anything dreamed of by the producers of fantasy - four-headed cows, Taj Mahals, 1,000-pound people. here is a collection of tales and incredible 'facts, ' some...

This book details the Italian immigrant experience in San Francisco from the Gold Rush to the Mayoralty of George Moscone-which is to say the entire life cycle of the Italian community. The concept of community is central and is defined in a way never...

Gathering the best of essays produced at a conference at Utah State University, this collections aims to produce compelling assessment of the newest Western historiography.

What was different about Lawrence Brown, a highly successful business pioneer who lived with his wife and children in a small town in Central Florida? If you met him, your answer might be "Nothing"-until you discovered that Lawrence Brown was a former...

The first in a series of books about the Battle and the Maryland Campaign.While the 1862 Maryland Campaign has been extensively studied, a comprehensive treatment of the part played by each unit has been ignored. The Brigades of Antietam fills...

This is an up-to-date and comprehensive book about the history of Richwood, Ohio since its founding in 1832. It contains the history of the state of Ohio, Union County, Claibourne Township and Richwood itself. The book was made possible thanks to the...

The 250th birthday of the Fulton County Courthouse was coming up and it had been given an Extension on life and use as a courthouse so I thought it would be a good time to publish a short history on it's amazing life. 

The United States Biographical Dictionary and Portrait Gallery of Eminent and Self-Made Men: Illinois Volume Part 2 (1883) is a book published by the American Biographical Publishing Company. This volume is part of a larger series that aims to provide...

At The Shrine Of Song is a book written by Herbert Bashford and published in 1909. The book is a collection of essays and articles that explore the world of music and its impact on society. Bashford, a music critic and journalist, delves into various...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

The book titled ""Evanston Public Library: Forty-First to Forty-Sixth Annual Reports, 1913-1919"" is a collection of reports published by the Evanston Public Library between the years 1913 and 1919. The reports provide a comprehensive overview of the...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

The North American Review V174, Part 1 (1902) is a collection of essays, articles, and reviews published by the North American Review Corporation. This volume contains a wide range of topics, including political and social issues, literature and the...

Semi-Centenarians Of Butler Grove Township, Montgomery County, Illinois: Also A Brief History Of The Village Of Butler (1878) is a historical book written by Thomas E. Spilman. The book provides a detailed account of the semi-centenarians (people who are...

The Century World's Fair Book For Boys And Girls is a historical book written by Jenks and Tudor in 1893. The book is a comprehensive guide to the World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago in 1893. The exposition was a celebration of the 400th...

""Official Illustrations From The Art Gallery Of The World's Columbian Exposition (1893)"" is a book compiled by Charles M. Kurtz that showcases the artwork from the World's Columbian Exposition, which was held in Chicago in 1893. The book features over...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

A Tour Through Indiana In 1840: The Diary Of John Parsons (1920) is a historical book that recounts the journey of John Parsons, a young man from New York, as he travels through Indiana in the year 1840. The book is based on Parsons' diary entries, which...

The Elements of Railway Operating Economics is a comprehensive book written by Charles Travis in 1913, which provides readers with a detailed insight into the economics of railway operations. The book covers a wide range of topics related to the subject,...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

The book ""Life And Times Of Stevens Thomson Mason: The Boy Governor Of Michigan (1920)"" is a biographical work written by Lawton T. Hemans. It tells the story of Stevens Thomson Mason, who became the first governor of Michigan at the age of just 19...

Bruton Parish Church Restored And Its Historic Environment is a book written by William A. R. Goodwin in 1907. The book provides a detailed account of the restoration of the Bruton Parish Church in Williamsburg, Virginia, which was completed in 1905...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...