Places and peoples: general and pictorial works Books

By the time the railroad arrived in 1844, the small rural community of Underhill's Crossing--soon to be renamed Bronxville--was already attracting prominent New York City families. Some came seeking permanent homes; others a summer retreat. Half a...

Twenty miles west of downtown Cleveland, in the northeast corner of Lorain County, Avon Lake hugs five miles of Lake Erie shoreline. Once part of a land called Xeuma by the Erie Indians and later part of Tract Seven of the Western Reserve, the area was...

Rochester's 19th Ward portrays one of the city's largest residential neighborhoods. The initial settlement, predating Rochester itself, was called Castle Town. It emerged around 1800 along the Genesee River, where boatmen poled flat-bottomed boats along...

Photographer Dan McNulty was a Jersey City resident who spent most of his time working in his family's funeral home. McNulty's photography was a mere sideline, but this fact did not affect the high artistic quality of the images of the city that he...

Cincinnati Cemeteries is not only a history of graveyards and their occupants. It also investigates the culture of death and dying in Cincinnati: from the infamous Pearl Bryan murder and the 19th-century cholera epidemics, to the body snatchers who stole...

Since 1924, Detroit's annual Thanksgiving parade has delighted people of all ages. The parade's spectacular balloons, floats, bands, special guests, and holiday spirit have made it the most celebrated civic event in Detroit. This book commemorates the...

During the summer and early fall of 1898, Omaha, Nebraska, came alive with the sights and sounds of the Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition. Despite a drought, a difficult economy, and a declaration of war between the United States and Spain,...

When settler George M. Johnson arrived in the area now known as Wayne, Michigan, in 1824, he may have only imagined that the site of his log cabin would later become home to a bustling, thriving, progressive city. Incorporated as the Village of Wayne in...

Ride the trolley up the ridge of Beacon Hill and discover one of South Seattle's most interesting districts. Unique among Seattle neighborhoods, Beacon Hill is a community where immigrants from all over the globe have settled side by side for over 100...

Strategically located about 60 miles east of Los Angeles, San Bernardino was colonized in 1851 as an expansion outpost for the Mormon Church. Today, it is the county seat for the largest county in the United States. Captured here in over 200 vintage...

The Endicott-Johnson Corporation emerged from the modest Lester Brothers Company, manufacturers of boots and shoes, that began in 1854. It was created through the tenacity and vision of great American entrepreneur George F. Johnson. Johnson rose from...

If the beauty of vibrant and spectacular beautiful sunrises stirs your soul, this seventh volume in the Mystical Moods of Ireland series, Sunrises of County Clare, Ireland (Mystical Moods of Ireland, Vol. VII), will have your heart dancing...

The town of Boring has seen more than its fair share of interesting events since its founding in 1903. From secretly hiring an up-and-coming boxer to fight the town bully to the time firecrackers were blamed for burning down half the town, memorable...

Home of luaus and surfing, the islands of Hawai'i have been riding a wave of beer making in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. The last state in the Union has not been last in creating amazing beers full of the Aloha Spirit. Like the people who settled all...

Brewer discovers that Alaska is like nowhere else and finds himself unexpectedly in love with bush Alaska - the land, its people and their stories.   Although he’s a city boy and a lawyer, he learns to fly a ski plane so that he can...

The Old and Modern Whig Truly Represented: Being a Second Part of His Picture is a book written by Charles Davenant and published in 1702. The book is a follow-up to Davenant's earlier work, The Political and Commercial Works of That Celebrated Writer...

"Car Picture Book for Seniors" contains 40 Premium photos of Iconic Cars from the 1950s, 1960s, and the 1970s color printed on high quality 70lb paper.There is a large variety of Car images that fill the seniors with nostalgia about their first car...

Il Livingstone bergamascoGiacomo Costantino Beltrami (Bergamo, 1779 - Filottrano, 1855) mitico esploratore e patriota italiano.Furono proprio le sue doti di esploratore, unite ad un incredibile coraggio e spirito d'avventura, a permettergli di scoprire...

Do you long for adventure?Do you wish you could travel?Do you have big dreams?I applied rugged passion and dedication to complete a five-year journey in which I became the first woman to dive all 50 states. An American Immersion relives my...

These photographs are the result of an exploration, made with my family, of the Salento area. The images were taken in August 2020 and again in the same month in 2021. The locations photographed are different, among the most fascinating in the whole of...

An artist walks across North America with a group of environmental activists, taking photos, raising ecological consciousness, learning the land first-hand. For each week of the nine-month walk, his friend, a poet, researches each upcoming leg of the...

With its twisting narrow streets, lacking the familiar grid pattern, it can be difficult for travelers to find their way through Taos, New Mexico. This book is the answer to the traveler’s dilemma.  With a map and color photographs included,...

In 1892, entrepreneur Joel Hurt invited Frederick Law Olmsted Sr. to Atlanta to design an ideal suburb. Olmsted and his firm began designs and were in regular communication with Hurt. Members of the firm came to Atlanta during design and construction...

More than a dozen among my collection of photographs are the personification of surrealism, except that they are real.

""A Gazetteer of Kansas"" is a historical reference book written by Henry Gannett and published in 1898. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the state of Kansas, including its geography, history, economy, and politics. It covers each county in...

ExploreAs a general rule, I don't give advice. But on one particular occasion, I counseled my nephew at a low point when he felt lost and sought guidance and the strength to carry on. "Where do I draw strength?" he asked. First, I replied, "Fold...

This hardcover, coffee table book will take you on a journey to view some of the most beautiful lighthouses that line the coast of the Upper Peninsula in Michigan. Each page features a stunning image taken by photographer, Danielle Jorae, along with a...

19 Unusual Caves in the US takes readers on an extraordinary journey beneath the surface of America's diverse landscape. This book explores some of the country's most unique and mysterious caves, from the crystal-clear waters of Florida's Devil's Den to...

In Minnesota State Capitol, photographer Jane Moorman captures the grandeur, artistry, and historical richness of Minnesota's iconic government building. Through breathtaking photography and meticulously researched stories, she brings to life the...

Journey across the United States through the lens of photographer Jane Moorman, who brings to life the beauty, history, and unique architectural splendor of each state's capitol building. Montana State Capitol invites readers on a visual and historical...

During the last couple of years we learned that infonnation and communication technologies have to be seen as key factors for the success in various industries. Especially in tourism it became evident, that missing the...

Bucks County Adventures for Kids - Volume III Authors Dashiell Cosdon and his grandfather Carl LaVO take kids, parents and grandparents on 25 unforgettable adventures the entire family can enjoy in historic and beautiful Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The...

Bucks County-renowned for its beautiful scenery as well as its intriguing history - also has been home to an extraordinary number of artists, musicians and authors. Carl LaVO, award-winning journalist and author, takes the reader on a journey through...

In Hiking New Mexico's Chaco Canyon,  James C. Wilson wrote a guidebook for hiking and camping in Chaco Canyon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in northwestern New Mexico that the Zuñi, Hopi, Acoma and other Pueblos consider their ancestral homeland...

Enjoy a Visual Trip to See How People Lived and Worked in the U.P. in Centuries Past!Classen's pictorial history is the next best thing to a time machine, as we get a front-row seat in the worlds of shipping and shipwrecks, iron and copper mining, timber...

Das Buch ""Beschreibende Notizen: �����ber Eine Anzahl Bemerkenswerte Elektrizit�����tswerke In Der Schweiz"" wurde im Jahr 1896 von Wyssling, W. ver������ffentlicht. Es handelt sich um eine detaillierte Beschreibung von mehreren bemerkenswerten...

"宗教只需要忠心耿耿、死心塌地，而理性才崇尚逻辑思辨、批判质疑。因此，我们可以理解，代表宗教的耶路撒冷和代表理性的雅典确实截然不同，而我坚定地站在雅典一边。"这是加拿大华裔企业家林炎平博士的宣言。在他的新书《以色列-约旦行：在圣经故乡探寻古希腊罗马》中，他将这次旅行看成一次"朝圣之旅"，但"朝"的不是圣经，而是古希腊罗马文明。这是一次文化地理之旅，也是圣经之旅，更是从希腊化时代到罗马帝国，到文艺复兴和启蒙运动和现代的虚拟思想旅程。走出象牙之塔的学者、"不务正业的企业家"林炎平博士，思想也常常另辟蹊径，见人...

South African Tribes and their History. Race and Ethnic Influences. cultural backgrounds and origins all coexist in South Africa. The bigger groups are Zulus (21 %), Xhosas (17 %) and the Sotho (15%). Next are smaller minorities, such as the Tswana,...

I am a resident of Westlake, Ohio,the Mother of eight adult children, seventeen grandchildren and two great-grandsons. Other than being an author, I am a successful artist and poet. I have traveled to wonderful places, both in the United States and other...

This volume collects 60 striking images that embody a playful energy and spirit of adventure. Set in stark black and white, this book is filled with visions captured by an artful eye.