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Nippenose Valley (Images of America)
by Wayne O. Welshans Synopsis The first settlers in Nippenose Valley found the area to be burned over and seemingly inhospitable. They settled high near the springs, but the wet clay soils above caused them to move down to the limestone valley floor. They soon discovered that the...
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Sioux City Railroads
by Rudolph Daniels Synopsis Toward the end of the 19th century, railroads transformed Sioux City from a western outpost to one of the fastest-growing municipalities in the world....
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North Carolina's Outer Banks & Crystal Coast: Great Destinations: A Complete Guide (Great Destinations North Carolina's Outer Banks & Crystal)
by Renee Wright Publisher Comments "Consistently rated the best guides to the regions covered...Readable, tasteful, appealingly designed. Strong on dining, lodging, and history."National Geographic Traveler Distinctive for their accuracy, simplicity, and conversational tone, the...
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Railroad Depots of Central Florida (Images of Rail)
by Michael Mulligan Publisher Comments Railroads have served the northern counties of Central Florida since before the Civil War. Following the war, railroads expanded down the peninsula to bring transportation services to even more people and places throughout the region. By 1929, the...
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Around Selinsgrove (Images of America)
by Jim Campbell Synopsis While Selinsgrove is typical of the many towns located along the shores of the Susquehanna River, it has cultivated its own identity as the home of Susquehanna University, founded in 1858 as the Missionary Institute and later becoming one of the nationas...
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Pennsylvannia (From Sea to Shining Sea, Second)
by Barbara A. Somervill Publisher Comments This series meets National Curriculam Standards for: Social Studies: Civic Ideals & Pratices Individuals, Groups, & Institutions People, Places, & Environments Power, Authority, & Governance Production, Distribution...
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Milford (Images of America)
by Greater Milford Area Historical Society Synopsis Historic Milford is situated along the Little Miami River, one of the primary reasons settlers in this area flourished. Rich farmlands and excellent waterpower with mill potential offered the pioneers a good life in the frontier. Milford was the site of...
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Frommer's Hawaii (Frommer's Hawaii)
by Jeanette Foster Publisher Comments America's #1 bestselling travel series Written by more than 175 outspoken travelers around the globe, Frommer's Complete Guides help travelers experience places the way locals do. - More annually updated guides than any other series - 16-page color...
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Maui (Lonely Planet Maui)
by Ned Friary Synopsis New Island Itineraries and Planning Your Trip chapters help travelers generate ideas and plan the ultimate Hawaii vacation. Now includes a dedicated Outdoor Activities & Adventures chapter. New Green Maui chapter highlights sustainable travel options...
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It Happened in Tennessee
by James Ewing Publisher Comments Eight thousand people attended the funeral Felix Breazeale gave - for himself. A ghost named Mary always sits in Row C, Seat 5, in the Orpheum Theater in Memphis. Here are the most fascinating and the strangest of the favorite stories of Tennessee...
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Insiders' Guide to Memphis (Insiders' Guide)
by Rebecca Finlayson Publisher Comments Is Memphis on your list of possible places to relocate or visit? You’ll find this practical guide an essential resource for comprehensive information about this fast-growing city. Local author Rebecca Finlayson offers an unbiased perspective...
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It Happened on the Mississippi River (It Happened in)
by James A. Crutchfield Publisher Comments Not just the purview of Mark Twain and his characters, the Mighty Mississippi offers a fascinating look at America. Thirty stories from the history of the Mississippi River will captivate you as you travel from Lake Itasca to the Gulf of Mexico....
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African Americans of Calvert County (Images of America)
by William A. Poe Synopsis Nestled between the Chesapeake Bay and the Patuxent River, this tiny peninsula county is home to one of the oldest African American communities, established when the first settlers arrived. Located just south of Washington, D.C., Calvert Countyas African...
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Greeks in Phoenix (Images of America)
by Holy Trinity Greek Historical Committee Publisher Comments The Greek community in Phoenix began in 1907, when the Sanichas brothers, Charles and Chris, arrived in the city to establish the Sanichas Confectionery Store. By 1912, the year of Arizona's statehood, the community had grown to nine families, including...
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Grandparents Illinois Style: Places to Go & Wisdom to Share
by Mike Link Synopsis There's nothing like a grandparent-grandchild day together, but it can be hard to decide how best to spend this cherished time. Grandparents Illinois Style has the answer. The authors have selected nearly 70 of their favorite sites and activities...
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Copper Country Rail (Images of Rail)
by George E. Anderson Synopsis From the railroadsa beginnings in the early 1870s to the complex rail network of the 1900s, the advance and decline of the copper industry in Michiganas Upper Peninsula was mirrored by the railroads that served it. With the abandonment in 1976 of the...
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Prallsville Mills and Stockton (Img)
by Keith Strunk Synopsis The Delaware River Valley has attracted industrial and political visionaries, thinkers, and artists for more than 300 years. In its taverns, political discourse fanned the flames of revolution, and its beauty has inspired artists, actors, and writers...
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Catholics of San Francisco (Images of America)
by Rayna Garibaldi Synopsis Catholicism has greatly influenced the character of San Francisco, beginning with its origins in California in the mission system, which brought Franciscan friars, Spanish soldiers, and new settlers to these shores. Catholics have been witness to history-...
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Coal Camps of Eastern Utah (Images of America)
by Sueann Martell Synopsis Nestled between the Wasatch Plateau and the Book Cliff Mountains, hundreds of feet underground, vast coal deposits make up the heart of Utahas coal country. This high-grade bituminous coal attracted the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad to the area,...
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Fodor's San Francisco (Fodor's San Francisco)
by Fodor's Publisher Comments Fodor's. For Choice Travel Experiences. Fodor's helps you unleash the possibilities of travel by providing the insightful tools you need to experience the trips you want. Although you're at the helm, Fodor's offers the assurance of our expertise, the...
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