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The origin of the name Southfield is not conclusively known, but it is surmised that the area gained its name because it was located in the "fields" south of Bloomfield Township. For much of its...

Its inviting climate, enticing rugged mountains, and welcoming beaches have always made Santa Cruz County a haven for athletic activities. A wide variety of sporting endeavors, some beyond the norm,...

Tucked up in the rugged hills and fertile valleys of northwest Arkansas is the city of Springdale. Once a Native American community and officially settled as Shiloh, the mountainous region that would...

The 1960s and 1970s were a time of significant change in the history of Springfield, Illinois, as the city redefined itself through major developments in education, technology, and commerce. This...

Over 60 images relating to the subject of Patriotism in a full-color paperback. Part of Applewood's Pictorial America series, the book features images drawn from historical sources and includes...

Lying at the entrance to one of the world's greatest natural harbors, Staten Island has been a most alluring destination ever since Giovanni da Verrazano set eyes upon it in 1524. Even before...

The town of Stoddard, located in the Monadnock Region of southwest New Hampshire, is blessed with a handsomely severe landscape of forests, lakes, and hills admired for their natural beauty. Hundreds...

For nearly four centuries, the maritime history of Stratford, Connecticut set the standard for the growing relationship between the United States and the sea. For the long years when ocean and river...

A recently discovered work of Gene Stratton-Porter, this work was a prize winner in the American Humane Society's contest of 1893 and was published anonymously. It is the fictional story of the...

Come on in to Sumner, Washington, the Rhubarb Pie Capital of the World. Settled in 1853 after a wagon train daringly crossed the Cascade Mountains through Naches Pass, Sumner quickly grew to become...

The beautiful village of Sunland began as a quiet agricultural center, while Tujunga, at first a utopian colony, chiefly embraced commercial, social, and cultural endeavors. The two once exquisite...

Since its exploration in the early sixteenth century, the geography of today's Sunshine State has been hotly contested, both through diplomacy and violence, by various forces of Spanish, French,...

Published originally in 1911, this fully illustrated instructional quide to tap-dancing is just the ticket to keep you stomping and hoofing all the way to the bank. The cover says the pictures make...

Joel Chandler Harris's The Tar Baby has been one of the most beloved characters in all of American children's literature. Originally published in 1904 and featuring the art of acclaimed illustrators...

Utilizing photographs from the Historical Society of Temple City, Donna Georgino explores the history of Temple City. When Walter P. Temple's oldest son, nine-year-old Thomas, discovered oil on the...

Originally published in 1854, Ten Nights in a Bar-Room was the most important American temperance novel, rivaling Uncle Tom's Cabin for popularity in its time. It satisfied the appetite for the...

Autobiographical accounts of former slaves compiled in the 1930s by the Federal Writers Project of the Works Progress Administration.Author: Federal Writers' Project of the Works PrPublisher: Arcadia...

Historian Jeff Sellers, director of education at the Tennessee State Museum and the state capitol, has compiled images from archives and private collections to showcase the history of the Tennessee...

The story of Tennessee's state parks began more than 80 years ago when New Deal agencies worked to rebuild portions of Tennessee's eroded landscape. Along with these conservation measures, the...

From the days of French explorers and the establishment of Fort Harrison in 1811 to the rise of the "Pittsburgh of the West" and beyond, Terre Haute's history is a study in paradox. Home to prominent...

Over 50 full-color images cover a span of over 100 years of textiles, from the 1800s through the 1900s. Featured images derive from prints, paintings, illustrations and photographs, and illustrate...

Over 60 images relating to Thanksgiving in a full-color paperback. Part of Applewood's Pictorial America series, the book features images drawn from historical sources and include prints, paintings,...

This reprint of an 1851 classic contains the necessary information so that "Every Man can be his Own Cattle Doctor." Included is information for preserving the health and curing the diseases of oxen,...

The Architecture of Country HousesAuthor: A. DowningPublisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Publication Date: Mar 08, 2012Number of Pages: 564 pagesBinding: Paperback or SoftbackISBN-10: 1458501361ISBN-13:...

The Art of PerfumeryAuthor: George PiessePublisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Publication Date: Jul 07, 2011Number of Pages: 306 pagesBinding: Paperback or SoftbackISBN-10: 1458500489ISBN-13:...

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin was written by Benjamin Franklin from 1771 to 1790; however, Franklin himself appears to have called the work his Memoirs. Although it had a torturous...

Over 60 images relating to the battle of Gettysburg in a full-color paperback. Part of Applewood's Pictorial America series, the book features images drawn from historical sources and include prints,...

Fifty-four myths from around the world, many from Native America are collected and retold in this edition originally published in 1902.Author: Florence HolbrookPublisher: Arcadia Publishing...

Fifty years after its initial publication, The Brookline Trunk is being reopened. Inside, readers of all ages will discover the rich history of the Town of Brookline, Massachusetts. Working backwards...

Published in 1867, The Canadian Handbook and Tourist's Guide gives descriptions of Canadian lakes and rivers and places of historical interest for the tourist and sportsman, including the best spots...