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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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

A guide to home health from Lydia Maria Child, one of the 19th Century's most popular domestic advisors and most ardent feminists. Mrs. Child's down-to-earth advice to pre-Civil War families stands...

The Georgia Air National Guard units in Marietta, Savannah, Warner Robins, and other locations have played a role in major conflicts around the world. Clint Smith, a retired member of the Georgia Air...

The Ghostly Tales of Arizona's Haunted Route 66Author: Debe BranningPublisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Publication Date: Sep 02, 2024Number of Pages: NA pagesLanguage: EnglishBinding:...

The Ghostly Tales of MadisonAuthor: Anna LardinoisPublisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Publication Date: Sep 02, 2024Number of Pages: NA pagesLanguage: EnglishBinding: PaperbackISBN-10:...

The Ghostly Tales of Old Town SpringAuthor: Lisha CauthenPublisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Publication Date: Sep 02, 2024Number of Pages: NA pagesLanguage: EnglishBinding: PaperbackISBN-10:...

The Grand Canyon is one of the most inspiring and accessible natural wonders inthe world. More than a century ago, visionaries developed it as a tourist destination, and today, it sees more than five...

The character Uncle Tom, from Harriet Beecher Stowe's bestselling novel, "Uncle Tom's Cabin," is based on the life of Josiah Henson (1789-1882). Born in Maryland, Henson escaped and fled to Dresden,...

In 1968, Lake Oroville flooded the West Branch, North Fork, Middle Fork, and South Fork canyons of the Feather River. Also inundated were the communities of Las Plumas, the Big Bend Power House,...

This is a facsimile reprint of the first Boy Scout Handbook, complete with the wonderful advertisements that accompanied the original edition. Over 431 million copies of the Boy Scout Handbook have...

Taking the name Pennsylvania Dutch from a corruption of their own word for themselves, "Deutsch," the first German settlers arrived in Pennsylvania in 1683. By the time of the American Revolution,...

This fabled district-America's first tourist playground- boasts the highest peaks in the Northeast and the world's worst weather. Rising above the forests, lakes, and rivers of northern New Hampshire...

In the mid-1830s, German pioneers found an area 30 miles north of Houston thriving with pure water, an abundance of timber, and rich agricultural resources. In 1838, the Republic of Texas granted to...

Trimper's Rides! Synonymous with Ocean City, MD for generations of thrill seekers...step right up and enjoy the ride!No trip to Ocean City, Maryland, is complete without a visit to Trimper's Rides...

The New World, and especially New York, meant unparalleled opportunity for people in the 1600s with visions of expansion, colonization, and profit. Buying land from the Mohican tribe, the Dutch took...

From Guale Indians and Spanish explorers to its glory days as the queen of south Atlantic beach resorts and beyond, Tybee Island's quiet charm hides a rich and occasionally violent history. Soldiers,...

The Hawaiian island chain has long been a crossroads of cultures. Oahu's name is sometimes translated as "the gathering place," and its appeal is undeniable. Even before the arrival of Western...