Lokalhistorie

A fascinating insight into 18th-century cook Ann Cook's vitriolic lambasting of a bestselling cookbook "The Art of Cookery" by Hannah Glasse.

Kaibeto MemoriesELIZABETH ANNE JONES DEWVEALLA trader's daughter remembers growing upon the Navajo Reservation at Kaibeto Trading Postin remote northern Arizona1936 - 1960TRADERS TO THE NAVAJORALPH AND JULIA JONES, parents of author Elizabeth Anne JonesDewveall, operated the Kaibeto Trading Post on the Navajo Reservation for28 years, from 1934 to 1962, in remote northern Arizona. Theirs was a timewhen roads in the area were more like paths in the sand, over rocky ridges--snow-covered in winter, and across washes that could and did becomeflash floods without warning. TheNative population was transitioningfrom horseback and wagon travelto pickups. The post's role was toprovide goods that were needed bythe local population to supplementthe meager resources this harshland could provide. Canned fruitsand meats were important articles,as were tobacco, knives, andammunition. The Natives tradedsheep hides, wool, woven blankets,and turquoise-laden silver jewelry forgoods from the post. Their jewelryoften was provided as collateral,"pawn", to pay for purchases. Ralphand Julia and daughter Elizabeth Anne were often the only people of their"white-person" race in the entire region.It was in this environment that this book's author Elizabeth Anne livedher childhood years. Her playmates were often from the local population.In her later childhood years her school times were spent in distant Leuppor Winslow, Arizona, but coming back to what she calls, affectionately it isbelieved, the "Rez" for holidays and summer vacations.Told as an adult in the year 2020 while living at Mesa, Arizona, ElizabethAnne points out her purpose in recording her story is more for it to beher parents' story, for there is scant recorded material about their lives atKaibeto Trading Post and how they operated this out-of-the-way and nowhistoricpost for many years as a life-hub for a receptive Native population.

A collection of stories covering the early lives of two lads growing up in the Warwickshire village of Studley during the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Humorously they speak of their adventures and of other villagers, together with their school days and pastimes. They share with the reader their passion for the countryside and tales of roaming around the village. Also recalled are their memories of the industrial centre of Studley, the cinema and other places of entertainment, now long gone. The text is illustrated with over twenty beautiful paintings and drawings by Roger Thomas and more than forty photographs of 'Old Studley'.

A new look at the last 150 years of Texas's contentious political history, told decade by decade through the prism of the state's famous, infamous, and unsung figures.

A history of racism and segregation in twentieth-century Houston and beyond.

"This archaeological investigation into eighteenth and nineteenth century Philadelphia includes updates and three new chapters covering recent developments: recognition of unmarked African American and other burial grounds, discoveries in the path of Interstate 95 construction, and findings from the excavation of the site of the Museum of the American Revolution"--

This is not your ordinary cookbook but rather a storybook along with a healthy dose of culinary adventure sprinkled throughout like little gems. Each chapter highlights a charming look back at an Adirondack site, or camp, and the people associated with it, from the 1890s to recent times, and ends with appealing recipes. In each chapter someone bakes or cooks something that fits into the story and then that recipe is given at the end.

Memoirs of an American Lady; With Sketches of Manners and Scenery in America, as They Existed Previous to the Revolution, has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not made from scanned copies, the text is readable and clear.

An A to Z of quirky facts and stories about Cork county

This fascinating set of photographs shows how Wimborne Minster has changed and developed over the last century.

A beautifully presented exploration into the prehistoric monuments of Yorkshire, explaining where, when, and why they were built

This is a work of East Anglian oral history. Over a period of nearly 30 years I listened to and recorded a number people from different backgrounds all born in the early years of the 20th century in an attempt to capture and save the memories of those who had lived in such different times from our own just a few generations later.

Take a trip around The Scenic Loop that begins and ends in Fort Davis, Texas and imagine the history threading through the mountains. Cyclists and travelers have long enjoyed the meandering ride through Davis Mountains State Park and local ranches, and past the McDonald Observatory and campmeeting sites. Author Larry Francell explains how the Scenic Loop began and the history of travel development in the Fort Davis region from both tourists and locals alike.

This volume is based on the work of Jacob Martin and John P. Smith. It contains the names of persons mentioned in the original will, witnesses, dates when written and proven, executors, guardians, trustees, and references to land and other property.

Obertraubling: Ein Dorf im Wandel der Zeiten. Nahbar und persönlich, bewegend und zeitkritisch.Stolz reckt sich der Kirchturm von Obertraubling seit Jahrhunderten in die Höhe. Um ihn herum hat sich die Welt oft langsam und manchmal rasant verändert. Aus dem kleinen Dorf ist eine moderne Großgemeinde geworden. Heike Wolter erzählt von diesem Wandel in 50 Szenen. Sie zeigt, wie Menschen Geschichte machen. Bäuerliches Leben am Hof, Dorfgemeinschaft, Lehrer und Pfarrer - das Leben folgt meist einem Gleichmaß. Doch Seuchen, Kriege und bahnbrechende Umwälzungen gehen auch an Obertraubling nicht vorbei. Erstaunt stellen die Menschen fest: In nur einem Menschenleben macht das Dorf einen riesigen Zeitsprung! Heike Wolter fängt sowohl den ruhigen Strom als auch die Wirbel und Schnellen der Ereignisse in und um Obertraubling durch zahlreiche persönliche Zeitzeugen-Interviews sowie intensive Recherchen ein.Ein Buch vom Verlag edition riedenburg, Salzburg * editionriedenburg.at *

Notes on a Tour Through the Western part of The State of New York, has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not made from scanned copies, the text is readable and clear.