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Hopes have been crushed. Fortunes gained. Lives celebrated while others were snuffed out too soon. In the shadows, where corners are cut, and ambition unchecked - that is where the notorious stories live. Step into the dark alleyways, back rooms and even board rooms with me, as I recount Pittsburgh's seedier past. Notorious Pittsburgh features more than 20 stories, including Pittsburgh's first bank robbery, a famous jailbreak, as well as several stories from our former red-light district and the prohibition era.

Like Plato's fictional island kingdom, most of Bayocean sank below the sea long ago. The rest lies buried beneath the shore pine, salal, and beach grass covering the four-mile-long spit that protects Tillamook Bay from the Pacific Ocean. This book chronicles the half-century this Oregon resort town existed, tells the stories of people who lived there, and explains its demise. Starting in 1907, urbanites in Oregon's Willamette Valley and across the Pacific Northwest were promised a grand resort where they could enjoy cool, ocean breezes during hot summers. Lots sold quickly at first, especially those along Bayocean's one-hundred-foot-high ridgeline where bay and ocean views were breathtaking. But Tillamook's remote location, an economic downturn, and insufficient financial reserves led to delays, litigation, and receivership. Though never grand, at one point or another Bayocean featured a massive natatorium, three hotels, forty-two rental cabins, a two-story mercantile, two restaurants, three dance halls, an amusement pavilion, and fifty-nine homes. Reed College students ran the resort one summer; a military academy for boys tried but failed another. A commune invigorated the town for a couple of years during the Great Depression, as did Coast Guard war dogs during World War II. These and other episodes in Bayocean's history make it more interesting than most, but the fact that nothing remains makes it matter. Erosion began pulling homes into the sea in the late 1920s and undercut the oceanside natatorium in 1932. As the spit's foredune continued to recede, more homes fell. In November 1952 a storm surge blew its narrow southern section into Tillamook Bay. Four years later, the Army Corps of Engineers built a breakwater to reconnect the island to Cape Meares, destroying what remained of the town in the process. It took geologists, geographers, and oceanographers two decades to figure out that the erosion had been caused by faulty jetty planning rather than natural forces. Their work prevented similar environmental disasters from occurring elsewhere. When Jerry Sutherland heard about Bayocean in 2014, he first read everything written about it. He then searched for additional information, traveling across the United States to look through personal and institutional archives. Along the way, he shared some of his discoveries with the public at www.bayocean.net and with the producers of television documentaries. But in his book, Sutherland shares it all.

A beautiful photographic stroll around the bookshops, restaurants, literary locations and authors' neighbourhoods in the Big Apple.

This history of Frankfort, Maine and its surrounding areas is detailed and encompassing, beginning from the earliest colonial times and concluding in the early 20th century.Ada Littlefield's enquiry covers a great range of activity. Topics include the initial founding of Frankfort, the importance in which religious observance was held, the most successful and distinguished residents, and the various businesses and trades for which the area became known. We hear of the ice fishing that took place in the winter months, the homespun clothing that most residents always wore, and of the most interesting houses and their designs.Perhaps the most notable aspect of Frankfort history is its role in shipbuilding, with many vessels constructed and launched from its shipyards. Some were fitted for long voyages; their success in navigating the oceans established this local industry for the long term. Alongside such achievements, the author places emphasis on the ordinary folk of the town; quoting their turns of phrase, and detailing their customs and everyday lives.Being first published in 1907, this title carries the advantage of using several sources which have since been lost or obscured for research. More than twenty photographs accompany the text.

A personal and heartwarming story of two families who left their Quebec, Canada homes and made the long difficult journey through New England to find work in the textile mills, finally settling in the city of Woonsocket, Rhode Island. The Telliers and Fontaines joined many French Canadians who had transplanted their culture and language virtually intact to this American city. The author Rene Tellier recorded the stories passed down to him by his mother Leopoldine and father Alphonse in their French patois language, a dialect of the common people. For readers who don't speak French, all have been translated into English.Like many teens of their time, Alphonse and Leopoldine were required to cut short their formal education to help support their families, but both were intelligent, well-read and highly informed individuals who passed on their love of learning to their five children: Robert, Suzanne, Rene, Bernard and Rachel.In telling his family's story beginning in 1904, Tellier also delves into the history of Woonsocket and the many friends and relatives who influenced his life, surviving the Great Depression, serving the World War II effort and adjusting to the post-war changes in the city. As a family of deep faith they attended St. Ann's Church, visible from their Gaulin Avenue apartment, which was the center of their lives where they worshiped and received the sacraments. The author attended Mount Saint Charles Academy and returned as a Brother of the Sacred Heart to serve as Guidance Counselor. Guided by a love of family, a strong Roman Catholic faith, a sense of humor, and an eagerness to learn, this family of seven endured, persevered and triumphed, achieving the American dream.

Joseph A. Conboie was a noted and well known Comstock Undertaker. Along with his undertaking commerce, Conboie was a philanthropist to his community, played a part in California and Nevada politics, was an inventor, and was also a historian and archivist for the state's northern region.

Enjoy A Historic Tour Of Nevada's oldest hotel. Join author and paranormal investigator Sandie La Nae as she takes you through the many years of this enduring and endearing 1861 historic Hostel. Discover its owners and those who leased the business. Be thrilled to the many paranormal experiences that Thin Veil Investigators, a ghost hunting team Sandie La Nae is a member of, encountered as well as other accounts from those who braved staying in this haunted building.

** The paperback, hardcover, and eBook are ALL in FULL-COLOR! **Are you a local that loves Nashville? Are you, or someone you know, planning a visit to Music City? Then you need this fun and entertaining full-color book!Inside are 101 reasons why Nashville, TN has become one of the fastest-growing cities in America and one of the hottest tourist destinations in the world.With carefully selected facts and numerous topics covered, even a local to Nashville is sure to learn something new.What's included in this pocket-sized fact book:Information about world-famous venues, museums, historical sites, and landmarks that are scattered all around the city.Read about Nashville's history and how it became known as a music mecca for songwriters, musicians, artists, and industry professionals.Learn why this city has such a happening nightlife with an impressive, live music scene.Facts about the Professional, Minor League, and Division I sports teams associated with Nashville.From southern cookin' to exquisite, chef-prepared meals, see why Nashville has a delicious history with food.Ideas on things to do and annual events.90 full-color photos and so much more.A quick read that gets straight to the facts, this informative guide is a great resource, gift, or coffee table book.¿¿¿¿¿¿¿Nashville awaits you on the inside!

This chronicle of Fruitlands, an agrarian community established in Harvard, Massachusetts, details the philosophy, creation and failure of the settlement.Founded by Bronson Alcott in 1843, Fruitlands was intended to be a utopian commune sustained by its own agriculture. The philosophical concepts of Transcendentalism, and its assertions regarding human morality and the potential of self-reliance, formed a cerebral bedrock. Yet the practical considerations of living were less accounted for: many residents preferred to philosophize than work the fields and animal labor was forbidden; the result being a shortage of food available to feed residents over winter. The strict living standards also caused discontent, and the project failed when unhappy occupants departed the site in January 1844.In the modern day, the Fruitlands project is considered a historical curiosity in Massachusetts. A museum was established on the original location, which details both Fruitlands and other attempts at achieving utopia in North America. Bronson Alcott was deeply disappointed that his commune failed, but continued working as a local teacher for many years afterward. His daughter Louisa May - who resided in Fruitlands as a girl - wrote a journal of the events, and later a treatment entitled Transcendental Wild Oats, which form part of this collection compiled by Clara Sears.

A.C. Greene considered The Comanche Barrier to South Plains Settlement an instant choice to be included in his book, The Fifty Best Books on Texas. The book details both sides of the tragic Council House Fight of 1840, the Battle of Adobe Walls, and the reluctance of the Comanches to accept Texas overtures to peace. Originally published in 1933, this edition includes 11,000 words that were left out of the original version.The author tells the story of one of the most feared Indian tribes from both the perspective of the Native Americans and the Whites. This book shows the history was not one-sided, and both share responsibility for the hostility and deaths that resulted.Of particular interest is the chapter on the famous Adobe Walls battle. It tells the story from the Comanche side of the battle and explains the fascinating background, especially the role of Isatai, the young Comanche medicine man and prophet who, convincing the leaders of his magic and visions, created the one final effort on the part of several tribes to reclaim their buffalo hunting grounds.

Lights and Shadows of New York Life: or, the Sights and Sensations of the Great City, has been acknowledged as a major work throughout human history, and we have taken precautions to assure its preservation by republishing this book in a modern manner for both present and future generations. This book has been completely retyped, revised, and reformatted. The text is readable and clear because these books are not created from scanned copies.

The life record of H. W. Graber, has been acknowledged as a major work throughout human history, and we have taken precautions to assure its preservation by republishing this book in a modern manner for both present and future generations. This book has been completely retyped, revised, and reformatted. The text is readable and clear because these books are not created from scanned copies.

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 some of the most interesting, scenic and historic spots in the county.From the famous, such as William Penn, to the interesting, obscure and just plain odd, you'll learn about "Crazy Tom" and his castle, the Bucks County connection to the moon landing, and a mysterious haunted mountain.Bucks County Adventures and its beautiful photography is the book for you as a guide to the county, its historic sites and famous people.

Yvonne Conde presents poignant stories from individuals who left Cuba between 1960 and 1962 in one of the world's largest political exoduses of children.

A "fifties girl" tells the fascinating story of her marriages to novelist Billy Lee Brammer and Congressman Bob Eckhardt, and how these relationships propelled her into the multifaceted life she has led on her own terms.

"This book examines the role that Amish women played in their community's successful survival of the Great Depression"--

The definitive account of the Battle of Antietam, the bloodiest day of the Civil War.The memory of the Battle of Antietam was so haunting that when, nine months later, Major Rufus Dawes learned another Antietam battle might be on the horizon, he wrote, "I hope not, I dread the thought of the place." In this definitive account, historian D. Scott Hartwig chronicles the single bloodiest day in American history, which resulted in 23,000 casualties. The Battle of Antietam marked a vital turning point in the war: afterward, the conflict could no longer be understood as a limited war to preserve the Union, but was now clearly a conflict over slavery. Though the battle was tactically inconclusive, Robert E. Lee withdrew first from the battlefield, thus handing President Lincoln the political ammunition necessary to issue the Emancipation Proclamation. This is the full story of Antietam, ranging from the opening shots of the battle to the powerful reverberations--military, political, and social--it sent through the armies and the nation. Based on decades of research, this in-depth narrative sheds particular light on the visceral experience of battle, an often misunderstood aspect of the American Civil War, and the emotional aftermath for those who survived. Hartwig provides an hour-by-hour tactical history of the battle, beginning before dawn on September 17 and concluding with the immediate aftermath, including General McClellan's fateful decision not to pursue Lee's retreating forces back across the Potomac to Virginia. With 21 unique maps illustrating the state of the battle at intervals ranging from 20 to 120 minutes, this long-awaited companion to Hartwig's To Antietam Creek will be essential reading for anyone interested in the Civil War.

The work that launched the picturesque movement and changed our ways of looking at landscape forever. A witty, elegant, opinionated pilgrimage of taste.