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  • SHIPWRECKS OF CURRY COUNTY
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    SHIPWRECKS OF CURRY COUNTY
    H.S. CONTINO
    Historically, mariners considered the Oregon coast one of the most dangerous in the world. In 1852, explorers discovered gold in the rivers and along the beaches in Curry County, which is located in the southwestern corner of the state. Subsequent settlement concentrated on the coast. With few roads, water transportation was crucial for early settlers. The area contained many p...

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  • NEW YORK'S WORLD WAR II AIRCRAFT
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    NEW YORK'S WORLD WAR II AIRCRAFT
    CORY P. GRAFF / P.J. MULLER
    New York State was a center of industry during World War II. New York aviation companies designed many of the greatest combat aircraft of the era, and bustling armies of women and men helped quickly churn them out by the thousands. More than one fourth of all US warplanes came from New York drawing boards during the war. These planes saw combat service everywhere, holding the l...

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  • TRAILER FOOD DIARIES COOKBOOK: PORTLAND EDITION, VOLUME 2
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    TRAILER FOOD DIARIES COOKBOOK: PORTLAND EDITION, VOLUME 2
    TIFFANY HARELIK
    "Profiles many of our most popular purveyors on wheels, and includes . . . recipes so cart-ivores can recreate their favorite dishes at home." — Mid-County Memo Portlanders have always had a taste for fresh local foods served up with a lack of pretense. So it's no surprise that food carts have emerged as a popular way to showcase a variety of flavors to hungry locals. While the...

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  • DISAPPEARING APPALACHIA IN TENNESSEE
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    DISAPPEARING APPALACHIA IN TENNESSEE
    HARRY MOORE / FRED BROWN
    Stepping through time to past and present communities, settled in deep hollows and surrounded by ridges and mountains in Tennessee's Appalachia, is to confront a different and disappearing realm. Travel along Hogskin and Richland Valleys. Visit Frenches Mill and Dulaney General Store while passing cantilever barns, one-room school buildings and steepled churches. Listen as octo...

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  • LOST RESTAURANTS OF BALTIMORE
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    LOST RESTAURANTS OF BALTIMORE
    SUZANNE LOUDERMILK / KIM WATSON POLLARD
    Baltimore's unforgettable dining scene of the past is re-visited here in thirty-five now shuttered restaurants that made their mark on this city. Haussner's artwork. Coffey salad at the Pimlico Hotel. Finger bowls at Hutzler's Colonial Tea Room. The bell outside the door at Martick's Restaurant Francais. Details like these made Baltimore's dining scene so unforgettable. Explore...

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  • CHRISTIMAS IN BIRMINGHAM
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    CHRISTIMAS IN BIRMINGHAM
    TIM HOLLIS
    For decades, the Christmas season in Birmingham was not complete without the sights and sounds of the retail district. During the season, the Magic City made magic with elaborate light displays and the Living Christmas Tree in Woodrow Wilson Park. Many remember the battling Santas of Loveman's and Pizitz, each vying for the hearts of the community. The elaborate Enchanted Fores...

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  • CHRONICLES OF A ROCHESTER MAJOR CRIMES DETECT
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    CHRONICLES OF A ROCHESTER MAJOR CRIMES DETECT
    PATRICK CROUGH
    A longtime Rochester, New York, police detective tells the behind-the-scenes stories of four of his most memorable cases.   Patrick Crough served more than twenty years as a Monroe County Major Crimes detective, where he investigated some of the region's most tragic crimes. They include horrifying acts, like that of a Valentine's Day killing rampage that left four people dead, ...

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  • UTAH WOMEN
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    UTAH WOMEN
    EMILY BROOKSBY WHEELER
    Representing lawmakers and lawbreakers, artists and adventurers or scholars and activists, the women of Utah defied stereotypes. At the crossroads of the West, they found new challenges and opportunities to forge their own paths. Emma Dean explored the Rocky Mountains with her famous spouse, John Wesley Powell. Martha Hughes Cannon defeated her husband to become the first femal...

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  • LOST RESTAURANTS OF CHARLESTON
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    LOST RESTAURANTS OF CHARLESTON
    JESSICA SURFACE
    Discover the culinary heritage of South Carolina's famous port city with this guide to historic restaurants that have come and gone.   Once a sleepy city of taverns and coffeehouses, Charleston evolved into a culinary powerhouse of innovative chefs and restaurateurs. Jessica Surface, founder of Chow Down Charleston Food Tours, celebrates the city's rich cultural history in Lost...

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  • UNDERWATER GHOST TOWNS OF NORTH GEORGIA
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    UNDERWATER GHOST TOWNS OF NORTH GEORGIA
    LISA M RUSSELL
    An archeologist reveals the mysterious world that disappeared under North Georgia's man-made lakes in this fascinating history.   North Georgia has more than forty lakes, and not one is natural. The state's controversial decision to dam the region's rivers for power and water supply changed the landscape forever. Lost communities, forgotten crossroads, dissolving racetracks and...

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  • THE BATTLE OF LAKE GEORGE
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    THE BATTLE OF LAKE GEORGE
    WILLIAM R. GRIFFITH
    In the early morning of September 8, 1755, a force of French Regulars, Canadians and Indians crouched unseen in a ravine south of Lake George.   Under the command of French general Jean-Armand, Baron de Dieskau, the men ambushed the approaching British forces, sparking a bloody conflict for control of the lake and its access to New York's interior. Against all odds, British com...

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  • GEORGE WASHINGTON'S LONG ISLAND
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    GEORGE WASHINGTON'S LONG ISLAND
    BILL BLEYER
    In 1778, two years after the British forced the Continental Army out of New York City, George Washington and his subordinates organized a secret spy network to gather intelligence in Manhattan and Long Island. Known today as the "Culper Spy Ring," Patriots like Abraham Woodhull and Robert Townsend risked their lives to report on British military operations in the region. Vital ...

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  • SLAVERY & THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD IN NEW HAMPSHIRE
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    SLAVERY & THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD IN NEW HAMPSHIRE
    MICHELLE ARNOSKY SHERBURNE
    New Hampshire was once a hotbed of abolitionist activity. But the state had its struggles with slavery, with Portsmouth serving as a slave-trade hub for New England. Abolitionists such as William Lloyd Garrison, Nathaniel Peabody Rogers and Stephen Symonds Foster helped create a statewide antislavery movement. Abolitionists and freed slaves assisted in transporting escapees to ...

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  • BELAIR STUD
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    BELAIR STUD
    KIMBERLY GATTO
    From their opening in 1740 through the 1955 closing, Belair Stud Farm became known as one of the most important stables in American racing. Although the high-profile murder of the farms final owner, Billy Woodward, eventually forced the farm to close, it did produce an extraordinary number of winning horses throughout its expansive history. The farm claims three Kentucky Derbie...

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  • THE BURGER CHEF MURDERS IN INDIANA
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    THE BURGER CHEF MURDERS IN INDIANA
    JULIE YOUNG
    The cold case that put Speedway, Indiana, on the map. "What may be the definitive public accounting of the murder mystery that still resonates today." —Fox59   The evening of November 17, 1978, should have been like any other for the four young crewmembers closing the Burger Chef at 5725 Crawfordsville Road in Speedway, Indiana. After serving customers and locking the doors for...

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  • KAHIKI SUPPER CLUB
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    KAHIKI SUPPER CLUB
    DAVID MEYERS / ELISE MEYERS WALKER / JEFF CHENAULT / DOUG MOTZ
    Inspired by Florida's famed Mai-Kai restaurant, Bill Sapp and Lee Henry opened the Kahiki Supper Club in 1961. Patrons lined up for hours to see the celebrities who dined there--everyone from Betty White to Raymond Burr. Sapp and Henry set out simply to build a nice Polynesian restaurant and ended up establishing the most magnificent one of them all. Outside, two giant Easter I...

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  • BASEBALL ON THE PRAIRIE
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    BASEBALL ON THE PRAIRIE
    KRIS RUTHERFORD
    At the close of the nineteenth century, railroad expansion in Texas at once shrank the state and expanded opportunities, including that of Texas League Baseball. Previously, the major cities monopolized Texas minor-league ball, but with the rails came small-town teams without which the league may have floundered. Sherman, Denison, Paris, Corsicana, Cleburne, Greenville and Temp...

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  • MICHIGAN AT ANTIETAM
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    MICHIGAN AT ANTIETAM
    JACK DEMPSEY / BRIAN JAMES EGEN
    This Civil War study examines the role played by Michiganders in the Battle of Antietam, shedding new light on their sacrifices and contributions.   The Battle of Antietam remains the bloodiest day in American history, and the people of Michigan played a prominent role both in the fighting and the events surrounding it. In Michigan at Antietam, Jack Dempsey and Brian James Egan...

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  • ABOLITION & THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD IN VERMONT
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    ABOLITION & THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD IN VERMONT
    MICHELLE ARNOSKY SHERBURNE
    Many believe that support for the abolition of slavery was universally accepted in Vermont, but it was actually a fiercely divisive issue that rocked the Green Mountain State. In the midst of turbulence and violence, though, some brave Vermonters helped fight for the freedom of their enslaved Southern brethren. Thaddeus Stevens--one of abolition's most outspoken advocates--was ...

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  • LEE'S BODY GUARDS
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    LEE'S BODY GUARDS
    MICHAEL C HARDY
    They considered themselves "Lee's Body Guard," cavalrymen specifically recruited to serve as scouts, couriers and guides for General Robert E. Lee. Though their battle experiences might pale compared to those of soldiers under J.E.B. Stuart and Wade Hampton, the men of the 39th Virginia served crucial roles in the Confederate army. From the fields of Second Manassas to Appomatt...

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  • GALVESTON AND THE CIVIL WAR
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    GALVESTON AND THE CIVIL WAR
    JAMES M SCHMIDT
    One of the oldest cities in Texas, Galveston has witnessed more than its share of tragedies. Devastating hurricanes, yellow fever epidemics, fires, a major Civil War battle and more cast a dark shroud on the city's legacy. Ghostly tales creep throughout the history of famous tourist attractions and historical homes. The altruistic spirit of a schoolteacher who heroically pulled...

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  • IT HAPPENS IN LOUISIANA
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    IT HAPPENS IN LOUISIANA
    SAM IRWIN
    Only in the Bayou State do Louisianans travel door to door on horseback collecting gumbo ingredients for Mardi Gras gatherings. Residents compete in egg pâquer contests to see who can crack their opponent's Easter egg first. Louisiana is a place where frequent collisions with natural disasters can inspire a drink like Pat O'Brien's famous hurricane. And the state's history is f...

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  • THE CSS VIRGINIA
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    THE CSS VIRGINIA
    JOHN V QUARSTEIN
    This history of the Confederate Navy's ironclad warship " will likely be the definitive single title on the CSS Virginia" ( Civil War News).   When the CSS Virginia—formerly the USS Merrimack—slowly steamed down the Elizabeth River toward Hampton Roads on March 8, 1862, the tide of naval warfare turned from wooden sailing ships to armored, steam-powered vessels. Little did the ...

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  • FREAKY FLORIDA
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    FREAKY FLORIDA
    MARK MUNCY / KARI SCHULTZ
    Discover the weird sites and peculiar stories that lurk in the shadows of the Sunshine State in this guide for fans of all things freaky.   Millions of people flock to Florida for its beaches and tourist attractions. Most never learn about the strange locations just off the beaten path. In Freaky Florida, Mark Muncy and Kari Schultz share tales of Florida's myths, monsters, mas...

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  • BALTIMORE IN THE CIVIL WAR
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    BALTIMORE IN THE CIVIL WAR
    HARRY A. EZRATTY
    On April 19, 1861, the first blood of the Civil War was spilled in the streets of Baltimore. En route to Camden Station, Union forces were confronted by angry Southern sympathizers, and at Pratt Street the crowd rushed the troops, who responded with lethal volleys. Four soldiers and twelve Baltimoreans were left dead. Marylanders unsuccessfully attempted to further cut ties wit...

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  • HISTORIC SHIPWRECKS OF PENOBSCOT BAY
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    HISTORIC SHIPWRECKS OF PENOBSCOT BAY
    HARRY GRATWICK
    An in-depth history of the Maine inlet's most historic and dramatic shipwrecks. Thousands flock to the beautiful coastline along Penobscot Bay every year, but the dark sea has often turned treacherous. Temperamental skies become stormy without notice; violent gales challenge even the most seasoned captains. Craggy rocks can be virtually invisible to oncoming vessels, like the A...

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  • SOUTHERN FOOD AND CIVIL RIGHTS
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    SOUTHERN FOOD AND CIVIL RIGHTS
    FREDERICK DOUGLASS OPIE
    Food has been and continues to be an essential part of any movement for progressive change. From home cooks and professional chefs to local eateries and bakeries, food has helped activists continue marching for change for generations. Paschal's restaurant in Atlanta provided safety and comfort food for civil rights leaders. Elijah Muhammad and the Nation of Islam operated their...

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  • HAUNTED FORT WORTH
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    HAUNTED FORT WORTH
    RITA COOK / RUSSELL W. DANORIDGE
    In Fort Worth, the past and present exist side by side and spirits walk among the living. Stay the night at Miss Molly's Hotel; the oldest bed-and-breakfast in the city boasts frequent eerie occurrences and unexplained sightings. Nearby, Cattlemen's Fort Worth Steak House features a special like no other, just watch out for flying liquor! From Bonnie and Clyde's old "haunts" to...

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  • THE IMMORTAL 600
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    THE IMMORTAL 600
    KAREN STOKES
    In 1864, six hundred Confederate prisoners of war, all officers, were taken out of a prison camp in Delaware and transported to South Carolina, where most were confined in a Union stockade prison on Morris Island. They were placed in front of two Union forts as "human shields" during the siege of Charleston and exposed to a fearful barrage of artillery fire from Confederate for...

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  • GOTHAM BASEBALL
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    GOTHAM BASEBALL
    MARK C HEALEY
    "The Big Apple's greatest squad . . . Selecting either a Brooklyn Dodgers, New York Giants, New York Yankees or New York Mets player for each position." — Long Island Herald   Baseball may be the great American pastime, but in New York, it is a religion. Names like Ruth, Mays, Gehrig, Wright and Robinson live in the hearts and minds of New York fans like apostles. From the stre...

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