Local History

A comprehensive tour through the colorful life and revolutionary leadership of one of New York City's most well-known mayors is provided to readers in Fiorello La Guardia: The People's Mayor. La Guardia, a political outsider who defended the common man during a pivotal moment in the city's history, is vividly portrayed in this compelling biography.From his election as mayor in 1934 to his defiance of political traditions as a Republican in a largely Democratic city, this book peels back the layers of La Guardia's complex psyche.Along with his revolutionary ideas that changed New York forever, he also claims credit for them. Discover the visionaries who made it possible to construct the Triborough Bridge, establish LaGuardia Airport, and launch ground-breaking public housing programs.La Guardia's grassroots approach, exemplified by his "people's court" sessions and in-person contacts with many groups, is something that the story highlights beyond politics.He overcame racial barriers, was inclusive, and demonstrated unwavering determination to advancing workers' rights during the challenging Great Depression years.Throughout its intricate portrait of La Guardia's career, the book explores his innovative methods of government, his social welfare programs, and the enduring consequences of his progressive ideas.Rising above party conventions, this People's Mayor-a beacon of bipartisanship-left an enduring legacy that continues to resonate across the whole city of New York.Fiorello La Guardia: The People's Mayor delves deeper than a biography to explore civic engagement, leadership, and the transformative power of an individual's commitment to societal progress.In order to understand how La Guardia's influence continues to create the current metropolis, readers are encouraged to revisit a significant moment in urban history through the well-written and extensively researched work, FIORELLO LA GUARDIA: THE PEOPLE'S MAYOR.

What do you know about Richwood, Ohio? You might think it's just another small town in the Midwest, but you'd be surprised by the rich and colorful history that lies behind its streets and buildings. In this book, you'll discover some of the stories that shaped this town, from its founding in 1832 to the present day.You'll learn about how Richwood was affected by Prohibition, the nationwide ban on alcohol that sparked controversy and crime. You'll witness the struggle for women's suffrage in Richwood, and how local women fought for their right to vote. You'll visit the Old Richwood Cemetery, where you'll find the graves of some of the town's most notable residents. And you'll see how the Richwood Civic Center, once a place for the community's senior citizens, builds affordable housing long before it was deemed necessary.

Get the most updated and complete information about visiting Ghost Trains of the North Maine Woods!Discover what to bring so you don't get stranded, how to get there, the NEW hiking trail and parking area, and awesome things most people overlook at Tramway Historic District like the boarding house foundation and a crystal-clear well! Also included in the book are scenic and awesome nearby hot spots and side trips like Ripogenus Gorge and the Debsconeag Ice Caves for those who want more adventure! The book is packed with over 40 full-color pages of maps, photos, and information including GPS coordinates of things to see at the site and the history of the two different logging operations that took place at the Tramway Historic District in the early 1900s.Adventure Guide to Maine's Abandoned Ghost Trains tells you everything you need to know about hiking to the Ghost Trains of Maine! Wondering where to park, what to bring, or how long the trip will be? Or how much it will cost, what to do if you encounter a moose or bear, and what else you can see while visiting the area? All that and more is covered in the Adventure Guide to Maine's Abandoned Ghost Trains! You'll feel confident and prepared to head out into the North Maine Woods region knowing the best time to go, what to bring, and how to stay safe.An Unforgettable ExperienceAdventure Guide to Maine's Abandoned Locomotives is a full-color book with detailed maps and directions for driving and hiking to visit the trains. The book includes what to bring and entrance fees into the Northern Maine Woods region, the history of the abandoned locomotives and the two different logging operations that took place here in the early 1900s, and other awesome places to explore and hikes in the area so you can make your trip an epic multi-day adventure! The book also includes GPS coordinates for the parking area, trailhead, and everything you'll want to see at the site including the well, boarding house foundation, flagpole, benchmarks, and of course, the trains!Never Before Released InformationThe book includes additional information that has never been published like key features of the Tramway Historic District that most people overlook, with GPS coordinates.Order your copy of the Adventure Guide to Maine's Abandoned Ghost Trains now and get ready to start planning the adventure of a lifetime for you and your group!Adventure Guide to Maine's Abandoned Ghost Trains Includes: Detailed driving directions and maps from both Greenville/Kokadjo and Millinocket/MedwayDetailed hiking maps with GPS coordinates of everything to see at Tramway Historic DistrictEntrance fees to the Northern Maine WoodsParking areaTravel timesThings to know before you goWhat to bringOther area side adventures and awesome places to exploreHistory of the locomotivesPhotos of the locomotives and artifacts in the surrounding area***PLEASE NOTE***The information in this book and maps are intended for trip planning purposes only and are not for navigation. Maine's trails and routes can change daily without notice due to weather conditions, logging operations, landowner requests, etc.

"A Gold Hunter's Experience" is an ancient adventure biography story book written by Chalkley J. Hambleton. Through the book's pages, viewers are taken to the rough landscapes of the United West, wherein fantasies of fortune struggle with the harsh records of pioneer lifestyles. Hambleton's narrative is immersed in the adventure and exploration genres, giving a man or woman picture of the difficulties and achievements encountered while human beings are seeking their fortunes in the wild. He establishes a bright photo of the never-finishing hunt of gold with vivid descriptions and testimonies, from the backbreaking exertions of my own to the acute contention among prospectors. But, beyond the charm of wealth, "A Gold Hunter's Experience" explores into subject matters of resilience, tenacity, and relationships that are fashioned inside the crucible of struggle. Hambleton's prose is overflowing with honesty and real enthusiasm, evoking the essence of an in advance time with honesty and recognize.

George Alfred Townsend was a special war correspondent for the Philadelphia Press and New York Herald during the Civil War. He followed McClellan's Army of the Potomac and Pope's Army of Virginia in the spring and summer of 1862, filing dozens of dispatches to his editors. Finally, after suffering from the effects of 'swamp fever, ' he took a two-year break in Europe, where he lectured about his experiences. Townsend returned to the war front in 1865 and - assuming the pen name of "GATH" - was the first correspondent to describe the war's climax at Five Forks. He released his memoir in 1866, detailing his personal experiences and recollections of the Civil War and those dramatic days. This Hardtack Books reissue of Campaigns of a Non-Combatant is not a facsimile of the original work. Instead, it reimagines Townsend's work in a modern font with dozens of illustrations and editorial footnotes that contextualize the original narrative.

Mountaineering in the Sierra Nevada, is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and redesigned. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work, and hence their text is clear and readable. This remarkable book falls within the genres of United States local history, Pacific States

The Mountains of Oregon, is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and redesigned. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work, and hence their text is clear and readable. This remarkable book falls within the genres of United States local history, Pacific States

Sixteen months at the gold diggings, is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and redesigned. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work, and hence their text is clear and readable. This remarkable book falls within the genres of United States local history, Pacific States

Mr. Dide, His Vacation in Colorado, is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and redesigned. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work, and hence their text is clear and readable. This remarkable book falls within the genres of United States local history, Rocky Mountains. Yellowstone National Park

A Mountain Boyhood, is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and redesigned. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work, and hence their text is clear and readable. This remarkable book falls within the genres of United States local history, Rocky Mountains. Yellowstone National Park

Mountains and molehills; Or, Recollections of a burnt journal, is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and redesigned. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work, and hence their text is clear and readable. This remarkable book falls within the genres of United States local history, Pacific States

Thomas Hariot, The Mathematician, the Philosopher and the Scholar, is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and redesigned. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work, and hence their text is clear and readable. This remarkable book falls within the genres of United States local history, The South. South Atlantic States

The Silverton Story, is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and redesigned. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work, and hence their text is clear and readable. This remarkable book falls within the genres of United States local history, Rocky Mountains. Yellowstone National Park

Three Days on the Ohio River, is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and redesigned. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work, and hence their text is clear and readable. This remarkable book falls within the genres of United States local history, Ohio River and Valley.

Sinners and Saints, is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and redesigned. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work, and hence their text is clear and readable. This remarkable book falls within the genres of United States local history, New Southwest. Colorado River, Canyon, and Valley

"Beyond their worthiness and to be selfish, the recording and preservation of the Italian American history and experience in Stamford is important to all of us. History can give us not only a sense of belonging to a given political, social, and geographical area, but a sense of shared human achievement. Everyone makes some kind of a contribution, either negative or positive, to the progress of civilization that, taken collectively, has meaning. Without recording this local history, it is very likely that this meaning would become lost. If we do not document and save it for the future, no one else will or worse someone could alter it to serve their own purposes. Often, we do not realize the important impact that this documentation has until it is too late. I will not let this happen. Italian Americans have now gotten to a point where their cultural differences are much more widely accepted (for instance pizza is one of the most favorite foods not only in the U.S. but the world) and have become so assimilated that we are more worried about retaining our ethnicity and customs. Documentation is key here as well."-from "The Prologue"

The southern climate, with its heat, oppressive humidity, and stagnant marshland, accentuated disease and suffering for inhabitants of the Old South, from its early settling through the Civil War and Reconstruction. Vicious illnesses--from malaria and yellow fever to dysentery, cholera, typhoid fever, typhus, and smallpox--beleaguered those dwelling in the South and was blamed on the particular combination of air, earth, and water characteristic of those southern territories. As the rhetoric of southern sectionalism blossomed in the early nineteenth century, so did a growing feeling of southern distinctiveness in health issues. Sickly Vapors: Disease and Doctoring in the Old South is an examination of the unique circumstances of health and disease that shaped southern living and culture before, during, and after the Civil War. Through archival records, contemporary anecdotes, and scientific literature, Thomas Helling, MD, explores the intricacies of health and healthcare for an agrarian population which, by virtue of its location, was inordinately vulnerable to sicknesses and epidemics. With the influx of enslaved Africans, a new set of healthcare issues were introduced. Given the region's peculiar climate, ethnic makeup, and customs, southern doctors adopted an attitude of distinctiveness themselves. As a result, southern medical progress became increasingly isolated from northern colleagues. The destructiveness of the Civil War finally provided the impetus for true integration with northern practices in the rapidly changing science of medicine and surgery. Yet, with the regeneration of a medical elitism in postbellum years, southern doctors clung to nostalgic notions of southern culture and southern medical distinctiveness. In this compelling volume, Helling explains how the predominant mindset of southern particularity guided regional interpretation of illness, therapeutic decisions, and medical education, foreboding a healthcare system embedded, still, with institutional racism.

Contributions by Janet Allured, Craig E. Colten, Marcus Cox, Pearson Cross, John Bel Edwards, Adam Fairclough, Keith Finley, Samuel C. Hyde Jr., John Lopez, and Robert Mann In the fall of 2022, a diverse group of scholars including scientists, historians, political scientists, geographers, and journalists, along with Governor John Bel Edwards, gathered to present views on the challenges that define life in Louisiana. Born out of the symposium, Bayou Dilemma: Louisiana in Crisis and Change is an unprecedented compilation that examines the social, political, environmental, and economic hurdles pervasive to the Gulf South and especially the Bayou State. The essays collected in the volume illuminate pressing problems confronting Louisiana and its surrounding environs, as well as some of the least known and most frequently misunderstood issues that have affected the state in the past. Topics include the problems of flood control, unequal treatment for African Americans and women, political corruption, endemic violence, and partisan applications of justice, as well as the crisis of coastal erosion, the dilemma of special interests shaping legislation, and the corresponding drain of talent from the state to regions offering improved opportunities. The anthology is a provocative and essential guide that reveals how such trials emerged, how they were overcome or managed, and how they continue to shape the Gulf South's regional identity. Concentrating on the future well-being of the state and its occupants, the volume suggests fresh pathways for addressing these lingering concerns.

”Halvøen Sydsjælland hører ligesom halvøen Nordsjælland til de mest naturskønne egne i vort fædreland. Det naturlige midtpunkt i dette milde, yndige landskab med sine frugtbare jorder, mægtige bakkedrag, herlige bøgeskove, sit øfyldte bælt og sine mange historiske minder, er den lille, stille købstad Vordingborg, og den egner sig derfor i særlig grad til sommerophold og til udgangspunkt for ture i egnen.”Vordingborg bugner endnu i dag af spændende historie og store kulturoplevelser, ligesom egnene omkring byen rummer enorm naturskønhed. ”Vordingborg og omegn” er en rejsefører fra 1898, som fortæller, hvilke seværdigheder byen og egnen bød på i slutningen af det nittende århundrede. Mange steder er endnu hyppigt besøgt den dag i dag, hvorimod andre er gået i glemmebogen.Rejseguiden er skrevet af en lang række forskellige forfattere, der tilsammen gør den lille bog til en alsidig og fyldestgørende beskrivelse af området.

”Fornemt tilbagetrukket fra den moderne alfarvej – jernbanen – ligger Sorø i de dejligste, i landskabelig henseende ægte danske smilende omgivelser; intet under derfor, at denne plet i sin tid blev valgt til klosterplads. D’herrer Munke havde ingen dårlig smag, når det gjaldt at vælge byggeplads, og det er dem, Sorø kan takke for sin tilværelse.”Sorø bugner endnu i dag af spændende historie og store kulturoplevelser, ligesom egnene omkring byen rummer enorm naturskønhed. ”Sorø og omegn” er en rejsefører fra 1899, som fortæller, hvilke seværdigheder byen og egnen bød på i slutningen af det nittende århundrede. Mange steder er endnu hyppigt besøgt den dag i dag, hvorimod andre er gået i glemmebogen.Rejseguiden er skrevet af en lang række forskellige forfattere, der tilsammen gør den lille bog til en alsidig og fyldestgørende beskrivelse af området.

”Dyrehaven er en af Danmarks smukkeste skove og udmærker sig særlig ved sine mægtige bøgetræer og store, ejendommelige tjørnebuske, der i blomstringstiden er af enestående skønhed. Dyrehavens sydøstlige hjørne indtages af Klampenborg Badeanstalt, stiftet af bataljonskirurg dr. Hjaltelin, hvem Christian VIII den 30, april 1844 gav privilegium.”Klampenborg, Skodsborg, Vedbæk bugner endnu i dag af spændende historie og store kulturoplevelser, ligesom egnene omkring byen rummer enorm naturskønhed. ”Klampenborg, Skodsborg, Vedbæk og omegn” er en rejsefører fra 1899, som fortæller, hvilke seværdigheder byen og egnen bød på i slutningen af det nittende århundrede. Mange steder er endnu hyppigt besøgt den dag i dag, hvorimod andre er gået i glemmebogen.Rejseguiden er skrevet af en lang række forskellige forfattere, der tilsammen gør den lille bog til en alsidig og fyldestgørende beskrivelse af området.

”Når vi danske inden for vort eget lands grænser ville se klippenatur, må vi til vore yderste forposter Færøerne og Bornholm, men da det kun er de færreste, der kunne nå vort interessante klippeland i det fjerne nordvest, bliver det Bornholm, der går af med fordelen. Langt ude i Østersøen ligger denne, af turister mere og mere besøgte dejlige ø, ca. 20 mil fra København og ca. 5 mil fra den svenske kyst, smilende dansk af udseende, men med skandinavisk klippenatur i sig.”Bornholm bugner endnu i dag af spændende historie og store kulturoplevelser, og både øens byer og naturen rummer enorm skønhed. ”Bornholm” er en rejsefører fra 1899, som fortæller, hvilke seværdigheder øen bød på i slutningen af det nittende århundrede. Mange steder er endnu hyppigt besøgt den dag i dag, hvorimod andre er gået i glemmebogen.Rejseguiden er skrevet af en lang række forskellige forfattere, der tilsammen gør den lille bog til en alsidig og fyldestgørende beskrivelse af området.

”Flensborg er hertugdømmet Slesvigs betydeligste by, ikke alene for sin størrelses skyld, men også for den rolle, den har spillet i historien, både i ældre og nyere tid. Mange store minder knytter sig til byen, og desuden er beliggenheden smuk og heldig, så det er intet under, at Flensborg har været og endnu den dag i dag er et meget søgt sted af turister.”Flensborg bugner endnu i dag af spændende historie og store kulturoplevelser, ligesom egnene omkring byen rummer enorm naturskønhed. ”Flensborg og omegn” er en rejsefører fra 1899, som fortæller, hvilke seværdigheder byen og egnen bød på i slutningen af det nittende århundrede. Mange steder er endnu hyppigt besøgt den dag i dag, hvorimod andre er gået i glemmebogen.Rejseguiden er skrevet af en lang række forskellige forfattere, der tilsammen gør den lille bog til en alsidig og fyldestgørende beskrivelse af området.

The Silverado Squatters, is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and redesigned. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work, and hence their text is clear and readable. This remarkable book falls within the genres of United States local history, Pacific States

Thirty Years in the Itinerancy, is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and redesigned. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work, and hence their text is clear and readable. This remarkable book falls within the genres of United States local history, Ohio River and Valley.

Thirty-One Years on the Plains and in the Mountains, Or, the Last Voice from the Plains An Authentic Record of a Life Time of Hunting, Trapping, Scouting and Indian Fighting in the Far West, is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and redesigned. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work, and hence their text is clear and readable. This remarkable book falls within the genres of United States local history, The West. Trans-Mississippi Region. Great Plains

Thirty Years on the Frontier, is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and redesigned. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work, and hence their text is clear and readable. This remarkable book falls within the genres of United States local history, The West. Trans-Mississippi Region. Great Plains

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.