Local history books

In the late nineteenth century, the Mexican government, seeking to fortify its borders and curb migration to the...  Read More >>

Angles of Atlanta introduces the photographic artistic expressions of diasporic photojournalist and street photographer,...  Read More >>

Dynasty Restored is a fascinating exploration of the dramatic 1983-84 NBA season and the Boston Celtics’ pursuit...  Read More >>

Sweet Success tells a story, a vivid narrative of a California company town - Crockett - as it evolved in the 20th...  Read More >>

An extraordinary account of the unique role that Oxford played in the Second World War, drawn from first-hand narratives...  Read More >>

A people's history of the high street  Read More >>

This is an original history that is based on the collective biographies of several thousand people who lived in...  Read More >>

From the team that created the national bestseller 50 States, 5,000 Ideas, this engaging treasure trove of trivia...  Read More >>

Shipwrecked and Rescued is a thoroughly researched book about the most famous Keweenaw Peninsula shipwreck, the...  Read More >>

This is an original history that is based on the collective biographies of several thousand people who lived in...  Read More >>

A naturalist on Montana’s academic frontier, passionate conservationist Morton J. Elrod was instrumental in establishing...  Read More >>

Shipwrecked and Rescued is a thoroughly researched book about the most famous Keweenaw Peninsula shipwreck, the...  Read More >>

Sweet Success tells a story, a vivid narrative of a California company town - Crockett - as it evolved in the 20th...  Read More >>

Honest John Williams, written by noted Delaware historian Carol E. Hoffecker, examines the early life and political...  Read More >>

Legendary treasures. Mythical robberies. Lost riches. Buried plunder and fabulous wealth. Hidden dangers. Ancient...  Read More >>

A consistent factor throughout New York State's dynamic history has been the complex interactions between groups...  Read More >>

This book examines how California Indigenous groups forged a new economy based on cattle, opening the door to the...  Read More >>

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An expanded narrative of the rich, unique history of the University of Chicago. One of the most influential institutions...  Read More >>

A collection of fascinating, surprising and intriguing facts and stories about Hertfordshire  Read More >>

This is a brilliant, eclectic and colourful celebration of the...  Read More >>

Join Alistair Moffat in this concise and colourful account of Edinburgh, one of the UK's top tourist destinations...  Read More >>

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More than half of Maine has never been settled—millions of acres of quasi-wilderness.  Read More >>