Local history books

Lost, misremembered and lesser-known stories about the sporting history of Waterford city and county  Read More >>

A biodiversity hotspot, Florida is home to many ecosystems and species that depend on frequent fire to exist. In...  Read More >>

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Thomas Downing, the son of free slaves, rose from collecting oysters to running New York City's most elegant oyster...  Read More >>

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It Was Nevada is a hard hitting book following the adventures of Terry Hope from his earliest days, to his ultimate...  Read More >>

Oprah Daily ranked #1 of the “best true crime books of all time.” A riveting narrative that pieces together the...  Read More >>

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A new, readable account of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.  Read More >>

An insider's spirited history of Yale Repertory Theatre In this serious and entertaining chronicle of the first...  Read More >>

Study and translation of the religious and philosophical work by this Scottish-born, France-based Renaissance humanist...  Read More >>

This book illuminates the history of one of Manchester's most influential families. Charting the lives of Henry,...  Read More >>

Through his long, celebrated writing career, Bland Simpson has earned a reputation as the bard of North Carolina’s...  Read More >>

""An anthology celebrating the California publisher Heyday's fiftieth anniversary, featuring pieces drawn from across...  Read More >>

Told with both clear-eyed journalistic integrity and gripping emotional intensity, this chilling story chronicles...  Read More >>

The growing pains of boyhood set against the backdrop of a lost Ireland — a new collection of personal folklore...  Read More >>

Also on View: Unique and Unexpected Museums of Greater Los Angeles shines a light on an incredible wealth of stories...  Read More >>

The five Cs of Arizona--copper, cattle, cotton, citrus, and climate--formed the basis of the state's livelihood...  Read More >>

A riveting new work and a fresh take on 1960 and the dramatic 11 months leading up to a deeply relevant election...  Read More >>

The memoir of Morris Riskind, who was born and lived most of his life in the small Texas border town of Eagle Pass....  Read More >>

An engaging look at the University of Michigan's past and its vision for the future  Read More >>

In the early 1900s, nearly a million postcards were sent from Akron and the surrounding areas to recipients across...  Read More >>

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A Journey Through Time and Heritage: Discovering the African American Legacy in Natchez Discover the profound and...  Read More >>