Local history books

Author Keven McQueen proposes a new suspect in the famous 1904 attempted poisoning of local poet Judge Mulligan's...  Read More >>

Explore the rich history of Ilkley and the surrounding area in this guided tour through its most fascinating historic...  Read More >>

Includes bibliographical references (pages [155]-159)  Read More >>

A haunting collection of images from photographers James Lacey and David Gooch revealing the fascination of derelict...  Read More >>

A stunning collection of photographs revealing the lives of coastal fishing folk along the East Coast of England....  Read More >>

A photographic journey around the East End of London exploring the myriad of places connected to Jack the Ripper....  Read More >>

The North East of England has a fascinating and often grisly past. It is one of the most haunted parts of the country...  Read More >>

An accessible history of Derby from Ancient Britain to the present day, highlighting the city’s significant events...  Read More >>

Amasses the most comprehensive collection of oral traditions of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians ever published....  Read More >>

Robert Wolf, Coyotes and Stars, Stories from the American Southwest, ISBN 978-1-878781-20-1, Publication date May...  Read More >>

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Want to walk in the steps of Lewis & Clark? Discover historic military sites? Visit ancient Native American Villages?...  Read More >>

During the gold rush era in California (1848-1855), the Chinese referred to the United States as ""Gold Mountain""...  Read More >>

From 1932 to 1953, during the Black Chicago Renaissance, numerous literary events were held within and for the city’s...  Read More >>

Tucked along the north bank of the Columbia River lies Pearson Field, thought to be the nation's oldest continuously...  Read More >>

Specters and apparitions roam the badlands of New Mexico, where the law was scarce but criminals were plenty. Ruthless...  Read More >>

A history of the beliefs and customs of the Scottish Highlands  Read More >>

Traditional tales, beliefs, rituals and customs of Wales  Read More >>

Stanwood was established at the mouth of the Stillaguamish River on the eastern shoreline of Puget Sound in 1873.In...  Read More >>

Discover why generations have been drawn to this enchanting west Michigan retreat, and why families and friends...  Read More >>

Since 1945 the world has changed at breakneck speed. In thisunique social history, acclaimed bestselling historian...  Read More >>

Experience the charm of North Dakota's small-town life in ""Being Young in Leeds,"" a collection of stories about...  Read More >>

The rise and fall of William J. Levitt, the man who made the suburban house a mass commodity  Read More >>

As the twentieth century began, Indianapolis found itself at the center of a booming commercial and industrial network...  Read More >>