Local history books

In this poignant and introspective dual memoir, Marion Garrard Barnwell embarks on a deeply personal journey. Inspired...  Read More >>

This is the story of the African-American Montier family, which traces its roots to Philadelphia’s first mayor,...  Read More >>

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An examination of the unique circumstances of health and disease that shaped southern living and culture before,...  Read More >>

In 1842, Black Rhode Islanders secured a stunning victory, a success rarely seen in antebellum America: they won...  Read More >>

Long a hub for literary bohemians, countercultural musicians, and readers interested in a good browse, Kepler’s...  Read More >>

Recreation without Humiliation is the first comprehensive study of Black amusement venues established by Black Americans...  Read More >>

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Featuring more than a hundred maps and illustrations, Mapping the Adirondacks is the first book to focus solely...  Read More >>

Did you know ... The designer of the State Seal of California became a Confederate officer? The majority of the...  Read More >>

Would you abandon your wealth and privilege to be with the person you loved? In late 1931, a tall, gaunt man named...  Read More >>

A ""powerful and deeply moving"" (LA Times) reexamination of the struggle for survival in the Reconstruction-era...  Read More >>

An accessible history of Liverpool from prehistory to the present day highlighting the city’s significant events...  Read More >>

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A stunning collection of images from photographers Dave Zdanowicz and Paul Zdanowicz revealing the beauty of Yorkshire’s...  Read More >>

A fascinating exploration of some of the architectural heritage of the Bedfordshire town of Dunstable.  Read More >>

The fascinating history of Cornwall’s remarkable literary heritage as well as being a guide to the locations where...  Read More >>

A fascinating history of conferring the Freedom of Edinburgh, and the influential individuals and organisations...  Read More >>

A celebration of Cambridge’s rich heritage and identity – its...  Read More >>

""A shocking and revelatory account of the murder of Emmett Till that lays bare how forces from around the world...  Read More >>

""A comparative history of how American missionaries engaged with and interpreted the culture and society of Hawaii...  Read More >>

Illustrated throughout, a fascinating exploration of Tring’s notable buildings and landmarks from across the centuries....  Read More >>

Discover the lesser-known and secret hidden illustrated heritage of Burnley and Pendle in Lancashire.  Read More >>

In 2018, while teaching her kids to swim and working on urban river restoration projects, Hannah S. Palmer began...  Read More >>

An exploration into the megalithic monuments of Cumbria, explaining where, when, and why they were built  Read More >>