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Simonton, Duval, Eaton, Whitehead, Southard, Truman--if you discover how these Key West streets, and all the others, came by their names, you will know much of the history of this little island at the nethermost end of the continental United States. You will learn...

Winner of the Horgan Award from the Florida Historical Society for a book of outstanding merit written primarily for the general reader. In this first of a three-part series, Douglas Waitley offers an informative, laid-back tour through Florida's heartland, capturing its scenic beauty and...

"A seasoned backcountry traveler of the Colorado Plateau, Annerino brings you the fruits of his adventures with dramatic color photographs of both familiar and secluded locations throughout this incredible region. A journey through these pages will show you why the Colorado Plateau is both...

The official companion book to the popular PBS television series, Great Lodges, and the second volume in Christine Barnes's popular series, Great Lodges of the National Parks, Volume Two, will leave a lasting impression on any reader. Blending stunning nature, unique buildings, and fascinating...

Writer and historian Nancy Schumm-Burgess and photographer and journalist Ernest J. Schweit set out on a two-year quest to document the Wisconsin's iconic barns, which have come to represent a way of life defined by family, a connection to the land, ingenuity, and hard...

Since the 1880s, people have travelled to Muskoka in search of solace and relaxation, enjoying the comfortable confines and warm hospitality of resorts while at the same time reveling in the tranquil wilderness and refreshing lakes. Things haven't really changed all that much over...

Do you sometimes feel like your life is a mad rush without ending or meaning?Would you like to find something that offers relaxation, happiness and contentment, all rolled into one?In today's world, we all experience some hectic days in our careers, family, and social...

A memoir of Cassie's life leading up to, and during her Expedition around the world.At age twenty-seven, Cassie De Pecol accomplished something remarkable. She became the first woman on record to travel to every country on Earth, and did it faster than anyone in...

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA BACKROADS TRAVEL takes you off the Interstate Highways and onto the quieter roads that defined this region in earlier years. Millions of people visit Southwest Florida every year and never really see it. Everything looks pretty much the same from from Interstate...

CENTRAL FLORIDA BACKROADS TRAVEL takes you off the Interstate Highways and onto the quieter roads that defined this region in earlier years. Millions of people visit Central Florida every year and never really see it. Everything looks pretty much the same from Interstate 4,...

Updated Completely Based On Customer Feedback. Congratulations You've found The Ultimate Travel Guide To Australia. Why You Need Lost Travelers First we would like to thank you for considering Lost Travelers as your guide book. Allow us to explain our beginnings, and the reason...

Established in 1869, Fort Sill initially hosted cavalry regiments, including buffalo soldiers, charged with pacifying native tribes in portions of Texas, Kansas, and Colorado. Replete with old West sagas, heroes, and villains, accounts from the post fascinate enthusiasts even today. Its namesake was chosen...

Alabama is a weird and wonderful place with a colorful history steeped in folk tales passed from generation to generation. Mysterious 1989 UFO sightings brought more than 4,000 visitors to the tiny town of Fyffe, population 1,300. Legends of the Alabama White Thang--an elusive,...

The Gallatin Way, a picturesque route heading south through the canyon to the west gate of Yellowstone, boasts a history covering more than a century of exploration, homesteading and development. Early pioneers and adventurers endured a rugged and unforgiving terrain where today's travelers speed...

What makes western Kentucky so unique? Sometimes it seems as if the history of this distinctive region lies buried deep within its awe-inspiring cave systems. Join western Kentucky historian Berry Craig as he penetrates the depths of the region's lesser-known history and brings to...

In June 1967, Red Sox owner Tom Yawkey declared Fenway Park outdated and stated that without help from the city for a new ballpark, he would consider moving his team. That same year, an impossible dream came true as the 100-1 underdog Red Sox...

Author: Charles FloodPublisher: History Press Library EditionsPublished: 09/18/2017Pages: 306Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 1.27lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75dISBN: 9781540226334This title is not returnable

Author: Danielle TeigenPublisher: History Press Library EditionsPublished: 08/28/2017Pages: 194Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 0.95lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50dISBN: 9781540225696This title is not returnable

Teasing out the history of a place celebrated for timelessness where countless paddle strokes have disappeared into clear waters requires a sure and attentive hand. Stephen Wilbers s account reaches back to the glaciers that first carved out the Boundary Waters and to the...

With 85 percent of its buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, Galena truly is a place drenched in history. From the ancient burial mounds crowding the high banks of the Mississippi to the home of President Ulysses S. Grant, the Illinois town's...