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Pearl River was part of a royal land patent issued to two New York businessmen, Daniel Honan and Michael Hawdon.Honan, the accountant general of New Amsterdam, and Hawdon, a friend of the infamous Captain Kidd. Immigrants later settled in areas they called Nauraushaun, Middletown,...

Michigan established St. Joseph County in 1829. It was a fertile land with an abundance of fresh water supplied by the St. Joseph River. The county's colorful past is the result of forgotten locals and visitors. Hezekiah Thomas fished for diamonds in Corey Lake....

Idora Park opened on May 30, 1899, as Terminal Park, a picnic area at the final trolley stop on the south side of Youngstown, Ohio. The name was changed to Idora Park on November 25, 1899.Initial features and attractions included a Dentzel carousel with...

The California Dream made Route 66 the most famous road in the world. Flappers dreamed of stardom under the bright lights of Hollywood. A wave of families fleeing the Dust Bowl transformed the state during the Great Depression. During World War II, another wave...

In an "eye-opening memoir" (People) "as beautiful as it is discomfiting" (The New Yorker), award-winning writer Apricot Irving untangles her youth on a missionary compound in Haiti.Apricot Irving grew up as a missionary's daughter in Haiti. Her father was an agronomist, a man who...

Larry Buchanan, a world-renowned geologist, discovers an enormous deposit of silver beneath a remote Quechua village in Bolivia and unwittingly fulfills a 400-year-old prophecy that promised a life of wealth for the villagers. Karen Gans, a specialist in child development, is deeply disturbed by...

Author: Stephen GrahamPublisher: Bloomsbury ReaderPublished: 07/09/2019Pages: 208Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 7.10h x 4.60w x 0.70dISBN: 9781448217243About the AuthorGraham, Stephen: - Stephen Graham is Co-Head of Music and Senior Lecturer at Goldsmiths, University of London, UK. He is the author of Sounds of the Underground:...

Read Mountains to learn all about these exciting, beautiful, and unique landforms. Discover the different mountain types, how mountains are formed, and what living things can be found in and around mountains.Author: Chris OxladePublisher: Heinemann Educational BooksPublished: 01/01/2014Pages: 32Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 8.40h x...

Beth Winegarner became the first to apply British and European concepts of earth energy and sacred alignments to the Sonoma County landscape when she began researching the region's historic and haunted sites in 1995. She then became the first to publish that research when...

MaryJane Butters' go-to guide for putting glamour into camping. Glamping, or glamour camping, one of the MaryJane's pet concepts, is about the juxtaposition of rugged and really pretty, grit and glam, diesel and absolutely darling. --The New York Times Glamping--unleashing your inner wild while...

Mordantly funny, thought-provoking travel essays, from the acclaimed author of Out of Sheer Rage and "one of our most original writers" (New York Magazine). This isn't a self-help book; it's a book about how Geoff Dyer could do with a little help. In these...

The first definitive guide to contemporary French wines and producers in a deluxe two-book package, from a two-time James Beard Award winner This comprehensive and authoritative resource takes readers on a tour through every wine region of France, featuring some 800 producers and more...

Step into the beauty, culture, history, and lifestyle of capital cities around the world through photography and short story. In this ode to capital cities, the Travel is Life Creators showcase 118 cities from every continent, including Antarctica!The best way to begin traveling a...

The Vintage Journal Fifth Avenue, Empire State Building, New York City pocket journal features an illustration of Fifth Avenue, Empire State Building, people on street. This journal has full color decorative vintage art on the cover, and is the perfect companion for your next...

- A practical guide to discovering Venice's finest places, buildings, restaurant, shops, museums, neighbourhoods, parks, hotels and cafes - Revised and updated edition - A practical guide to discovering Venice's finest places, buildings, restaurant, shops, museums, neighborhoods, parks, hotels and cafes - Revised and...

From the #1 New York Times bestselling World Almanac comes a full-color book celebrating the world's most breathtaking, exciting, and astonishing attractions--places you'll want to visit before it's too late. Add to your personal list of must-see destinations with this exceptional collection of locales,...

Find the knot you need for every situation with 50 Knots for Every Adventure. Includes two lengths of rope so you can practice tying knots. Be prepared for your next escapade with this handy guide to the world of knots. Included are all the...

Author: Juan VilloroPublisher: Editorial AnagramaPublished: 10/04/2022Pages: 416Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.40lbsSize: 8.60h x 5.40w x 1.20dISBN: 9788433971241Language: Spanish

Have a more meaningful and successful time abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on values, attitudes, customs, and daily life will help you make the most of your visit, while tips on etiquette and communication will help you navigate unfamiliar...

Following a life calling and vision, Lesa Tacon travelled to Africa and into situations far beyond her control. Whether held at knifepoint while being robbed or frantically escaping from perceived threats to her life, she overcame many trials through faith in God's unconditional grace...