Arcadia publishing sc aug 2007 (83 resultados)

Sonstiges. Condición: Neu. Neuware - On July 18, 1915, the Rim of the World Drive was dedicated, changing the lives of San Bernardino Mountain visitors and residents. The slow 19th-century lifestyle that moved at the pace of horses was transformed into the streamlined and fast-paced 20th-century age of the automobile.…

Sonstiges. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Savannah has enchanted residents and visitors alike for centuries with its rich architectural heritage and remarkable natural beauty. These images illustrates the people, the events, and the everyday scenes that make up Savannah's story.

Sonstiges. Condición: Neu. Neuware - From early homesteads to the Territorial Normal School and beyond, Tempe has become a thriving city with a vivid history. These images illustrate the people, the events, and the everyday scenes that make up Tempe's story.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Vennie Deas Moore captures the vanishing world of the Lowcountry fishermen in images and words that are pure, simple, and unflinchingly honest. In editor and collaborator William Baldwin, Deas Moore has a found a kindred spirit, a native of the Lowcountry who frames her photographs and stories with a deft touch. The result is an inspiring look at those who harvest the bounty of the Lowcountry's waters, and the stunning landscape that is their home.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The Blue Ridge Parkway began as a dream in the late 1800s and became reality in 1983 when the 469-mile scenic highway was completed. Heavy construction was done by contractors who won bids for the different projects along various sections of the par.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - On November 1, 1957, traffic officially opened on the far-reaching Mackinac Bridge.That was the culmination of 70 years of talking and dreaming about a bridge acrossthe Straits of Mackinac, of discouraging attempts for legislative and congressional approval, of efforts to raise the funds, and finally of a three-year construction program necessary for the world's longest and costliest (to date) suspension bridge.Michigan's greatest symbol is expertly maintained, fully funded, and amazingly resilient to the many forces and factors of man and nature that have failed to seriously affect its status as the lone highway link between Michigan's two main peninsulas. The miracle bridge at the Straits of Mackinac truly allows a view that epitomizes the state motto of Michigan, Si quaeris peninsulam amoenam, circumspice, or If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Touring south to north, from San Diego through Santa Barbara County, this unique compendium takes the reader through the Southern California Mission System as portrayed on vintage postcards. The book elaborates on the missions' myriad functions along.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The fertile Santa Clara Valley-once called the Valley of Heart's Delight and later Silicon Valley-has long been home to a substantial Chinese population. Like other immigrants, they arrived seeking opportunity and armed with survival instincts and the.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Headquartered in Chicago, the Illinois Central Railroad was known as the Main Line of Mid-America. This was a major railroad cutting through the middle section of the United States with two major routes.The Main Line, which ran south out.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Since 1959, Santa's Village in Dundee has entertained millions. The park was born of a man who as a child had no real Christmas. Glenn Holland grew up in California during the Great Depression. His parents died by the time he was 18 years old, leaving.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Twelve miles outside Pittsburgh, down the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad tracks toward the old train station, is a local treasure: the town of Coraopolis. The gems of the community are the people, whose simple lifestyle and persevering spirits show the.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Berkley, Freetown, and Lakeville began as rural farming communities. Many current residents have lived in the area their entire lives, as did their ancestors for generations before them. There is a deep sense of ownership in the land and a deep interest i.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The Peabody Fire Department was established in 1868, when the town changed its name from South Danvers to Peabody after one of its favorite sons: well-known philanthropist George Peabody. However, its long-standing history of being a first-class departmen.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - See Highland Park's transformation from forest and farmland to a fashionable and residential Chicago community.Highland Park represents one of the finest examples of late-19th-century suburban development. Its abundant natural.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Founded in 1820 by Boaz Fleming, Fairmont, West Virginia, is located midway between Morgantown and Clarksburg. It is the seat of Marion County, which was formed in 1842 from Harrison and Monongalia Counties. During its heyday in the early 20th century, Fa.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This history of Isle Royale traces almost 5,000 years of human efforts to harvest its natural resources. From the Paleo-Indians who extracted native copper to the 19th-century miners, fishermen, farmers, and sportsmen, this isle apart has been visited, mi.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Chosen for the beauty and utility of the graceful French Creek, the area now known as Saegertown was first settled by brothers Arthur and Patrick McGill in 1792. Nine years later, Holland Land Company agent Rodger Alden bought land from the McGills and bu.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Little more than a century ago, when only a handful of families lived in what is now Sedona, in Oak Creek Canyon, none would have dreamed it would become such a popular destination. The matchlesscombination of bright blue skies and red rocks has inspi.

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Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Itï¿1/2s the night before Halloween, and these witches still have many last-minute things to do! In this spooky parody of Clement C. Mooreï¿1/2s famous Christmas poem, the witches are up to their elbows in cobwebs and slime, trying to make sure their witchlings are well prepared for their first Halloween broomstick ride. Featuring witches like Mad-Maud and Snaggle-Tooth-Ruth and plenty of ghouls, zombies, monsters, skeletons, and moldy cellars that will satisfy all Halloween lovers, this good-natured book about these wickedly fun witches will have kids more amused than frightened.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Bedford-Stuyvesant details the evolution of this Brooklyn neighborhood, home to the nation's second largest African American community.The heart of Bedford-Stuyvesant is still found in the near-forgotten settlement of Brooklyn's Bedford Corners, a Dutch township colonized in 1667, where ancient Native American trails determined its now major thoroughfares, and where Colonial patriots fought the British in the country's struggle for independence. Bedford-Stuyvesant remained a quiet farming hamlet until the 1880s when rapid subway transportation, construction of the Brooklyn Bridge, and the burgeoning population of Manhattan combined to forge one of America's first and finest suburban communities. Bedford-Stuyvesant details the evolution of this neighborhood, home to the nation's second largest African American community, and it documents how this urban center is now finally enjoying new regard for its wealth of architecture and its notable place in American history.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - A stately plantation in picturesque Orange County, Virginia, Montpelier has been home to many owners, but the period in which the Madison family occupied it remains the most intriguing. Historian Matthew G. Hyland traces the development of the plantation as it evolved and changed through three generations of Madisons - from beginnings as temporary quarters on the tobacco frontier of Piedmont Virginia to the height of fame as the noteworthy abode of the fourth United States President, James Madison. The history of the house and its grounds offers a glimpse into the private dilemmas and public struggles that mark the development of democracy and reflect the creation of the United States as a nation. Newly renovated and restored to the era President Madison lived and entertained there, the home stands as a testament to its great proprietor's interests and tastes, and as a witness to American history.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Lakeland is a charming Florida city teeming with history. To find the heart of Lakeland, stroll through the Munn Park Historic District and along the shores of scenic Lake Hollingsworth. Study the architecture of the renowned Frank Lloyd Wright buildings of Florida Southern College. Take time to wind your way past the brick and stucco homes in old neighborhoods built when citrus and phosphate were the town's financial backbone. A Guide to Historic Lakeland, Florida, by local historian and tour guide Steve Rajtar, explores the history and events that made Lakeland what it is today. Featuring a walking tour of the Florida Southern campus and a detailed street-by-street breakdown of Lakeland's key historic buildings and hidden architectural treasures, this guide will help you discover your own favorite corners of this beautiful Florida city among the lakes.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Visit the island where time stands still and explore the romantic, almost forgotten history of old Florida in this visual history.Rich in small town atmosphere and old Florida history, Cedar Key is a quiet island community nestled among many tiny keys on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Refuge for birds and wildlife, Florida's oldest port, and home to artists and writers, the island has long been admired for its tranquility and natural beauty.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Currituck County, North Carolina, is famed as a place where hunters count down every hour until the opening of duck season. Land of the hunter, farmer and fisherman all terms that have defined author Travis Morris Currituck is the well-loved home and stage to this latest collection of hunting and fishing exploits. Currituck native Travis Morris returns with a follow-up to the best-selling Duck Hunting on Currituck Sound with more tales of hunting, fishing and adventure. Complete with humorous stories of boyhood on the sound and a whole new collection of fishing and hunting expeditions, this book is a treasure. Whether or not one has ever watched a smoke of ducks flying overhead in front of a cold January sunrise or pulled in enough catfish to nearly sink a boat, Morris's accounts of life on Currituck Sound are sure to delight.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Tampa--the town that began as a Civil War garrison, housed a cigar manufacturer's dream, and became a city oasis in paradise. Tampa is a spicy mix of cultures and traditions, some from as far away as the tip of South America--others as homegrown as the cigars from old Ybor City. Whether you want to discover the city's secrets, reminisce with the locals, or explore streets that retain the historic flavor of Old Florida, Author and local historian Steve Rajtar guides you through the history and historic sites of beautiful old Tampa, with wonderful vintage photographs and street-by-street details of The Cigar City.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Historic, haunted, chilling tales of the town of Richmond as told by one of Virginia's most respected paranormal investigators!With over four hundred years of history, Richmond abounds with ghostly tales and ghastly deeds from the past. Step into the shadows and take a tour of thirteen of Richmond's most haunted sites. Visit Church Hill, home of the famous St. John's Church, and discover the events that led to the tragic tunnel collapse of 1925. Discover the long-forgotten Civil Warhospitals of Shockoe Bottom, where hundreds of wounded soldiers met their end. Feel the icy chill at the bottom of a staircase where a young apprentice was murdered in cold blood by his jealous master in 1826.These stories and more await as you discover the mysterious, tragic and terrifying events of Richmond's dark past.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - In 1880, the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad was hard-pressed to find a suitable rail route from Grand Junction to Salt Lake City. With the coal deposits of eastern Utah luring them on, railroad officials chose a difficult route over Soldier Summit. The railroad established the town where helper engines were attached to the heavy trains, and Helper grew into a division point with branch operations that reached into the nearby canyons to serve the blossoming coal industry. Numerous smaller towns sprang up to service the railroad, and in 1912, the newly incorporated Utah Railway laid tracks to share the right-of-way with the Denver and Rio Grande. Thetown of Helper is still a mecca for rail fans, and the story of its past lives on.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This volume documents the achievements of great andaverage athletes who made Walker a name that commandsrespect across the state of Alabama. Read about the greats of the olden days--men such as Bruce Jones, Wick Hudson, Al Blanton, Jelly McDanal, and Billy Richardson--as well as feats of modern-day heroes Ronnie Coleman, Glen Clem, Linnie Patrick, Tommy Cole, Peggy Keebler, and Mary Catherine McColluch, along with hundreds of others. Included are men's and women's sports as well as everything from cheerleading to parades and pep rallies.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Within these pages, Monroe Township and Jamesburg in Middlesex County are uniquely displayed by juxtaposing rare vintage images with contemporary views taken by the author. These comparisons illustrates the commercial and residential growth over the last burgeoning decade.…