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1907. Early days in the Halifax County, Virginia, area are recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this booklet, comprised of excerpts from two early books: Halifax County Virginia, a Handbook by Alfred Morrison, and Virginia, a Guide to the Old Dominion, a WPA Writer's Program publication. The 52-page spiral-bound booklet is printed on 8 1/2 x 11" 60# paper. The colorful front cover is a parchtex card stock, protected with a vinyl sheet. The excerpt from the Morrison book takes a 1907 look at the area, while excerpts from the WPA book, give a nostalgic glimpse from a 1940 vantage point, including interesting historical notes and sightseeing possibilities. Among the subjects included are: names of 1907 county officials, physical characterists, effects of the Civil War on the land, the four towns of the county in 1907 -- Houston (now called Halifax), South Boston, Virgilina and Clover; Magisterial districts; Various businesses, such as the Barbour Buggy Company, the… Read More

Chicago Illinois: The Arkansaw Traveler Publishing Co., 1889. Life in early Clark County, Kentucky, is recalled in this new 53 page booklet titled: Clark County, Kentucky, USA. The spiral-bound booklet is a compilation of excerpts from several hard to find sources: the 1877 Atlas of Burbon, Clark, Fayette, Jessamine and Woodford Counties, KY (maps only); the Handbook of Clark County and the City of Winchester (1889); and Kentucky, a Guide to the Bluegrass State, a 1939 product of the WPA Writer's Program. The tri-color cover is printed on 80# card stock and protected with a vinyl sheet. The text is printed on 8.5" x 11" 60# paper. Although the writer of the handbook states that it is not "designed to be a biographical dictionary", there are nonetheless a number of prominent citizens mentioned, sometimes with photographs of themselves and /or their homes. The writer further states that "the keynote of the book is to present Wincheste and Clark county as they are," so the booklet is not primarily a… Read More

Worcester: Dorr, Howland & Co. The early days of Bristol County, MA, and its various towns and townships, are recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this NEW 63 Page Booklet, reprinted primarily from two hard-to-find books: the 1839 edition of Historical Collections of Massachusetts by John Warner Barber, and Massachusetts, a Guide to its Places and People, a WPA project. The spiral-bound booklet is printed on 60# paper, with the print enlarged for easier reading. A sheet of clear vinyl has been added to protect the front cover. INSERTED IN THE BOOKLET is a copy of the Map of Massachusetts which accompanied the Barber book. The map is printed in black ink on natural parchtex paper. The communities mentioned include: Acushnet, Attleboro (Attleborough), Berkley, Central Village, Dartmouth, Dighton, East Freetown, Easton, Easton Center, Fairhaven, Fall River, Freetown, Mansfield, New Bedford, North Easton, Norton, Padanaram, Pawtucket, Prattville, Raynham, Rehoboth,… Read More

1841. The early days of Warren County and Washington County, NY, and their various towns and townships are recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this NEW 33 Page Booklet, reprinted primarily from two hard-to-find books: the 1841 edition of Historical Collections of the State of New York by John Warner Barber and Henry Howe, and New York, a Guide to the Empire State, a WPA project. The spiral-bound booklet is printed one-sided on 60# paper, with the print enlarged for easier reading. A clear vinyl sheet has been added to protect the front cover. The communities mentioned (alphabetized by first letter only) include: Argyle, Adamsville, Athol, Bolton, Bolton Landing, Buskirk's Bridge, Caldwell, Chester, Chestertown, Cambridge, Dresden, Easton, Fort Ann, Fort Edward, Fort Miller, Granville, Greenwich, Glens Falls (Glenn's Falls), Hampton, Hartford, Hebron, Hague, Horicon, Hudson Falls, Jackson, Johnsburg, Kingsbury, Lake George, Luzerne, Putnam, Queensbury, Riparius, Sandy… Read More

1845. Early days in the City of Lexington and the County of Rockbridge, Virginia -- which encompasses the present and/or past communities of Brownsburg, Fairfield, Glasgow, Goshen, Natural Bridge, Natural Bridge Station, Raphine, Rockbridge Baths, and Vesuvius -- are recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this NEW 34 page booklet, comprised of excerpts from three rare vintage books: Historical Collections of Virginia by Henry Howe (1845); New Roads in Old Virginia by Agnes Rothery (1929); and Virginia, a Guide to the Old Dominion, a WPA Writer's Program publication (1940). The spiral-bound booklet is printed single-sided, with the print enlarged to fit the 8 1/2 x 11" 60# paper. The front cover is a parchtex card stock, protected with a vinyl sheet. The excerpt from the Howe history takes an 1845 look at the area, while excerpts from the WPA book, give a nostalgic glimpse from a 1940 vantage point, including interesting historical notes and sightseeing… Read More

New Illustrated Booklet. The early days of Salem County, NJ, and its various communities -- Allowaystown, Canton, Elsinborough, Fort Delaware, Freasburg, Guineatown, Lower Alloways Creek, Lower Penn's Neck, Mannington (East Fenwick), Mannington Hill, Pedrictown, Penn's Neck (West Fenwick), Pilesgrove, Pittsgrove, Quinton's Bridge, Salem, Sharptown, Stockingtown, Upper Alloways Creek, Upper Penn's Neck, Woodstown -- are recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this New 45 Page Booklet reprinted from two hard to find books: the 1847 edition of John Warner Barber and Henry Howe's Historical Collections of the State of New Jersey and New Jersey, a Guide to Its Present and Past, a WPA project published in 1939. The spiral-bound booklet is printed one-sided on 60# paper, with the fine print enlarged for easier reading. A sheet of clear vinyl has been added to protect the front cover. The Howe/Barber history covers the development of this area until about 1844,… Read More

1892. The early days of Erie County, OH, and its various communities -- Sandusky, Milan, Castalia, Huron, Kelley's Island, Johnson's Island, etc. -- are recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this NEW 39 Page Booklet reproduced directly from the 1892 Centennial edition of Henry Howe's Historical Recollections of Ohio and other hard-to-find books, including The Ohio Guide, a 1940 WPA project. The spiral-bound booklet is printed one-sided on 60# paper, with the print enlarged for easier reading. Besides the 1846 sketch of the Harbor of Sandusky, shown below, prints include the Civil War Prison on Johnson's Island, and Milan in 1846. Among the many and diverse topics in the booklet are: Meaning of the name "Erie," early settlers in the Fire Lands; the Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Home, the Ohio State Fish Hatchery, Ogontz -- an Ottawa Chief who was also a Catholic priest; the Civil War prison on Johnson's Island; a conspiracy to release the… Read More

The early days of Essex County, NJ (which originally included much of Union County), and its various communities -- Belleville, Bloomfield, Caldwell, Camptown, Clinton, Elizabeth, Elizabethport, Elizabethtown, Fairfield, Livingston, Newark, New Providence, Orange, Plainfield, Rahway, Springfield, Union and Westfield -- are recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this NEW 97 Page Booklet reprinted from two hard to find books: the 1847 edition of John Warner Barber and Henry Howe's Historical Collections of the State of New Jersey and New Jersey, a Guide to Its Present and Past, a WPA project published in 1939. The spiral-bound booklet is printed on 60# paper, with the fine print enlarged for easier reading. A sheet of clear vinyl has been added to protect the front cover. The Howe/Barber history covers the development of this area until about 1844, while excerpts from the WPA book, give a nostalgic glympse from a 1939 vantage point, including interesting historical notes,… Read More

New 33 page Illustrated Booklet. The early days of Cumberland County, NJ, and its various communities -- Bridgeton, Carllsburg, Cedarville, Cohansey Bridge, Deerfield, Dividing Creeks, Downe, Fairfield, Greenwich, Hopewell, Maurice River, Mauricetown, Millville, Port Elizabeth, Roadstown, Stow Creek, -- are recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this booklet reprinted from two hard to find books: the 1847 edition of John Warner Barber and Henry Howe's "Historical Collections of the State of New Jersey" and "New Jersey, a Guide to Its Present and Past," a WPA project published in 1939. The spiral-bound booklet is printed one-sided on 60# paper, with the fine print enlarged for easier reading. A sheet of clear vinyl has been added to protect the front cover. The Howe/Barber history covers the development of this area until about 1844, while excerpts from the WPA book, give a nostalgic glympse from a 1939 vantage point, including interesting historical notes, especially as… Read More

1892. Early days in SUMMIT County, OH, including the communities of Akron, Middlebury, Cuyahoga Falls, Hudson, Twinsburg, Peninsula, Tallmadge, Copley Center, Clinton, Manchester, Mogadore, Richfield and Western Star are recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this NEW 49 Page Booklet, reprinted from the 1892 Centennial edition of Henry Howe's Historical Collections of Ohio, the 1940 WPA Writers project The Ohio Guide, and other hard-to-find sources. The spiral-bound booklet is one-sided on 60# paper with the fine print enlarged for easier reading. A sheet of clear vinyl has been added to protect the front cover. Among the many and diverse topics discussed in the booklet are: the Ice Age, the Indian Portage Path, Dangerous Traveling, Cattle Drives through the Wilderness, Difficulty in Obtaining Supplies, a Perilous Voyage, David Hudson and Family, Western Reserve College, the Ohio Canal, an Indian Visitor, a Notorious Counterfeiter, a Remarkable Case of Circumstantial… Read More

1845. New 60 Page Illustrated Booklet! Early days in Augusta County, VA -- which today encompasses the communities of Augusta Springs, Churchville, Craigsville, Crimora, Deerfield, Fishersville, Fort Defiance, Greenville, Grottoes (part), Lyndhurst, Middlebrook, Mint Spring, Mount Sidney, Mount Solon, New Hope, Sherando, Spottswood, Staunton, Steeles Tavern, Stuarts Draft, Swoope, Verona, West Augusta and Weyers Cave -- are recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this booklet, comprised of excerpts from three rare vintage books: Historical Collections of Virginia by Henry Howe; Twelve Counties of Virginia by John H. Gwathmey; and Virginia, a Guide to the Old Dominion, a WPA Writer's publication. The spiral-bound booklet is printed on 60# 8 1/2 x11" paper, with the print enlarged to fit the paper. The front cover is protected with a vinyl sheet. The Howe history, printed in 1845, covers the early development of this area, while excerpts from the WPA book, give a… Read More

1845. Early days days in New Kent County, Virginia -- which today encompasses the communities of Barhamsville, Lanexa, New Kent, Providence Forge, and Quinton -- are recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this NEW 36 page booklet, comprised of excerpts from three rare vintage books: Historical Collections of Virginia by Henry Howe; Twelve Counties of Virginia by John H. Gwathmey; and Virginia, a Guide to the Old Dominion, a WPA Writer's Program publication. The spiral-bound booklet is printed on 60# 8 1/2 x11" paper, with the print enlarged to fit the paper. The front cover is protected with a vinyl sheet. The Howe history, printed in 1845, covers the early development of this area, while excerpts from the WPA book, give a nostalgic glimpse from a 1940 vantage point, including interesting historical notes and sightseeing possibilities. Gwathmey's 1937 contribution, sub-titled "Where the Western Migration Began" is a rich resource for the names of… Read More

1892. Early days in Putnam County, OH, including the communities of Ottawa, Greensburg, Riley, Gilboa, Belmore, Dupont, Glandorf, Fort Jennings, Kalida, Leipsic, Columbus Grove, etc., are recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this NEW 16 Page Booklet reprinted from the 1892 Centennial edition of Henry Howe's Historical Collections of Ohio, The Ohio Guide (a 1940 WPA Writers Project), and other sources. The spiral-bound booklet is one-sided on 60# paper with the fine print enlarged for easier reading. A sheet of clear vinyl has been added to protect the front cover. Among the many and diverse topics in the booklet are: the Amish Settlement; Pioneer Reminiscences, Indian Tom and Devil Jim, the First Road; the Flood of 1830, and the Black Swamp. The booklet also contains a small map showing Maumee Valley and other divisions of Ohio, including the 88 counties. A 1933 look at the history of newspapers in the county, a brief history of Johnny appleseed, and a map of 1805 Ohio… Read More

1845. New 30 Page Booklet! Early days in the County of Frederick, Virginia -- which encompasses the present and/or past communities of Brucetown, Clear Brook, Cross Junction, Gore, Hayfield, Jordan's White Sulphur Springs, Middletown, Star Tannery, Stephens City, Stephenson, Whitacre, and Winchester -- are recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this booklet, comprised of excerpts from three rare vintage books: Historical Collections of Virginia by Henry Howe (1845); New Roads in Old Virginia by Agnes Rothery (1929); and Virginia, a Guide to the Old Dominion, a WPA Writer's Program publication (1940). The spiral-bound booklet is printed . Limited Edition Reprint. Spiral/Comb . New/No Jacket. Illus. by Henry Howe. 8.5" x 11". Private Press.

1841. The early days of Orleans County and Genesee County and their various towns and townships, are recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this NEW 19 Page Booklet, reprinted primarily from two hard-to-find books: the 1841 edition of Historical Collections of the State of New York by John Warner Barber and Henry Howe, and New York, a Guide to the Empire State, a WPA project. The spiral-bound booklet is printed one-sided on 60# paper, with the print enlarged for easier reading. A clear vinyl sheet has been added to protect the front cover. The communities mentioned include: Alabama, Albion, Alexander, Barre, Batavia, Bergen, Bethany, Byron, Carlton, Childs, Clarendon, Darien, Eagle Harbor, Elba, Endicotts Mills, Fairhaven, Gaines, Gaines Basin, Kendall, Knowlesville, LeRoy, Lindon, Medina, Millville, Murray, North Murray, Oak Orchard, Pavilion, Pembroke, Ridgeway, Ridgeway Corners, Shelby, Shelbys Basin, Sandy Creek, Scio, Stafford, Yates, and Yates Centre. Among the… Read More

New York City: Pudney & Russell Early days in Clarke County, GA, including the present or past communities of Athens, Farmington, Salem, Watkinsville, Winterville and part of Bogart, are recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this NEW 28 page booklet, reprinted from two rare books: the Rev. George White's Historical Collections of Georgia and Georgia, a Guide to Its Towns and Countryside, a WPA publication. The spiral-bound booklet is printed one-sided on 60# paper with the print enlarged for easier reading.A vinyl sheet has been added to protect the three-color cover. The excerpt from White's book covers the development of this area until the publication date of 1854, while excerpts from the WPA book, give a nostalgic glympse from a 1940 vantage point, including interesting historical notes, especially as they relate to sightseeing possibilities. Among the many and diverse topics in the booklet are: History of the University of Georgia, the names of early settlers;… Read More

1892. Early days in Fayette County, OH, and its various communities -- Washington Court House, Jeffersonville and Bloomingburg are recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this NEW 12 Page Booklet reproduced directly from portions of the 1892 edition of Henry Howe's Historical Collections of Ohio and other hard-to-find sources. The spiral-bound booklet is printed one-sided on 60# paper with the fine print enlarged for easier reading. Among the many and diverse topics in the booklet are: Early judicial methods, the Fighting Funk Family, two gastly stories of Capt. John, a Shawanee Indian chief, a vivid account of the cyclone of 1885, Lt. Robert Randolph's assault on Andrew Jackson's nose, and the remarkable tale of Col. C. Garis. GENEALOGY BUFFS will find a list of 1888 county officers and businesses. A 1933 look at the history of newspapers in the county, an excerpt from the 1940 WPA book "The Ohio Guide," a map showing the 88 Ohio counties and a map of… Read More

1892. Early days in Montgomery County, OH, including the communities of Dayton, Miamisburg, Germantown, Chambersburg, Vandalia, Brookville, New Lebonon, Centerville and Farmersville are recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this NEW 54 page booklet, reprinted from the 1892 Centennial edition of Henry Howe's Historical Collections of Ohio, The Ohio Guide (a WPA Writers Project), and other hard-to-find sources. The spiral-bound booklet is printed on 60# paper with the fine print enlarged for easier reading. A sheet of clear vinyl has been added to protect the front cover. Among the many and diverse topics in the booklet are: Col. Robert Patterson's Journey up the Ohio Rivers; Building Stone and Gravel; Turnpikes; Journey by Land to Dayton; Voyage up the Miami to Dayton; Dayton Block House; Early Postal Facilities; a Pioneer Library; Naviagation of the Miami; Fish Baskets; Earthquakes; the First Canal Boats; a Miniature Railroad; the Capture and Suicide of a Fugitive… Read More

1841. The early days of Livingston County and Wyoming County, NY, and their various towns and townships are recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this NEW 25 Page Booklet, reprinted primarily from two hard-to-find books: the 1841 edition of Historical Collections of the State of New York by John Warner Barber and Henry Howe, and New York, a Guide to the Empire State, a WPA project. The spiral-bound booklet is printed one-sided on 60# paper, with the print enlarged for easier reading. A clear vinyl sheet has been added to protect the front cover. The communities mentioned (alphabetized by first letter only) include:Attica, Avon, Arcade, Bennington, Castile, China, Covington, Caledonia, Conesus, Cowlesville, Cuylerville, Dansville, East Avon, Geneseo, Gainesville, Groveland, Java, Leicester, Lima, Livonia, Middlebury, Mt. Morris, Nunda, Orangeville, Perry, Portageville, St. Helena, Sheldon, Strykersville, Sparta, Varysburgh, Warsaw and Wethersfield. Among the many and… Read More

1843. Religious Freedom Was Planted, Watered and Grew in...MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA. The history of Montgomery County, PA, is recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this NEW 60 Page Booklet, reprinted primarily from four hard-to-find vintage books. The spiral-bound booklet is printed on 60# paper, with the print size adjusted to fit 8 1/2 x 11 paper. A vinyl sheet protects the front cover. Source books include: Historical Collections of the State of Pennsylvania (1843) by Sherman Day; An Illustrated History of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (1876) by William Egle, M.D.; Pennsylvania, a Guide to the Keystone State compiled by WPA writers; and My Pennsylvania, a 1946 project of the Bureau of Publications, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. (Some Information may be repeated in various excerpts, but often with a different slant or with additional details.) The communities mentioned include: Montgomeryville, Lansdale, Center Square, Norristown, Bridgeport, Lafayette Hill,… Read More