Selection for May 2010
5/2009 Trade size paperback - Massacres, Moonshine & Mountaineering Over 55 Black & White Photographs
Local columnist and outdoorsman Tim Rowland introduces the remarkable history of the mountains of Western Maryland, from the rocky relations of Native Americans and early settlers and the Battle of South Mountain to the faded elegance of Gilded Age resorts and the coming of the B&O Railroad. With a keen eye and dry sense of humor, Rowland regales readers with tales of mischievous ghosts, presidential retreats and intrepid hikers while celebrating the breathtaking beauty and unique culture of Maryland's Appalachian Highlands.
128 pages ISBN-13: 9781596296688
2000-First Sentence:
Upper Potomac. The survey of 1736 determined the headwaters of the Potomac River to be the spring at the origin of the North Branch, so, technically, the river is the North Branch until it joins with the South Branch just east of Oldtown (named for an aboriginal settlement occupying the site until displaced by the Europeans).
2007-by Frank & Suzanne Woodring
When Orville Wright made the first successful flight of an airplane at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, on December 17, 1903, no one could have envisioned the impact that the historic occasion would have on Hagerstown, Maryland, and the tri-state area of Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. When Sherman M. Fairchild bought controlling interest in Hagerstown’s Kreider-Reisner Aircraft in 1929, the stage was set for the newly formed Fairchild Aircraft to become a major contributor to the country’s World War II efforts. In 1939, the company was awarded a contract to build 270 PT-19 trainers for the U.S. Army Air Corps. By the spring of 1944, Fairchild had manufactured more than 5,000 of the primary trainers, which became synonymous with the city of Hagerstown. When asked by the military to “put wings on a railroad boxcar,” Fairchild responded with various cargo aircraft including the C-82, the C-119, and the C-123. Fairchild’s contribution to the world of aviation unofficially ended in March 1984 with the delivery of the last of the A-10s contracted by the U.S. Air Force. Over the course of its history in Hagerstown, Fairchild employed more than 50,000 men and women in the manufacture of military and civilian aircraft.
2005-The Historical Society of Frederick County
Frederick County is the crossroads of American history. Established in 1748, Maryland’s largest county boasts some of the major building blocks of our country: the National Road, the C&O Canal, and the B&O Railroad. The images in this volume illustrate the lives of everyday people, from the daily chores on a rural farm to the urbane pastimes of Frederick residents. The camera’s lens provides a unique opportunity to look back in time and view a devastating fire in Braddock Heights, see Confederate troops marching to battle through Frederick, and witness the inaugural run of the Frederick & Middletown Railway. Included are places and events that make Frederick County’s history distinct yet truly all-American.
2006-The Historical Society of Frederick County
“The history of Frederick County is not merely a local history. It is a history of men and events of nation importance and interest.” So said T.J.C. Williams and Folger McKinsey in their book History of Frederick County, Maryland, first published in 1910. Indeed the county has been stage to some momentous national events, has borne a number of famous sons and daughters, and has an important place in the nation's transportation history. The natural splendor of its fields and woods and the man-made beauty of its villages and towns have welcomed visitors for centuries.
2007-The Historical Society of Frederick County
Established in 1748, Frederick County’s fascinating heritage was shaped by agricultural, commercial, and industrial prosperity; the opening of routes west by wagon, water, and rail; Civil War battles and intrigue; and the nurturing of education and religion. This second volume includes historic images of a raging flood in Point of Rocks and a devastating Frederick barn fire. It shows the thumbprints of pivotal national events in photographs like those of a German POW camp in Frederick. It glimpses into more personal moments in time as well: two young friends clowning around on a rooftop in 1930, students studying in their 19th century classroom, and the Colored Order of the Knights of Pythias gathering for a convention in 1925. Also featured are personalities like U.S. senator Charles “Mac” Mathias, musician Bion Firestone, and “Uncle Billy” Hilton, the “pretzel man,” along with sports teams, students, congregations, organizations, and businesses that make up who we are and what we have become as a community.
Trade paperback 128 pages ISBN 97807352583
2006-Postcard History Series
Located at the confluence of the beautiful Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers, offers visitors a breathtaking view described by Thomas Jefferson as a “scene worth a voyage across the Atlantic.” From George Washington’s 1796 establishment of the federal armory, through John Brown’s 1859 raid to foment slave rebellion and Civil War battles, and to one of the first successful colleges for African Americans, Harpers Ferry has played a significant role in America’s history. Hundreds of vintage postcards, many of which are very scarce today, depict this history, the various scenic views and buildings in town, and the daily lives of townspeople over the last century.
128 pages
2004-The story of firefighting in Hagerstown is almost as old as the town itself. From the bucket brigades in 1791 to the modern fire apparatus used today, the fire department of Hagerstown has played a significant role in protecting local citizens and structures from the ravages of fire. By highlighting the major components of the fire department, including firefighters, fire stations, and the blazes that have spread throughout the city, Images of America: Firefighting in Hagerstown chronicles over two centuries of protection in Hagerstown. This work touches on the dedication, sacrifice, and willingness to serve by the members of each fire company. With over 200 archival images, this volume highlights many rarely seen photographs, including horse-drawn equipment, firehouses, and many of Hagerstown’s most challenging fires. Author Justin T. Mayhue has been a Hagerstown firefighter since 1983 and a captain since 2002. A longtime local resident, Justin serves as a fire instructor at the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute and remains active in the community. This is his first book with Arcadia and a fitting tribute to the brave professionals who have protected Hagerstown for over 200 years.
Publication Date: 11/24/2004 Charles Town, located in the Shenandoah Valley of West Virginia, was petitioned in 1786 and founded on January 7, 1787, by Charles Washington, George's youngest brother. Many of this historic community's streets are named for Washington family members including Mildred and Samuel. The Jefferson County Courthouse, made famous as the location for the 1859 treason trial of the abolitionist John Brown and the 1922 Miners' Trials, sits in the center of town on one of the original four lots platted by Charles for community use. Today, Charles Town retains its original small town charm while attracting visitors with such diverse activities as The Charles Town Races and Slots and nearby hiking and whitewater rafting.
Author Bio: Author Dolly Nasby, a retired history teacher and author of the well-received Images of America: Harpers Ferry, is a longtime resident of the area. An honors graduate of nearby Hood College, Dolly Nasby brought her family to West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle many times over the years and fell so in love with the Potomac Valley that she and her husband have retired there.
Publication Date: 02/09/2005
Located about ninety minutes from three major metro areas Washington, Baltimore, and Philadelphia, Gettysburg sits in the fertile crescent, an area brimming with agricultural possibilities. Founded in the 1700s by James Gettys, the little town became headline material during the Civil War, although area residents never expected to be at the forefront of that controversy. Fate, however, had its way with the town, and Gettysburg found itself on the map permanently. When President Dwight D. Eisenhower retired here, Gettysburg became the place to visit for international tourists as well as Americans. Today, the National Park Service maintains the Gettysburg National Military Park, and the town caters to its visitors.
2004-Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, sits in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains at the confluence of two rivers, the Potomac and Shenandoah. Without the influence of John Brown and his raiders, Meriwether Lewis of Lewis and Clark fame, and Thomas Jefferson, Harpers Ferry might have remained a sleepy little village. Instead, it became a frequently contested location for troops during the Civil War and changed hands eight times. Many of the current shops and restaurants are housed in the restored original buildings, built in the 1800s. A visit to Harpers Ferry is like stepping back in time to the year 1859, because the town has been restored to that period. It has been designated a National Historical Park, with many buildings owned and maintained by the National Park Service.
2007-Although many towns have changed dramatically from the way they are depicted in old photographs, Harpers Ferry is an exception. Thanks to restorations by the National Park Service, the Lower Town appears much as it did in 1859. Established in 1763 as Shenandoah Falls at Mr. Harper's Ferry, the town became the site of one of Pres. George Washington's arsenals and armories. Later Harpers Ferry was the location for John Brown's ill-fated raid.
9/2008 Tread size paperback
Gettysburg, while host to the most devastating war in American history, is a quiet, thriving town nestled in agricultural Adams County. Although the battle put the town on the map, it has been the generations of residents who have shaped it. Frequented by many political and historic figures, the town has held on to its homespun feeling.
0.32" H x 9.2" L x 6.58" 128 pages ISBN: 9780738557678
10/2005-In the mid-1700s, a man named Thomas Shepherd divided 50 acres of his land into 8 streets and 96 lots, establishing the community of Mecklenburg. The town was named for the birthplace of Queen Charlotte, wife of England's King George III. On December 23, 1762, the Virginia General Assembly granted a charter for Mecklenburg. The residents dubbed the community Shepherds Town, in tribute to its founder. That title endured and was bestowed upon Shepherd College, which evolved into Shepherd University in 2004. Containing more than 200 vintage photographs of Shepherdstown, this volume gives the casual observer and serious scholar an idea of what the town, businesses, houses, and people looked like in earlier days.
2005-128 pages-With a vista of 2,000 square miles across the Cumberland Valley, Pen Mar sits in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains at an elevation of 1,400 feet. It was this breathtaking view that inspired the president of the Western Maryland Railway, Col. John Mifflin Hood, to establish Pen Mar Park, which opened on August 31, 1877. The park served as a magnet for visitors, and soon magnificent hotels and boarding houses appeared, making the area one of the most popular resorts in the East. Railways brought hundreds of thousands of tourists until the rise of the automobile, when people found their way to Pen Mar by cars and buses.
Author Bio: Frank and Suanne Woodring, publishers of the Maryland Cracker Barrel magazine, are former educators in Washington County, Maryland, with a total of more than 60 years in the classroom.
2005-From Ferris wheels to roller coasters to tunnels of love, everyone has a favorite amusement park memory. For nearly 130 years, many of those memories have been made at Maryland’s amusement parks. Today, only five exist, but throughout history, nearly three dozen have been part of Maryland’s landscape. Images of America: Maryland’s Amusement Parks offers a glimpse of those parks and how they helped millions quench their thirst for recreation. Maryland’s first recorded amusement park, Cabin John Park in Montgomery County, opened in 1876, serving as a training ground for such industry luminaries as Scenic Railway and roller coaster pioneer L.A. Thompson and carousel carver Gustav Dentzel. More than a century later, Maryland’s oldest park, Trimper’s Rides and Amusements in Ocean City, is a virtual museum of amusement park history with operating rides dating to 1902. Some favorite parks, including Glen Echo, Gwynn Oak, Pen Mar, Tolchester Beach, and The Enchanted Forest, did not last as long, but their memories live on through more than 200 images in this volume.
2007- Eel Pot, Buffalo Wallows, Coxson Rest, Tankerville, Hawkins' Merry-Peep-O-Day, Berlin-readers might not recognize a few of the names the area now known as Brunswick went by in years past. Brunswick, Maryland, just six miles by towpath from historic Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, is rich in history. The area holds Civil War importance and served as a supply depot for the Union army after the Battle of Antietam. Primarily known as a canal town until the late 1800s, the town became an important rail center when the Baltimore and Ohio (B&O) Railroad came to town and set up huge rail operations. Today the town sits on the now-quiet banks of the Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O) Canal, and the train whistles don't sound quite so often, but this community continues to draw visitors seeking history, outdoor recreation, and small-town charm.
128 pages ISBN 9780738552736
2003-With the founding of his Patowmack Company in 1785, George Washington first hoped to make the Potomac River a viable route to America’s West. The skirting canals the company constructed around the Great Falls rapids at Harpers Ferry, Seneca, and Little Falls made the Potomac’s rushing waters navigable. The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company was chartered by Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania in 1828 to build a truly useful canal through to the Ohio Valley. President John Quincy Adams turned the first spadeful of dirt on Independence Day of 1828 for what was hailed as the “Great National Project” to connect Georgetown to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The canal created an entire community of people and a way of life different from any other. At the height of operations, over 500 boats plied the 184.5 miles of the canal’s waters. After many financial difficulties, competition from railroads, and the devastating effects of the Civil War as well as a flood, the canal went into receivership and was closed in 1924. In 1954, Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas brought attention back to the canal with a fight to preserve the natural beauty for local residents. Today, the canal—listed as a National Historical Park—provides thousands with recreational opportunities, scenic nature trails, and gorgeous views. Join author Mary H. Rubin in a look back at the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal as seen through the photographs of days gone by. Images from the C&O Canal National Historical Park Headquarters depict the canal’s vital role in the growth of our nation. Take a walk through history in this retrospective and remember the days of the C&O Canal and the legacy it has left.
2001 Hagerstown author and long time resident Mary H. Rubin journeys into the towns past through historic photographs of the people, places, and events that brought the city to life.
2003 by Mary H. Rubin-Hagerstown, Maryland’s history is inextricably linked to the railroad. Hagerstown’s nickname of the “Hub City” comes from the wheel-spoke effect that the many rail lines in and out of the city created. The first train cars from the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad reached the limits of Washington County on December 3, 1834, where the line crossed into Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia. The railroad was instrumental in transporting both goods and passengers and helped spell the demise of the C & O Canal. Through the years, the railroads continued to ply the tracks through the county providing work for many, and transportation of freight and passenger service from Baltimore in the east to the great expanse of the country to the west. Today, passenger service no longer runs through Hagerstown, but freight service continues and trains are far from forgotten. Using archival photographs, Hagerstown: Railroading around the Hub City presents the distinctive stories from the past that shape the character of this community today. Local author Mary H. Rubin has culled vintage images primarily from the Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum and the Maryland Cracker Barrel magazine in this historical retrospective. She manages to preserve a bit of history for rail enthusiasts and all who read this volume.
10/50/2009 Trade size paperback
Sharpsburg, with only eight streets, has an international reputation as a travel destination. Best known as the site of the Battle of Antietam, it is also the location of the annual Memorial Day celebration observed since 1868. However, Sharpsburg and the surrounding area are more than a battle site. The “Big Spring” served Native Americans long before Joseph Chapline laid out the town’s 187 lots in 1763. Gen. Robert E. Lee, inventor James Rumsey, and abolitionist John Brown all stayed in town. Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, many businesses lined Main Street. The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and the Belinda Springs resort were well known. The resort is gone, but the canal’s towpath is popular with hikers and bikers. The businesses and industries of an earlier Sharpsburg have disappeared, but churches and cemeteries sit on original lots. The remaining structures of log and stone still line the streets, although they are no longer dirt lanes. Many properties retain their stables, chicken coops, or necessary houses.
Author Bio: Vernell Doyle, a retired teacher, and Tim Doyle, a retired journalist, bought an 1856 Civil War veteran's home in 2006 and became fascinated with Sharpsburg's past and present. They thank the citizens and groups that have shared stories and photographs.
128 pages ISBN: 9780738568058
Four color maps 16" X 24" on 2 sheets
All major Canal features located
Many historical notes
Accurate milage along the canal
Over 150 Canal terms explained
2009 Trade size paperback The Great Cumberland Floods
In 1853, thousands fled the rising water; In 1889, two days of torrential rain ravaged the city; And in 1936, the infamous St. Patrick's Day Flood saw a swell of ten feet. Perched on the banks of the Potomac River, the city of Cumberland, Maryland, has been plagued by devastating floods since its foundation. Time and again, deluges have brought the city to its knees. Yet the Queen City has always risen triumphant and undimmed from the raging waters. With this stunning collection of images, historian and author Albert L. Feldstein chronicles the history of Cumberland through its floods and the valiant efforts of its citizens to stem the tide.
160 pages ISBN-13: 978-1596296886
2006-Trade Size spiral bound
A savory bonanza of recipes awaits readers in these food memories of Mt. Lena, once known as Smoketown. Larry introduces each delectable chapter with poems about the food, fellowship or landscape. A down-home, culinary time machine, the book is sure to recall unique memories for anyone born and bred in rural Maryland.
12/2005 Trade size paperback. Michael A. Powell (Editor), Bruce A. Thompson (Editor)
The region of Mid-Maryland—consisting of Washington, Frederick and Carroll Counties—has been a historical crossroads, vital in the development of Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic region.
This collection of compelling and insightful essays offers fresh perspectives on an area incomparably rich in history, taking the reader on a tour of some of the most critical themes—such as the events and effects of the Civil War, African American history and historic preservation efforts—in the region's past.
Editors Powell and Thompson have compiled contributions from professional and amateur historians, creating an invaluable and accessible collection sure to appeal to all with an interest in sharing and preserving Mid-Maryland's past.
192 pages ISBN-13: 9781596290716
2009 Hardcover coffee table book.
I've visited France at least once a year for the past dozen years. We usually go with a friend, a French princess. We are on the board of her foundation called La Gesse Foundation. It�s named after her chateau in the south of France. We take American musicians to Europe for our music festival every summer, then on to Carnegie Hall (that was the recent trip to New York) every November. Many of the photos in the book are from these trips to France and when traveling with her we get very special access throughout Europe. The book is from a personal point of view and includes some of my favorite photographs, all of them in color, many of them full-page.
160 pages, 11" x 13"
Two Masters of Disguise Reveal the Tools and Operations That Helped Win the Cold War
2003 Trade size paperback
Retired CIA disguise expert Antonio Mendez (The Master of Disguise) teams up with his wife, also a former agent, to reveal how they fell in love during a highly critical mission in the waning years of the Cold War. Antonio and Jonna shift back and forth in their account as separate assignments eventually converge in the extrication from Moscow of a high-ranking KGB mole, jeopardized by the traitorous dealings of men like Aldrich Ames and Robert Hanssen. Fans of Alan Furst's WWII espionage novels will appreciate the subdued nature of this thriller, where the stakes are always high but the individual actions are usually low-key, as well as the details the Mendezes provide on the art of eluding surveillance. The title is a red herring although "spy dust" was a real element of the KGB's operations against foreigners in Moscow, its role in this story is of a background nature. The climax hinges on a much more old-fashioned game of cat and mouse. There are a few weak spots in the narrative, where the authors (or their collaborator, true-crime scribe Henderson) try to recreate scenes at which they weren't present, but for the most part this is an entertaining thriller with the added virtue of being true. 16 pages of b&w photos not seen by PW.
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
320 pages ISBN-13: 9780743428538
A Photographic Journey Across The National Road from Baltimore to East St. Louis
By Russell C. Poole
A photo based Art book, with supporting text, designed as a
visual tour of the entire National Road Corridor as it would be
seen by someone traveling the road from east to west.
A life long traveler of the historic National Road,
photographer / writer Russell Poole lives in Frederick,
Maryland with his wife, artist Cynthia Poole.
Hardbound (library binding)
Dimensions - 9" X 12" X (approx.) 7/8" thick;232 pages; 383 full color images
2002-Antietam Review is the literary and photography magazine published annually by the Washington County Arts Council.
This issue includes 2 images by Bruce Wilder. Click on the cover to view them. Images contain nudity!
2003-Antietam Review is the literary and photography magazine published annually by the Washington County Arts Council.
This issue includes 2 images by Bruce Wilder. Click on the cover to view one.
Back issues are available for $6.00
2005-Antietam Review is the literary and photography magazine published annually by the Washington County Arts Council.
This issue includes an image by Bruce Wilder. Click on the cover to view.
Back issues are available for $6.00
2008 Trade paperback
Of all the columns Tim Rowland writes, the ones that always get the biggest response are those about animals. Maybe it's not too surprising that people pick critters over politicians: the animals are more intelligent and, on a per-pound basis, cost less to feed. All Pets Are Off is a comical collection of those warm and funny columns, collected through the years, as animals have come and gone through Tim's writing years, including his uneasy existences with Bubba the cat, the Jack Russell terrier named Jake Biscuit, various other critters large and small, and his latest charge, Opie, a buoyant Bouvier des Flandres.
168 pages ISBN 13: 9780976159728
2008 Trade paperback
In Northern Fire, the Barker family is challenged with the extreme hardships and traumatic consequences that war has reaped upon them for their loyalty to the Southern Confederacy. The once wealthy family has suffered destitution with the burning of their estate by Union cavalrymen. Like many families living within the area, they are struggling to manage their lives and find the resources to re-establish their home. Many challenging issues face them as they strive to overcome these impossibilities. Who holds the answer and is there a source from where it will arrive?
470 pages ISBN:0741445182
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