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Sit back, relax, and enjoy this collection of stories. Touching, tragic, humorous, or heart-warming, these tales share one thing in common: they actually happened. They are about real people, real places, and the fascinatingly real history of Jefferson County, Florida, one of the oldest counties in the state. From banks and blacksmiths to Coca-Cola companies and car thieves, Fifteen Cents and a Pint of Ice Cream presents brief snapshots of the history of Jefferson County in all its quirks, quandaries, and buried alligators. This collection of stories captures the interesting lives of farmers and businessmen, the amusing antics of former Jefferson County sheriffs, and the outlandish ideas and modes of travel that were once a daily part of Florida life. Watermelons, mules, and Christmas turkeys all find their way into our county's colorful past. Each sketch is filled with fascinating and unusual tidbits of local life, bringing to life the intriguing times of long, long ago.

Dieses Buch ist ein historisches Dokument, das den Hafen und die Stadt Philadelphia im späten 19. Jahrhundert beschreibt. Es enthält verschiedene Berichte über die Wirtschaft, die Bevölkerung und die Infrastruktur der Stadt, sowie umfassende Informationen über die Schifffahrt in der Region. Es ist ein unentbehrliches Nachschlagewerk für alle, die sich für die Geschichte der Schifffahrt und der Stadt Philadelphia interessieren.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Transactions of the Annual Reunion of the Oregon Pioneer Association is a collection of papers presented at the association's meetings between 1903 and 1909. The topics discussed include the history of pioneer settlement in Oregon, the challenges of pioneer life, and the achievements of pioneer families and communities. The book offers a fascinating window into the experiences and values of the pioneers who shaped the Pacific Northwest. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The remarkable stories of the early 20th-century food startups that captured America's hearts and stomachs, from Bob's Big Boy to McDonald's, Winchell's Donuts to In-N-Out, Peet's Coffee to Taco Bell.

As America's oldest merchant ship still afloat and the only wooden survivor of the once-vital whaling industry, the Charles W. Morgan has a complex story to tell.Elaborating on Mystic Seaport Museum's earlier volumes on the Charles W. Morgan's history, this new book offers an expanded account, chronicling the ship's construction and launch in 1841 through its Thirty-Eighth Voyage in 2014--the first time the Morgan had been sailed in more than ninety years--and its continuing role today as an historic icon and the Museum's flagship vessel. Chapters paint a picture of how whaling developed in Europe and the ways New England colonists adopted it as a profitable venture, and then, through the ship's own story, proceed to sketch the evolution of America's relationship with nature--and the whale, specifically--and with the many peoples of the world who were encountered by, or served aboard, a whaleship.This is the story of a National Historic Landmark--one that reflects our changing relationship with the natural world and with the diverse populations of the globe through two centuries of American history.

Featuring more than a hundred maps and illustrations, Mapping the Adirondacks is the first book to focus solely onVerplanck Colvin's original survey of the Adirondack Region, a monumental project that would help define and protect the land for generations to come.

Written by the foremost expert on Strata Florida and drawing on the latest archaeological research, this is a concise and accessible introduction to the long history of the site and how its landscapes have been shaped by human activity stretching right back to the Bronze Age.

Written by the foremost expert on Strata Florida and drawing on the latest archaeological research, this is a concise and accessible introduction to the long history of the site and how its landscapes have been shaped by human activity stretching right back to the Bronze Age.

Not every American has heard of the Meadows and Bilyeus, but between the years 1898-1901, the violent feud between these families captured the American newspaper headlines. Yet despite previous writings, nobody has ever told the true and complete story of this legendary clash in the heart of the Missouri Ozarks. Drawing on years of original research, including the discovery of previously untouched and ignored evidence, author Randy Pace finally gives us the full, unvarnished tale, vastly more enthralling than the myth.Pace begins in 1884 when a stranger becomes trapped in a winter storm and many of the subject families were still living in harmony. Theirs was a tough life of arduous farming and isolation in the Bull Creek region on the border of Christian and Taney counties in Missouri. Cut off from much of the outside world, these were some of the first settlers of the area and became well-established landowners who intermarried and worked closely with one another. It was the time of the infamous vigilante night riders known as the Bald Knobbers, of which some of their members would play key roles in the feud trials.But then came the first in a series of violent, interconnected acts, and the viciousness became increasingly personal. By the time the violence culminated with the last murder in 1917, six people were dead and several more wounded. The resulting trials became a national spectacle and spawned legal battles that resulted in two Missouri Supreme Court decisions, a governor's pardon, and a change in state laws. Filled with betrayal, a brutal bombing, bullying, murders, spectacular court trials, and acts of revenge, Blood Feud on Bull Creek is much more than the riveting account of feuding between Ozarks families struggling to survive. In it, we see reflections of our own family bonds and loyalties and the lengths to which we might go in order to defend our own honor.

Originally published in 1876, this work presents the reader with a comprehensive history of Macon County, located in the central part of Illinois. Smith begins with a discussion about the "Indians" who occupied the territory prior to pioneer exploration and development. He discusses the initial discovery and settlement of Illinois by the colonists, and the admittance of Illinois into the Union as a state on Dec. 3, 1818. Subsequent discussions include the history of the County, its establishment, organization, and settlement; lists of County Officers including some biographies of Judges, Circuit Clerks, State's Attorneys, Sheriffs, and County Treasurers; the county's involvement in the Black Hawk War, Mexican War and Late War, including a list of soldiers from Macon County who fought in the wars: their dates of enlistment, discharge, and if killed or wounded, where and when; the early days of Macon County: deep snow, games, amusements, bee hunting and deer hunting; the ecclesiastical history of the county, Methodist, Presbyterian, etc. and respective Pastors; manufacturers, improvements, agriculture and the railroads; various cities including Decatur, the county seat; education, learning facilities, early methods and school statistics; and Chapter 10 concludes the history with biographical sketches of the earliest settlers who came to Macon County prior to 1836, their families, births, deaths and marriages. An index to full names, places and subjects adds to the value of this work.

Explore the storied history of the Las Vegas Strip with this engrossing book.Learn about iconic resorts, attractions, and historic moments that have shaped the city over time. Follow the changes in architecture and entertainment options that made Las Vegas what it is today. This book is an essential guide for those seeking to uncover how one dusty expanse of dirt became the gambling mecca of the world, with some of the most famous and largest casinos and hotels anywhere, attracting over 40 million visitors a year. Witness firsthand developers' perspectives on creating stunning properties like the Mirage, Bellagio, Venetian, Caesars Palace, MGM Grand, Circus Circus, and many more. Get an inside look at what it took to make Las Vegas into the international destination everybody loves!

Though early settlement in Iowa followed the rivers, it was the advent of the railroads, starting in the late 1850s, which opened up the remainder of the state for development -- bringing goods to residents and sending their crops and products out to the world. Railroads formed the backbone of middle America, with dozens of trains -- freight and passenger -- reaching out to nearly every small town in the region. This collection of photographs from the 1800s to the present day celebrates the railroads and railroaders of southeast Iowa.

Fifteen-year-old Lonnie, his ten-year-old brother, Wallace, and eight-year-old sister, Peg, have been living on the streets of New York for the past year after their mother's death. Barely able to beg for enough money to eat, Wallace decides to take matters into his own hands against his and steals a gold watch. Unfortunately for Wallace, that watch belonged to Mr. Kelly, a leader of one of the five points gangs, and he has no intention of letting that go unpunished. To avoid the wrath of Mr. Kelly, the children have no other option than to hop on the orphan train and head west. On the train, the siblings find that they're not alone in their story of loss, heartache, and survival of a downtrodden life.

The first synthesis of the archaeologicalheritage of Baltimore Below Baltimore provides the first detailed overview of the rich archaeologicalheritage of the people and city of Baltimore. Drawing on a combined fivedecades of experience in the Chesapeake region and compiling 70 years of publishedand unpublished records, Adam Fracchia and Patricia Samford explore the layersof the city's material record from the late seventeenth century to the recent past. Fracchiaand Samford focus on major themes and movements such as Baltimore's growth intoa mercantile port city, the city's diverse immigrant populations and thehistory of their foodways, and the ways industries--including railroads, glass factories, sugar refineries, and breweries--structured the city's landscape. Using insightsfrom artifacts and the built environment, they detail individual lives andexperiences within different historical periods and show how the city haschanged over time. Synthesizinga large amount of information that has never before been gathered in one place, Below Baltimore demonstrates howurban archaeology can approach cities as larger collective artifacts of thepast, where excavations can uncover patterns of inequality in urbanization andindustrialization that connect to social and economic processes still at worktoday.

The 1854 Diary of Rebecca Marilla Hine. Rebecca was a young woman growing up in pre-Civil War western Connecticut. A member of a very religious family, she started a diary on January 1, 1854 and wrote faithfully throughout that year. This book is a transcription of her diary entries, with additional notes to add context to her family, friends, religion, and current events of the time.

This collection of short literary pieces celebrates a fast-growing rural county in central North Carolina whose history dates back to colonial times. These writings represent the perspective of those with deep family roots as well as that of newcomers who have embraced the slow-paced "JoCo" way of life, sometimes enthusiastically, sometimes reluctantly.

Transcription of 1860-1863 minutes of the Warren County (NC) Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions; indexed by personal name, business name, geographic name and subject.

After completing over 140 interviews and three years of research, authors John and Laura Pether have provided a collection of histories concerning 269 boat builders on Florida's Gulf Coast. The stories - many of which were heretofore unwritten - unfold from south to north, from the Everglades to Pensacola, with the earliest boat builders of that region being discussed first in each chapter. Enhanced by photographs and brought to life by personal remembrances and historical newspaper accounts, Wood, Fiberglass, and Steel: The History of Boat Building on Florida's Gulf Coast is a fascinating tribute and depiction of how demand and technology transformed boat building methods and how the boat building industry impacted the economy and employment opportunities along the Gulf Coast.Whether the reader is interested in the era of steamships carrying cargo and passengers along the coast and rivers, the traditional lines of Greek sponge boats, the rapid build up in Tampa and the Panhandle of wood and steel vessel production for wartime use, the early development of hydroplanes, or the magic of boat building without plans - "by rack of eye," this book will inform and entertain you.

Tony Watkins, in his second book, brings us these powerful women who are in this incredible collection of first-hand accounts. Each have a unique fingerprint within the Civil Rights Movement. Their contributions to this country are impeccable, and it is time that we all learn who they are. In this historically accurate work, Tony, through interviews, recordings, and transcriptions is able to powerfully relay these occurrences in such a way that you will believe you were there! In Shackled Again: The Women's Fight, these women tell the story of how segregation, discrimination, and the fight to end it all took hold of their lives and created their legacy!

This collection brings together nearly three decades of research on the African American experience, class, and race relations in the Appalachian coal industry. It shows how, with deep roots in the antebellum era of chattel slavery, West Virginia's Black working class gradually picked up steam during the emancipation years following the Civil War and dramatically expanded during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.From there, African American Workers and the Appalachian Coal Industry highlights the decline of the region's Black industrial proletariat under the impact of rapid technological, social, and political changes following World War II. It underscores how all miners suffered unemployment and outmigration from the region as global transformations took their toll on the coal industry, but emphasizes the disproportionately painful impact of declining bituminous coal production on African American workers, their families, and their communities. Joe Trotter not only reiterates the contributions of proletarianization to our knowledge of US labor and working-class history but also draws attention to the gender limits of studies of Black life that focus on class formation, while calling for new transnational perspectives on the subject. Equally important, this volume illuminates the intellectual journey of a noted labor historian with deep family roots in the southern Appalachian coalfields.