Hidden History Series

This series delves into the shadowed corners of history, unearthing conspiracies and clandestine events that have shaped the course of human civilization. Each volume explores a distinct mystery, from ancient enigmas to modern-day plots. It's a compelling journey for readers intrigued by hidden truths and the unseen forces at play. Perfect for history buffs and mystery enthusiasts alike.

North Jersey Legacies:: Hidden History from the Gateway to the Skylnds

Hidden History of Tacoma: Little-Known Tales from the City of Destiny

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Hidden History of Lewes
Michael Morgan
146 pages
6 hours of reading
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Rich in intriguing anecdotes, the history of Lewes, Delaware, features tales of gentleman pirates, cannibalism, and a failed British bombardment during the War of 1812. The town's resilience is highlighted by its defense against rowdy New England fishermen in 1853 and the dramatic collapse of the Cape Henlopen Lighthouse in 1926, which aided bootleggers. Michael Morgan delves into captivating stories of presidential escapades, charismatic preachers, and German POW camps, uncovering the lesser-known aspects of this historic town.
Hidden History of Tacoma: Little-Known Tales from the City of Destiny
Karla Wakefield Stover
130 pages
5 hours of reading
The City of Destiny took shape where rails met sails on the shores of Commencement Bay. When Tacoma was chosen as the Northern Pacific Railroad's terminus, the city rose from the mudflats and took the lead as the Northwest's destination for opportunity. In this collection, discover the city's early notables and uncover the stories behind the historic landmarks. Why did city planners abandon Olmsted's vision? How many war bonds did Lana Turner's kisses buy? Why were vegetarians warned, "Don't drink the water"? Who is the tiny figure with coal black hair and bound feet who haunts Old Tacoma? Local author and guide Karla Stover answers these questions and more as she spins stories from the tomes of Tacoma's past.
Hidden History of Midcoast Maine
Patricia M. Higgins
160 pages
6 hours of reading
From the Age of Discovery and the earliest settlement of America, Midcoast Maine has played surprising roles in America's history. Europeans might not have survived in the New World without the Kennebec beaver trade, the lessons of the Popham Colony and the friendships Maine's first settlers built. Experience the storied survival of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's military grandfather in precarious Revolutionary Maine and meet resilient, creative, noteworthy and notorious Midcoasters. Pat Higgins recounts Puritan power plays, the sea fight between the Boxer and the Enterprise, duels, U-boats and much more. Discover the fascinating and quirky bits of history that have remained hidden along the rocky coast from Portland to Acadia--until now..
North Jersey Legacies:: Hidden History from the Gateway to the Skylnds
Gordon Bond
160 pages
6 hours of reading
Did you know that the Dust Bowl hit New Jersey? Twice? How about that a mysterious experiment in subliminal advertising" was conducted at a Fort Lee, New Jersey movie theater? Or that railroad communication was advanced on a northwest New Jersey railroad line? Or that America first heard about the Russians launch of Sputnik 2 (with a dog onboard) thanks to a Ukrainian refugee in Perth Amboy, New Jersey? Or that prisons could buy a custom electric chair from a Trenton, New Jersey electrician? Or that aviation matured into an industry thanks to Newark Airport? This book is a collection of articles from www.GardenStateLegacy.com, an online quarterly magazine devoted to New Jersey history that the author began in 2008. The Garden State features to some degree even as a footnote in larger historical stories far more often than one might think. It could just be a matter of someone from the state going on to something of historic importance somewhere else; or that by dumb luck something just happened to occur within its borders. New Jersey may be a footnote in these tangential tales, but they are the kind of unexpected connections that makes exploring New Jersey's history so delightful."
Hidden History of Cape Cod
Theresa Mitchell Barbo
144 pages
6 hours of reading
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The salty waves and sandy beaches of majestic Cape Cod disguise its fascinating and nearly forgotten history. From Provincetown to Falmouth, the Cape's fifteen towns offer a plethora of hidden and enchanting tales. Learn why one of the most famous rescues in Coast Guard history spent nearly fifty years in the shadows without public notice. Discover which wild creature went from the nineteenth-century soup pot to enjoying conservation protection under state law. Historian Theresa Mitchell Barbo explores these mysteries and more, from the lost diary of a nineteenth-century schoolteacher to the reason Cape Codders call their lunch "the noontime dinner." Join Barbo as she lifts the lid on the quirky and remarkable character of Cape Cod and its forgotten happenings.
Hidden History of Portland, Oregon
J. D. Chandler
194 pages
7 hours of reading
In this engaging narrative, author JD Chandler crafts a people's history of Portland, Oregon, sharing the lesser-known stories of individuals who stood against the tide and fought for liberty and representation: C.E.S. Wood, who documented the conflict between Native Americans and the United States Army; Beatrice Morrow Cannady, founding member of the Portland NAACP and first African American woman to practice law in Oregon; women's rights advocate Dr. Marie Equi, who performed abortions and was an open lesbian; and student athlete Jack Yoshihara, who, in the wake of Pearl Harbor, was barred from participating in the 1942 Rose Bowl. From scandal and oppression to injustice and the brink of revolution, join Chandler as he gives voice to the Rose City's quiet radicals and outspoken activists.
Hidden History of Kentucky in the Civil War
Berry Craig
130 pages
5 hours of reading
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Exploring the unique and often overlooked narratives of the Civil War in Kentucky, this collection reveals the personal and local stories behind the state's division. Highlighting events such as the Graves County gun grab and pirate activities in Paducah, it sheds light on the complex relationships and conflicts that characterized the war in Lincoln and Davis's home state. Berry Craig, a Kentucky historian, presents these captivating tales, offering a fresh perspective that will engage both Civil War enthusiasts and casual readers.
Hidden History of South County
Kelly Sullivan Pezza
128 pages
5 hours of reading
"The rolling farmlands and gentle sea of Washington County--or South County, as it's locally known--disguise its spirited history. Famous sword swallower Marie Devere, the birdman of Canonchet and even gifted medicine-makers all called the region home. Stories of natural disasters, illegal liquor establishments and mysterious explosions have been all but lost to time. Discover how Depot Square in Hope Valley survived three different floods that threatened to wipe the landmark off the map. From relics of the local Indian wars to the remnants of mysterious shipwrecks, South County is strewn with souvenirs from its fascinating history. In this collection of her most intriguing columns from the Chariho Times, local historian Kelly Sullivan Pezza uncovers the hidden gems of the county's history"--Back cover
Hidden History of St. Augustine
Drew Sappington
144 pages
6 hours of reading
With St. Augustine's 450th anniversary comes this new collection of seldom-heard stories from the Ancient City's past. Discover how a single guard boat thwarted a pirate fleet attack with a diversionary fife-and-drum performance and how the mere act of a Spanish ship captain lopping off the ear of a British merchant sparked the War of Jenkins' Ear. From Spanish dons to barking Methodists and all the outrageous characters in between, master storyteller Drew Sappington entertains as he puts the story back in history through this fast and funny tour of Florida's hidden past.
Hidden History of Aiken County
Tom Mack
128 pages
5 hours of reading
Situated between the mountains and the coast, Aiken County attracted ailing members of the southern planter class once the railroad from Charleston to Hamburg was completed in 1833. After the Civil War, grand hotels and sporting activities drew wealthy northern capitalists south for the winter here. A third era of prosperity came in the 1950s, when the Cold War prompted the construction of a nuclear reservation. Local author Tom Mack uncovers the lesser-known stories behind the major events that shaped the area's colorful past. Meet inventor James Legare, political insider George Croft and singing sensation Arthur Lee Simpkins. Learn about the controversial Graniteville murder of 1876 and how an abdicated king found solace in Aiken in 1936. And discover so many more interesting stories.
Hidden History of Denver
Elizabeth Victoria Wallace
144 pages
6 hours of reading
When prospectors set up camp on Cherry Creek in 1858, Denver emerged as a lightning rod for the extraordinary. Time has washed away so many unusual stories--from the dark days of nineteenth century Law and Order League lynchings and the KKK's later rise and fall to the heroism of suffragettes and the touching plight of the gypsies. Elizabeth Wallace knocks the dust off these details and introduces readers to characters like world heavyweight boxing champion Charles L. "Sonny" Liston, hit-man turned rodeo promoter Leland Varain, aka "Diamond Jack," and the city's daring wall dogs, whose hand-painted building advertisements are fading reminders of a bygone Denver.
Hidden History of Dillon County
Carley Wiggins
128 pages
5 hours of reading
As a follow-up to his first book Remembering Dillon County, Carley Wiggins digs into a lesser-known territory with a fantastic new volume of his popular articles. He vividly recounts the history of the county, with a collection of rarely heard stories, including tales of the Maple Swamp Gang that terrorized the county during the years of the Civil War and Wiggins own years spent harvesting tobacco on the family farm. Along with the stories come the people, from Ches McCartney, known to the townsfolk as the "Goat Man," to the athletes of the Border Belt baseball team, proving Dillon County's history is overflowing with fascinating characters whose stories have never been told until now.
Hidden History of Kentucky Soldiers
Berry Craig
176 pages
7 hours of reading
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Focusing on the often-overlooked contributions of Kentucky soldiers, this book explores their roles from the French and Indian War through World War II. It highlights Daniel Boone's lesser-known military service and Custer's actions in Elizabethtown against the Ku Klux Klan. Kentucky historian Berry Craig uncovers the diverse backgrounds and heroics of these soldiers, celebrating their sacrifices and the impact they made in various conflicts. This work honors the legacy of Kentuckians who fought bravely for their nation.
Hidden History of Roanoke: Star City Stories
Nelson Harris
128 pages
5 hours of reading
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Author Nelson Harris delves into the annals of history to uncover these marvelous and mostly unknown stories of the Star City of the South. How did a Roanoke neighbor's secret upend North Carolina politics and why did a weeding scandal in Big Lick make front-page headlines in New York? These questions and many more are answered in this exciting volume of hidden stories and forgotten tales from the Star City. Discover why a Roanoker was found frozen in the North Atlantic and what Mother's Day crime and trial shocked the city in 1949. Meet the Black Cardinals, a semi-pro African American baseball team that played in the 1930s and '40s, and find out how a fistfight at Shenandoah Life helped save the company.
Hidden History of Detroit
Amy Elliott Bragg
160 pages
6 hours of reading
Abandoned houses, all-night dance parties, bicycle culture, corrupt politicians, decrepit streets illegal, taverns and high-profile feuds over public artÃ1all before the end of the l800s Discover the Motor City before the motor: a muddy port town lull of grogshops, horse races, haphazard cemeteries and enterprising bootstrappers from ail over the world. Meet the argumentative French fugitive who founded the city, the tobacco: magnate who haunts his shuttered factory, the gambler prankster millionaire who built a monument to himself, the governor who brought his scholarly library with him on canoe expeditions and the historians who helped create the story of Detroit as we know it: one-of the oldest, rowdiest and most enigmatic cities in the Midwest. Book jacket.
Hidden History of the Lower Hudson Valley:: Stories from the Albany Post Road
Carney Rhinevault
192 pages
7 hours of reading
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Today's travelers between New York City and Albany are more familiar with the Thruway than with the old Albany Post Road. But for centuries, this was the main highway between the Big Apple and the capital, and many exciting events occurred along its path in the Lower Hudson Valley. The Dutch Philipse family of Sleepy Hollow engaged in piracy, and tales of such misdeeds from the region inspired Washington Irving to write some of his most beloved stories. Later, prisoners used the road as an escape route from the original Sing Sing prison. During Prohibition, a beer hose" ran through Yonkers, allegedly placed along the route by beer baron Dutch Schultz. With illustrations by Tatiana Rhinevault, local historian Carney Rhinevault uncovers the stories hidden behind the old mile markers of the Albany Post Road."
Hidden History of Spanish New Mexico
Ray John De Aragon
130 pages
5 hours of reading
Exploring New Mexico's rich Spanish heritage, the book delves into over four hundred years of cultural evolution, predating Santa Fe's establishment in 1610. It highlights the region's allure through famous figures like artist Georgia O'Keeffe and outlaw Billy the Kid, while also uncovering captivating tales of a superhero knight, a legendary queen, a saint with a rising coffin, and an ancient map. Author Ray John de Aragon invites readers on a journey filled with suspense and intrigue, revealing the hidden treasures of the Land of Enchantment.
Hidden History of Kensington & Fishtown
Kenneth W. Milano
144 pages
6 hours of reading
Visit the alleys of Philadelphia's Kensington and Fishtown neighborhoods for stories from the Speakeasy War and more. The docks and alleys of Philadelphia's riverward neighborhoods teem with forgotten stories and strange histories. In the overlooked corners of Kensington and Fishtown are the launching of the Industrial Revolution, the bizarre double suicide of the Rusk twins and the violent Cramp Shipyard strike. With a collection of his The Rest Is History columns from the Fishtown Star, local historian Kenneth Milano chronicles little-known tales from the Speakeasy War of 1890 to stories of seldom-recognized hometown hero Eddie Stanky, who went on to play for the 1951 New York Giants. Join Milano as he journeys into the secret history of two of the city's oldest neighborhoods.
Hidden History of Northern Virginia
Charles A. Mills
130 pages
5 hours of reading
Had General George Washington lived anywhere other than Mount Vernon, Virginia, Washington, D.C., might not exist. In this exciting collection of hidden tales from Northern Virginia, author Charles Mills highlights the important role that this region played in our nation's history from colonial to modern times. Read about the Rebel blockade of the Potomac River, the imprisonment of German POWs at super-secret Fort Hunt during World War II and the building of the Pentagon on the same site and in the same configuration as Civil War-era Fort Runyon. Meet Annandale's "bunny man," who inspired one of the country's wildest and scariest urban legends; learn about the slaves in Alexandria's notorious slave pens; and witness suffragists being dragged from the White House lawn and imprisoned in the Occoquan workhouse. Mills masterfully relates these and other colorful tales of the people and events that left their imprints on Northern Virginia and the nation.
The Hidden History of Chester County: Lost Tales from the Delaware and Brandywine Valleys
Mark Dixon
128 pages
5 hours of reading
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On an Oxford bound train in 1866 Mary Miles refused to move to the 'blacks-only' section, eighty-nine years before Rosa Parks' famous ride. Eight years later in a West Chester courtroom photographic evidence was used for the first time. Soon after that the hills of Westtown became the testing grounds for the Flexible Flyer, America's original steerable sled. These are among the extraordinary stories too often lost to Chester County's history. From the humorous tale of the goat that ate a stick of dynamite to Ann Preston, M.D., leading her female medical students through a mob of enraged men, author Mark Dixon is sure to please with this beguiling collection of vignettes.
Hidden History of Uptown & Edgewater
Patrick Butler
128 pages
5 hours of reading
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If any place in Chicago has been all things to all men, it has to be the corner of the city that is occupied by Edgewater and Uptown. Babe Ruth and Mahatma Gandhi found a place of refuge at the Edgewater Beach Hotel, but the locale has also been a sanctuary for Appalachian coal miners and Japanese Americans released from internment camps. Al Capone reportedly moved booze through a secret tunnel connecting the Green Mill and the Aragon Ballroom, ""Burglar Cops"" moonlit out of the Summerdale police station, and a ""Kitchen Revolt"" by some not-very-ordinary housewives sent once-invulnerable machine ward boss Marty Tuchow on his way to Club Fed. Ferret out the hidden history of Uptown and Edgewater with veteran beat reporter Patrick Butler in this curio shop of forgotten people and places..
Hidden History of Sarasota
Jeff LaHurd
162 pages
6 hours of reading
Sarasota, Florida, a one-horse farming town turned thriving winter residence of the Ringling Bros. Circus and flocks of snowbirds, has experienced more than its share of quirky characters and peculiar events. Learn about the illustrious John Ringling, from the details of his daily breakfast to the fifty-five year saga that determined his final resting place. Find out the real identity of A NO. 1, the King of Hobos, who spent a night in Sarasota's finest hotel. Witness the most memorable wedding in Sarasota- between two gorillas. Join longtime resident and historian Jeff LaHurd as he chronicles the fascinating, forgotten stories that made Sarasota the exceptional city it is today.
Hidden History of Civil War Tennessee
James B. Jones Jr
128 pages
5 hours of reading
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Tennessee's Civil War history is an oft-told narrative of famous battles, cunning campaigns and renowned figures. Beneath this well-documented history lie countless stories that have been forgotten and displaced over time. Discover how Vigilance Committees sought to govern cities such as Memphis, where law was believed to be dead. See how Nashville and Memphis became important medical centers, addressing the rapid spread of "private diseases" among soldiers, and marvel at Colonel John M. Hughes, whose men engaged in guerrilla warfare throughout the state. Join author James B. Jones Jr. on an exciting journey through the unknown and hidden history of Civil War Tennessee.
The Hidden History of Southeast Tennessee
Joe Guy
112 pages
4 hours of reading
Author and East Tennessee historian Joe Guy unearths tales from the Volunteer State's most distinct region - the Southeast - in this new volume. With lost lore of Cherokee natives, forgotten stories of Civil War strife, recollections of cherished regional traditions and much more, The Hidden History of Southeast Tennessee offers a captivating collection that possesses the air of mystery reflected in the hills and hollers from which these tales originate. Join Guy as he recounts the fascinating history of this one-of-a-kind corner of Appalachia and presents stories peppered with mountain flavor, all supported by scholarly research and historical inquiry.
Hidden History of Fort Smith, Arkansas
Ben Boulden
130 pages
5 hours of reading
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Set against the backdrop of American westward expansion, the narrative explores Fort Smith's notorious reputation as a lawless frontier town known as "Hell on the Border." The book chronicles its evolution from a chaotic settlement filled with settlers, pioneers, and outlaws to a reformed city, highlighting the efforts of reformers and lawmen. Journalist Ben Boulden reveals the city's concealed stories and lesser-known facts, shedding light on its complex and often forgotten history through extensive research conducted for his column in the Times Record.
Hidden History of Cumberland County
Joseph David Cress
146 pages
6 hours of reading
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The rolling fields and quiet towns of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, belie its dynamic history. From slaves who escaped to freedom through Underground Railroad stations in Shippensburg and Boiling Springs to a telephone-like invention created by Lower Allen's Daniel Drawbaugh a full decade before the patent of Alexander Graham Bell, the pages of Cumberland County's history conceal long-forgotten but true tales. There are numerous but often-overlooked contributions from county residents--from 1920 to 1923, Newville hosted the first state police academy in the nation, and during World War II, a humble bandage invented in Carlisle saved countless lives. With an engaging collection of vignettes, author Joseph David Cress explores these and other hidden tales from the history of Cumberland County.
Hidden History of Henderson County, North Carolina
Terry Ruscin
240 pages
9 hours of reading
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Join author and historian Terry Ruscin as he reveals Henderson County's forgotten yet colorful history complete with its own cast of characters and historic landmarks.Who composed a blockbuster opera a few miles from downtown Hendersonville? Who were the record-setting McCrary twins, and why were they famous? These questions and many more are answered in this exciting volume of obscured history. From James Brown's 1950s performance on Hendersonville's Main Street to the rumors of illegal distilling in Cathead, these are the tales of surreptitious cascades, log homes and unattended cemeteries. Delve into the communities of Black Bottom, Delmont and Peacock Town. Discover what lurks within the derelict buildings of the county's backcountry roads.
Hidden History of the Irish of New Jersey
Tom Fox
128 pages
5 hours of reading
The Irish have a long and proud history in America, and New Jersey is no exception. Beginning with the first Irish immigrants who settled in every corner of the state, this vital ethnic community has left an indelible mark on all facets of life in the Garden State. New Jersey's Irish natives expressed their own discontent over British oppression by fighting alongside colonists in the American Revolution. Brave Fenians fought to preserve their new home in the Civil War. New Jersey's Irish also have become professional athletes, Unites States representatives, religious leaders, spies and business trailblazers. Author and Irish heritage researcher Tom Fox relays these and other stories that demonstrate the importance of Ireland to the development of New Jersey and the United States.
Hidden History of Richmond
Walter S. Griggs
130 pages
5 hours of reading
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The course of Richmond's history as it emerged from the Civil War as a bustling economic powerhouse is well recorded. Yet there are some stories that have all but vanished from recollection. These lesser-known tales of the personalities who shaped the capital's past are unearthed from the archives by Richmond Guide writer Walter S. Griggs Jr. From the hushed whispers of an entire congregation as Robert E. Lee prayed with a slave at communion to the donation of over two hundred pigeons by fellow Richmonders to serve the war effort, these are lost vignettes of Richmond. Travel with Griggs to the bygone days of the twentieth century to test-drive the first successful automobile manufactured in Richmond, the Kline Kar, or witness the first airplane to fly over Richmond, the Gold Bug soaring over the Diamond. Hidden History of Richmond is a fascinating collection that reveals the city's forgotten but most remarkable histories.
Hidden History of Civil War Charleston
Margaret Middleton Rivers Eastman
192 pages
7 hours of reading
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Forgotten tales of Charleston's Civil War history have been collected into this new compendium for today's history lovers.In a city as old as Charleston, it's only natural for some stories to become less well-known over time, but the Palmetto State's history should never be forgotten entirely. Author Margaret Middleton Rivers Eastman recounts some of Charleston's amazing Civil War stories that have faded from memory, including the shady story of how an association of Charleston elites conspired to push South Carolina toward secession in 1860, and the Stone Fleet of old whaling ships that were sunk in Charleston Harbor in an attempt to choke out Confederate blockade runners, as well as a cast of real-life characters such as Amarinthia Yates Snowden, William Richard Catheart, and Tom Lockwood, just to name a few.
Hidden History of Nantucket
Frank Morral
128 pages
5 hours of reading
Discover the story behind the Nantucket Civil War Monument, King Alcohol and more in Hidden History of Nantucket. The celebrated history of Nantucket's great whaling days often overshadows the fascinating changes that took place in the years following. Learn about some named on the Civil War Monument, some left off and some who may not belong. Meet the Cold Water Army of seven hundred schoolchildren who paraded against King Alcohol in hopes that the island would become a temperance oasis. Little remains of the bathing pavilion and water slide of the long-lost town of Coatue that once had big plans for expansion. With surprising facts and captivating tales, authors Frank Morral and Barbara Ann White explore these and other lost accounts of the faraway island.
Hidden History of Tacoma: Little-Known Tales from the City of Destiny
Karla Stover
128 pages
5 hours of reading
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In this collection, discover the city's early notables and uncover the stories behind the historic landmarks.
Hidden History of Bangor:: From Lumbering Days to the Progressive Era
Wayne Reilly
160 pages
6 hours of reading
"Forgotten stories and moments from Bangor's past"--
Hidden History of the Mohawk Valley: The Baseball Oracle, the Mohawk Encampment and More
Bob Cudmore
192 pages
7 hours of reading
"Forgotten stories from Mohawk Valley history"--
Hidden History of the Mid-Hudson Valley: Stories from the Albany Post Road
Tatiana Rhinevault
192 pages
7 hours of reading
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The Albany Post Road was the vital artery between New York City and the state capital in Albany in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. It saw a host of interesting events and colorful characters, though these unusual and extraordinary stories, as well as their connection to the thoroughfare, are oft forgotten. Revolutionary War spies marched this path, and anti-rent wars rocked Columbia County. Underground Railroad safe houses in nearby towns like Rhinebeck and Fishkill sheltered slaves seeking freedom in Canada, and Frank Teal's Dutchess County murder remains unsolved. With illustrations by Tatiana Rhinevault, local historian Carney Rhinevault presents these and other hidden stories from the Albany Post Road in New York's mid-Hudson Valley.
Hidden History of South Jersey:: From the Capitol to the Shore
Gordon Bond
144 pages
6 hours of reading
South Jersey is perhaps best known for its beachside boardwalks, glitzy Atlantic City hotels and blueberry farms, but behind these iconic symbols are the overlooked tales that are unique to New Jersey. While much of Harriet Tubman's life is well known, her time in Cape May is usually overlooked by biographers. Few know that the classic American drive-in movie theaters were born in South Jersey. Even the famous Wildwood, with its distinctive Doo-Wop architecture, hides forgotten stories: at the height of its popularity, this shore town was hosting some of the country's first rock-and-roll acts. Often overshadowed by its more urban northern counterpart, South Jersey nonetheless has a hidden past. In this collection, author Gordon Bond uncovers the most intriguing of these tales.
Hidden History of Western Kentucky
Berry Craig
146 pages
6 hours of reading
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Delving into the lesser-known history of western Kentucky, the book reveals captivating stories of influential figures, significant locations, and dramatic events that have shaped the region. Notable individuals include Fate Marable, a jazz pioneer linked to Louis Armstrong, and the origins of a vice president in the small town of Wheel. The narrative also recounts the gripping 1900 Christmas Eve shootout in Mayfield. Through these tales, the author illuminates the rich and often overlooked heritage of western Kentucky, ensuring its history emerges from obscurity.
Hidden History of the Laurel Highlands
Cassandra Vivian
146 pages
6 hours of reading
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Exploring the lesser-known history of Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands, the narrative uncovers tales of Titanic survivors, inventors, and unsung heroes. Since the 1790s, the region has thrived with a glass industry known for its exquisite art pieces and innovative products. Notably, the H.C. Frick Coke Co. showcased a replica mine at the 1893 World's Fair. Additionally, the area's fertile lands produced the renowned Monongahela Rye whiskey. Cassandra Vivian invites readers to discover the rich heritage that lies off the beaten path.
Hidden History of Civil War Oregon
Randol B. Fletcher
144 pages
6 hours of reading
Many Oregonians think of the Civil War as a faraway event or something that happens when the Ducks and the Beavers tangle. Few know that the state raised two Union regiments or that more than ten thousand Union and Confederate veterans made their way to Oregon after the war. In fact, the Beaver State has impressive Civil War ties, including the battle death of Senator Edward Baker, the Long Tom Rebellion in Eugene and famous figures like U.S. Marshal Virgil Earp. Join Civil War enthusiast Randol B. Fletcher as he explores the tales behind the monuments and graves that dot today's landscape and unearths the Hidden History of Civil War Oregon.
Hidden History of Maynard
David A. Mark
128 pages
5 hours of reading
Explore the fascinating but lesser-known history of Maynard, Massachusetts.
Hidden History of Exeter
Barbara Rimkunas
128 pages
5 hours of reading
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John Wheelwright, a man too pure for the Puritans, founded Exeter in 1638. Resourceful, notorious and just plain unusual characters have populated the town ever since. Thinking inside the box, Albert and Lucy Tyler tried to ship themselves home to Exeter in a piano box after they ran out of funds on the West Coast. Albertus T. Dudley saved the town's founding document from the hands of William Randolph Hearst. Exeter has a paradoxical streak--it is an inland town with a working seaport, and it was both adamantly anti-abolition and home to the Free-Soil Party. Exeter Historical Society curator Barbara Rimkunas uncovers the lesser-known tidbits and gems hidden in the town's history.
Hidden History of Ypsilanti
Laura Bien
144 pages
6 hours of reading
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The book delves into the intriguing and often overlooked stories of Ypsilanti's history, highlighting unique figures such as a fiery male suffragette and the founder of long-distance telephony. It explores the region's past, including the experiences of the Potawatomi residents and the impact of a teacher school on native children. The narrative also touches on quirky inventions like the unpopular indoor composting toilet and the journey of a young artist from Cleary Business College to national recognition, alongside the correspondence of a local poet with John Greenleaf Whittier.