Eerie Florida
9781625859853
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Surrounded by golden beaches, sparkling Atlantic waters, and palm trees as far as the eye can sea, Florida can give the appearance of a tropical paradise, but the Sunshine State is home to numerous eerie legends and mysterious creatures. From reports of an elusive Skunk Ape skulking around the Everglades, to an uncanny doll said to be cursed with a life of its own sits inside a glass case in the Florida Keys to welcome any tourists brave enough to come near, and even the tale of a man in South Florida who constructed his own castle by ways still unknown. Join Mark Muncy and Kari Schultz as they uncover the history behind the state's creepies stories and unusual locations.
Nantahala National Forest
9781467136372
Regular price $24.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Author and naturalist Marci Spencer reveals the history and splendor of the Nantahala National Forest.
The 500,000-acre Nantahala National Forest dominates the rugged southwestern corner of North Carolina. Rivers such as the Cheoah, Cullasaja, and Tuckasegee carve deep gorges, making the region one of the wettest in the nation. The Whitewater River tumbles over the highest waterfall in the eastern United States. Power companies dammed local rivers, creating some of North Carolina's most scenic recreational mountain lakes. The high peaks, secluded coves and forested woodlands of the Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, Panthertown Valley and Buck Creek Serpentine Pine Barrens and other areas hold cultural and natural history secrets.
Haunted North Georgia
9781625859471
Regular price $23.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Chilling tales from north Georgia, where even the outhouses are haunted!
North Georgia is home to more than its fair share of ghosts, from scenic antebellum mansions to restaurants, mills and even an outhouse. Reverend Robert William Bigham of Coweta County received a supernatural visit from his wife after her untimely death. The night watchman at an Elberton cotton mill became acquainted with three haunting visitors in his four decades at the mill. Hikers on Lookout Mountain were surprised to discover a mysterious house eerily decorated with magical symbols and bones. Author Jim Miles reveals the most terrifying ghost stories from each county in the region.
Virginia Distilled
9781467144285
Regular price $23.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Raise a glass to Virginia, birthplace of American spirits, and its long history of distilling and imbibing.
Colonist George Thorpe first crafted "corn beere,'? an ancestor to bourbon, in 1620 at Berkeley Plantation, and George Washington once operated one of the nation's largest distilleries. Icy mint juleps were first served in Virginia until the state was one of the first to enact Prohibition. That dark period gave rise to bootlegging, moonshining, and even NASCAR.
Through well documented research, interviews with key stakeholders, and plenty of cocktail recipes for the reader to shake and stir at home, author Patrick Evans-Hylton showcases the rich history of 400 years of drinking in the Commonwealth.
Freaky Florida
9781467140355
Regular price $23.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Millions of people flock to Florida for its beaches and tourist attractions. Most never learn about the strange locations just off the beaten path.
In the beautiful Florida Caverns, a second Rip Van Winkle was woken from one hundred years of sleep. The Green Swamp is home to murders, monsters and mysteries galore. A shining castle made of recycled material, built by an artist like no other, gleams within a Florida swamp. A spectral horse heralds tragedy and caused a notorious scandal in a central Florida city. Join Mark Muncy and Kari Schultz as they share tales of Florida's myths, monsters, massacres and legends and the hidden history behind them.
A History of Hunting in the Great Smoky Mountains
9781596294585
Regular price $21.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Author and local hunting connoisseur Bob Plott takes readers on a quest back through time for a glimpse into the minds and the rifles of the region's most intrepid hunters.
The age-old struggle of man versus beast has ensued within the rugged terrain of the Great Smoky Mountains since humans first encountered the region centuries ago. From the primitive weaponry and prevailing tactics of the Cherokee to the audacious rifle-toting ridge runners, and even a gruesome gang of cannibalistic rogues, these stories are truly a gripping tribute to mountain life and the adventure of the game.
A Culinary History of Myrtle Beach & the Grand Strand
9781609499563
Regular price $19.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%The culinary history of Myrtle Beach reflects a unique merging of Native American, European, African and Caribbean cuisines.
Learn the techniques used by enslaved Africans created vast wealth for rice plantation owners; what George Washington likely ate when visiting South Carolina in 1791; how the turpentine industry gave rise to a sticky sweet potato cooking method; and why locals eagerly anticipate one special time of year when boiled peanuts are at their best. Author Becky Billingsley, a longtime Myrtle Beach-area restaurant journalist, digs deep into historic records and serves up both tantalizing personal interviews and dishes on the best local restaurants, where many delicious farm-to-table heritage foods can still be enjoyed.
A Scenic Georgia Sketchbook
9781467149402
Regular price $21.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Sport Lauderdale:
9781596291454
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9781625859488
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9781626191051
Regular price $21.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Atlanta is the only American city to have been destroyed by fire as an act of war, and it has its share of salacious stories. Wealthy felons hosted elaborate parties inside the federal penitentiary.
Billionaire bootleggers and murderous rich boys practiced corruption that reached all the way to the White House. Fast and fearless drivers, complete with glamorous reputations and criminal careers, gave rise to auto racing. Join author Laurel-Ann Dooley as she navigates the underworld of Atlanta's past filled with kidnapping, bribery, wives hiring hit men and all sorts of criminal debauchery.
Wicked Charlotte
9781596291607
Regular price $21.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Wicked Lexington, North Carolina
9781609493097
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9781596296763
Regular price $21.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Maryland Wine:
9781609492472
Regular price $21.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%A Tour of Historic Sullivan's Island
9781596298651
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9781596294356
Regular price $14.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Another Breed of Currituck Duck Hunters:
9781609497491
Regular price $21.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Escape to Virginia
9781626199125
Regular price $23.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Currituck Memories and Adventures
9781596293052
Regular price $21.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Mansfield Plantation
9781467117746
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