American Chronicles

The American Chronicles history book series narrates American life through historical vignettes and historical society newsletters. Discover where the Declaration of Independence was hidden in Arlington County, then visit the forgotten battlefields of the Civil War in Fairfax. Stroll back in time to the Gilded Age of Cleveland’s Millionaires’ Row, visit the first movie studios in Culver City, and then stop by old San Francisco, where Fisherman’s Wharf is one cable car ride away. From the hidden film sets of Brooklyn to the Texas Panhandle, these books of history chronicles a community’s past and connects it to the present. [View All American Chronicles books]
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The Valley of Heart's Delight
The Valley of Heart's Delight
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Historic Tales from Ahwatukee Foothills
Historic Tales from Ahwatukee Foothills
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True Tales of Prescott
True Tales of Prescott
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Historic Tales of Long Island City
Historic Tales of Long Island City
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Chronicles of the Outer Banks
Chronicles of the Outer Banks
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The Valley of Heart's Delight

9781467151474

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The Santa Clara Valley, with its rich soil and sunny weather, has been home to great diversity and great innovation long before it became known as Silicon Valley.


California's first immigrants from Mexico were astonished by its beauty. "The land is moist and the hills have an abundance of rosemary and herbs, sunflowers in bloom, vines as plentiful as a vineyard," wrote one. From the movie stars of Hollywood's golden era who once came to play to billionaires who grew apricots for pleasure, the valley has hosted orchards, electric railroads, Army camps and even a love-struck poet.


Join author and historian Robin Chapman as she uncovers the true tales of this ever-changing place.

The Valley of Heart's Delight

Historic Tales from Ahwatukee Foothills

9781467140317

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Phoenix's Ahwatukee Foothills grew from open desert to a community of nearly ninety thousand in just a few decades. From the first homesteaders and farmers to the modern visionaries and trailblazers who established homes and businesses, it is a very compelling story. Discover the mystery of the Lost Ranch, the reason for Elliot Road's misspelling, the battle over annexation and the origins of the Easter Parade. Local historian Marty Gibson recounts the challenges, struggles and successes in this collection of tales from the other side of the hill.

Historic Tales from Ahwatukee Foothills

True Tales of Prescott

9781467151870

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Located in the center of Arizona, Prescott is the heart and soul of the state. Carved out of the wilderness to become the first capital of Arizona Territory, the town has been a magnet for colorful characters since 1864. From Isaac Goldberg, proprietor of the first saloon, to musical icon Bruce Springsteen, Prescott has hosted its fair share of legends. Highwayman Brazen Bill Brazelton moseyed through the streets of Prescott, as did Bucky O'Neill and Barry Goldwater. Famous landmarks like the Palace Saloon survived not only Prohibition but also the Great Fire of 1900, which burned through Whiskey Row. Join historians Bradley G. Courtney and Drew Desmond as they round up tales of Prescott's fascinating past.
True Tales of Prescott

Historic Tales of Long Island City

9781467149631

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Legends of LIC

Long Island City may be one of New York's fastest growing neighborhoods, but it already has an incredible history within the Big Apple. DeWitt Clinton lived in a mansion off Newtown Creek and is credited with bringing the "Inland Empire'? to the "Empire City'? by spearheading the construction of the Erie canal, connecting America's heartland to New York's economic hub. William Steinway saw Astoria as the perfect blank canvas to build his groundbreaking "Steinway Settlement,'? including a waterfront park, public bathhouse, housing, a family mansion and a new factory to build his world-renowned pianos. The neighborhood has been a center of innovation, with Chester Carlson's lab as the site of the first photocopy. And the Sony company launched dozens of pioneering transistor-based products from Sunnyside's Van Dam street.

Join the Greater Astoria Historical Society as they present historic tales from Long Island City.

Historic Tales of Long Island City

Chronicles of the Outer Banks

9781467140911

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Did you know that escapees from an escargot farm keep the snail police on their toes?


The Outer Banks has a long history of unconventional characters and curious occurrences. A larger-than-life likeness of Sir Walter Raleigh was once beheaded in Manteo, and the town gave itself a royal makeover in honor of a visit from a princess. The village of Corolla was integral to the early years of the Space Race. Local author Sarah Downing shares these and many more offbeat tales.

Chronicles of the Outer Banks