Pictorials 8

Creston sprang to life on the summit of the high prairie, where railroad officials pitched their camp one night in 1868. Creston was chosen as the division point between the Mississippi and the Miss……続きを見る

Carved out of Bent County in 1889, Kiowa County is a rural, agricultural area with a rich and varied history. Located in southeastern Colorado in the heart of the Great Plains, Kiowa County was orig……続きを見る

From the opening of Chimney Rock Park by Jerome Freeman in 1890 to Dr. Lucius Morse�s dreams for Lake Lure in the 1920s, the development of tourism in the Hickory Nut Gorge area is one of the untold……続きを見る

I first visited Ireland in 1947 – inspired by that King of travel writers, H.V.Morton and his ‘In Search of Ireland’. In numerous visits since, I have been struck by the changing face of the countr……続きを見る

During the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, the town of Plymouth, Connecticut�formerly known as Northbury�was settled only by scattered groups of Indians and hearty newcomers from Europe. As ti……続きを見る

Where in Maine? is the most popular feature in Down East magazine. Each month an eye-catching photograph captures a corner of Maine, and a succinct caption helps readers guess the location. This boo……続きを見る

The Quincy Valley is a unique place with a distinct environment. In the beginning, not even the local Columbia River tribes could find a use for the sagebrush desert, home to jackrabbits, coyotes, a……続きを見る

McKees Rocks and Stowe Township, just downriver from the Point of Pittsburgh, contributed significantly to the growth of steel and transportation in western Pennsylvania. In 1888, the Pittsburgh and……続きを見る

Morrisville is known as a small, sleepy town in central North Carolina. However, this town in the heart of the state�s most technological area has a long and colorful past. The Morrisville community……続きを見る

A pictorial guide for travelling the South Island of New Zealand. This book is a collection of captioned images to whet the appetite and provide a sample of the beautiful scenery and places of inter……続きを見る

On June 26, 1809, John McKnight and 30 other residents of Pine Township petitioned the courts of Allegheny for the formation of a new township. In the November term, permission was granted, and Ross……続きを見る

From 1924 to 1962, Texon was a model company oil town in Reagan County, Texas. Pittsburgh-based Big Lake Oil Company developed the town site next to the Big Lake Oil Field and Santa Rita No. 1, the ……続きを見る

What happened to the Ark of the Covenant? The mystery of the Bible’s lost Ark has led to many myths, theories and claims being made, but do any of them have a shred of credibility? Now, join two exp……続きを見る

Referred to in its beginning as a �peculiar town,� Medford was originally a town but a plantation owned by Governor Matthew Craddock. Known as Meadford at the time of its settlement in 1630, the are……続きを見る

In 1832, John, Walter, and Daniel Pearce, and their brother-in-law, William Smith Wilson, walked west from their homes in Ohio prospecting for land. When they reached the Fox River in the vicinity o……続きを見る

The Park View neighborhood, nestled in the northeastern corner of Washington�s Ward One and bordering the Soldiers� Home and Howard University, is historically linked to its main thoroughfare, Georg……続きを見る

Situated at the base of the Continental Divide and surrounded by the Lemhi and Salmon River Ranges, Lemhi County, Idaho, provides a fascinating look at the �Old West� as it makes its precarious tran……続きを見る

In addition to being the state capital, Richmond, Virginia, was also the capital of the South during the Civil War. Today Richmond is a vibrant city that embraces its historical past while looking t……続きを見る

It was the sweet-smelling, flowering magnolia tree dominating the grounds near a rural railroad stop that transformed the South Jersey settlement of Greenland into the tiny borough of Magnolia. But ……続きを見る

The Upper Perkiomen Valley covers a large portion of the northern corner of Montgomery County and smaller portions of Berks, Lehigh, and Bucks Counties. Beginning in the late 1600s, European settler……続きを見る

Taney County, Missouri obtained its name from Roger B. Taney, who married Anne Key, sister of the author of America's national anthem, Francis Scott Key. With roots already embedded in Americana, th……続きを見る

Comprised of twenty short stories from the heart, Marty’s Dear All letters recount his experiences, and relate his impressions of life along the Ionian shore of Calabria, Italy. He writes for friend……続きを見る

Nestled in a lush valley along the banks of the Root River, Preston, Minnesota, is ideally located at the geographic center of Fillmore County. The earliest settlers found the area rich with everyth……続きを見る

At the foot of the Ortega Mountains on the flank of Cleveland National Forest, the 3,300-acre Lake Elsinore is one of Southern California�s more spectacular natural wonders. It is also the region�s ……続きを見る

A beautiful photo essay of the jagged vistas of the Maine coast, the perfect memento for any visitor to this unforgettable place. When your own photographs of the gorgeous places you visit can’t qui……続きを見る

Since Boston�s settlement in 1630, the North End has developed from a neighborhood of residences and artisan shops. Known for the nationally important Paul Revere House, which is the oldest standing……続きを見る

Most commonly known as the home of the world-famous Toll House cookie, Whitman has a rich history that goes well beyond the cookie jar. Centrally located between Boston and Cape Cod, the town played……続きを見る

Lee County illustrates the region�s history through vintage photographs, many of which are previously unpublished. This truly multi-cultural, central Texas county is home to a variety of ethnic comm……続きを見る

Newhall�s many firsts include the first gold discovery in California and the first commercially successful oil well, which led to the first pipeline and oil refinery in California. Some of the earli……続きを見る

This is a wonderful collection of 99 high-quality beautiful color images of taken by a series of today's top talented professional photographers.続きを見る