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From its roots in the unbroken wilderness of central East Texas, Anderson County has overcome many adversities to become the crossroads of East Texas. In the 1830s, rugged pioneers came to the ferti……続きを見る

Nestled behind the Endless Mountains in Luzerne County, the rolling hills of the Back Mountain are a scenic blend of Pennsylvania�s natural beauty and history. Adjacent to the anthracite coal region……続きを見る

The Lyn-Lake area of Minneapolis, centered around the intersection of Lyndale Avenue and West Lake Street, is one of the city�s most distinctive neighborhoods. The core commercial district is one of……続きを見る

Originally part of the Dedham Grant of 1635, Dover, Massachusetts, became Dedham�s Fourth Precinct in 1729 and the Springfield Parish of Dedham in 1748. When the Commonwealth incorporated it in 1836……続きを見る

Wind Cave is one of the longest and most complex caves in the world. Complete with more than 100 miles of surveyed cavern passageways below ground and 28,295 acres of diverse ecology above, Wind Cav……続きを見る

Founded in a pine forest on the East Texas frontier, Carthage assumed the name of one of the greatest cities of the ancient world. Although Carthage, Texas, did not become a bustling metropolis, the……続きを見る

A beautiful photo essay of the the gardens, malls, and iconic edifices of our nation’s capital, the perfect memento for any visitor to this unforgettable place. When your own photographs of the gorg……続きを見る

This book is an accompaniment to my main book, The Adventures of a Hard-up, Diabetic Traveller with a Corn Flake Problem. It includes the introduction from the main book and an extra 400 photos to i……続きを見る

Nestled at the south end of San Francisco Bay, there lies a fertile valley. Cradled by the ancient Diablo and Santa Cruz Mountain ranges, the region spans much of the Santa Clara Valley, curling nor……続きを見る

Oklahoma City has a fascinating history. By 1907, when Oklahoma became a state, the diversity of business, entertainment, industry, manufacturing, and transportation was experiencing rapid developme……続きを見る

A tribute to the enduring courage and spirit of children of Baltimore from the mid 1800s-early 1900s. In a city that has been, at once, blessed with a rich port and torn apart by war, filled with pr……続きを見る

Sunnyvale has been a place for forward thinking and innovation since its founding in 1861, when Irish immigrant Martin Murphy Jr. allowed a new railroad to pass through his land. By linking San Jose……続きを見る

Parsons, located in southeast Kansas, owes its existence to the railroad. When the first Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad locomotive reached the southern border of Kansas in June 1870, the railroad wo……続きを見る

Settled in 1870 by the Central Pacific Railroad, Modesto is located in California�s agriculturally rich Central Valley. The new town was to be named after the prominent California banker W. C. Ralst……続きを見る

The beautiful and mountainous area of Blowing Rock, North Carolina, has a rich history dating back to the days when the Native Americans passed through on the Nickajack Trail, which led into Tenness……続きを見る

Relax and enjoy these "Flavour of Mauritius" photographs, a tropical island situated in the Indian Ocean Coordinates: 20 17 South, 57 33 East of Madagascar, Africa. Its mountains are of volcanic ori……続きを見る

More episodes from the life and travels of one of our most celebrated travel writers. This latest book demonstrates exactly why Newby has become a national treasure – his love of the unknown, the un……続きを見る

Formed in 1814, Pike County was originally comprised of the townships of Middle Smithfield, Delaware, Upper Smithfield, Lackawaxen, and Palmyra. As years passed, other townships�were added and some ……続きを見る

'You've had some pretty crazy ideas in your life, Newby, but this is the craziest.' Grandmother Wanda Newby was exasperated after continuous rain, snow, and gales that knocked from her bike. Twice. ……続きを見る

The town of Wheatland lies along the west bank of the Genesee River in the southwest corner of Monroe County. In 1786, the adventurous frontiersman Ebenezer �Indian� Allan built a log cabin near the……続きを見る

Washington, North Carolina is a city marked by its rich industrial heritage the beauty of the Pamlico River, and the fertile farmlands of Beaufort County. Washington, the county seat and original na……続きを見る

All’età di 50 anni Helen Thayer è diventata la prima donna e la persona più anziana ad aver raggiunto il Polo Nord magnetico, a piedi e senza rifornimento. Ha viaggiato nell’Artico per 27 giorni, du……続きを見る

Located in the southwest corner of New Hampshire, Surry is an unspoiled town that in spite of major change retains the qualities of a nineteenth-century village. Framed by natural beauty, Surry was ……続きを見る

This edition features • illustrations • a linked Table of Contents and Footnotes The Cape Peninsula, Pen and Colour Sketches Described by Rene Juta, Painted by W. Westhofen CONTENTS I. THE CASTLE II……続きを見る

For the seasoned Parisian traveller or the novice looking to get off the beaten track Cahill provides a roadmap to parts of the city most visitors will never see In a city that is the destination of……続きを見る

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