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Delightful depictions of garb for every occasion for a Victorian mother, father and two children. The family dog and cat, as well as assorted headgear, parasols and other period accessories complete this engaging collection of authentic Victorian-era costumes that will delight paper doll fans of all ages. By Brenda Sneathen Mattox, softcover, 13 plates, full color drawings.
Coloring book with historical information by Peter F. Copeland. Softcover, 44 pp., line drawings
Coloring book with historical information by Peter F. Copeland. Softcover, 47 pp., line drawings.
Written in 1917, this book is a 300 year history of NYC’s water needs and the attempts to provide an adequate water supply for the inhabitants. The establishment of the NYCFD, pumps, wells, fires, epidemics, Manhattan Company Water works, the old and new Croton Systems and the Catskill System are covered including the Catskill Aqueduct, an engineering feat unequaled in its time. By Edward H. Hall, softcover, 124 pp., illustrations.
A pictorial history of Shandaken, known as the “Heart of the Catskill Mountains.” In the town’s early years, leather tanning and barrel hoop shaving supported the town, and afterwards the railroad, bringing New York City residents to the Catskill to escape the summer heat. Shandanken has endured many changes, but has retained its charm and historical character. By Mary L. Hermann, softcover, 126 pp., numerous illustrations.
From murders and mobs to an alligator in the Ellenville sewer, these are Ulster County’s most wicked stories, including gangs hiding in the Shawangunk Mountains and the Ashokan Slasher’s bloody crimes. By A.J. Schenkman, softcover, 123 pp., maps and illustrations.
Favorite articles from Geologist Robert Titus on geological history of the Catskills from Kaatskill Life Magazine and other newspaper columns. By Robert Titus, softcover, 151 pp., illustrations.
Take a ghostly tour of the Hudson Valley and learn about the history, legends and residents ghosts of the area. By Marianna Boncek, softcover, 158 pp., illustrations.
By John Conway, Sullivan County Historian. 51 pages, illustrations.
With more than two hundred stunning images, this book by Janine Fallon-Mower provides a fascinating look at Woodstock from the 1890s to the 1980s. Written by Janine Fallon-Mower, 128 pages,…
The uthor, Frank L. Du Mond, recalls his grandfather’s stories of living in the Catskills. Written by Frank L. Du Mond, 179 pages, illustrated
With photos, maps and genealogical information Compiled by Helen & George Elias and Carol Smythe, 81 pages, illustrated