ART AUCTION: Bittersweet Memories. LIMITED TIME - Now to Oct. 6th!
ART AUCTION: Bittersweet Memories. LIMITED TIME - Now to Oct. 6th!
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Shortly before he died, Mike Todd, the reknown Catskill Mountain bear hunter, woodsman, story-teller and musician shared the story of his life with Norman Studer. Supplement with taped interviews and interviews with friends and neighbors, the book is an engrossing story of a simple life living off the land in the Catskill Mountains. Softcover, 119 pp., illustrations.
Dramatic, ready-to-color illustrations of men and women including Nathan Hale, George Washington, Molly Pitcher and other legendary figures along with information about each. By Peter F. Copeland, softcover, 44 pp., line drawings.
Spanning three generations, an American Colonial Family of eight is shown in period attire in a variety of situations as they live out the drama of the American Revolution and its aftermath. By Tom Tierney, softcover, 15 plates and historical information, full color drawings.
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.
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,…