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  • American Family of the Colonial Era Paper Dolls

    American Family of the Colonial Era Paper Dolls

    $9.99

    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.

  • Victorian Family Paper Dolls

    Victorian Family Paper Dolls

    $8.95

    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.

  • Life in Colonial America

    Life in Colonial America

    $4.99

    Coloring book with historical information by Peter F. Copeland. Softcover, 44 pp., line drawings

  • A Soldier’s Life in the Civil War

    A Soldier’s Life in the Civil War

    $4.99

    Coloring book with historical information by Peter F. Copeland. Softcover, 47 pp., line drawings.

  • Water for New York City

    Water for New York City

    $12.50

    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.

  • Shandanken

    Shandaken

    $21.99

    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.

  • Wicked Ulster County, Tales of Desperadoes, Gangs and More

    Wicked Ulster County, Tales of Desperadoes, Gangs and More

    $19.99

    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.

  • The Other Side of Time

    The Other Side of Time

    $15.00

    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.

  • Spooky Hudson Valley

    $14.99

    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.

  • Muskrats

    Muskrats, Milkmaids and Mobsters: A Brief History of Hurleyville Vol. 1

    $12.00

    By John Conway, Sullivan County Historian. 51 pages, illustrations.

  • Woodstock

    Images of America: Woodstock

    $21.99

    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,…

  • TallTales

    Tall Tales of the Catskills

    $12.50

    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