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The Catskill Park: Inside the Blue Line
$21.95The Red Apple Rest was a legendary restaurant open from the 1930s through the 1980s on New York’s Route 17. Youngest child of the restaurant’s founder, Elaine Freed Lindenblatt shares what it was like to be raised in the fishbowl of a round-the-clock family operation enhanced with photos, memorabilia and a closely guarded recipe. By Elaine Freed Lindenblatt, softcover, 265 pp., illustrations.
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A Catskill Woodsman: Mike Todd’s Story
$12.50Shortly 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.
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Heroes and Heroines of the American Revolution
$4.99Dramatic, 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.
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American Family of the Colonial Era Paper Dolls
$9.99Spanning 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.
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Victorian Family Paper Dolls
$8.95Delightful 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.
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Life in Colonial America
$4.99Coloring book with historical information by Peter F. Copeland. Softcover, 44 pp., line drawings
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A Soldier’s Life in the Civil War
$4.99Coloring book with historical information by Peter F. Copeland. Softcover, 47 pp., line drawings.
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Water for New York City
$12.50Written 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.
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Shandaken
$21.99A 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.
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Wicked Ulster County, Tales of Desperadoes, Gangs and More
$19.99From 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.