Hey, Teachers! Book Field Trips for All Ages!
Hey, Teachers! Book Field Trips for All Ages!
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The 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.
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
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.
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
Information and photos of the Shawangunk Mountains ridge and valley towns then and now. Written by Rondald G. Kanpp and Michael Neil O’Donnel, 96 pages, numerous old and new illustrations.
A sweep of Sullivan County history in a single source, from the Native Americans through the 20th century. Edited by David M. Gold 439 pages, illustrated.
Essays written by James V. Morrison in 1872, on animals in Sullivan County as the mammoth, beaver, porcupine, lynx, pantherfox, raccoon and opossum. Edited by Mary C. White, 35 pages,…