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  • Philadelphia

    South of Market and East of Broad

    de Gus Spector ...
    Series series Postcard History
    Philadelphia: South of Market and East of Broad offers a whirlwind journey to the older regions of the city. Along the way, readers will travel the length of South Broad Street from city hall toward the Naval Yard and the former sports complex and will wander by Market Street's former bustling shops'such as Gimbel's, Wanamaker's, and Leary's quaint bookstore'to the street's terminus at the ... Leer más

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  • Philadelphia Landmarks and Pastimes

    de Gus Spector ...
    Series series Postcard History
    Philadelphia was a vibrant, exciting city in the first quarter of the 20th century. Tourists and native Philadelphians alike declared their passion for its sports arenas, theaters, movie houses, buildings of historic significance, amusement parks, and the heart-pounding pageantry of its parades and patriotic events. Through antique postcards, Philadelphia Landmarks and Pastimes provides fleeting ... Leer más

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  • Center City Philadelphia

    de Gus Spector ...
    Series series Postcard History
    Center City Philadelphia is a visual tour of the area's major thoroughfares, with a concentration on the legacy of its architecture and its historical importance in the growth and development of our nation. From the teeming frontage of Delaware Avenue to the bustling crowds on Market Street, from the wealthy mansions of Rittenhouse Square to the construction of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, these ... Leer más

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  • Philadelphia

    Historic Exteriors and Interiors

    de Gus Spector ...
    Series series Postcard History Series
    Philadelphia: Historic Exteriors and Interiors is a celebration of the city's architectural legacy. Vintage postcards document both the interiors and exteriors of some of Philadelphia's oldest and most well-known structures, including grandiose department stores, elegant restaurants, and the original terminal of the Philadelphia International Airport. From laborers toiling in their overheated ... Leer más

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  • Philadelphia Neighborhoods

    de Gus Spector ...
    Series series Postcard History Series
    Philadelphia Neighborhoods is a compendium of historic views of the major residential sections of Philadelphia. This book presents a snapshot into the past when old neighborhoods were not so old and when currently established ones were as yet new construction. Through the medium of postcards, readers are invited back to an era before automobiles dominated the streets, before many city roads were ... Leer más

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  • The Artificial River

    The Erie Canal and the Paradox of Progress, 1817–1862

    de Carol Sheriff ...
    This "enlightening" social history of the construction of the Erie canal explores "19th-century perceptions of progress, politics, and the common good" ( Kirkus Reviews).Woven from a rich tapestry of research, The Artificial River is more than just a historical account of the Erie Canal—it encapsulates a pivotal era in United States history, especially the monumental strides in engineering, ... Leer más

    $12.99 USD

  • Chemical Cowboys

    The DEA's Secret Mission to Hunt Down a Notorious Ecstasy Kingpin

    de Lisa Sweetingham ...
    In 1995, after receiving a tip from an informant that a new drug called Ecstasy was being pushed in Manhattan’s nightclubs, DEA agent Robert Gagne embarked on a mission to unravel one of the world’s most lucrative drug-trafficking networks. Chemical Cowboys tracks Gagne as he infiltrates New York’s club scene, uncovering a multimillion-dollar criminal empire that spans continents. At its helm is ... Leer más

    $4.99 USD

  • The C&O Canal Companion

    A Journey through Potomac History

    de Mike High ...
    An indispensable guide to a regional treasure—now thoroughly updated and expanded.A comprehensive guide to one of America's unique national parks, The C&O Canal Companion takes readers on a mile-by-mile, lock-by-lock tour of the 184-mile Potomac River waterway and towpath that stretches from Washington, D.C., to Cumberland, Maryland, and the Allegheny Mountains. Making extensive use of records at ... Leer más

    $20.99 USD

  • Gangsters and Organized Crime in Buffalo

    History, Hits and Headquarters

    de Michael F. Rizzo ...
    Series series True Crime
    Take a tour of Buffalo, NY's mobster and mafia history. Local mob expert reveals gangsters' stories, hangouts and more. Buffalo has housed its fair share of thugs and mobsters. Besides common criminals and bank robbers, a powerful crime family headed by local boss Stefano Magaddino emerged in the 1920s. Close to Canada, Niagara Falls and Buffalo were perfect avenues through which to transport ... Leer más

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  • Battle of Antietam

    The Bloodiest Day

    de Ted Alexander ...
    The heavy fog that shrouded Antietam Creek on the morning of September 17, 1862, was disturbed by the boom of Federal artillery fire. The carnage and chaos began in the East Woods and Cornfield and continued inexorably on as McClellan's and Lee's troops collided at the West Woods, Bloody Lane and Burnside Bridge. Though outnumbered, the Rebels still managed to hold their ground until nightfall. ... Leer más

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  • Buddy Boys

    When Good Cops Turn Bad

    de Mike McAlary ...
    A shocking true story of corruption and crime in the ranks of the NYPD in the worst police scandal since the revelations of Fred SerpicoIn the 1970s, New York City's 77th Precinct was known as "the Alamo." In Bedford-Stuyvesant and Crown Heights, Brooklyn—neighborhoods notorious for drugs and violent crime—some of the worst criminals wore police uniforms and carried badges. Henry Winter was a good ... Leer más

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  • Typhoid Mary

    Captive to the Public's Health

    de Judith Walzer Leavitt ...
    Discover the forgotten story of Mary Mallon—the real Typhoid Mary—in this humanizing portrait offering a window into the ethical dilemmas of public health policy that continue to haunt us in the COVID era.She was an Irish immigrant cook. Between 1900 and 1907, she infected 22 New Yorkers with typhoid fever through her puddings and cakes; one of them died. Tracked down through epidemiological ... Leer más

    $15.99 USD