Pequot Press: 696 books
by Isaac Rusling Pennypacker
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2017
The sea chest with four hundred pounds sterling cleverly hidden in a secret compartment rested abandoned on the quay as the square-rigger put out from England in a freshening breeze. Young Richard Holt, the now penniless owner of the chest, was headed for Philadelphia in the tumultuous year of 1774,...
Mysteries and Legends of Nevada
True Stories of the Unsolved and Unexplained
Language: English
Release Date: January 6, 2010
From the mystery of a U.S. Senator's death (was he kept on ice until after the election?) to a haunting of the Governor's mansion, this selection of fourteen stories from Nevada's past explores some of the Silver State's most compelling mysteries and debunks some of its most famous myths.
Illinois Curiosities
Quirky Characters, Roadside Oddities & Other Offbeat Stuff
Language: English
Release Date: February 8, 2011
Whether you’re a born-and-raised Illinoisan, a recent transplant, or just passing through, Illinois Curiosities will have you laughing out loud as Richard Moreno takes you on a rollicking tour of the strangest sides of the Prairie State.
Take a date to the World’s Largest Laundromat, a...
Chowdaheadz
A Wicked Smaaht Guide to All Things Boston
Language: English
Release Date: September 12, 2017
A fun reference book for all things Boston; complete with info graphics and glossary of the terms and “slang” that makes Bostonians unique. The book will include historical facts and references of the words’ origins. The book will also include landmarks, both historic and cultural, and why they’re...
Discovering Vintage Philadelphia
A Guide to the City's Timeless Shops, Bars, Delis & More
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2015
The Discovering Vintage series takes you back in time to all of the timeless classic spots each city has to offer. The books spotlight the charming stories that tell you what each place is like now and how it got that way from classic restaurants to shops to other establishments that still thrive...
The Whaling City
A History of New London
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2017
From its beginnings New London's history is bound to the sea. Income from the whaling industry alone was fabulous. Yet the history of this unusual city at the mouth of the Thames, is one of many endeavors. Robert Decker has brought it all together, the pulse, the life, the excitement of a community...
Connecticut's Seminary of Sedition
Yale College
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2017
From the Preface: In the 1700s, American colleges like Yale were hotbeds of intellectual activity that lead the country to revolution. According to author Louis Tucker, this volume is a study that “seeks to assess the role of Yale College in the American Revolution. It especially focuses on the...
Great Italian American Food in New England
History, Traditions & Memories
Language: English
Release Date: August 15, 2016
Explore the Italian enclaves in different parts of the six states and the evolution of Italian heritage cuisine. What part of Italy did the immigrants come from? How did they adapt recipes and use new ingredients? How did those recipes evolve over the years? Included are profiles of the people, places,...
by Laura Nathan-Garner
Language: English
Release Date: October 2, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: October 2, 2012
For more than twenty years, the Insiders' Guide series has remained the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information. Written by locals and true insiders, each guide is packed with useful tips on places to stay, restaurants, events, attractions, fun thnigs to do with the kids, nightlife,...
Connecticut Off the Beaten Path®
A Guide to Unique Places
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2013
Connecticut Off the Beaten Path features the things travelers and locals want to see and experience––if only they knew about them. From the best in local dining to quirky cultural tidbits to hidden attractions, unique finds, and unusual locales, Connecticut Off the Beaten Path takes the reader...
Jones Beach
An Illustrated History
Language: English
Release Date: March 2, 2010
Jones Beach looms large in the hearts and lives of millions of New Yorkers. From its windswept beginnings on the far edge of an empire to its twentieth-century status as America’s greatest public beachfront resort, it has been home to countless memories. In this evocative book, John Hanc explores...
by Jan Stankus
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2011
Thinking of opening your own B&B? Find out if it's really for you, then get advice on starting and maintaining your business. Advertising, promoting health and safety, managing finances, and creating an enjoyable environment for your guests are just some of the topics covered in this indispensable...
Food Lovers' Guide to® Memphis
The Best Restaurants, Markets & Local Culinary Offerings
Language: English
Release Date: November 20, 2012
The Best Restaurants, Markets & Local Culinary Offerings
The ultimate guides to the food scene in their respective states or regions, these books provide the inside scoop on the best places to find, enjoy, and celebrate local culinary offerings. Engagingly written by local authorities, they...
by Kay Scheller, Lillian Africano, Nina Africano
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2007
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2007
Tired of the same old tourist traps? Take the road less traveled and uncover the hidden attractions, unique finds, and unusual locales other guidebooks just don't offer. Off the Beaten Path® features the things you'd want to see—if only you knew about them! From the best in local dining to quirky...