Globe Pequot imprint: 743 books
by Lee Davis Perry, J. Michael Mclaughlin
Language: English
Release Date: June 14, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: June 14, 2011
True Tales from the Palmetto State’s Past—from the ghostly Gray Man to the return of the H. L. Hunley
Much has happened in South Carolina throughout its checkered history, and the myriad of significant events and fascinating repercussions surrounding them have been described by writers...
Virginia: Mapping the Old Dominion State through History
Rare and Unusual Maps from the Library of Congress
Language: English
Release Date: October 14, 2009
Combining 50 rare, beautiful, and diverse maps of the Commonwealth of Virginia from the collections of the Library of Congress, informative captions about the origins and contents of those maps, and essays on state history, this book is a collectible for cartography buffs and a celebration of Virginia for residents, former residents, and visitors.
Spooky Massachusetts
Tales Of Hauntings, Strange Happenings, And Other Local Lore
Language: English
Release Date: August 13, 2008
What better locale to consider for spooky happenings than the home of the Salem witch trials? From mysteries at sea to ghosts and unexplained footprints, you'll shiver your way through these mesmerizing tales. Set in the state's historic towns, charming old islands, and sparsely populated backwoods, the stories in this entertaining and compelling collection are great for the whole family.
Wyoming Off the Beaten Path®
A Guide to Unique Places
Language: English
Release Date: December 22, 2009
Wyoming 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.
Knack Universal Design
A Step-by-Step Guide to Modifying Your Home for Comfortable, Accessible Living
Language: English
Release Date: April 13, 2010
From the basics to insider practical tips on the latest trends and products, readers will learn what it takes to create a home that makes life easier.
Knack Bridge for Everyone
A Step-by-Step Guide to Rules, Bidding, and Play of the Hand
Language: English
Release Date: January 5, 2010
Bridge is a famously challenging card game, one that's next to impossible to learn without a whole host of visual aids. But books on the subject all too often seem to ignore this. Enter Knack Bridge for Everyone, which takes a step-by-step, visual approach to explaining the game clearly to beginners...
Haunted U.S. Battlefields
Ghosts, Hauntings, and Eerie Events from America's Fields of Honor
Language: English
Release Date: August 21, 2008
Do places where violent deaths occur somehow absorb the horror, only to conjure up images that haunt the living for generations to come? Many people believe that this can indeed happen; above all, in the context of that manmade phenomenon that reaps so great a toll in so short a time: War. Haunted U.S....
North Carolina Off the Beaten Path®
Discover Your Fun
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2017
Whether you’re a visitor or a local looking for something different, North Carolina Off the Beaten Path shows you the Tar Heel State with new perspectives on timeless destinations and introduces you to those you never knew existed––from the best in local dining to quirky cultural tidbits to...
Haunted Charleston
Scary Sites, Eerie Encounters, and Tall Tales
Language: English
Release Date: July 16, 2013
Among South Carolina's many treasures is Charleston, a city of rich history. Since the first British colonists established Charles Towne in 1670, this city has been a study in contradictions – a beautiful coastal environment, magnificent architecture, and sometimes unspeakable cruelty. Haunted Charleston,...
North Carolina Myths and Legends
The True Stories behind History’s Mysteries
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2015
North Carolina**Myths and Legends explores unusual phenomena, strange events, and mysteries in North Carolina’s history. Each episode included in the book is a story unto itself, and the tone and style of the book is lively and easy to read for a general audience interested in North Carolina history.
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Haunted Cemeteries
Creepy Crypts, Spine-Tingling Spirits, and Midnight Mayhem
Language: English
Release Date: August 3, 2010
Haunted Cemeteries exhumes more than two dozen stories of some of the most actively haunted graveyards from around the world—including the sordid account of a Florida grave robber, accusations of witchcraft and voodoo, and reports of a vampire or two. Tom Ogden, author of four other books in the...
Washington Disasters
True Stories of Tragedy and Survival
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2015
True accounts of major disasters in Washington history are retold in this engagingly written collection. From The Seattle fire of 1889, the 1910 train avalanche on Stevens Pass, and the 1915 Ravensdale Coal Mine explosion, the 1955 airliner crash in residential Riverton, to the 1980 Mount St. Helens...
It Happened in Yosemite National Park
Remarkable Events That Shaped History
Language: English
Release Date: March 2, 2010
Twenty to thirty episodes from the history of Yosemite National Park, including memorable events, but also featuring lesser-known tales.
It Happened in Yosemite National Park
Remarkable Events That Shaped History
Language: English
Release Date: March 2, 2010
Twenty to thirty episodes from the history of Yosemite National Park, including memorable events, but also featuring lesser-known tales.