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From the outbreak of the Revolutionary War to the summer of 1777, Loyalists and Patriot forces wove their way through the mountains and valleys of the Adirondacks, vying for land and control of the key waterways of the Hudson River, Lake Champlain, the St. Lawrence River and the New York Harbor. The majority of New Yorkers, particularly those who occupied the Adirondack Mountain Region and other wilderness frontier regions, were either Loyalist or neutral throughout the war. Their stories, motivations and actions are often overlooked out of a false impression that most colonists were unifed in favor of American independence. Author Marie Williams recounts the harrowing efforts, battlefield endeavours and conflicted hearts and minds of the forgotten British and Loyalists during the revolutionary era in the Adirondacks.

1775 belonged to Boston but after April of 1776, the Revolutionary War's focus became New York City and the highly strategic Long Island, from Brooklyn's terminal moraine high ground to Queens's Hell Gate. 1776 was the year when revolution came to Long Island, and in particualr the future Long Island City. The failures, defeats and eventual occupation of the area at the hands of the British forged the resolve and strength of character that would later ensure Patriot victories on distant battlegrounds throughout the rest of the colonies. The British did not evacuate western Queens county until November of 1783, but the events of 1776 would not soon be forgotten during the seven long years of occupation afterword. Join author Richard Melnick as he charts the military, political and cultural history 1776 in Long Island City.

A meticulously researched account that shines a much needed searchlight on the African American experience in Philipsburg, New Jersey. It combines demographic, documentary, and narrative history-writing strategies to hold the reader's interest and suggest new areas for further research. Dr. Paul D. Barclay, Professor of History Lafayette College, Easton, Pennsylvania

This book offers a detailed and highly readable account of the Salem witchcraft affair of 1692. Its publication coincides with the tercentenary observance of the events that form one of the grimmest chapters in colonial American history. The book has three parts. Part One, "Salem Witchcraft History," provides background information on the Puritan settlement of New England and documents the circumstances which led to the witch hunt of 1692. It identifies the conspirators who accused innocent people by working in collusion with the Puritan old guard authority. It then gives an account of the Andover phase of the witch hunt, with emphasis on the almost forgotten story of the fifty townspeople who were imprisoned for witchcraft in 1692. Nathaniel Hawthorne was a descendant of John Hathorne, one of the most zealous of the Salem witch hunters. Part Two, "The House of the Seven Gables," briefly examines Hawthorne's treatment of the witchcraft events in which his ancestor had played such a central role. It reveals the historical identity of several characters in Hawthorne's novel, including the real-life counterpart of the fictional Matthew Maule, the executed wizard. Part Three, "Salem Witchcraft Genealogy," gives biographies of the accusers and the accused during the latter phase of the Salem witchcraft affair. Genealogical inter-connections are shown that help to explain why certain family groups were targeted for witchcraft accusation. Several hundred people are mentioned in the genealogies, involving many families of the time.

The last thing Gary Sheldon ever expected was to come face to face with his double. But today was the day his sister always dreaded, and their mother knew might eventually come. The sudden arrival of James Griffin sets in motion a series of relational upheavals for the Sheldon family - coinciding with a chain reaction of tumultuous events for Gary's teenage daughter, Erin.

Pennsylvania Freshwater Fishes is a portable reference guide to 80 native species of freshwater fish that inhabit Pennsylvania's lakes and rivers. The illustrated, waterproof 12-panel folding guide features a watershed map to which each species is keyed, and provides descriptions of anatomy and distinguishing features. Made in the USA.

Massachusetts Freshwater Fishes is a portable reference guide to 80 native species of freshwater fish that inhabit Massachusetts's lakes and rivers. The illustrated, waterproof 12-panel folding guide features a watershed map to which each species is keyed, and provides descriptions of anatomy and distinguishing features. Made in the USA.

"What would you do if you just found out the man you married was a professional assassin and you were at the top of his hit list?"

From the gritty streets of Boston, Massachusetts to the warm and secure blankets that wrap up his children at night, John Cole has provided us with a collection of stories and prose that capture the essence of everyday working-class life.From young adulthood to fatherhood, John Cole uses his own words to paint vivid emotional pictures of the blue-collar realism that exists for most of us during the earlier stages of the twenty-first century.The weight of his words and the significance of his stories are delicate and powerful, and readers will handle these stories with the care and gentle reserve they ask for.

In the chilling heart of Aspen, where icy winds whisper secrets and shadows dance with danger, Katie finds herself ensnared in a web of intrigue that transcends the cold exterior of the mountain town.Katie's life is always on the edge, working as the trusted assistant to Chicago's notorious mafia kingpin, Damien Santini. She thought she understood the depths of the darkness surrounding Damien. Little did she know, the true tempest was about to engulf her.When Damien's world collides with the glitz and glamour of a supermodel's desires high in the Colorado mountains, Katie finds herself caught in a whirlwind of passion, deception, and an unexpected love affair.Damien, known for his flings, commands Katie to retrieve a rare Guatemalan coffee for the supermodel who caught his attention on the ski slopes. Katie, bound by loyalty and fear, does her duty and takes the coffee to Damien's Aspen cabin only to be met with a thankless Damien. The supermodel has gone home.When an unexpected snowstorm traps Katie and Damien in the secluded mountain lodge, the boundaries between professionalism and passion blur. In the flickering firelight, secrets unravel, and desires smolder beneath the surface. As the storm rages outside, a different kind of storm brews within-a tempest of emotions that threatens to consume them both.As they navigate their tangled emotions, Katie's concern for her brother haunts her, but in a twist of fate, Katie stumbles upon Damien's seductive secrets.In the snow-swept isolation of Aspen, the line between right and wrong becomes obscured, and loyalty is tested. Will Katie succumb to the forbidden allure of Damien's world, or will she find the strength to resist the magnetic pull of a romance that threatens to consume them both?

The Love & Disaster Trilogy finishes with a second chance romance about betrayal, forgiveness, and the healing power of love.

Revealing hidden historical tales and lesser-known stories of Adirondack lore alongside hilarious descriptions of battling the elements in an attempt to climb each peak, Hiking History is a thoughtful and fascinating tour of the Adirondacks.

Bursting with photos and insider tips, this fun and fascinating guide to the Adirondacks showcases over 100 obscure and off-the-beaten-path sites in and around The Blue Line.

You can't lie down with your back against the wall. Ex-NYPD officer turned LA Bounty Hunter Tucker Brag has traded the beat on New York's mean streets for chasing bounties in the City of Angels. When Jimmy Brag, Tucker's father, a veteran in the U.S. Army and reclusive doomsayer, dies, Tucker is surprised by a windfall bequeathed to his only child. Sorting out Jimmy's affairs, Tucker is inadvertently thrust into the crosshairs of one of LA's most powerful crime figures. On the run and looking over his shoulder, he is then faced with a past family tragedy, bringing heartbreaking memories back into focus. They compel Tucker to attempt now what he couldn't hope to achieve as a young boy. Tucker will first need to defeat a ruthless enemy before planning to fulfil his own desire for revenge. PRAISE FOR ROGUE JUSTICE 'A rollercoaster journey of criminal justice. For readers of mysteries and thrillers who prefer darker and more dangerous tales. A deftly plotted, intelligently accomplished novel that is as fast-paced as it is gripping.' - Readers Favorite 'Great depth of character and a thrill to read.' - Literary Titan

The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is the oldest railroad in the country still operating under its original name. It is the busiest railroad in North America, with 90 million annual riders on 735 trains covering 11 different branches. The Port Washington Branch carries 14 million riders annually and is the third-busiest branch on the LIRR, behind the Port Jefferson Branch (19 million riders) and the Babylon Branch (18 million riders). Port Washington Branch trains converge with the main line just east of Woodside Station. The branch has been electrified since 1913 and is double-track to a point just east of Great Neck Station. The highest bridge on the railroad is the Manhasset Viaduct, which goes over Manhasset Bay. The branch has serviced the 1939 New York World's Fair and the 1964 New York World's Fair as well as the stadium of the New York Mets baseball team. The Whitestone Branch, which was abandoned in 1932, diverted from the Port Washington Branch at a point a bit east of the current Mets-Willets Point station.

"In the mid-1800s, Thoreau said Bangor stood on the banks of the Penobscot 'like a star on the edge of the night.' The city, he said, still hewed at the forest of which it was built and overflowed with the refinements of Europe. But by the 1970s, the Queen City was a different place, a declining city struggling to remember its faded glory, grappling with an uncertain future, and shaking from the devastating consequences of urban renewal."--Back cover.

Anyone who has ever lived in the great state of Pennsylvania has at one time or another either read about or heard someone talk about one of its folktales and legends. These types of stories seem to be a part of our heritage here in the Keystone State, and they are unquestionably an intriguing source of entertainment even yet today. In fact, they seem so popular that new ones are born all the time. However this continuous creation of new material tends to push the older tales into the background until they are either lost forever or are barely kept alive in the undercurrents of oral history.The intent of this first volume, and subsequent volumes, of the Pennsylvania Fireside Tales series, is to preserve some of these older stories, and to bring them to the attention of the current generation, who may not know that the history of this state is filled with tales of human interest that rival anything that can be seen on television or in the movie theatres of today. In this volume:Legends of the Seven MountainsWitchmaster versus WitchThe Great Train RobberyDetweilerThe Mournful Ghost of Swamp ChurchSounds of BattleThe Lost Brother of Bald Eagle ValleyHush Little Baby (Don't you cry)Rafting DaysCanyon CriesSleepless Night in a Haunted HousePanther HollowThe Ewig YaerFrom Indian Trails to HighwaysHorsing AroundThe Still on the HillSpirits of the Mine PatchThe King's Stool (A legend of Clark's Valley)Sam Ertel's Panthers

Explores the remarkable range of artists who have worked in Woodstock, New York for over a century.