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VIRGINIA HISTORY
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| Assateague 2nd ed William H. Wroten, Jr. staple bound 64 pages 087033168X 4.95 This book explores the history and mystique of the special barrier island. Topics include the setting, the Indians, early explorers of the islands, settlements, ponies, storms, life-saving and lighthouse and more. |
 
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| Backroads Volume 1: Plain Folk and Simple Livin’ Lynn Coffey trade paper 9780615312231 290 pages 20.00 For a quarter of a century, a monthly newspaper called Backroads celebrated the Blue Ridge Mountain people and the handicrafts and activities that had been handed down for generations. This collection of essays from that publication clearly conveys the author’s love for the mountain culture and the people who create it. |
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| Backroads Volume 2: The Road to Chicken Holler Lynn Coffey trade paper 9780615392417 298 pages 20.00 More great stories from the Backroads archives include river baptizing, midwives and home births, bear hunting, mountain music and wonderful recipes. Black & white photos help bring the stories to life. |
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| Backroads Volume 3: Faces of Appalachia Lynn Coffey trade paper 9780615493107 310 pages 20.00 As the author eloquently says of the third and final book in this series, “It is my wish to bring recognition and honor to the people ho have given me their histories along with their hearts.” |
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| Barboursville Vineyards: Crafting Great Wines Inspired by Spririts of the Past Chiles T.A. Larson hard cover 112 pages 9780981834009 29.95 This beautiful book will please both wine lovers and Virginia history buffs as it celebrates in striking color photographs a thriving modern vineyard with deep roots in the past. |
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| The Byrd: Celebrating the Byrd Theatre Bruner, Hushen & Dementi hard cover 126 pages 9780977315376 29.95 This handsome pictorial presents the delightful convergence of the past, present and future of one of our nation’s few remaining movie palaces- the Byrd Theater in Richmond, Virginia. |
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| Captain Christopher Newport: Admiral of Virginia A. Bryant Nichols, Jr. trade paper 212 pages 9780615140018 17.99 In this first full-length biography of Christopher Newport (1561-1617), the author portrays, in carefully researched detail, the adventurous life on the high seas of the courageous sea captain who founded the Jamestown Colony in Virginia. B & w illustrations. |
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| The Chesapeake Bay at War! Terrance McGovern trade paper 9781575101491 68 pages 19.95 Protecting the home front was of vital importance during World War II. This book tells the often-overlooked story of preparing the coastal defenses of the Chesapeake Bay and their operations from 1941-1945. It features a wealth of color and b & w photos and plans. |
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| Chincoteague Island James Tigner, Jr. hardcover 128 pages 9780764329197 29.99 Witness the beauty and allure of Chincoteague, Virginia’s largest inhabited island, in 167 modern color photos and 58 vintage postcards. |
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| The Church Hill Old & Historic Districts John G. Zehmer hardcover 9780578074405 276 pages 39.99 This wonderful architectural history covers four of Richmond’s most historic districts: Church Hill, Chimborazo Park, Church Hill North and Shockoe Valley. Beautiful color and black & white photos capture the buildings and the text examines the history of the building owners. |
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| Clapton’s Guitar Allen St. John trade paper 9780743266369 278 pages 15.00 Wayne Henderson, a resident of Rugby, Virginia (population 7) is arguably the world’s greatest guitar builder. This is the fascinating story of his craftsmanship while creating a guitar for some guy named Eric. |
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| Colonial National Historical Park James M. Haskett staple bound 9780887140440 48 pages 11.95 Color photos and artwork augment this history of the park authorized in 1930 to preserve the first permanent English settlement in the New World and the site of the last major battle of the American Revolution. |
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| Dining With the Washingtons Stephen A. McLeod, editor hardcover 9780807835265 238 pages 35.00 This beautifully-produced book brings to life the hospitality George and Martha Washington offered their guests. You can try your hand at historic recipes such as apple fritters, Shrewsbury cakes or Salamongundy. |
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| Facts and Legends of Richmond Area Streets Thomas F. Mustian hardcover 128 pages 9780977315345 14.95 This third edition is the work of three generations of the Mustian family. They obviously cherish Richmond history and the interesting facts about city streets they provide here. |
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| Facts and Legends of the Hills of Richmond Smith & Dementi hardcover 128 pages 9780977315383 14.95 Although not built on seven hills like Rome, Virginia’s capital city is full of fascinating stories as this tidy pictorial shows. |
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| Famous Horsewomen of Virginia Francis Marion Bush hardcover 176 pages 9780977315352 24.95 Here are the stories of 23 eminent horsewomen and their contributions to the thoroughbred industry of Virginia. |
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| Finding Thalhimers Elizabeth Thalhimer Smartt trade paper 9780982701959 260 pages 19.95 hardcover 9780982701911 260 pages 25.00 As the publisher says, this book is for anyone who worked or shopped at Thalhimers, anyone with a penchant for finding their roots and anyone who enjoys a captivating narrative,such as this one about the Richmond department store open for a century and a half. |
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| First People: The Early Indians of Virginia 2nd ed Egloff & Woodward trade paper 9780813925486 108 pages 12.95 Full of stories that represent the diversity of Virginia’s Indians, past and present, this popular book remains an essential introduction. B & w photos and illustrations. |
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| George Washington’s Rules of Civility George Washington hardcover 9781557091031 32 pages 9.95 Diligence in social matters was common practice during the era of the father of our country. Here he sets forth 110 rules of behavior we would do well to observe even today. “Undertake not what you cannot perform, but be careful to keep your promise.” |
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| Hark Upon the Gale Wilford Kale hardcover 264 pages 9780979968402 39.95 Of great interest to members of the Tribe is this illustrated history of the College of William and Mary, now in a revised edition. Meticulously researched and handsomely produced, it contains a foreword by Margaret Thatcher. |
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| The Hornbook of Virginia History 4th ed Salmon and Campbell hardcover 9780884901778 336 pages 29.95 Here is a must-have reference covering four centuries of the Old Dominion’s heritage. Even serious history buffs will find something new on every page. |
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| Indians in Seventeenth-Century Virginia Ben C. McCrary trade paper 9780813901428 94 pages 9.95 This brief history pertains largely to the Powhatan Indians and the confederated Algonquian tribes and includes b & w illustrations. |
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| In Honored Glory Philip Bigler trade paper 160 pages 9780918339683 7.95 Brings to life the events, happenings, people, and highlights that have combined to make Arlington National Cemetery a uniquely American institution. |
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| In the Path of History: Virginia Between the Rappahannock and the Potomac Nan and Ross Netherton, Ruth Preston Rose hardcover 192 pages 0914927469 34.95 "If any place in America can be said to stand squarely in the path of history, it is the land between the Rappahannock and the Potomac up to the Blue Ridge Mountains." Here in this lavishly illustrated chronicle, that history comes alive. Includes many black and white as well as color images. |
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| Jamestown and the Founding of a Nation Warren M. Billings trade paper 144 pages 9780939631278 6.95 This publication is a cooperative effort by Colonial National Historical Park and Eastern National Park & Monument Association and is an edifying illustrated history of Jamestown. |
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| Jefferson, A Monticello Sampler Rick Britton trade paper 9780976823872 228 pages 19.95 The many facets of Jefferson’s genius and interests are examined here in a collection of insightful essays. |
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| The Jefferson Bible Thomas Jefferson hardcover 9781557091840 104 pages 9.95 Jefferson chose these Biblical passages that he considered pivotal in illustrating “The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth.” |
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| The Jeffersons at Shadwell Susan Kern hardcover 9780300153903 378 pages 30.00 Merging archaeology, material culture and social history, here is the fascinating story of Shadwell, the birthplace of Thomas Jefferson. |
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| John Smith's Chesapeake Voyages 1607-1609 Helen Rountree, et al. trade paper 416 pages 9780813927282 19.95 Helpful maps and color photos help you to understand the environment, people and relationships that shaped the early years of the Jamestown colony. |
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| A Legacy of Rural Virginia Book I Donald W. Payne trade paper 300 pages 9781607250982 24.95 Everyone should learn their family histories and preserve them for future generations. This is what the author has done in this entertaining collection of family stories spanning two centuries when times were simpler and work was hard but rewarding. |
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| A Legacy of Rural Virginia Book II Donald W. Payne trade paper 9781616239664 328 pages 24.95 The author’s family history continues, running from humorous stories to the inspiring deeds of war heroes. In between you will learn about sawmills, railroads, wine and whiskey making and other fascinating rural topics. |
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| Long Shadows: The Farewell to JFK Jim Leeke trade paper 156 pages 9780972227421 16.95 For four grey and cold days in 1963, the nation absorbed the shock of a young president fallen. This is the story of those historic days and the role played by the 3rd U.S. Infantry, the “Old Guard.” |
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| Love and Hate in Jamestown David A. Price trade paper 9781400031726 306 pages 16.00 The Jamestown colony is one of the great survival stories of American history, and this book brings it fully to life. It reminds us of the horrors and heroism that marked the dawning of our nation. |
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| Mr. Jefferson's River: The Rivanna McGehee & Trout Trade paper 108 pages 9780971360501 18.00 The first river to be named an American Treasure is offered a comprehensive history here with more than 100 full-color photos and an authoritative history. |
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| More than Petticoats: Remarkable Virginia Women Emilee Hines trade paper 9780762723645 164 pages 10.95 Witnesses to momentous events in American history, these thirteen Virginians are linked by their determination, their fortitude and their bravery. |
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| Mysteries and Legends Virginia Emilee Hines trade paper 9780762758753 192 pages 14.95 From the Witch of Pungo to the possibly-Grand Duchess Anastasia , this book pulls back the curtain on some of the region’s most fascinating stories. |
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| Plantation Homes of the James River Bruce Roberts trade paper 9780807842782 124 pages 29.95 Here is a photographic tour of fourteen of the famous colonial Virginia plantation houses nestled along the shores of the lower James River. The color photographs capture the magnificent exteriors as well as the gardens and grounds. |
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| Rails to the Blue Ridge: The Washington and Old Dominion Railroad 1847-1968 Herbert H. Harwood, Jr. trade paper 9780615283111 160 pages 21.95 The noted rail historian brings his expertise to this illustrated chronicle of the line that ran from Alexandria to Bluemont, Virginia and boasted an amazing variety of rolling stock. |
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| Richmond’s Hollywood Cemetery John O. Peters hardcover 9780615391922 218 pages 49.99 From its incomparable setting on the James River to the historical significance of the Confederate dead buried there, Hollywood Cemetery has countless stories to tell. This lovely book is a testament to what can be viewed as a southern shrine. |
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| Sidemen: Chronicle of a Never-Ending Dance Band Michael Hassell trade paper 9780979968419 290 pages 25.00 “Sound of Swing”, a modern Big Band in Hampton Roads, has been vital for over thirty years thanks to more than 150 sidemen. Here is their story- sure to resonate with musicians everywhere. |
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| The Songlines of Richmond Smith & Dementi hardcover 128 pages 9780982334874 14.95 The capital of Virginia is the site of much serious history, but this book celebrates the performing arts, artists and stages that have also made it a cultural center. |
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| True Crime: Virginia John F. Jebb trade paper 9780811706490 160 pages 10.95 This book examines crime in the Old Dominion and explores the landmark cases that have received national and even international attention. |
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| A View from the Mountain Jack Kestner Trade paper 256 pages 9780972476539 15.00 A keen observer of nature, people and politics, the author left city life behind and began writing a weekly column about his life on a farm high on the south slope of Clinch Mountain. This book brings together a variety of his best-loved writings over a span of eighteen years. |
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| Virginia Folk Legends Thomas E. Barden trade paper 337 pages 0-8139-1335-7 21.95 The first valid published collection of Virginia folk legends endorsed by the American Folklore Society. |
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| Virginia's Historic Homes and Gardens Pat and Chuck Blackley hardcover 128 pages 9780760328705 25.00 The properties presented in these pages span the styles and tastes of a growing nation through its first few centuries. Lovely color photos present the well-known like Mount Vernon as well as introducing us to the lesser-known such as Prestwould Plantation. |
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| Virginia: Mapping the Old Dominion State Through History Vincent Virga & Emilee Hines hardcover 9780762745333 128 pages 24.95 Maps bring history to life in their own unique way, and this handsome collection is a must for any Virginia history buff. The visually stunning cartographic record depicts the drama of settlement and change. |
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| A Virginia Village Goes to War: Falls Church During the Civil War Bradley E. Gernand hardcover 272 pages 1578641861 35.00 The Union's harried Civil War generals called Falls Church "The Key to Washington" and this handsomely-produced pictorial history recounts the pivotal role our neighboring town played in the dramatic events that engulfed the nation. |
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| Weird Virginia Bahr, Taylor and Coleman trade paper 9781402778414 256 pages 14.95 hardcover 256 pages 9781402739422 19.95 In addition to being the birthplace of presidents, Virginia turns out to be the cradle of many bizarre things as well, according to this recent entry into the popular weird state series. Enjoy the read or plan a road trip to another perspective on the Old Dominion. |
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