Local history Books
Frith Book Company Ltd. Accrington Old & New
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£13.50
Frith Book Company Ltd. Ilfracombe: Photographic Memories
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£13.50
Breedon Books Publishing Co Ltd Images of Glasgow: A Pictorial History of
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£12.99
DB Publishing The London of Jack the Ripper Then and Now
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£11.69
DB Publishing Murderous Tyneside: The Executed of the Twentieth
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£11.69
The History Press Ltd Pinner, Hatch End, North Harrow and Rayners Lane
Book SynopsisThe success of 1994’s Pinner, Hatch End, North Harrow and Rayners Lane. A Pictorial History gave Pinner Local History Society unrivalled access to old photographs that had previously languished unseen in private collections. Descendants of families which once lived here have also been inspired to ransack cellars and attics and the results of these searches are published here for the first time.Showing historical people, places and events, they offer the starkest and most immediate reminder of the Pinner our ancestors knew. In the century and half that has passed since the invention of photography the former country village has grown into the modern London suburb. The changes have been captured by the camera, and old photographs illustrate vividly just what has remained and what has changed in the High Street and in the hamlets such as East End, West End and Hatch End. They show how Pinner came to be distinguished by the hills, trees and parks which make it such a desirable place to live today, and how historical events impacted on the life of the community.Individual houses have come down or gone up in the world, whilst bombs, floods and developers have cleared others away altogether. World wars and extreme weather conditions have been caught on film, as have the less dramatic activities of local sporting and other recreational societies such as the local hunt. There are reminders here, too, of the Harrow Bowl, the Royal Commercial Travellers’ School, the Cannon Lane gasholder, the vegetable stall in Bridge Street, and the Headstone Hotel. The last 150 years have brought some of the most significant changes to this corner of Middlesex.The illustrations in this delightful volume, captioned throughout in an informed and readable style, help us understand those changes and go some way to uncovering what makes this district a special one. The book will be enjoyed by all those who know or think they know the area.
£14.39
The History Press Ltd The Story of the Fens
Book SynopsisLincolnshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk, as well as Peterborough City Council, all lay claim to a part of the Fens. Since Roman times, man has increased the land mass in this area by one third of the size. It is the largest plain in the British Isles, covering an area of nearly three-quarters of a million acres and is unique to the UK. The fen people know the area as marsh (land reclaimed from the sea) and fen (land drained from flooding rivers running from the uplands). The Fens are unique in having more miles of navigable waterways than anywhere else in the UK. Mammoth drainage schemes in the seventeenth and eighteenth changed the landscape forever – leading slowly but surely to the area so loved today. Insightful, entertaining and full of rich incident, here is the fascinating story of the Fens.
£17.09
Granta Books Return To Akenfield: Portrait Of An English
Book SynopsisRonald Blythe's 1969 book Akenfield - a moving portrait of English country life told in the voices of the farmers and villagers themselves - is a modern classic. In 2004, writer and reporter Craig Taylor returned to the village in Suffolk on which Akenfield was based. Over the course of several months, he sought out locals who had appeared in the original book to see how their lives had changed, he met newcomers to discuss their own views, and he interviewed Ronald Blythe himself, now in his eighties. Young farmers, retired orchardmen and Eastern European migrant workers talk about the nature of farming in an age of computerization and encroaching supermarkets; commuters, weekenders and retirees discuss the realities behind the rural idyll; and the local priest, teacher and more describe the daily pleasures and tribulations of village life. Together, they offer a panoramic and revealing portrait of rural English society at a time of great change.Trade ReviewGentle, subtle, absorbing ... the most complex and supple account of that much-discussed idea, "modern rural life", that I have ever read -- Robert Macfarlane, author of MOUNTAINS OF THE MIND and THE WILD PLACES
£9.49
After the Battle Great North RoadThen and Now
Book SynopsisTHE GREAT NORTH ROAD-- since 1922 classified officially as the A1 has been the main route between London and Edinburgh since earliest times, but roads change, and so much of the original has since been bypassed leaving an intriguing trail of discovery for author Chris 'Wolfie' Cooper. As we travel the 400 miles, we follow every twist and turn of the old road, past the remains of bygone carriageways, forgotten byways, dead ends, and wayside rest houses of distant memory, and even trace parts which have completely disappeared.
£14.20
Bellcode Books Railway Memories No.30 CHESTERFIELD, STAVELEY &
Book SynopsisFollows the usual Railway Memories style illustrating the railways in the Chesterfield area of North Derbyshire as they used to be mainly in the 1950s and 1960s when the olde worlde market town of Chesterfield was surrounded by a tangled mass of collieries, coke works, iron works and railways. Begins with in-depth descriptive text.Table of ContentsPage 4. A Story of Rails, Coal and Iron Page 35. The Midland: Clay Cross to Killamarsh & Branches Page 80. Tapton Junction to Chinley Page 93. The Great Central Lines Page 118. The Ashover Light Railway Page 121. On Industrial Lines
£17.09
Stenlake Publishing Old Springburn
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£11.35
Stenlake Publishing Old Clydebank
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£11.35
Stenlake Publishing Old Rutherglen
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£999.99
The Dovecote Press Saxons and Vikings
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£7.29
The Dovecote Press Follies
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£8.12
Bradwell Books Glaswegian Dialect: A Selection of Words and
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£6.23
Fircone Books Ltd The Story of Shrewsbury
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£15.19
The Oleander Press The Night Climbers of Cambridge
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£11.39
Two Rivers Press Bricks and Brickwork in Reading: Patterns and
Book SynopsisThe geology of the Thames Valley provides little good building stone, so the towns are made very largely of local brick. Reading is particularly rewarding for the brick-fancier, thanks to the variety of colours available and the inventive patterns that Victorian bricklayers loved to make. Illustrated throughout with photographs of surviving examples, Bricks and Brickwork in Reading gets back to basics with bonding, tells the 100-year story of a successful Victorian brick maker, pays homage to Alfred Waterhouse and revels in the delights of air bricks and crinkle-crankle walls. A walking tour gives the reader the opportunity to see the more notable examples of Reading's brickwork for themselves.
£14.39
Tangent Books The Women Who Built Bristol 1184-2018
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£12.34
Fircone Books Ltd The Ludlow Castle Heraldic Roll
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£12.30
Fircone Books Ltd Alfred Watkins' Herefordshire in his own words
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£15.19
Graffeg Limited Lost Tramways of Wales: North Wales
Book SynopsisThis series documents a second strand of Wales'' transport heritage and social history, namely its now lost tramways. This rigorously researched account, photo-illustrated throughout, details the history of tramways across north Wales and its popular seaside resorts, and their character at the time when these services were in regular use.
£8.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC How to Read the Landscape: A Crash Course in
Book SynopsisAn easily accessible, highly illustrated guide to the geology, geography and geomorphology that form landscapes. Interest in the environment has never been greater and yet most of us have little knowledge of the 4 billion years of history that formed it. With this book, learn about the principles of geology, geography and geomorphology, and discover how a basic understanding of geological timescales, plate tectonics and landforms can help you 'read' the great outdoors. This is a highly illustrated book with a very accessible text that beautifully illuminates the landscape around us.Trade Review... a practical crash course in interpreting the great outdoors... Small enough to fit in a pocket or glovebox but detailed enough to provide useful answers, it is a good overview of how the landscapes we see all around us were formed. * Countryman *If your only memory of school geography lessons is terminal boredom rather than terminal moraines, this book will help ... a practical crash course. * Cumbria *Detailed, accessible and small enough to fit in your pocket! * The Lady *Table of ContentsIntroduction The Principles: How to Understand Landscapes The Practise: How to Read Landscapes The Mapping: How to Map Landscapes Glossary Resources Index Acknowledgments
£13.20
Tangent Books The Woment Who Built Bristol Volume Three
£13.50
Wordwell Portlaoise: An Illustrated History
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£15.29
Unity Print and Publishing Ltd Wild about Walton & The Surrey Hills
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£22.79
Epigraph Publishing Hip Santa Cruz 3: First-Person Accounts of the
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£19.76
Dictum Oxford and Cambridge Reformation Walking Tour
Book SynopsisA walking tour of Oxford and Cambridge, showing the main Reformation sites. Includes a Timeline, helpful introduction, and Appendices. It is a unique publication, giving users a good grasp of one of the most pivotal periods in English history.
£6.99
Destinworld Publishing Ltd Haworth Timelines
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£11.69
The History Press Ltd The Little History of Devon
Book SynopsisFrom prehistory to the present day in one easy-to-read volume!
£13.49
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Here We Are . . . on Route 66
Book SynopsisHere We Are . . . on Route 66 explores America’s fabled “Mother Road,” following Route 66 from Chicago to Santa Monica and offering an expert look back at vanished attractions—and sites still drawing thousands each year.Table of ContentsCONTENTSPREFACE AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS • INTRODUCTION:THE MAIN STREET OF AMERICA: • CHAPTER 1:ILLINOIS: LAND OF LINCOLN • CHAPTER 2:MISSOURI: SHOW-ME STATE • CHAPTER 3:KANSAS: SUNFLOWER STATE • CHAPTER 4:OKLAHOMA: SOONER STATE • CHAPTER 5:TEXAS: LONE STAR STATE • CHAPTER 6:NEW MEXICO: LAND OF ENCHANTMENT • CHAPTER 7:ARIZONA: GRAND CANYON STATE • CHAPTER8:CALIFORNIA: GOLDEN STATE • IMAGE CREDITS • INDEX • ABOUT THE AUTHOR •
£23.80
Quarto Publishing PLC Thames Path in London: From Hampton Court to
Book SynopsisFully revised and updated. This comprehensive guide to the London section of the Thames Path Trail Guide covers the route from Hampton Court in the east to the Thames Barrier in the west, with an extension into Crayford Ness. From the Mesolithic Period timber piles near Vauxhall Bridge to the innovative Shard skyscraper at London Bridge, the long and remarkable history of London is revealed. Clapham covers all the folklore from the famous frost fairs to the much-lamented beach near Tower Bridge, not forgetting the poignant recent visit of a large whale to the centre of London. The Thames winds all the way through London’s history and culture, from Henry VIII’s Hampton Court to the chequered fate of the Dome/O2. Accompanied by easy-to-read maps and colour photography, the London resident as much as the visiting tourist will find in this guide something new every step of the way.Trade ReviewA rich, absorbing yet highly parctical guidebookThis guide will help visitors discover something new each and every step along the trail A rich, absorbing yet highly parctical guidebook
£13.49
Birlinn General Lost East Lothian
Book SynopsisEast Lothian, a unitary authority area including the old county of Haddingtonshire, is one of Scotland's most historic places - John Knox was born in Haddington in the early years of the sixteenth century; important links were forged with the Low Countries as a result of trade; and because of its location between Edinburgh and the border with England, the area was razed frequently by English troops. Significant battles were fought within its boundaries, most notably at Dunbar in 1560 and Prestonpans in 1745. It is also a land of huge contrasts, with sandy beaches, majestic sea cliffs, rolling farmland and barren moor, geographical features which have heavily influenced the life and industry of its inhabitants over the centuries. In this beautifully illustrated book, featuring over 100 old photographs, maps and prints, Craig Statham explores an enormous range of lost buildings which have been central to all aspects of the history of the county over a period of thousands of years, but which now no longer exist, lie in ruins or are no longer used for their original function. Grouped by theme, the book includes all types of lost buildings, from castles, mansion houses, streets and even whole villages to hospitals, factories, churches, schools, hotels and even swimming pools.
£14.24
University of California Press Hella Town
Book SynopsisHella Town reveals the profound impact of transportation improvements, systemic racism, and regional competition on Oakland's built environment. Often overshadowed by San Francisco, its larger and more glamorous twin, Oakland has a fascinating history of its own. From serving as a major transportation hub to forging a dynamic manufacturing sector, by the mid-twentieth century Oakland had become the urban center of the East Bay. Hella Town focuses on how political deals, economic schemes, and technological innovations fueled this emergence but also seeded the city's postwar struggles. Toward the turn of the millennium, as immigration from Latin America and East Asia increased, Oakland became one of the most diverse cities in the country. The city still grapples with the consequences of uneven class- and race-based development-amid-disruption. How do past decisions about where to locate highways or public transit, urban renewal districts or civic venues, parks or shopping centersTrade Review“Schwarzer’s biography of Oakland is a big book, an important book, a powerful book and an indispensable guide for anyone who wants to reform the city by any means necessary.” * CounterPunch *"Noteworthy for several reasons, but one is its timeliness. Though Hella Town tells a familiar story — Oakland’s rise as an industrial hub, its fall to the failings of racism, its still-troubled resurgence — the lens through which it makes sense of that story provides insights about how cities come to be (and why they fail) that prove eerily relevant to those writing Oakland’s next act right now. . . . All who want Oakland’s story to read, ultimately, as something other than tragic — more a celebration of all that makes this place uniquely great — should be aware of what building big things (or not building them) can do. Among other things, Hella Town is an excellent education to that end." * San Francisco Chronicle *"A sparkling new history filled with lessons for our present." * SF Weekly *"A model history of urban development, laying out the stages of ‘Oakland’s built environment' from its take-off in the last decade of the nineteenth century to the early years of the current century." * Geography Realm *"From malls to shipyards to housing in the hills, Mitchell Schwarzer’s book is a sweeping history of development and power." * Oaklandside *"The book will likely stir interest among faculty, students, and practitioners in urban planning and design, architecture, and urban history. Readers longing for a heavily descriptive account of Oakland’s urbanization will admire the extent to which the narrative offers a factual extravaganza of the components of the city’s built environment." * Journal of Urban Affairs *"Maintains a delicate balance between analyzing how Oakland’s history represents attributes common to many US cities while preserving distinctive characteristics. . . . Hella Town is an urban history well worth the attention of scholars concerned with the 20th-century American city and of a wider audience interested in the San Francisco Bay Area." * CHOICE *"Thoroughly documenting Oakland’s struggles over the past 130 years, the book frames each issue or struggle within its political context. The writing is clear, accessible, and rich, and the maps and photos, some of them by the author, are outstanding." * California History *Table of ContentsIntroduction Part I 1. Streetcar Stratification 2. Industrial Powerhouse Part II 3. Space for Automobiles 4. The Politics of Parks 5. Major League Venue Part III 6. The Promise and the Reality of Freeways and BART 7. In the Wake of Deindustrialization 8. Housing Injustice 9. Downtown Renewal and Ruin 10. Shopping Centers and Storefront Streets Coda Acknowledgments Notes Select Bibliography of Books about Oakland Index
£18.90
University of California Press Savage Journey
Book SynopsisA superbly crafted studyof Hunter S. Thompson's literary formation, achievement, and continuing relevance. Savage Journeyis a supremely crafted study of Hunter S. Thompson's literary formation and achievement. Focusing on Thompson's influences, development, and unique model of authorship,Savage Journeyargues that his literary formation was largely a San Francisco story. During the 1960s, Thompson rode with the Hell's Angels, explored the San Francisco counterculture, and met talented editors who shared his dissatisfaction with mainstream journalism. Peter Richardson traces Thompson's transition during this time from New Journalist to cofounder of Gonzo journalism. He also endorses Thompson's later claim that he was one of the best writers using the English language as both a musical instrument and a political weapon. Although Thompson's political commentary was often hyperbolic, Richardson shows that much of it was also prophetic. Fifty years after the publication ofFear and LoathiTrade Review"Richardson has a superb grasp of 1960s Bay Area culture. . . . This valuable study suggests that San Francisco, where Thompson took an assignment to write about a motorcycle gang, would prove his greatest touchstone." * Wall Street Journal *"A lively, loping study of Hunter S. Thompson as litterateur." * Kirkus Reviews *"Richardson successfully captures Thompson’s lasting impact, positing him as the intellectual face of Rolling Stone and a thinker who anticipated Donald Trump’s politics. Literature lovers will find much to consider, as will readers interested in an artist’s struggle to develop a voice." * Publishers Weekly *"Richardson presents a thoughtful examination of Thompson’s best work, his impact on journalism, and the price that he paid for those years when he burned the candle at both ends and in the middle." * Houston Press *"Well documented and smoothly written, the book is a pleasure. . . . Highly recommended." * CHOICE *“Richardson makes an unassailable case for Thompson as one of the great media critics of his time.” * Alta: Journal of California *“Richardson’s decision to look at Thompson through a literary lens not only works, it truly succeeds in adding a new level of comprehension and context to Thompson’s writing.” * CounterPunch *"Some call Thompson the founder of 'gonzo,' a subset of New Journalism that shed objectivity and thrust the writer to the center of the story. As Richardson explains, the truth is more complex." * Washington Independent Review of Books *"Artfully crafted and dutifully researched. . . . It is a solid bridge between the writings of Hunter S. Thompson and the persona that was created to embody the spirit of Gonzo journalism." * S-USIH: Society for U.S. Intellectual History *Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Brooding 2. The Storm of Life 3. Roughing It 4. Observer 5. New Journalist 6. Hashbury 7. Totally Gonzo 8. Rolling Stone 9. Las Vegas 10. Campaign Trail 11. After Nixon 12. Legacy Acknowledgments Notes Bibliography Index
£18.90
Cornell University Press Illinois
Book SynopsisAn account of the state's development, from the earliest native settlements. Focusing on the state's changing population over time, this book highlights the achievements of ordinary people, including the women, the African Americans, and the other minorities. Containing illustrations, it appeals to students of history and general readers alike.Trade ReviewBiles' first-rate primer on the state's history will be a useful resource for anyone curious about a state whose residents have played crucial roles in almost every major episode in the nation's history. * Chicago Tribune *Lively and informative.... Biles clearly and cogently traces the Prairie State's distinctive history, from its earliest geological and Indian eras to the present. * THe annals of iowa *A scholarly and highly accessible survey text that balances the rural and urban experience. * Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society *Table of ContentsTable of Contents List of maps Preface 1 The Indians and the French 2 British Colonial Rule and American Independence 3 From Territory to Statehood 4 Settling the Frontier 5 Slave State or Free? 6 Civil War 7 A Modernizing World 8 The Spirit of Reform 9 An Artistic Renaissance 10 World War I and the Red Scare 11 Prosperity and Depression 12 World War II 13 Postwar Boom and Suburban Growth 14 Turbulence and Change 15 An Uncertain Future Epilogue Notes Bibliographical Essay Index
£20.39
HarperCollins Publishers A Z Edinburgh Hidden Walks
Book SynopsisDiscover hidden gems around Edinburgh with 20 walking routes.Featuring 20 walks in and around the city, including lesser-known circuits and details on popular walks. Accompanied by guided walking instructions and written by a local expert, A-Z Edinburgh Hidden Walks is the perfect way to explore the city in a new light.Small enough to fit in a bag or pocket, this handy guidebook is ideal for tourists or locals looking to discover more about the city. Each route varies in length from 1 to 6 miles (1.6 to 9.6 km), and is clearly outlined on detailed A-Z street mapping. 20 walking routes with instructions and maps Full-colour photographs of hidden gems and city attractions Key sights and locations clearly marked on map Information such as start/finish points, nearest postcodes, distance and terrain includedMore from the A-Z Hidden Walks series:A-Z Birmingham Hidden WalksA-Z Bristol & Bath Hidden WalksA-Z Edinburgh Hidden WalksA-Z London Hidden WalksA-Z Oxford Hidden WalksA-Z York Hidden W
£6.99
The History Press Ltd The Phillimore Atlas and Index of Parish
Book SynopsisIf you are trying to find yours ancestors, especially before 1837, then this book is a vital source. The first section has a detailed topographical map together with a map showing the parishes for each county in alphabetical order. The second section gives details of the parish registers and indexes available for each parish and where they can be located. It may seem expensive but it can save many hours of research. The third edition of this index features the addition of a map of the whole UK that shows the county boundaries before 1830 and a shift to reliance on census indexes rather than marriage indexes, which are now summarized in a paragraph.
£37.50
John Blake Publishing Ltd Peaky Blinders: The Legacy - The real story of
Book SynopsisFrom the Sunday Times bestselling author, Carl ChinnThe Peaky Blinders as we know them, thanks to the hit TV series, are infused with drama and dread. Fashionably dressed, the charismatic but deeply flawed Shelby family have become cult anti-heroes. Well-known social historian, broadcaster and author, Carl Chinn, revealed the true story of the notorious gang in his bestselling Peaky Blinders: The Real Story and now in this follow-up book, he explores the legacy they created in Birmingham and beyond. What happened to them and their gangland rivals?In Peaky Blinders: The Legacy we revisit the world of Billy Kimber's Peaky Blinders, exploring their legacy throughout the 1920s and 30s, and how their burgeoning empires spread across the UK. Delve into the street wars across the country, the impact of the declaration of War on Gangs by the Home Secretary after The Racecourse War in 1921, and how the blackmailing of bookmakers gave way to new and daring opportunities for the likes of Sabini, Alfie Solomon and some new faces in the murky gangland underworld.Drawing on Carl's inimitable research, interviews and original sources, find out just what happened to this incredible cast of characters, revealing the true legacy of the Peaky Blinders.
£8.54
The History Press Ltd Gants Hill: A History in Photographs
Book SynopsisGants Hill, a suburb of the London Borough of Redbridge, Essex, has long been a thriving community and shopping area, all centred around the famous and, at times, difficult to negotiate roundabout. Home to the iconic Moscow Metro-inspired underground station, Gants Hill is thirty-five minutes east of Oxford Circus on the Central Line. There are schools, offices, colleges, businesses, entertainment venues, religious centres, a library, and the beautiful Valentines Park, which stretches from Gants Hill to Ilford town centre.Let expert local historians Vincent Goodman and Jef Page take you on a journey with over 180 carefully selected photographs and images of Gants Hill, illustrating how it has developed over the years. The book is the first collection of its kind to be published specifically on Gants Hill and includes a comprehensive history of the area.Trade Review“The book is neatly divided into section covering streets and roads, buildings, houses, and schools. If you remember Gants Hill with affection than this is a book you will treasure.” * Essex Jewish News *
£13.49
The History Press Ltd The London Nobody Knows
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£12.34
The History Press Ltd Liverpool in the 1950s
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£13.49
Heyday Books The Harvest Gypsies: On the Road to the Grapes of
Book SynopsisSelected by NYU as one of the century's best books of American journalism.Gathered in this volume are seven long-form articles that John Steinbeck wrote in 1936 for The San Francisco News about the plight of migrant farmworkers during the Dust Bowl, accompanied by photographs by Dorothea Lange and others. Steinbeck toured the squatters' camps and Hoovervilles of California, creating unforgettable portraits of once strong, independent farmers reduced to misery. The inquisitiveness and outrage of an investigative reporter combined with the expressive powers of a novelist in his prime fueled The Harvest Gypsies, which in turn furnished the factual and emotional roots for The Grapes of Wrath and has long been hailed as an American classic in its own right.Trade Review"Written in the best tradition of advocacy journalism … Steinbeck moves among the migrants, pen in one hand, fruit pail in the other, alternately picking and penning his way to literary glory."—The Village Voice"Contains some of Steinbeck's best journalism."—The Nation"Steinbeck's potent blend of empathy and moral outrage was perfectly matched by the photographs of Dorothea Lange, who had caught the whole saga with her camera—the tents, the jalopies, the bindlestiffs, the pathos and courage of uprooted mothers and children."—San Francisco Review of Books"Steinbeck's journalism shares the enduring quality of his famous novel."—Publishers Weekly
£9.49
The History Press Ltd Blackpool at War
Book SynopsisAlthough it escaped bombing raids, Blackpool played an important role in the Second World War as a centre for training — with numerous airfields and factories surrounding the area.
£13.49
Indiana University Press Crow Killer New Edition
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewIt's a robust story, almost incredible—a saga of hardship, cruelty and terrible dangers through which John Johnson, tough and shrewd as he undoubtedly was, did not emerge unscathed. This is the stuff of folklore at its authentic best. * New York Times Book Review *. . . [Johnson] emerges as flesh and blood, with the emphasis on blood. His story is the material from which grand opera might be made. * Saturday Review *. . . warrants a place on any shelf of Western Americana. * San Francisco Chronicle *Spectacular to repellent, this is a part of Western life as it must have been. . . * Kirkus Reviews *It's a robust story, almost incredible—a saga of hardship, cruelty and terrible dangers through which John Johnson, tough and shrewd as he undoubtedly was, did not emerge unscathed. This is the stuff of folklore at its authentic best. * New York Times Book Review *. . . [Johnson] emerges as flesh and blood, with the emphasis on blood. His story is the material from which grand opera might be made. * Saturday Review *. . . warrants a place on any shelf of Western Americana. * San Francisco Chronicle *Spectacular to repellent, this is a part of Western life as it must have been. . . * Kirkus Reviews *Table of ContentsIntroduction by Nathan E. BenderForeword by Richard M. DorsonPrefaceAcknowledgmentsPart One: The Young Trapper1. The Making of a Legend2. The Hair Merchants3. An Apprenticeship4. A Madness5. Oath of VengeancePart Two: Liver-Eating Johnson6. A Man's Reputation7. Twined Scalps8. Crow Against Flathead9. Winter Holiday, Spring Council10. . . . A Missing ChapterPart Three: A Man Among Men11. The Eighteenth Warrior12. Captive of the Blackfeet13. Mountain-Man Rendezvous14. Boots and Biscuits15. Portuguese Phillips16. A Sioux Liver17. Monument for a Foe's Friend18. Target for Gray BearPart Four: Brother of the Crows19. White Chief of the Shoshoni20. Biscuits for Blackfeet21. A Last Departure22. Mariano and the Ute Chief23. The Piegan Princess24. Eight Scalps for the CrowsPart Five: The Old Trapper25. Burial for Bear Claw26. Sheriff Johnson27. Last Trail28. Lodge by the SeaGlossary of Native Peoples in Crow Killer
£11.39
Birlinn General Scottish Placenames
Book SynopsisNames are very important and can unlock vast amounts of information about places and their origins. The placename of Scotland are a goldmine of information about times past and the lives of early inhabitants.This comprehensive book features more than 300 names and is an essential book for all interested in Scottish history and culture.
£6.99
The History Press Ltd The Story of Sheffield
Book SynopsisThe story of the world’s first working-class cityTrade Review"Epic new book charts city's long history.""Book gets under the city's skin and reveals just what makes it tick."
£17.00
