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  • Annapolis Reflections

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Annapolis Reflections

    Book SynopsisIt has been over 350 years since Annapolis, Maryland, was founded, and it served as Maryland''s state capital for over 310 years. Over 240 gorgeous color photos present poignant and picturesque views of sidewalk and harbor scenes, storefronts, houses, doorways, St. John''s College, and the well-known United States Naval Academy. The text provides a heartfelt and lighthearted narrative reminiscing on the author''s childhood impressions of Annapolis. He also describes Annapolis today, as Narrow streets, clapboards, Flemish-bond brickwork, bright and pastel painted doorways, an array of varied architectural styles and distinct details [that] all speak reverently of distant times long ago. Annapolis is like a cherished antique on display; she''s finely crafted, preserved, and pleasing to the eye. See for yourself. This book is a must for all who love this harbor town.

    £25.19

  • Harrisburg An Illustrated History in Postcards

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Harrisburg An Illustrated History in Postcards

    Book SynopsisThe Pennsylvania capital city has dynamic architecture and a remarkable skyline, beautiful parks, and important transportation routes along the mighty Susquehanna River near the middle of the state. Learn why the city thrived during the 19th century due to its location, commerce, and leading citizens. See the government buildings and many street scenes as they are portrayed on over 400 postcards of the 20th century. Tourism emerged here with the opening of the Pennsylvania Turnpike in the 1950s. A concise explanation of postcard history defines the styles, postmarks, and popularity of the cards shown. This beautiful state and its political center are well documented in this handsome souvenir and historical reference.

    £23.79

  • Delaware Reflections

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Delaware Reflections

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    £25.19

  • Ghosts of Hollywood III

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Ghosts of Hollywood III

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    £13.29

  • The Roaring 20s at the Jersey Shore

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Roaring 20s at the Jersey Shore

    Book SynopsisLearn the history and look at emerging tourism during the 1920s in New Jersey, through 276 postcards, vintage photographs, and fascinating accounts of real-life experiences of the day. Consider the best of times enjoyed by wealthy and middle class vacationers, especially at coastal resorts of Sandy Hook, Cape May, Atlantic City, Bay Head, and the Bayshore area. See their prominent hotels, beach beauties, boardwalks, entertainment areas, and sports attractions that made these towns so famous. Take an insightful journey back in time to the popular places that remain favorites today.

    £20.69

  • Greetings from Palm Beach Florida 19001960s

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Greetings from Palm Beach Florida 19001960s

    Book SynopsisStep into the history of Palm Beach, Florida, from 1900 to the 1960s through 421 color images. See the Breakers Hotel, Everglades Club, and present-day marvels the Flagler Museum and Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago. Learn its evolution into a winter resort for such notable families as the Kennedys, Rockefellers, and Vanderbilts. This is a keepsake that tourists and residents alike will treasure.

    £20.69

  • Savannahs Garden Plants

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Savannahs Garden Plants

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    £9.49

  • Journey Through Southern Arizona

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Journey Through Southern Arizona

    Book SynopsisA journey through Southern Arizona''s history in over 290 pictures. Discover how the quest for gold and silver in Southern Arizona created boom towns that attracted hard-living men and shady ladies. View the dusty streets of Tombstone where the Earp family fought the Clantons. Discover dude ranches where famous people dressed like their favorite movie-star cowboys and cowgirls, and enjoy humorous postcards made for early tourists. Follow the development of historic Tucson from adobe barrios to the modern-day city where Arizona's first university was built. Look inside the Yuma Territorial Prison (known as the Hell Hole) where prisoners endured temperatures over 120 degrees and escape was unknown. Take a journey back into time as 295 color images tell Southern Arizona''s early history.

    £20.69

  • Lexington Kentucky Past and Present

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Lexington Kentucky Past and Present

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    £20.69

  • Gettysburg Perspectives

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Gettysburg Perspectives

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    £9.49

  • Greetings from Charlottesville Virginia and

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Greetings from Charlottesville Virginia and

    Book SynopsisCharlottesville, Virginia, and surrounding Albemarle County are visited through 296 vintage postcards. Stroll the grounds and buildings of the University of Virginia, one of America's premier universities. Walk the streets of Charlottesville to patronize her businesses and experience the hotels of yesteryear. Visit historic Michie Tavern, Thomas Jefferson's Monticello, and James Monroe's Ash Lawn. Finally, experience Scottsville on the James River and smaller villages that make Albemarle County unique.

    £20.69

  • Savannah Cemeteries

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Savannah Cemeteries

    Book SynopsisThe best selling novel Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil has drawn hordes to the city, specifically to its best-known cemetery, Bonaventure. Likewise, Colonial Park and Laurel Grove are must-see cemeteries on tourist itineraries, and this book is the perfect souvenir for those who make the pilgrimage. See over 220 color photos of the picturesque plots overhung by mature live oaks draped in Spanish Moss. See the final resting places of Savannah''s important founders, heroes, and dignitaries, along with legendary characters like little Gracie. Visit areas dedicated to Jewish and Catholic citizens, strangers, babies, and even pets. Beautiful imagery serves up a rich history of Savannah along with haunting scenes and spiritually inspiring statuary.

    £17.09

  • Southern California Eats

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Southern California Eats

    Book SynopsisThis beautifully photographed book offers a fresh look at Southern California''s roadside eateries. Embark on a road trip to out-of-the-way Route 66 landmarks, futuristic Googie coffee shops, and exotic Polynesian paradises. Part-homage and part-guidebook, this photo essay captures the flavor and character of Southern California''s most unique eating establishments. Tour 1920s legends like Hollywood''s Formosa Cafe to 1960s jet age icons like the LAX Theme Building. Hungry historians, students and pop culture enthusiasts will appreciate the well-researched text, photography, and personal stories. Architects and photographers will enjoy the full-color, visual experience.

    £20.69

  • Durango Perspectives

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Durango Perspectives

    Book SynopsisMore than 150 color and historic black and white photographs take readers on an armchair visit to this beloved mountain town. Vivid photos capture the seasons, people, and activities that make this railroad town a place of romance and adventure. Includes the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, the Iron Horse Classic bicycle race, surreal fall color, and ancient ruins of the ancestral pueblo people who call this spectacular area home. The stunning photos capture majestic beauty as inspiration to visit the San Juan range of the Rocky Mountains.

    £9.49

  • Philadelphia Originals

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Philadelphia Originals

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    £28.79

  • Along Route 7

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Along Route 7

    Book SynopsisOver 300 miles of eye-catching scenery along scenic Route 7 has been captured in more than 330 stunning color photos. This visual story reveals the broad scope of activities to see and experience along one of America''s most storied roadways. Travel through Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Vermont, lingering over the sites in Norwalk, Danbury, Lime Rock, Ashley Falls, Great Barrington, Lenox, Williamstown, Pownal, Shaftsbury, Wallingford, Burlington, and Highgate Springs. Visit historical homes, including Ethan Allen''s, the Colonel John Ashley House, and Norman Rockwell''s studio, farms, barns, churches, universities, stores, and public buildings. Public parades and memorial services are also captured. For all who enjoy stunning landscapes and small town Americana, this book will be a personal treasure.

    £36.89

  • Cape Cod  the Islands Reflections

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Cape Cod the Islands Reflections

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    £21.84

  • Tuckerton New Jersey and Surrounding Areas

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Tuckerton New Jersey and Surrounding Areas

    Book SynopsisTake a nostalgic tour of Tuckerton, New Jersey, a seaport town with history spanning back to the 1700s. Over 280 photos of black and white and hand-tinted postcards and memorabilia illustrate the town''s history, including splendid buildings present and long gone, the 850-foot Transatlantic wireless radio tower erected in 1912, and the bone-jarring antics that took place at the Tuckerton and Manahawkin automobile racetracks. Explore the Four Corners, Main Street, the Tuckerton Railroad, and Lake Pohatcong. Local residents fill in the details of Tuckerton''s history and people with tales as colorful as the postcards, including a story of the local shipyard owner who set up chairs across the creek from the launch point and invited folks from out of town to witness the boat launch in front row seats, where the unsuspecting tourists got soaked. For postcard collectors, historians, and fans of a good yarn, this book will be a wonderful addition to the library.

    £20.69

  • Tombstone

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Tombstone

    Book SynopsisThe Gunfight at the O.K. Corral has made Tombstone, Arizona, the most famous Wild West town in America. A century and a quarter after the Earp brothers and Doc Holliday faced off against the Clanton and McLaury brothers, their story continues to captivate and polarize. Tombstone includes a detailed account of the famous street fight as well as 100 colorful photos of the western townhistoric Allen Street, Tombstone Courthouse State Park, Boot Hill Cemetery, early public buildings and churches, and more. Combined with informative captions, these images tell the many stories of this iconic town. Experience a taste of the Wild West. Experience Tombstone.

    £9.49

  • Bridges of Lancaster County

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Bridges of Lancaster County

    Book SynopsisFor the past 30 plus years, in August, the Lancaster Bicycle Club sponsors a Covered Bridge Century ride, offering 100, 50, and 25 kilometer rides including six covered bridges. The 219 vibrant color photographs show the bridges in every season and are arranged in five groups, creating five separate regional tours. Providing GPS coordinates with each bridge discussed and displayed makes every bridge easy to find using a GPS satellite navigation device. If you prefer you may also use a local tour map of course. These bridges are architectural treasures spanning the rivers and streams of Lancaster County, a scenic landscape dotted with pristine Amish farms. This book will be treasured by all who enjoy the beauty of rural America and her historic covered bridges.

    £21.84

  • Barnegat Lighthouse Perspectives

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Barnegat Lighthouse Perspectives

    Book SynopsisThousands of people visit Barnegat Lighthouse every year at the north end of Long Beach Island, New Jersey. Over 100 beautiful color images in this book provide views of the lighthouse and surrounding scenery in every season. Lighted for the first time on January 1, 1859, Barnegat Lighthouse has endured the wrath of fierce storms and constant threat of erosive conditions at Breakers Inlet. The text provides an engaging history of this important lighthouse, which was for generations a critical marker for mariners sailing west from Europe along the 40th Parallel, and for 68 years the turning point for sailors heading to New York. The book celebrates the 150th anniversary of Old Barney in pictures and will be enjoyed by everyone who loves life along the Atlantic Coast.

    £9.49

  • Savannah Perspectives

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Savannah Perspectives

    Book SynopsisExplore one of the most breathtaking cities in the United States. Over 100 beautiful color photos and an engaging text present the natural and architectural beauty of Savannah, Georgia, including accommodations for tourists, the famous squares that give the city order and grace, historic sites and architecture, colleges, and natural beauty in the city parks, along the Savannah River, and its islands. Among the historic sites are Fort Jacksonthe oldest fort in Georgia, Fort Pulaski, the childhood home of Flannery O''Connor, the Jepson Center for the Arts, the First African Baptist Church founded in 1777, the Cotton Exchange, Forsyth Park, and Daffin Park. Whether you have ever set foot in Savannah or not, this book will provide hours of enjoyable exploration.

    £9.49

  • The Final Curtain

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Final Curtain

    Book SynopsisCelebrity grave hunter Catherine Olen guides you through a portal into the mysterious land of the dead in Hollywood. Whether you are curious about the unsolved mysteries around Rudolph Valentino, Elvis Presley, John Candy, and Michael Jackson, or the tragic endings of Judy Garland, John Belushi, and Chris Farley, the stars are here to welcome you! So get ready to be up close and personal with the crypts of Hollywood. It''ll leave you dying for more.

    £13.29

  • Maine

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Maine

    Book Synopsis220 vibrant color images take the reader on an armchair tour through the vast and rugged Maine landscape. From Eastport to Jackman, from Kittery to Madawaska, covering an area greater than the other five New England states combined, the photographs artfully capture sights and scenes that speak to the character of Maine. From day to night, from brilliant sunrise to starry sky, from spring to winter, this visual feast spans rocky, ocean-splashed shores, scenic bays, schooners under sail, lighthouses, historic villages and towns, museums, sea captains'' houses, lighthouses, 18th and 19th century forts, bold granite mountains, blueberry covered hills, vast forested tracts, and powerful rivers. Also included are a few bits of wry, New England humor among the images.

    £33.29

  • Cape May Perspectives

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Cape May Perspectives

    Book SynopsisCape May, New Jersey, is one of America''s most popular vacation destinations. Revisit, or experience for the first time, through 132 color images, the award-winning beach, outstanding Bed and Breakfasts, and the Victorian architecture. Frolic with tourists on the beach, and tour Cape May''s only Victorian House Museum and the country''s oldest continually operating lighthouse. The picturesque scenes capture Cape May through four seasons, including the sparkling lights and decorations at Christmas. Now the beach can be enjoyed any time of the year! This is a perfect souvenir for tourists and residents alike.

    £9.49

  • Lancaster County Reflections

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Lancaster County Reflections

    Book SynopsisPennsylvania's Lancaster County. Those words conjure images of sprawling, fertile farmland, horses with buggies, and covered bridges. But Lancaster County is much more. The historic City of Lancaster is home to a large historic district and is a popular destination for the arts. Bucolic rolling hills give way to the charming towns of Columbia, Ephrata, and Marietta. Quaint Strasburg is now known as Train Town USA because of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania and the multitude of railroad-themed attractions. Lititz is recognized as one of the National Trusts for Historic Preservation''s 2009 Dozen Distinctive Destinations. This book features pictures of two Lancaster Counties: the historic one with yesteryear charm, and the dynamic Lancaster one with creative appeal. More than 100 vivid photographs and informative captions make this the perfect keepsake for residents and visitors alike.

    £21.84

  • The Upside of Undertaking

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Upside of Undertaking

    Book SynopsisEver wonder what goes on behind closed doors at your local cemetery or funeral home? You won''t want to put down this delicious collection of real-life tales of mortuary experiences. Read hilarious stories of the dead and living that will keep you laughing for hours. Catherine Olen has taken a taboo subject in polite society and shows how funny death can be. Discover for yourselves that not every funeral is the serene and dignified event we imagine. Enjoy blunders and bizarre experiences of a longtime mortician, as she exposes foibles in the life of a present-day undertaker. It''ll leave you dying for more.

    £11.39

  • West Virginia

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd West Virginia

    Book SynopsisOver 160 beautiful color photos and lyric text enable readers to explore West Virginia, from rolling countryside and scenic farms to small towns and big cities. The story of West Virginia reveals ancient history as well as modern epic. The land and its mountain barriers are among the oldest to be found on this earth. These rounded mountains stand in silent testimony to the passage of time, as they once rivaled the Alps in height. Prior to European settlement, Native Americans called this rugged land home for fifteen thousand years. Readers view West Virginia''s more recent architectural treasures and simple country mills along with the urban landscape, state forests, industrial might, and the state''s passion: the WVU Mountaineers! Enjoy mountain expanses and riverfront vistas, complete with steamboats, For those with a passion for travel, scenic beauty, and mountain retreats, this book is almost heaven.

    £21.84

  • Southern California Eats 2

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Southern California Eats 2

    Book SynopsisTake a photographic journey through Southern California and step back in time to visit fast food prototypes, drive-ins, bowling alley snack bars, space age coffee shops, roadside cafes, and fine dining destinations. Enjoy photo excursions to historic landmarks like the Dal Rae and Dresden Restaurant, the last remaining winery/restaurant in Los Angeles, a desert outpost cafe, and a giant chocolate donut you can drive-thru. A fun, informative, and visual treat with something for everyone.

    £20.69

  • Santa Fe Reflections

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Santa Fe Reflections

    Book Synopsis250 glorious, colorful images reflect Santa Fe''s year-round appeal in a fresh look at this historic and modern destination. See the city streets where monuments and architecture recall the past. Outside of town, mountains, trails, chapels, and fields of flowers beckon your exploration. Visit many summer festivals that celebrate the cultures that mix in the region and rodeos that continue the activities of cowboys and Old West life here. Many artists now call Santa Fe their hometown, because the stimulating region and active markets invigorate their work. Meet Zozobra, a jovial 50-foot-tall marionette, at Las Fiestas de Santa Fe in early September. The useful Resources section includes contact information for many of the museums, festivals, activities, and recreation areas of Santa Fe. This book is a wonderful introduction as well as a souvenir to Santa Fe''s many charms, and will be a guide and a keepsake to visitors and locals alike.

    £21.84

  • Monuments and Memorials of Washington D.C.

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Monuments and Memorials of Washington D.C.

    Book SynopsisThis revised and expanded second edition serves as your tour guide to the monuments and memorials, traffic circles, parks, and Arlington National Cemetery. Washington, D.C. is a great place to learn American history. Many new images feature monuments to American patriot Nathan Hale and the great writer Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, presidents Abraham Lincoln and Franklin Roosevelt, and inventors Albert Einstein and Benjamin Franklin. Tour the American Civil War Memorial, Iwo Jima/United States Marine Corps Memorial, Tomb of the Unknowns, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Learn about the planned memorial for Martin Luther King, Jr. Easy-to-use and essential for anyone planning a vacation in Washington, D.C., it provides a check-off list so you can see and do everything.

    £17.09

  • Mexico City

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Mexico City

    Book SynopsisThis vibrant photographic essay brings you the warmth of Mexico City's climate and its people. Mexico City has something for everyone and the elegant parks and gardens captured in this travelogue will beckon you to wind your way through pedestrian thoroughfares, along historic canals, and into the old cathedral grounds of the oldest city in the western hemisphere. Basile's trained eye brings you a new view of Mexico City's exciting public spaces at every corner. The escape this book affords you is also practical, with maps and subway stops indicating where you can access the exciting spirit of Mexico City.

    £36.89

  • Faces of Lancaster County

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Faces of Lancaster County

    Book SynopsisThis beautiful book of art photography provides 145 never-before seen candid views of Amish life in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. See Amish families at work, play, and socializing in their society. The powerful photography speaks for itself and gives you a professional photographer''s view of their compelling world. The Old Order Amish settled in Pennsylvania in 1737. For over 250 years they have thrived, doubling their population every 20 years. These Amish Christians worship in their homes every other Sunday. You could not ask for better neighbors. They are always ready and willing to help in times of need. Some Amish are volunteer firemen. As you will see in these pages, in this technology filled 21st century, the Amish remain steadfast to their traditions, driving horse drawn carriages, maintaining businesses, farms, and homes without electricity, and farming with mule and horse power. Enjoy this unusual look into the unique world of Amish life.

    £25.19

  • Fade to Black

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Fade to Black

    Book SynopsisTour the final resting places of Hollywood''s Oscar-winning legends of the Golden Age (1927 to 1950). Visit burial locations and read shocking life stories and film career biographies of extraordinary actors, actresses, and directors. Stories include famous names such as Mary Pickford, Katharine Hepburn, Clark Gable, Bette Davis, Spencer Tracy, Judy Garland, Joan Crawford, Jimmy Stewart, James Cagney, Ingrid Bergman, and many more. Helpful travel directions allow you to sit back, relax, and hold on, as you get up close and personal with some of Hollywood''s greatest bygone icons.

    £20.69

  • Cincinnati Day Trips

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Cincinnati Day Trips

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    £20.69

  • Connecticut by Bicycle Fifty Great Scenic Routes

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Connecticut by Bicycle Fifty Great Scenic Routes

    Book SynopsisThis is the first full-color guide to the state of Connecticut by road bike for the moderate-level rider. It will also be useful to anyone looking for scenic routes throughout the state, although bicycle riding affords the luxury of a slower pace in the open air. With an introduction to riding and to the resources available, the book covers six diverse geographical regions of Connecticut in fifty rides. Each ride is represented by a four-page spread with color photographs of the sights, a narrative description, a map, and a concise cue sheet with directions and mileage. The rides focus on the rich historical sites; the enterprise of Connecticut''s people; and the great natural resources of the Long Island Sound, Connecticut''s rivers, lakes, creeks, and the hills of the Berkshires. Routes also take you through farms, picturesque small villages, city streets, forests, and bogs to view the flora and fauna of the state.

    £33.29

  • Potomac Pathway

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Potomac Pathway

    Book SynopsisFrom Georgetown to Harpers Ferry, through Hancock, to Cumberland, get an intimate, mile-by-mile look at the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park. This great resource guide describes in detail the plants and animals, forests, geology, and environmental issues of this towpath trail. With three maps and 82 pictures, learn about nature along the entire 184 miles. Hear about life along the Canal, from the Indians to present-day residents. Take a tour of the Potomac Valley and engage in favorite activities such as hiking, biking, and fishing. Take a side trip to Rock Creek and Glover-Archbold parks, South Mountain, and Green Ridge State Forest, and get an insider''s look at managing the park.

    £17.09

  • Cape May Lighthouse

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Cape May Lighthouse

    Book SynopsisCape May''s favorite beacon shines brightly in 90 picturesque scenes. Photographed at different angles for contrasting perspectives, the Cape May Lighthouse is shown through all the seasons. The text traces the history of how the lighthouse came to be and the danger that mariners faced as they tried to navigate around the shoals off of Cape May Point that created disaster for many unsuspecting ships. For more than 150 years the current tower has lighted the paths of many boats heading into the Delaware Bay from the Atlantic Ocean and has been a magnet for tourists and residents alike. This will be a great souvenir of your visit to the shore, celebrating the distinctiveness, longevity, and charm of the Cape May Lighthouse.

    £9.49

  • Chesapeake Rainbow

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Chesapeake Rainbow

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    £10.99

  • Assateague

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Assateague

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    £6.97

  • Timeless Crossings

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Timeless Crossings

    Book SynopsisA virtual tour of 100 of VermontΓÇÖs covered bridges beautifully photographed in all four seasons!

    £28.79

  • Marthas Vineyard Perspectives

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Marthas Vineyard Perspectives

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    £9.99

  • Windows on Central Park

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Windows on Central Park

    Book SynopsisUnique perspectives on New York's 843-acre Central Park viewed exclusively from windows and terraces surrounding it. One hundred forty-three photographs range from intimate fourth-floor scenes to sweeping vistas from 64 stories above the Park. The principal photographer of six books on gardens and landscape architecture, the author concentrates on the landscape of Central Park, revealing its beauty from above during all four seasons, from early morning to night. The photographer's journey took her to more than 100 apartments, offices, hotels, and museums over the course of five years. This book includes quotes by sixteen notable individuals about their experiences of looking down from their windows to the Park, including Giorgio Armani, Candice Bergen, Paul Goldberger, Evelyn Lauder, Donald Trump, and Elie Wiesel. Windows on Central Park will strengthen one's sense of the grandeur and beauty of America's most visited park, and reveal the Park as a towering example of both urban ecology

    £36.89

  • Glacier National Park Past and Present

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Glacier National Park Past and Present

    Book SynopsisView the captivating beauty of Glacier National Park and its wildlife through this collection of contemporary images and vintage postcards The sights of Glacier National Park come alive through colorful images of the park's glorious lakes, wildlife, and rugged mountains. Postcards of yesteryear and contemporary photographs tell the rich history and enduring qualities of this crown jewel of the National Park system. Travel along Going-to-the-Sun Road, visit Many Glacier Hotel and other historic properties, and get swept away in the panoramic views. From the pioneering transportation advances of rails and roads, to the rustic lodges that continue to beckon new generations, and the unforgettable scenery, this book is a treasured keepsake for those who love parks and a great resource guide for history buffs.

    £21.84

  • Savannahs Historic Churches

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Savannahs Historic Churches

    Book SynopsisDiscover Savannah's historic churches through 136 color images. With engaging stories about the grand buildings and religious communities that meet in them, this pictorial guide tells of tragedy overcome and victories celebrated. Many places of worship are featured, including Baptist, Methodist, Catholic, Quaker, Presbyterian, Lutheran, Greek Orthodox, and Jewish. Visit Christ Church, the first church in Georgia, and Mickve Israel, which houses the oldest Torah in North America. Tour a church building that was used as part of the Underground Railroad, and learn which churches have been featured in the movies. From historic perspectives to playful trivia, there's something to interest everyone. Local residents and tourists will enjoy this keepsake, while history and architecture buffs will find this a wonderful resource. Information for visitors is included.

    £14.39

  • New Hampshire

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd New Hampshire

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    £28.79

  • Olmsted Parks in New Jersey

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Olmsted Parks in New Jersey

    Book SynopsisA historic overview of the parks the Olmsted companies created in New Jersey primarily for the county park commissions in Essex, Union, and Passaic counties. Son and stepson of the creator of New York's Central Park, Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. and John Charles Olmsted, continued with their father's naturalistic style of landscape architecture, with 20th-century modifications, into the 1960s. Illustrated with more than 200 historic and contemporary photographs, vintage postcards, and Olmsted sketches and plans, this survey chronologically details the development of each park or reservation as it was transformed from former farmland, swamp, forest, or a previous park. Included are the gems of Branch Brook Park in Newark, Cadwalader Park in Trenton, Warinanco Park in Roselle, and Brookdale Park in Montclair and Bloomfield. Discover the Olmsted legacy in some of the most magnificent public parks in New Jersey

    £33.29

  • Lancaster County Out and About

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Lancaster County Out and About

    Book SynopsisStunning photographs capture the people and places of Lancaster County in their day-to-day lives. Often identified with its Amish communities, they are shown here as you may never have seen them before â fishing, playing volleyball, and walking to and from school. The popular landmarks like the Central Market and the Strasburg Railroad, Amish farms, and covered bridges, are covered as are less frequently visited locales. The photographer is a local resident and the more than 200 images, taken while she was âœout & about,â crystallize the steadfast beauty of the area in all seasons. This is a great keepsake for both local residents and tourists. Photography buffs will also appreciate the artistic quality of the photographs and the beauty and diversity of the people and their activities. See for yourself why so many call it home and why it continues to be a top tourist destination.

    £25.19

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