Travel and holiday Books
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Bostons Haunted History
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£11.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Greetings from Columbus Ohio
Book SynopsisTake a virtual tour of scenic Columbus, Ohio as more than 300 vintage postcards and prints showcases the city's rise from wilderness to manufacturing center to an ideal residential community. You'll see: the breath-taking skyline, the State Capitol, the Deshler Wallick Hotel, the R.K.O. Theatre and Le Veque-Lincoln Tower Plus, get an in-depth look at Ohio State University, the O'Shaughnessy Dam, and much more. This book is a great resource for historians and postcard collectors worldwide.
£20.69
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Greetings from Buffalo New York Schiffer Books
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£17.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Greetings from Tampa Florida
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£20.69
Schiffer Publishing Ltd FAMOUS TEXAS MEN Paper Dolls
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£9.49
Schiffer Publishing Ltd More Hollywood Homes
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£13.29
Schiffer Publishing Ltd St. Petersburg
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£20.69
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Middletown Monmouth County New Jersey
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£20.69
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Cape May Walking Tours
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£11.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Story of Story Book Land Schiffer Book
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£17.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Provincetown Perspectives
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£9.49
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Lancaster County Pennsylvania Postcards Featuring
Book SynopsisThe history of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, is visually presented through the words of a venerable historian and striking images compiled from old photographs, advertising pieces, and postcards that relate the cultural diversity apparent today in this favorite tourist destination. From all over the world, visitors marvel at the beautiful farms on limestone-based soil that is among the most productive land anywhere. Early settlers found it a Garden of Eden, and to this day the land attracts people concerned with diverse community life and productive industries that support the growing population. Learn about the area''s history and traditions, and see everyday life conducted by everyday people of a thriving locale. Religious independence still thrives in the communities of Amish, Mennonite, Quaker, Catholic, Protestant, and Jewish settlers from Swiss, Scottish, Irish, French Huguenot, German, and Hispanic origins, and the rural setting complements progressive towns where the future is part of the past.
£25.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Ghosts of West Chester Pennsylvania
Book SynopsisTake a ghostly tour of West Chester, Pennsylvania, to learn the myths, legends, and stories of ghosts that haunt this historic town! Visit with spirits of the Revolutionary War at Market and High Street or a shadow person lurking at Everhart Grove, Marshall Square Park, and Hemlock Alley. Join a paranormal research team on investigations of poltergeist, residual, and intelligent activity. Delve into the dark side of West Chester, but be prepared to be scared long into the night.
£13.29
Schiffer Publishing Ltd York Americas Historic Crossroads
Book SynopsisYork has been has been at the crossroads of American history for over 265 years. The first town west of the Susquehanna River, it was an early gateway for westward migration, played roles in both the American Revolution and Civil War, and contributed greatly to the Industrial Revolution. Take a tour of this historic town from humble eighteenth century buildings withstanding the test of time to the brand new office towers that herald a twenty-first century revitalization. The façades of York tell stories about early settlement, the fight for independence, economic prosperity, decline, and rebirth. The streets are an open-air gallery of architectural achievement, offering a diverse array of styles encompassing portions of four centuries. Beautiful photographs and stories showcase the charm and wonder of a small-town growing into a metropolis of historic relevance.
£25.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Maine Coast Perspectives
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£9.49
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Tours of Cape Cod
Book SynopsisTake 6 excursion trips on Cape Cod. See the densely-built downtowns, bike the trails of Chatham, walk along the canal, and drive to the Outer Cape, Route 6A, and more. Enjoy 214 beautiful color images of Buzzards Bay Railroad Bridge, National Marine Life Center, Joseph Jefferson Windmill, Briggs-McDermott House, Alonzo Booth Blacksmith Shop, Jonathan Bourne Historic Center, Dexter''s Grist Mill, and others that will convince you to get some sand in your touring shoes!
£17.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Haunts of San Jose
Book SynopsisMore than a million people live in the city of San Jose, and its ghosts reside right alongside the population. These contemporary stories are the result of an extensive quest for ghostly phenomena taking place from one end of the city to the other. Whether it's a haunted house on Stockton Avenue, the ghost begging for a police officer to find his murderer outside the Japanese Tea Garden, or the ghost in overalls and a cowboy hat at Tres Gringos, on Second Street, the haunts of San Jose will make you shiver as you walk the streets! Now you, too, can visit with these spirits, at your own risk!
£13.29
Schiffer Publishing Ltd San Antonio Past Present Always Past Present and
Book SynopsisArchival postcard views and modern photos are combined to show what has changed to the buildings and locations of San Antonio. The Alamo is prominently featured. While appreciating the city's past, the author includes his memories of the old town in an effort to entertain, and educate, new residents and tourists. These include the present-day San Antonio Zoo and Sunken Gardens and the gone-but-not-forgotten Coney Island Hot Dog and the Empire and Prince movie house.
£20.69
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Brandywine Valley Ghosts
Book SynopsisTour the Brandywine Valley's most fascinating haunts, including private homes, offices, restaurants, and a battlefield. Spend time with a Revolutionary War sentry in Concord Township, on duty for over 200 years. Visit the Colonial Plantation in Edgemont where a lonely child spirit reaches out for the comforting hand of an adult. Learn what caused a building inspector to flee from a site in Thornton without stopping to collect his tools. These and more ghostly stories await you. Curl up in a comfy chair and be prepared to be scared!
£11.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Cape Cod the Islands from Above 50 Years of
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£33.29
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Ghosts of Southeastern Minnesota
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£13.29
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Boston Past and Present
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£20.69
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Ghosts of Manhattan
Book SynopsisManhattan beckons people from all over the world, including the dead. Read about the ghosts of struggling artists, musicians, and painters, including Mark Twain, Sarah Bernhardt, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Tennessee Williams, and Edie Sedgwickwho still frequent the Chelsea Hotel. Meet a foul-mouthed old woman haunting First Avenue and the distressed, pacing ghost at Community Synagogue who wrings his hands. Cringe as Peter Stuyvesant's spirit shushes parishioners at Saint Mark''s Church in the Bowery, his wooden leg reverberating ominous thuds through the halls! Seeghosts in flapper dresses and zoot suits, and listen to ghostly jazz in the West Village. Infamous histories of restless souls of Manhattan await you; be prepared to be scared!
£11.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Steamboat Days on the Chesapeake Betterton and
Book SynopsisOver 300 postcards and engaging text present Maryland''s beach resorts of yesteryear. Before the completion of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and improved highways, the Chesapeake Bay was dotted with many beach resorts. By the 1890s, the two most popular beaches in Maryland were Betterton and Tolchester Beach. It was a time when going to the beach meant an excursion boat ride across the bay. Betterton''s heyday was from the 1890s to the 1940s, when Betterton''s Victorian wooden hotels were booked solid and served home cooked meals all summer. From its beginnings as a small picnic ground in the 1870s, Tolchester Beach grew to become the Chesapeake Bay''s biggest and best-known amusement park and bathing beach until 1962. This book is a must read for beach lovers, historians, and postcard collectors alike.
£25.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Touring the West
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£20.69
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Maines Waterfalls
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£13.29
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Worcester Massachusetts
Book SynopsisWorcester, Massachusetts, a birthplace of the American Revolution, is a city of many industrial firsts, including Eli Whitney''s cotton gin, Elias Howe''s sewing machine, Dr. Russell L. Hawes'' machine for folding plain paper into envelopes, and Ester Howland''s mass-produced Valentines. Other Worcester firsts include American postcards, new loom designs, the corset, the all-night-lunch, the first national convention advocating women''s rights, the railroad passenger car, and a public city park. See 284 lively, color postcard views and modern photos that help tell Worcester''s story, one of the oldest commercial success tales in the country. Learn how Worcester''s beneficial location in the center of Massachusetts, with major highways and a rail system, helped it develop into a world-class city.
£20.69
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Rehoboth Reflections
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£18.04
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
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
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Delaware Reflections
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£25.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Ghosts of Hollywood III
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£13.29
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
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
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Savannahs Garden Plants
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£9.49
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
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Lexington Kentucky Past and Present
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£20.69
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Gettysburg Perspectives
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£9.49
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
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
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
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
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Philadelphia Originals
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£28.79
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
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Cape Cod the Islands Reflections
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£21.84
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
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
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
