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Explores the life and legacy of Richard Guy Walton, Nevada's renowned abstract artist, writer, and cultural figure. A Nevada Life is the biography of artist Richard Guy Walton, Nevada’s “Grand...

One of America’s oldest communities, Quincy has been renowned through time for both its people and its natural resources. Both John Adams and his son John Quincy Adams served the...

Before Colorado became a state in 1876, the railroad had already made inroads into the Territory. In fact, the first rails were laid in Colorado in 1867 when the Union...

Mountains and Molehills is essential reading for anyone wishing to build a mental picture of San Francisco and the Sacramento areas during the period of the Gold Rush from 1850...

Rancho Suscol was a Mexican land grant given to General Mariano Vallejo in 1843 that encompassed approximately 80,000 acres, including what are now Benicia, Vallejo, American Canyon, southern Napa County,...

The discovery of gold on the magical date of January 24, 1848, when James Marshall discovered gold at Sutter's Mill near Coloma, started a rush that was unprecedented in all...

In 1938, the City of Denver donated more than 65,000 acres southeast of the city to the War Department for use as a bombing range. Preparing for the looming threat...

Against the backdrop of majestic mountains, rivers, and streams that showcase Oregon’s beauty lie many true crime stories. Hidden amongst the otherwise serene landscape are murderers and serial killers. Read...

Explore Idaho’s forgotten past through stunning photographs of ghost towns, abandoned mines, and crumbling buildings, blending history and legend. Our world is full of abandoned places—crumbling structures and rotting buildings...

Beautiful San Francisco Bay is among the world’s finest natural harbors and a tourist mecca, but more attention is paid to the cities on its perimeter than to the scenic...

Step into the captivating world of Idaho's forgotten past with Howard Frisk's Ghost Towns of Western Idaho. This engaging book takes you on a visual and historical journey through the...

Embark on a nostalgic and enlightening journey through Vanishing America: A Journey Through the Forgotten Relics of Route 66, authored by Justin Tedford. Delve into the disappearing landmarks of Route...

Two young brothers chronicle their 1852 wagon train journey to California, capturing hardships, discoveries, and enduring legacies. In Journal Across the Plains, 1852: The Brothers Verdenal, Missouri to California, pre-teen...

More Moments in Marin History: Familiar Tales and Untold Stories, Volume II is a collection of historical photographs and accompanying articles that first appeared in the Marin Independent Journal newspaper....

Explores forgotten places through 150 photographs, uncovering history and myths. If walls could talk, what stories would they choose to share, and which would they decide to sweep under the...

This is the story of the frontier in California that grew to the city of Livermore. The town was created simultaneously with the Transcontinental Railroad. Initially a ranching railroad town...

Captures the unique community of shuttle fans camping in the Mojave Desert, celebrating the dawn of the New Space Age. Waiting for Spaceships vividly portrays a forgotten community of pilgrims...

Established in 1926, the Colorado Springs Airport—through a lease between the City of Colorado Springs and the War Department—became the nucleus of the Colorado Springs Army Air Base, providing training...

The California desert stands as a testament to the ever-changing interplay between human ambition and the forces of nature. In the early pioneer days, towns would quickly spring up like...

Explores Charlie and Nancy Russell's two-decade connection with Glacier National Park, showcasing his art, influential visitors, and landscape changes over time. Cowboy Artist Charlie Russell and Glacier National Park examines...

A gripping exploration of California's infamous true crime stories, from unsolved murders to daring prison escapes, revealing a dark history of deception, violence, and tragedy. From California’s mountain peaks to...

There are ghosts on Route 66 in New Mexico. Every abandoned building is a nod to the past, an echo of the days when the Mother Road was a bustling...

Abandoned Roadside Attractions: Under a Southwest Moon is a fascinating nocturnal exploration of the best abandoned oddities, kitschy tourist traps, strange sculptures, and surreal art installations throughout California, Arizona, and...

Making sense of Monroe is problematic. Her so-called autobiography cannot be relied upon, not least because she was insecure, introspective and unable to even make sense of herself There has...

The Rocky Mountain Railroad Club is one of the nation's premier rail fan clubs. Since its founding in Denver in 1938, the Club has hosted countless excursions, published books, and...

Pioneering Women of Glacier National Park examines the role of early pioneering women in the pre-park period up through the first three decades of Glacier Park (1910–1940). The concept of...

California is known as the "Golden State." However, it has been said that "all that glitters is not gold." Within the pages of this book are true stories including the...

Murder for hire plots, conspiracy to commit murder, and contract killings may seem like something that only happens in the Mafia, but Oregon has had more than its fair share...

Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Heritage started in 1849 with the opening of the Aurora Branch Railroad in Illinois from Aurora to Chicago’s west side. This grew into the Chicago,...

Washington may be known as the Evergreen State but hidden amongst the evergreen trees are true crime stories spanning the past century. Come and explore the Ghoul of Gray’s Harbor...

California is one of several states that make up the Wild West in the United States. It was first established as a U.S. a territory in 1848. The state that...

Photographer Joseph Bowman engages readers with a visual tour of the railroads of Western North Carolina. Enjoy scenes of busy mainline action on Norfolk Southern and CSX mainlines including unit...

Union Pacific Railroad Heritage covers the history of this amazing railroad that was founded in 1862 and completed the United States first transcontinental railroad in 1869. With the need to...

The history of Marin County is intimately connected with the birth and early growth of the state of California. Marin is home to one of the last Spanish missions and...

Historic mansions, farmhouses, and family homes rot across Maryland, the wealthiest state in the nation, from the Eastern Shore to the west in Appalachia. As the authors explored these homes,...

In Weird Crescenta Valley, we learn about the odd events, people, and places of the valley, along with natural and supernatural oddities. For instance, a new-age religion was briefly located...