NEW Applewood Books Of the Passing of the First-Born, 9781429096256 American Ro

In it is the wonder of creation, the bond between mother and child, the awakening love of a parent for his offspring, and the reality of a father of color seeing freedom in the loss. “Well sped, my boy, before the world had dubbed your ambition insolence, had held your ideals unattainable, and taught you to cringe and bow.

Legends, Lore and Secrets of New England, Massachusetts, American Legends, Paper

Legends, Lore and Secrets of New England, Massachusetts, American Legends, Paper The stories, legends, and lore surrounding New England’s most haunted places. A must-read for fans of the supernatural and New England history.New England’s history is marked with witch executions, curses and an untold number of cemeteries hiding mysteries beneath their stones. In this sometimes harsh landscape, the truth is often stranger than fiction. Examine the footprints burned into the ledge of Devil’s Foot Rockin Rhode Island. Spend a night at the Kennebunk Innin Maine, where the mischievous specter of Silas Perkins still resides. Traverse an old dirt road near Sterling, Connecticut, where the Darn Man’sfrozen body was uncovered in 1863.Authors Thomas D’Agostino and Arlene Nicholson uncover the history behind the region’s best-kept secrets and lore. As you flip through these pages of New England’s legends, tread lightly–you just might find a story that will follow you home.

Legends, Lore and Secrets of New England, Massachusetts, American Legends, Paper

Legends, Lore and Secrets of New England, Massachusetts, American Legends, Paper The stories, legends, and lore surrounding New England’s most haunted places. A must-read for fans of the supernatural and New England history.New England’s history is marked with witch executions, curses and an untold number of cemeteries hiding mysteries beneath their stones. In this sometimes harsh landscape, the truth is often stranger than fiction. Examine the footprints burned into the ledge of Devil’s Foot Rockin Rhode Island. Spend a night at the Kennebunk Innin Maine, where the mischievous specter of Silas Perkins still resides. Traverse an old dirt road near Sterling, Connecticut, where the Darn Man’sfrozen body was uncovered in 1863.Authors Thomas D’Agostino and Arlene Nicholson uncover the history behind the region’s best-kept secrets and lore. As you flip through these pages of New England’s legends, tread lightly–you just might find a story that will follow you home.

Northern Virginia’s Equestrian Heritage, Virginia, Images of America, Paperback

Northern Virginia’s Equestrian Heritage, Virginia, Images of America, Paperback For over 200 years, Northern Virginia has enjoyed a respected reputation for its equestrian heritage. The present-day home of horse museums and libraries, as well as breeding, sports, and shows of all sort, Northern Virginia truly is « hunt country. » Northern Virginia’s Equestrian Heritage showcases the area’s early hunting history and offers a singular glimpse into the past glory days of fox hunts, hound-breeding, horse races, and horse shows. Beautiful estates where men and women gathered, partied, and hunted once dotted the landscape; today, however, many of these estates remain only in photographs and memories. The area’s picturesque countryside has enticed well-known families, including the Kennedys and the DuPont Scotts, to join in the local favored pastime. Some of the world’s best fox hunting took place in Loudoun County before the Civil War; afterwards, the hounds were let loose and very few quality packs remained. It took the combined help of fox hunters and land barons to reinstate the breeding of prestigious hounds and increase the sport’s popularity once again. Upperville, the home of America’s oldest horse show, dates to 1853 and has given shape to horse shows all over the country. Even women’s place in equestrian history was rallied for in Northern Virginia; Viola Townsend Winmill, who became one of the « first ladies » of fox hunting, and her husband Robert C. Winmill lived in Warrenton for more than 50 years and played polo, raced horses, raised hounds, and collected coaches.

Southern Food and Civil Rights, District of Columbia, American Palate, Paperback

Southern Food and Civil Rights, District of Columbia, American Palate, Paperback Food has been and continues to be an essential part of any movement for progressive change.From home cooks and professional chefs to local eateries and bakeries, food has helped activists continue marching for change for generations. Paschal’s restaurant in Atlanta provided safety and comfort food for civil rights leaders. Elijah Muhammad and the Nation of Islam operated their own farms, dairies and bakeries in the 1960s. « The Sandwich Brigade » organized efforts to feed the thousands at the March on Washington. Author Fred Opie details the ways southern food nourished the fight for freedom, along with cherished recipes associated with the era.