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| Author | : Kelly Kazek |
| Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 136 |
| Release | : 2010-09-29 |
| Genre | : Photography |
| ISBN | : 1614236356 |
Download Forgotten Tales of Alabama Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Alabama tales that have existed only in rumor, legend and lore are uncovered in this volume of strange, funny, far-fetched, unique and gripping stories from Muscle Shoals to Mobile. From Muscle Shoals to Montgomery to Mobile, there's just no place quite like Alabama. Take a journey off the beaten path through the Cotton State with author Kelly Kazek as she uncovers the stories that make Alabama one of a kind. Kazek, a longtime Alabama resident, unearths tales that have existed only in rumor, anecdote, legend and lore. This collection is packed with little-known stories of strange sites, like the world's largest Nehi bottle; curious critters, like the first monkey in space; and colorful characters, such as the outlaw Tom Clark. Whether funny, far-fetched, gripping or grisly, Forgotten Tales of Alabama is filled with stories you won't soon forget.
| Author | : Kelly Kazek |
| Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 126 |
| Release | : 2011-01-03 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1625841485 |
Download Forgotten Tales of Tennessee Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Tennessee has never been a stranger to strangeness. Stories of the weird, wild, and wonderful abound in the Volunteer state. Join author and seasoned journalist Kelly Kazek as she tracks down the extraordinary stories that other history books overlook. Each section covers a different outlandish theme of Tennessee history colorful characters, strange sites, intriguing incidents, tombstone tales, odd occurrences, and curious creatures. Readers will discover the brilliant phenomenon of synchronized firefly flashes in the Smoky Mountain town of Elmont, take on the world's largest Moon Pie in Chattanooga and learn Tennessee's history of damaging earthquakes. From the humorous to the haunting, the madcap to the macabre, Forgotten Tales of Tennessee offers a collection as remarkable as the state itself.
| Author | : Edward L. Underwood |
| Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 127 |
| Release | : 2012-10-16 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 161423728X |
Download Forgotten Tales of Arkansas Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Take a journey through Arkansas' forgotten past and find the colorful characters, unusual stories and strange occurrences left out of conventional history books. Authors Edward and Karen Underwood weave fact and fun in this offbeat, gripping and little-known history of the Natural State. Discover the Tantrabobus monster rumored to lurk in the hills of the Ozarks, meet the imposters who faked the state's first history museum and learn the story behind Arkansas' lost amusement park, Dogpatch, USA. Truth really is stranger than fiction in Arkansas, and this one-of-a-kind state has the stories to prove it
| Author | : Donna R. Causey |
| Publisher | : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
| Total Pages | : 132 |
| Release | : 2016-02-04 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781523496075 |
Download ALABAMA FOOTPRINTS Immigrants Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
When independence from Britain was won in 1776, a great westward movement of Americans began. Historians refer to this movement west as the Great Migration. Tough it was only a territory, Alabama's population grew faster than any other state in the United States during the time. ALABAMA FOOTPRINTS Immigrants includes some lost & forgotten stories of their experiences such as: The Birth of Twickenham Captain Slick - Fact or Fiction Vine & Olive Company The Death of Stooka President Monroe's Surprise Visit To Huntsville
| Author | : Donna R. Causey |
| Publisher | : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
| Total Pages | : 134 |
| Release | : 2016-11-09 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781537639765 |
Download Alabama Footprints Removal Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
At their height, Native Americans encompassed most of the land in Southeast America. This book documents many of the treaties, enticement, and reasons they were forced to leave. Beginning with President Thomas Jefferson, excerpts of letters and transcriptions of speeches made by all parties are included. ALABAMA FOOTPRINTS Removal includes the following stories Plan for Indian Removal Started With President Thomas Jefferson Intrigue and Murder After Treaty At Indian Springs President Adams And Governor In A Stand-off Gold Causes Expulsion Of The Cherokees Cherokee Chief Ross Became Homeless
| Author | : Donna R. Causey |
| Publisher | : CreateSpace |
| Total Pages | : 132 |
| Release | : 2015-03-05 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9781503276000 |
Download Alabama Footprints Exploration Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
From the time of the discovery of America through the time of De Soto's daring expedition, restless, resolute, and adventurous men crossed oceans in pursuit of their destiny. From the story of the first Mardi Gras that took place in America through the American Revolution. Alabama Footprints relates lost and forgotten stories from Alabama's early days.
| Author | : Donna R. Causey |
| Publisher | : CreateSpace |
| Total Pages | : 136 |
| Release | : 2015-06-03 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781514210239 |
Download Alabama Footprints - Settlement Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Before statehood, travelers to the future state of Alabama faced a formidable task as they threaded their way through the vast wilderness down paths of what was then mainly Native American land. Until 1806, rivers and Native American trails were the only means of communication in the Alabama region, but in that year Congress provided for the construction of the first two roads, the Natchez Trace and the Federal Road. Alabama Footprints: Settlement is a collection of lost and forgotten stories of the first surveyors, traders, and early settlements of what would become the future state of Alabama. Read about: A Russian princess settling in early Alabama How the early setters traveled to Alabama and the risks they took A ruse that saved immigrants lives while traveling through Native American Territory Alliances formed with the Native Americans How an independent republic, separate from the United States was almost formed in Alabama
| Author | : Mary Collins Barile |
| Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 128 |
| Release | : 2012-05-08 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1614238235 |
Download Forgotten Tales of Missouri Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Truth, after all, still remains stranger and more engaging than most legends. And Missouri, of course, leads every other place in truth. Hop aboard Long's dragon boat or take advantage of 1846 wind wagon technology to plunge into the forgotten tales of this fascinating place. Hobnob cautiously with Stagger Lee, Mike Fink and Calamity Jane and view the chamber pot war from a safe distance. Trade witticisms with Alphonse Wetmore and Mark Twain, the frontier folk who keep us civilized today. If you keep company with storyteller Mary Collins Barile, you'll even catch a glimpse of the Mississippi River running backward from an earthquake that was all Missouri's fault.
| Author | : Kelly Kazek |
| Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 105 |
| Release | : 2011-11-02 |
| Genre | : Photography |
| ISBN | : 1625842007 |
Download Christmas Tales of Alabama Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
It's the most wonderful time of the year, especially in Alabama. Celebrate the spirit of the season with these tales of Christmases past from the heart of Dixie. There is the story of Helen Keller's first Christmas memories in Tuscumbia, the tale of how Birmingham native Hugh Martin penned the classic tune "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," visions of all the impressive Christmas light displays throughout the state and much more. In a collection of tales that range from the heartwarming to the heartbreaking, Alabama author Kelly Kazek culls from over two hundred years of Christmas celebrations in the state and offers up a gift that no one will want to be without come Christmas morning.
| Author | : Donna R. Causey |
| Publisher | : CreateSpace |
| Total Pages | : 134 |
| Release | : 2015-08-30 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781516945641 |
Download Alabama Footprints Pioneers Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
They felt the lure of the frontier and struck out for unknown territory that would become Alabama, bringing with them only very few implements to survive. From Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and many other states they came to settle in the newly opened Mississippi Territory. Alabama Footprints Pioneers continues the series with lost and forgotten stories of the earliest Alabama pioneers. Stories include; The Yazoo land fraud; daily life as an Alabama pioneer; the capture and arrest of Vice-president Aaron Burr; the early life of William Barrett Travis, hero of the Alamo; Description of Native Americans of early Alabama including the visit by Tecumseh; Treaties and building the first roads in Alabama.
