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Starring Madame Modjeska: On Tour in Poland and America
by Beth HolmgrenThe &“important . . . meticulously researched&” prize-winning biography of the pre-eminent Polish star of the nineteenth century global stage (CosmopolinReview.com). In reintroducing &“a little-remembered actress to a new American audience&” biographer Beth Holgram delivers a revelatory portrait of Helena Modjeska—from unparalleled European success to her reign as the most acclaimed, and most recognized female celebrity in the late nineteenth-century United States. In 1876, Poland&’s leading actress, Helena Modrzejewska, accompanied by her husband, the self-stylized Count Bozente, emigrated to southern California to give up her career and establish a utopian commune. In light of its failings, it hardly fulfilled the real dreams of Madame Helena. Within a year, she changed her surname to Modjeska, and made her American debut at San Francisco&’s California Theatre. Godmother to Ethel Barrymore, and sharing the Shakespearian stage with such luminaries as Otis Skinner, Edwin Booth, and Maurice Barrymore, Helena Modjeska became the leading star in the United States, where she reigned for the next thirty years. In this &“Impressive . . . achievement,&” Holmgren traces Modjeska&’s fabulous life and career from her illegitimate birth in Krakow, to her successive reinventions of herself as a trans-continental diva, and finally to her enduring legacy (Women&’s Review of Books). All in all, Starring Madame Modjeska &“makes for great drama&” (NewPages.com).
Death of a Pinehurst Princess: The 1935 Elva Statler Davidson Mystery (True Crime Ser.)
by Steve Bouser&“A socialite bride, a $1 million inheritance, an older husband of questionable social rank, Yankees misbehaving on Southern soil . . . [A] web of intrigue&” (Our State). A news media frenzy hurled the quiet resort community of Pinehurst, North Carolina, into the national spotlight in 1935 when hotel magnate Ellsworth Statler&’s adopted daughter was discovered dead early one February morning weeks after her wedding day. A politically charged coroner&’s inquest failed to determine a definitive cause of death, and the following civil action continued to expose sordid details of the couple&’s lives. More than half a century later, the story was all but forgotten when local resident Diane McLellan spied an old photograph at a yard sale and became obsessed with solving the mystery. Her enthusiastic sleuthing captured the attention of Southern Pines resident and journalist Steve Bouser, who takes readers back to those blustery winter days so long ago in the search to reveal what really happened to Elva Statler Davidson. Includes photos &“As compelling as any crime mystery an American writer has ever written: suspenseful, titillating, true and set in Moore County.&” —The Pilot &“Bouser is both compassionate and balanced in his reports of the Davidson affair.&” —Authors &’Round the South &“Bouser uses a story &‘ripped from the headlines&’ as they say to reveal what&’s known and unknown about a young Pinehurst socialite&’s bizarre death . . . [He] takes the reader through the wild inquest, a later trial over Elva&’s will, and buckets of speculation.&” —Salisbury Post
Railroads and the American People (Railroads Past and Present)
by H. Roger Grant&“[A] wealth of vignettes and more than 100 black-and-white illustrations . . . Does a fine job of humanizing the iron horse&” (The Wall Street Journal). In this social history of the impact of railroads on American life, H. Roger Grant concentrates on the railroad&’s &“golden age,&” from 1830 to 1930. He explores four fundamental topics—trains and travel, train stations, railroads and community life, and the legacy of railroading in America—illustrating each with carefully chosen period illustrations. Grant recalls the lasting memories left by train travel, both of luxurious Pullman cars and the grit and grind of coal-powered locals. He discusses the important role railroads played for towns and cities across America, not only for the access they provided to distant places and distant markets but also for the depots that were a focus of community life, and reviews the lasting heritage of the railroads in our culture today. This is &“an engaging book of train stories&” from one of railroading&’s finest historians (Choice). &“Highly recommended to train buffs and others in love with early railroading.&” —Library Journal &“With plenty of detail, Grant brings a bygone era back to life, addressing everything from social and commercial appeal, racial and gender issues, safety concerns, and leaps in technology . . . A work that can appeal to both casual and hardcore enthusiasts.&” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Carter G. Woodson in Washington, D.C.: The Father of Black History (American Heritage Ser.)
by Pero Gaglo DagbovieAn in-depth look at the iconic African American scholar&’s life in—and his contributions to—our nation&’s capital. The discipline of black history has its roots firmly planted at 1538 Ninth Street, Northwest, in Washington, DC. The Victorian row house in &“Black Broadway&” was once the modest office-home of Carter G. Woodson. The home was also the headquarters of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH). Woodson dedicated his entire life to sustaining the early black history &“mass education movement.&” He contributed immensely not just to African American history but also to American culture. Scholar Pero Gaglo Dagbovie unravels Woodson&’s &“intricate&” personality and traces his relationship to his home, the Shaw neighborhood and the District of Columbia. Includes photos!
A History of Howard Johnson's: How a Massachusetts Soda Fountain Became an American Icon (American Palate Ser.)
by Anthony Mitchell SammarcoThe iconic restaurant chain that defined Americana by introducing twenty-eight flavors of ice cream, &“tendersweet&” clam strips, grilled &“frankforts,&” and more. Popularly known as the &“Father of the Franchise Industry,&” Howard Johnson delivered good food and fair prices—a winning combination that brought appreciative customers back for more. The attractive white Colonial Revival restaurants, with eye-catching porcelain tile roofs, illuminated cupolas, and sea blue shutters, were described in Reader&’s Digest in 1949 as the epitome of &“eating places that look like New England town meeting houses dressed up for Sunday.&” Learn how Johnson created an orange-roofed empire of ice cream stands and restaurants that stretched from Maine to Florida . . . then all the way across the country.
A Haunted History of Louisiana Plantations (Haunted America)
by Cheryl H. White W. Ryan SmithStories of ghosts and strange happenings at these historic Southern homes—with photos included. Louisiana plantations evoke images of grandeur and elegance, but beyond the facade of stately homes are stories of hope and subjugation, tragedy and suffering, shame and perseverance and war and conquest. After sixteen workers axed most of the Houmas House&’s ancient oak trees, referred to as &“the Gentlemen,&” eight of the surviving trees eerily twisted overnight in grief over the losses wrought by a great Mississippi River flood. An illegal duel to reclaim lost honor left the grounds of Natchez&’s Cherokee Plantation bloodstained, but the victim&’s spirit may still wander there today. A mutilated slave girl named Chloe still haunts the halls of the Myrtles Plantation in St. Francisville. In this book, Cheryl H. White and W. Ryan Smith reveal the dark history, folklore, and lasting human cost of Louisiana plantation life.
Falling Down Getting Up: A Story of Overcoming Life to Live
by Michael HarrisA yoga teacher&’s wise, witty memoir about life and near-death: &“In a world full of new-age nonsense, Michael is a true gem.&” —Jessica Biskind, MA, LPC Michael Harris has had his ups and downs in life. There were a few big falls, like losing more than half of his liver in an accident at twelve years old, becoming an alcoholic by sixteen—endangering what was left of that liver—and nearly losing his legs from vascular disease at twenty-seven. But once Michael gets you through the gory details of the mess he found himself in, he&’ll tell you what he did to get back up out of that mess—with plenty of entertainment and inspiration along the way. From his brushes with death to his passion for life, and his tale of how he ultimately became a successful yoga teacher, Falling Down Getting Up just might help you get back up, too.
Living an Abundant Life: Inspirational Stories from Entrepreneurs Around the World
by Sandy ForsterGet inspired to unleash your full potential and enjoy a life of wealth and abundance with this story collection from the creator of WildWealthy.com. Have you been searching for ways to live a truly fulfilling life? Do you want more happiness, wealth, good health and joy? If you&’ve answered yes to these questions, then Living an Abundant Life will provide you with the answers you seek to living a truly amazing life! In this book you will learn some of the best kept secrets on how to enrich your life beyond your wildest dreams from some of the greatest international leaders and teachers in today&’s world, including Neale Donald Walsch, Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen. Inside you will discover. . . . Why your attitude is the essence of your ultimate successStop sabotaging yourself and get what you desireHow to transform your life despite your current circumstancesHow to find your own definition of abundance even through adversityAnd more! If you want more out of life, love, and the world around you, then Living an Abundant Life is the life guide you&’ve been waiting for.
Cross and Cosmos: A Theology of Difficult Glory (Indiana Series in the Philosophy of Religion)
by John D. CaputoThe renowned theologian &“brings Luther and cosmology into dialogue with radical theological movements that have their point of departure in deconstruction&” (George Pattison, author of Eternal God/Saving Time). John D. Caputo stretches his project as a radical theologian to new limits in this groundbreaking book. Mapping out his summative theological position, he identifies with Martin Luther to take on notions of the hidden god, the theology of the cross, confessional theology, and natural theology. Caputo also confronts the dark side of the cross with its correlation to lynching and racial and sexual discrimination. Caputo is clear that he is not writing as any kind of orthodox Lutheran but is instead engaging with a radical view of theology, cosmology, and poetics of the cross. Readers will recognize Caputo&’s signature themes—hermeneutics, deconstruction, weakness, and the call—as well as his unique voice as he writes about moral life and our strivings for joy against contemporary society and politics. &“This work will be eagerly awaited and immediately read by John D. Caputo&’s many followers. They will be looking for him to fill out the &‘big picture&’ which makes manifest for the first time all the parts and pieces he has contributed to the theological project he launched early in the previous decade.&” —Carl Raschke, author of Postmodern Theology &“Caputo is always distinctive.&” —George Pattison, author of Eternal God/Saving Time
Haunted Inns and Ghostly Getaways of Vermont (Haunted America)
by Thea LewisPrepare to be disturbed by the preternatural guests at the Green Mountain State&’s most creeptastic lodgings—from the author of Haunted Burlington. Creaks and groans in the night remind guests that they might not be alone in Vermont&’s inns. Discover the history behind some of the Green Mountain State&’s spookiest places to spend the night. Loyal guest Mary Todd Lincoln enjoyed her annual respites at the Equinox Hotel in Manchester so much that death could not interrupt the tradition. Some still feel the presence of Al Capone in the underground bar he favored at Highgate Manor. The show goes on for the ghost of tap-dancing hero Boots Berry at Stowe&’s Green Mountain Inn. Queen City Ghostwalk creator and author Thea Lewis shares chilling encounters and examines the spirits of the past that are not quite resting in peace. Haunted Inns and Ghostly Getaways of Vermont is the only bedtime story for a night in Vermont&’s eerie lodgings. Includes photos! &“For Lewis, a gifted storyteller, a good story makes a haunted place all the more compelling.&” —Happy Vermont
Classic Cashes In: A British Classic Car Mystery (The Jack Colby, Car Detective Mysteries #6)
by Amy MyersA British car detective steers a &’36 Packard straight into a deadly world of elite family secrets in a series &“very much in the tradition of Dick Francis&” (Kirkus Reviews). Philip Moxton, a wealthy banker in the west of Kent, is anything but a routine client for Jack Colby, freelance investigator for the Kent police car-theft unit. Moxton is desperate for a very particular 1936 Packard One-Twenty saloon. Once, he was obliged to sell it. Now he wants to buy it back—anonymously, at any price, and soon. Because as Moxton tells it, he&’s going to be murdered. The case stalls when Colby tracks down the current owner, actor Tom Herrick. Herrick knows why Moxton wants to get his hands on it—a mystery involving an ongoing Moxton-Herrick family feud, and a multi-million-dollar legacy. For Colby, the search for the truth becomes treacherous as a relentless killer gears up to strike again and again. Everyone in the shadow of the prized Packard is a suspect. And anyone could be the next victim.
Ghosts of Old Town Albuquerque (Haunted America)
by Cody PolstonMeet the spirits who haunt this historic New Mexico city . . . photos included! Old Town Plaza has been the center of Albuquerque community life since the city was founded in 1706 by Gov. Francisco Cuervo y Valdez. Historically known as the crossroads of the Southwest, and reflecting an amalgamation of Spanish, Mexican, and Native American cultures, Old Town Plaza has been home to many of New Mexico&’s proud ancestors—and still is. Ghosts of Old Town Albuquerque presents the evidence of their specters wandering the shadows, gathered by author Cody Polston, president of the Southwest Ghost Hunter&’s Association. Having tracked spirits for three decades, including in such landmarks as the Bottger Mansion and Casa de Ruiz, Polston explores the history and mysteries behind many of Old Town Plaza&’s eerie wraiths.
Murder & Mayhem on Ohio's Rails (Murder And Mayhem Ser.)
by Jane Ann TurzilloAll aboard for a breakneck trip into history, as the author of Wicked Women of Ohio details the Buckeye State&’s most daring train holdups. Ride Ohio&’s rails with some of the bravest trainmen and most vicious killers and robbers to ever roll down the tracks. The West may have had Jesse James and Butch Cassidy, but Ohio had its own brand of train robbers. Discover how Alvin Karpis knocked off an Erie Railroad train and escaped with $34,000. Learn about the first peacetime train holdup that took place in North Bend when thieves derailed the Kate Jackson, robbed its passengers and blew the Adam&’s Express safe. Make no mistake—railroading was a dangerous job in bygone days. Includes photos! &“Ohio was plagued by train bandits, too, and some of them were shockingly violent. Journalist Jane Ann Turzillo has researched 10 interesting cases for her book.&” —Akron Beacon Journal
The Patterns of War Since the Eighteenth Century
by Larry H. Addington&“This important work . . . synthesizes the evolution of warfare from 1775 to the present.&” —Military Review A thorough revision of a highly successful text, the second edition of this classic work provides a comprehensive picture of the evolution of modern warfare. Addington discusses developments in strategies and tactics, logistics and weaponry, and provides detailed discussions of important battles and campaigns. His book is an excellent introduction for both students and the general reader. &“There is nothing else in print that tells so much so concisely about how war has been conducted since the days of General George Washington.&” —Russell F. Weigley, author of The American Way of War &“A superior synthesis. Well written, nicely organized, remarkably comprehensive, and laced with facts.&” —Military Affairs
Pasta Modern: New & Inspired Recipes from Italy
by Francine SeganA palate-pleasing cookbook that &“enables us to virtually visit Italy&’s 20 regions and savor its pastas&” (Booklist, starred review). In Pasta Modern, Italian food authority Francine Segan challenges the notion that pasta must be traditional or old-world. In this beautifully photographed cookbook, Segan details the hottest, newest, and most unusual pasta dishes from Italy&’s food bloggers, home cooks, artisan pasta makers, and vanguard chefs. The one hundred distinctive pasta recipes, including many vegan and vegetarian specialties, range from simple and elegant (Pasta with Caramelized Oranges) to more complex (Neapolitan Carnevale Lasagna) to cutting-edge (Cappuccino-Caper Pasta). Tips and anecdotes culled from Segan&’s Italian travels enhance the easy-to-follow directions, and a glossary of more than fifty extraordinary dried pastas showcases shapes to revive any pasta lover&’s repertoire. For contemporary, authentic Italian pasta, Pasta Modern is the go-to guide.
Haunted New Orleans: History & Hauntings of the Crescent City (Haunted America)
by Troy TaylorTravel beyond Bourbon Street into the macabre history of one of the most haunted cities in the United States with the author of Wicked New Orleans as your guide. New Orleans—the Big Easy, the birthplace of jazz, home of Cafe du Monde and what some call the most haunted city in America. Beneath the indulgence and revelry of the Crescent City lies a long history of the dark and mysterious. From the famous &“Queen of Voodoo,&” Marie Laveau, who is said to haunt the site of her grave, to the wicked LaLauries, whose true natures were hidden behind elegance and the trappings of high society, New Orleans is filled with spirits of all kinds. Some of the ghosts in these stories have sordid and scandalous histories, while others are friendly specters who simply can&’t leave their beloved city behind. Join supernatural historian Troy Taylor as he takes readers beyond the French Quarter and shows a side of New Orleans never seen. Includes photos!
Haunted Rochester: A Supernatural History of the Lower Genesee (Haunted America Ser.)
by Mason Winfield John Koerner Reverend Tim Shaw Rob LockhartThe western New York state Great Lakes region serves as a scenic setting for supernatural traditions, incidences, and folklore. Avenging specters, demon-tortured roads, holy miracles, weird psychic events, prehistoric power sites, ancient curses, Native American shamans, active battlefields, ghost ships, black dogs, haunted monuments, and the phantoms of Rochester&’s famous—all are part of the legacy of Rochester and the lower Genesee. Supernatural historian Mason Winfield and the research team from Haunted History Ghost Walks, Inc., take us on a spiritual safari through the Seneca homeland of the &“Sweet River Valley&” and the modern city in its place. After their survey of Rochester&’s super natural history and tradition, &“the Flour City&” will never look the same. Includes photos!
Forbidden Bookshelf Presents Christopher Simpson: The Splendid Blond Beast, Blowback, and Science of Coercion (Forbidden Bookshelf)
by Christopher SimpsonThree provocative exposés from a National Jewish Book Award–winning journalist address the CIA&’s recruitment of Nazis and use of psychological warfare. The Splendid Blond Beast: This groundbreaking investigation into the CIA&’s post–World War II liberation and recruitment of Nazi war criminals—including the pivotal role played by CIA director Allen Dulles—traces the roots not only of US government malfeasance, but of mass murder as an instrument of financial gain and state power, from the Armenian genocide during World War I to Hitler&’s Holocaust through the practice of genocide today. &“Revelatory and shocking.&” —Kirkus Reviews Blowback: The true story of how US intelligence organizations employed Nazi war criminals in clandestine warfare and propaganda against the USSR, anticolonial revolutionaries, and progressive movements worldwide that were claimed to be Soviet pawns. &“The story is one that needs to be told, and Blowback makes a major contribution to its telling, supplementing a thorough collation of known cases with ample new research.&” —The New York Times Science of Coercion: Drawing on long-classified documents from the Pentagon, the CIA, and other national security agencies, Simpson exposes secret government-funded research into psychological warfare and reveals that many of the most respected pioneers in the field of communication science were knowingly complicit as their findings were employed for the purposes of propaganda, subversion, intimidation, and counterinsurgency during the Cold War era. &“An intriguing picture of the relations between state power and the intellectual community.&” —Noam Chomsky, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Making the Steve Jobs Movie: An Entrepreneurial Case Study
by Joe MancusoThe producer of the hit film, Jobs, shares his visions of Hollywood, big business, and entrepreneurial success with America&’s most powerful CEOs. How did Mark Hulme make a journey from Fort Worth, Texas, publisher to first-time movie producer who wrangled Ashton Kutcher to star in one of the most highly anticipated biopics ever made? It&’s a story right of Steve Jobs&’s own playbook for success: start with a good idea and the drive to seek the resources that&’ll turn that concept into reality. This is the illuminating and unique guide to accomplishing those dreams. Joe Mancuso—founder of CEO Clubs and with more than fifty years of experience as an entrepreneur—assembles twenty diverse CEOs to discuss the genius and nerve behind two effectual lynchpins: the founder of Apple himself, and Mark Hulme who took the risk to bring Jobs&’s story to the big screen. In these lively, informative, and invaluable conversations, Mancuso, Hulme, and their peers illustrate how you, too, can apply the same principles and efforts into your own personal success story.
Ghosts and Legends of Lake Champlain (Haunted America)
by Thea LewisThe author of Haunted Burlington shares Lake Champlain&’s chilling history—from swashbuckling spirits to Champ, &“North America&’s Loch Ness Monster.&” Lake Champlain is located between New York&’s majestic Adirondacks and Vermont&’s famed Green Mountains. Yet despite the beauty of this region, it has been the site of dark and mysterious events; it is not surprising that some spirits linger in this otherwise tranquil place. Fort Ticonderoga saw some of early America&’s bloodiest battles, and American, French and British ghosts still stand guard. A spirit walks the halls of SUNY Plattsburgh, even after his original haunt burned in 1929. Champlain&’s islands—Stave, Crab, Valcour and Garden—all host otherworldly inhabitants, and unidentified creatures and objects have made appearances on the water, in the sky and in the forests surrounding the lake. Join Burlington&’s Thea Lewis as she explores the ghosts and legends that haunt Lake Champlain. Includes photos! &“For Lewis, a gifted storyteller, a good story makes a haunted place all the more compelling.&” —Happy Vermont
A Unionist in East Tennessee: Captain William K. Byrd and the Mysterious Raid of 1861 (Civil War Ser.)
by Marvin ByrdThe Civil War that tore America in two also pit one Tennessean against another—with deadly consequences . . . During the Civil War, Tennessee was perhaps the most conflicted state in the Confederacy. Allegiance to either side could mean life or death, as Union militia captain and longtime Tennessee resident William K. Byrd discovered in the fall of 1861 when he and his men were attacked by a band of Confederate sympathizers and infantrymen. This unauthorized raid led to the arrest of thirty-five men and the death of several others. Details of this mysterious skirmish have remained buried in archives and personal accounts for years. Now, for the first time, A Unionist in East Tennessee uncovers a dramatic yet forgotten chapter of Civil War history. Includes photos! &“The author does a fine job of communicating the charged political atmosphere in 1861, in isolated Hawkins and Hancock counties and in East Tennessee at large . . . [He] constructs a strong case that the planning and conduct of the raid was a local affair not ordered by Confederate military authorities.&” —Civil War Books and Authors
Selected Works: Afterlife; Halfway Home; Love Alone; and West of Yesterday, East of Summer
by Paul MonetteTwo novels and two collections of poetry, all powerful reflections on the AIDS experience, from the National Book Award–winning author of Becoming a Man. Afterlife: Three men bond after their lovers die of AIDS, all within a week of one another in the same Los Angeles hospital. Each of the men react differently to the situation he&’s in, but no matter the path each takes, they are all searching for a way to live and love again. Halfway Home: After being diagnosed with AIDS, Tom moves to a California beach house to live out the rest of his life in peace. But the unexpected reappearance of his troubled brother quickly changes everything in this novel about anger, reconciliation, love, and danger. Love Alone: Following his partner Roger Horwitz&’s death from AIDS in 1986, Paul Monette threw himself into these elegies. Writing them, he says, &“quite literally kept me alive.&” Both beautifully written and deeply affecting, every poem is full of resentment, sorrow, tenderness, and a palpable sense of grief—but also love. West of Yesterday, East of Summer: This stunning career-spanning collection includes Monette&’s early work as well as the beautiful and wrenching poems borne out of immense loss. Written with characteristic wit, these poems deftly traverse humor, rage, love, and mourning.
Boston Marathon: History by the Mile (Sports Ser.)
by Paul C. Clerici&“Clerici brings the race to life through . . . stories about every statue, landmark and portion of the course from its start in 1897 to its current incarnation&” (MetroWest Daily News). From Hopkinton to Boylston Street, the beloved 26.2 miles of the Boston Marathon mark historic moments and memories dating back to 1897. Town by town and step by step, follow author, journalist, and runner Paul C. Clerici as he goes deeper into each town and city along the route with firsthand descriptions of the course from the uphill climbs to the spirited sprints. Insightful anecdotes, from the naming of Heartbreak Hill to the incorporation of women runners, reveal meaningful racing heritage along the route. This comprehensive and unique journey also explores the stories behind notable landmarks, statues, and mile markers throughout the course. Woven into the course history is expert advice on how to run each leg of the race from renowned running coach Bill Squires. Whether you&’re a runner, spectator, or fan, Boston Marathon: History by the Mile has it all. Includes photos!
Murder on Maryland's Eastern Shore: Race, Politics and the Case of Orphan Jones (True Crime Ser.)
by Joseph E. MooreFrom a former Maryland attorney comes the true crime story of accused murderer Orphan Jones—a case mired in the racism and politics of 1930s America. Euel Lee, alias Orphan Jones, was an African American accused of murdering his white employer and family over a single dollar. The tumultuous events and cast of characters surrounding the racially charged crime garnered national media attention and changed the course of Maryland history. With exacting research, former Maryland State&’s Attorney Joseph E. Moore reconstructs the murders, the ensuing roller coast of a trial, and the eventual conviction and execution of Orphan Jones. Moore details all of this in the context of Jim Crow politics and American society during the Great Depression in this gripping true crime account. &“The Euel Lee case as explored by Joe Moore is more than good, readable, local history. It is about the stresses and strains in American society in the Depression, from the radicalism of a young Communist lawyer to the conscious efforts of a rural community to contain violence, confront or at least deal with their prejudices and see that justice was served for a senseless murder in their midst. Moore sets a high standard of factual accountability and entertaining narrative based upon oral history and archival research. General readers and scholars alike will not be disappointed.&” —Edward C. Papenfuse, PhD, Maryland State Archivist and Commissioner of Land Patents
Glastenbury: The History of a Vermont Ghost Town (Brief History Ser.)
by Tyler ReschThe curious history of a tiny town that all but disappeared . . . Includes photos! Founded by a famously scheming New Hampshire governor, Glastenbury struggled for over a century to break triple digits in population. A small charcoal-making industry briefly flourished after the Civil War, yet by 1920 Glastenbury counted fewer than twenty inhabitants. The end came officially in 1937, when the state, following a spirited debate, formally disincorporated the town. Yet Glastenbury&’s legacy lives on in Tyler Resch&’s lively and amusing history. Follow Resch as he chronicles the community&’s compelling, if always precarious, existence. From mysterious murders and curious development schemes to the township&’s eventual annexation by the US Forest Service, Glastenbury tells the ultimately redemptive tale of a community that lost its political status, only to gain a national forest.