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  • Secrets of Washington County

    Secrets

    Series series Secrets
    These are the stories you don't get in history books, but they are the ones you will remember and talk about.Washington County, Maryland, began shortly after the United States declared its independence. Known for the location of the Battle of Antietam, the county has many more stories to tell in its nearly 250-year history.•Discover where Western Maryland's earthquake capital is located.•Learn ... Read more

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  • Secrets of Frederick County: Little-Known Stories & Hidden History About Maryland's Largest County

    Secrets

    Series series Secrets
    Once upon a time in Frederick County…Frederick County is Maryland's largest county in size, and with its central location in the state, it has seen a lot of state's history unfold. It still maintains much of its agricultural roots and scenic beauty. However, along its mountain slopes, in the street of its cities, and along its waterways, history has unfolded and, in some cases, been forgotten.· ... Read more

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  • Secrets of Deep Creek Lake: Little Known Stories & Hidden History In and Around Maryland's Largest Lake

    Secrets

    Series series Secrets
    Once upon a time on Deep Creek Lake…Maryland has no natural lakes, but during the 1920s, a Pennsylvania electric company constructed Maryland's largest lake. Visitors have boated, swum, and fished the lake for decades, but it wasn't created as a natural resource, it was created to generate electricity.Read about the man who created the Big Mac sandwich and how he helped create some of the lake's ... Read more

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  • Secrets of Franklin County

    Secrets

    Series series Secrets
    Once upon a time in Franklin County…Just north of the Mason Dixon Line in south-central Pennsylvania, Franklin County broke away from Cumberland County to grow into a thriving location for business while still maintaining a lot of its natural beauty. It is also a location filled with interesting stories and rich history.Read about the man who escaped from Indians and then spent two years searching ... Read more

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  • Secrets of Allegany County

    Secrets

    Series series Secrets
    Once upon a time in Allegany County…In the mountains of Western Maryland, Allegany County, Maryland, grew into an industrial center of Maryland because of the coal seams below the ground. The county now remains a destination for people who want to enjoy the scenic views and natural beauty of the area. They also continue to discover the forgotten stories of the county.* Discover how moonshiners ... Read more

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  • Secrets of the Western Maryland Railway: Little-Known Stories & Hidden History About “Wild Mary”

    Secrets, #10

    Series Book 10 - Secrets
    Once upon a time on the Western Maryland Railway…Unlike most railroads that were built by a specific company, the Western Maryland Railways' largest growth came as a result of it taking over dozens of smaller railroads, each with its own stories that became part of the Western Maryland Railway story. Although the Western Maryland Railway was also taken over by a larger railroad, people still ... Read more

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    Our Nation's Greatest War Memorials

    The Mighty Fallen is a beautiful, evocative presentation of more than 150 never-before-seen photographs of the nation's greatest monuments and war memorials, along with text that describes the memorials and tells their stories. This extraordinary collection calls attention to the power of memory and the ways in which we immortalize people and events. As Larry Bond notes in the Introduction, ... Read more

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  • Glimpses of Black Life Along Bayou Lafourche

    Brief Stories of How Black People Lived, Worked, and Succeeded During Challenging Times

    This book describes experiences of Black people who lived throughout the Mississippi RiverBayou Lafourche Region of South Louisiana during the period 18751975. These writings cover four parishes (counties) including Saint James, Ascension, Assumption and Lafourche. This area of Louisiana is steeped in American history, beginning in 1803 with the Louisiana Purchase. The regions uniqueness is ... Read more

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  • Civil War Atlanta

    Series series Civil War Series
    Prior to the Civil War, Atlanta was at the intersection of four rail lines, rendering the Georgia crossroads the fastest-growing city in the Deep South. As the Confederate States formed, Atlanta was a city deeply divided about secession. By the spring of 1863, war had arrived at the doorstep of Atlanta. Join historian Bob Davis as he tells the story of the devastation that befell Atlanta, the ... Read more

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