The Puering, Bating & Drenching of Skins is a comprehensive and authoritative treatise dedicated to the intricate processes involved in the preparation of animal skins for leather production. Authored by Arthur Harvey and published in 1920, this book delves deeply into the traditional and scientific methods of puering, bating, and drenching—three essential steps in the leather-making process that are crucial for producing high-quality, supple leather. The book begins by exploring the histo...

Emma Molloy—temperance revivalist, prohibitionist, and accessory to murderIn the summer of 1885, ex-convict George Graham bigamously married Cora Lee, foster daughter of nationally known temperance revivalist Emma Molloy, and the three took up residence together on the Molloy farm near Springfield, Missouri. When the body of Graham’s first wife, Sarah, was found at the bottom of an abandoned well on the Molloy farm early the next year, Graham was charged with murder, and C...

The people who lived and worked on and alongside the Ohio & Erie Canal had a vocabulary all their own. Originally published in 1995, this glossary was the first to list in one source the terms used to describe the boats, crews, locks, equipment, and canals.Terry K. Woods provides a dictionary of primary terms selected from official reports as well as terms taken from interviews with former boatmen. This new edition includes a detailed description of the canal's route--elevation, en...

In the nineteenth century, Hansen's disease, more commonly known as leprosy, spread through the Hawaiian Islands, causing the king of Hawaii to sanction an act that exiled all people afflicted with this disease to Kalaupapa, a peninsula on the island of Moloka'i. Kalaupapa was separated from the rest of the world, with sheer cliffs on one side, the ocean on the other three, and limited contact with anyone, even loved ones. In Kalaupapa, the author delves into the untold history of...

Report to Hon. A. V. Brown Postmaster-General is a comprehensive historical document that offers a detailed account of the state and operations of the United States Post Office Department during the mid-19th century. Compiled and presented to the Honorable Aaron V. Brown, who served as Postmaster-General under President James K. Polk, this report provides an in-depth analysis of the postal system’s challenges, achievements, and ongoing reforms during a period of rapid national expansion an...

The Nature Fakers controversy, also called the "War of the Naturalists," was an early 20th-century American debate over sentimentality versus accuracy in nature writing. The controversy was kicked off in 1903 when naturalist and writer John Burroughs published his article "Real and Sham Natural History" in The Atlantic Monthly, lambasting popular nature writers for their overly anthropomorphic depictions of wildlife and denouncing the genre of realistic animal fiction as the "yell...

A one-volume history of the Ohio & Erie Canal“There have been a number of books written about Ohio’s nineteenth-century canal system, especially about the Ohio & Erie Canal, but Ohio’s Grand Canal is by far the most meticulously researched account I have ever read.”—Jack Gieck, author of A Photo Album of Ohio’s Canal Era, 1825–1913By linking Ohio’s two major bodies of water—the Ohio River and Lake Erie—Ohio’s canals, built in the e...

Health: How to Get It and Keep It is a comprehensive guide dedicated to the principles of maintaining and improving personal well-being through practical, everyday habits. Drawing on the wisdom of the late 19th century, this book delves into the essential aspects of healthy living, offering readers clear and actionable advice on how to cultivate a robust and resilient body. The author explores the critical role of hygiene in daily life, emphasizing the importance of cleanliness and proper ...

How a gay newspaper columnist dominated a city’s nightlife from the 1930s to the 1960sWinsor French was a journalist with a singular voice. A self-described “effeminate young man,” French occupied desks in city rooms drenched with masculinity, enduring his colleagues’ homophobia and risking the loss of his job by defending unconventional behavior. He ignored newspaper taboos by publishing the price of bootlegged liquor during Prohibition and by writing stories abou...

Her brother’s best friend is off-limits until a summer job turns temptation into the hottest risk of her life.Olivia takes a summer job at her brother’s lavish estate, expecting sunshine and a good paycheck. What she gets is Aiden, her brother’s best friend and the man she’s secretly loved forever.One scorching kiss during a late-night argument changes everything. He pushes her away, insisting loyalty matters more than desire. Yet his jealous glares and hun...

SIXTEEN MONTHS AT THE GOLD DIGGINGS by DANIEL B. WOODS is a firsthand account of life during the Gold Rush. Woods vivid descriptions of the challenges, triumphs, and daily realities provide an authentic look at this historic period.

Can a broken Alpha save her from the Big Bad wolves?Lucas has lost his mate, and he’ll never claim another—his kind of broken can’t be fixed. He’s still alpha enough to rescue a young woman from the predatory Red wolf pack, but when she shows up at his office—as his sexy new intern—she stirs up feelings that need to stay buried…Mia’s just trying to earn her degree and dig her way out of poverty. Keeping her shifter nature secret is key, but her int...