Forgotten Tales Of Alabama
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Forgotten Tales Of Alabama
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Author : Kelly Kazek
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2010-09-29
Forgotten Tales Of Alabama written by Kelly Kazek and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-09-29 with Photography categories.
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.
Forgotten Tales Of Tennessee
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Author : Kelly Kazek
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2011-01-03
Forgotten Tales Of Tennessee written by Kelly Kazek and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-01-03 with History categories.
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.
Alabama Footprints Immigrants
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Author : Donna R. Causey
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2016-02-04
Alabama Footprints Immigrants written by Donna R. Causey and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-02-04 with categories.
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
Alabama Footprints Removal
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Author : Donna R. Causey
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2016-11-09
Alabama Footprints Removal written by Donna R. Causey and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-11-09 with categories.
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
Alabama Footprints Exploration
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Author : Donna R. Causey
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2015-03-05
Alabama Footprints Exploration written by Donna R. Causey and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-03-05 with History categories.
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.
Alabama Footprints Settlement
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Author : Donna R. Causey
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2015-06-03
Alabama Footprints Settlement written by Donna R. Causey and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-03 with categories.
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
Christmas Tales Of Alabama
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Author : Kelly Kazek
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2011-11-02
Christmas Tales Of Alabama written by Kelly Kazek and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-11-02 with Photography categories.
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.
Alabama Footprints Pioneers
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Author : Donna R. Causey
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2015-08-30
Alabama Footprints Pioneers written by Donna R. Causey and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-08-30 with categories.
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.
Forgotten Tales Of Arkansas
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Author : Edward L. Underwood
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2012-10-16
Forgotten Tales Of Arkansas written by Edward L. Underwood and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-16 with History categories.
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
Hidden History Of Auburn
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Author : Kelly Kazek
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2011-07-06
Hidden History Of Auburn written by Kelly Kazek and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-07-06 with Photography categories.
Auburn is not just the home to a world-class university; it is also the home of a storied community with deep roots in Alabama history. Join author and Auburn University alumna Kelly Kazek as she tracks the lesser-known history of both the city and the school. In this diverse collection of lost, forgotten or just plain strange history, Kazek uses her decades of experience as a journalist to dig deep and cast a wide net, revealing stories sure to surprise even the most seasoned Auburn experts. From the mysterious origins of some of AU's most hallowed traditions to tales that stretch back to the very founding of the city, Hidden History of Auburn is an unprecedented collection that unearths the long-buried stories of this Alabama treasure.