The 123rd Regiment N.Y.V.I. 1862-1865 Their Storyby Edie Baldwin Meikl "History buff and one-time Captain in the U.S. Army, Civil War enthusiast Edie Meikle has brought to the reader in this short history of the Washington County 123rd Regiment N.Y.V.I, not only a time table of the 123rd battles, but memories of her visits to Civil War National Parks and conversations with park historians. In this book she chronicles these events beginning in 1862 and ending in 1865. Her descriptions of a soldier's daily life in camp and on the battlefield relate the tedium, as well as the chaos and destruction, of war." 71 pages. softcover Pub. 2015 $14.95
Adirondack Ghosts by Lynda Lee Macken Adirondack Ghosts presents stories of legendary haunts, spirited resorts, restaurants and museums where the departed continue making their presence known. Included are stories of places in Washington County, NY, specifically Fort Edward and Whitehall. Softcover, 210 pgs., illustrated. $12.95
Along the Battenkill by William A. Cormier An "Images of America" series. The Battenkill Valley, in the southern part of Washington County, NY, is the historical backdrop to many homesteading settlers as well as the Mohawk and Mahican tribes. Published 2014; 127 pgs., Illustrated.$21.99.
Around Cambridge, White Creek, and Jackson The Cambridge Valley has always been united and divided, each community holding tightly to its identity. In 1773, the Cambridge District was formed, comprised of the current towns of Cambridge, White Creek and Jackson. In 1788, the area became the Town of Cambridge in Albany County and was annexed to Washington County in 1791. The area was divided into the present town boundaries in 1816. The three communities of Cambridge, North White Creek, and Dorr's Corners, though each only three-quarters of a mile from the next, did not unite into the Village of Cambridge until 1866. Today the village spans the boundaries of the three townships but still divides itself into the east End and the West End. Ken Gottry's ancestors, the Van Ness, Woodworth, and Hitchcock families, have been associated with the Cambridge area since its founding. His father was historian for the village, town and church, leaving a large collection to the village archives and public library. Much of the content of this book comes from material his father amassed in the mid 1900s. 2010, softcover, 126 pgs. $21.99
"Borne in Battle" Regimental Book and Eyewitness Accounts of the 123rd New York Volunteer Infantry 12th & 20th Army Corps Transcribed and written by Brad Quinlin & Jason Rusk, with a forward by William (Al) Cormier.
Transcribed from the original, hand-written Regimental Book kept by the 123rd New York Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War and secured in the National Archives in Washington D.C., this book is likely the first time these official military records have ever been put in print.
This unique work combines General's Orders interwoven with soldier's letters to provide both a high level and intimate record of their 4 years fighting the War. Their story is told with original wartime photographs held by the Library of Congress, current photographs and chapters describing events they encountered.
Champlain Canal: Mules to Tugboats by Capt. Fred G. Godfrey The Champlain Canal was completed from Fort Edward toWhitehall at the end of 1819, superseded by the Barge Canal in 1915. Little is known of the daily life of the canal boat families who made a living on this vibrant waterway and of the business that grew up along its shores. This book chronicles the Canal with in depth descriptions of canal boats, methods, equipment, locks, canal towns and their people. This book is a classic just restocked in 2013. 1994, hardcover, Illus. 123 pp. Reduced Price! $9.35.
The Covered Bridges of Washington County, New York by Robert G. McIntosh Spiral bound, 62 pages with maps, photographs, drawings and text, published August, 2007. $20.00
Descendants of Robert Weir & Elizabeth Green of Old Cambridge, White Creek Washington County, NY. Compiled by Jane Whitaker. Softcover, 130 pgs. illus., 1996. $6.00
Diary of Jabez Fitch, JR in the French and Indian War, 1757 His Diary during the French and Indian War. One of the important things the reader gets from Fitch is how often he moves while at Fort Edward and Roger's Island. He spends much of his time here at different sites, some in tents, some in huts. So as you read you get an idea of how unsettled he and his fellow soldiers were. Softcover, 57 pgs. illus. $10.00
Early Families of Washington County, NY: The Spencers of Granville, NY by Margaret Jenks Beginning page: Abner Spencer, Jeremia Sr. & Hannah (?) Spencer, Capt. Phineas & Elcy (Farnsworth) Spencer, Alexander & Deborah (Farnsworth) Spencer, Jeremiah 2nd & Thankful (Hinckley) Spencer, Alpheus & Hannah (?) Spencer of Westfiels- Fort Ann, Eli & Chloe (Thompson) Dibble. Illus., hardcover 2014, 247 pgs. $40.00
Events Around Easton New York 1877-1947 Ed by Jeannie Mullen and Marilyn Manzella. The Journal of Mary Baker Wilbur who recorded many contemporaneous events. Includes many deaths and marriages. Pub. 1999, hardcover, 219 pgs.
Fate of Family Farming by Ronald Jager We stand at an important crossroads in American agriculture that will affect the way every citizen eats. This book may help us find our way. 2004, 244 pgs.$18.95
Feeder Canal - Fun, Facts and Folklore by Michael LaCross. History and Tales along the Glens Falls Feeder Canal. 24 pgs.$5.95
The Fitch Gazetteer by Kenneth A. Perry An Annotated Index to the Manuscript History of Washington County, New York
Fort Edward & Sandy Hill in the Nineteenth Century softcover, 1997, illustrated with photos, 47 pgs. $12.50
Growing Up Country by Dorothy Offensend The life of the author from 1914 until 2004, it tells what it was like living on a farm in the early 20th century, the hardships experienced during the "Great Derpression", the ups and downs and how she handled them. 460 pgs. 151 pictures softcover, $10.00.
HAND HEWN: The traditions, tools, and enduring beauty of timber framing. by Jack Sobon (master craftsman and architect) Mr. Sobon is a founding director of the Timber Framer's Guild of North America. The large format hardcover book is beautifully illustrated with photos and drawings. "An essential book for every builder of anything." —Will Beemer. Pub 2019, 272 pages $37.00 + $7.00 S&H
Hebron - A Century in Review Published in 1987 by the Hebron Preservation Society. A history of the Town of Hebron, NY. 2020 Reprint, 3rd printing. Soft cover, illus., 275 pgs. with index. $24.95 + 6.50 S&H
History of Putnam by Thomas W. McArthur 1887, reprint, softcover, 49 pp. $6.00
A History of the Glens Falls Feeder Canal by Michael LaCrossSoftcover, 1997, 32 pp.$5.95
A Home in the Battenkill Valley - The Earlier Years of Susan B. Anthony by Theodore Corbett. This book is about Susan B. Anthony, the renowned crusader for women's rights. In her formative years, from 1826 to 1845, she lived in the Battenkill Valley at Battenville, Center Falls and Greenwich. The book describes how Susan grew up in a house that still stands, which overlooked a mill yard complex. The Panic of 1837 ruined her family's investment in the mill and their home, and ultimately in 1845 the Anthonys were forced to move to Rochester, NY. Thus, it was in the Battenville region that Susan first developed a respect for temperance, abolition, and the condition of working women, causes that would ultimately lead her to become a warrior for women's suffrage. Illustrated, 72 pgs, paperback $9.95
The House-Wifes Skill in Cookery G. Markam, reprint, softcover pamphlet, 31 pgs. $2.00
The Hulett Hotel Fire on Lake George by George Kapusinsk. On a clear November day in 1915, the Hulett Hotel on Lake George, NY caught fire and burned to the ground. Quickly rebuilt, the new Hulett became a popular tourist destination. However, after the rebuilding, a mysterious figure claimed that the hotel's owner, William H. Wyatt, had paid him to start the fire. Almost a century later an illustration of Abraham Lincoln has been discovered, with pictures taped to its back that vividly capture the events surrounding the fire and the hotel's reconstruction. George Kapusinski investigates these strange dealings in detail, including the sensational arson trial, new photographic evidence and a 1912 Wyatt hotel fire that occurred in a nearby Vermont town. 2012, 155 pgs., Illus. softcover. $19.99
Install Your Own Solar Panels by Joseph Burdick & Philip Schmidt This fully illustrated step-by-step guide provides the essential advice you need to successfully install your own solar array. The book takes you all the way from assessing your own site, desiging your system, and getting a permit to shopping parts and installing the modules. 2017, softcover, illus. 190 pgs. $16.99
Learn to Timber Frame by Will Beemer Will Beemer brings the historic craft of timber framing by walking you through the process of building a simple 12' x 16' structure; large enough to serve as a cabin, workshop, or studio. Illustrated hardcover, indexed, 191 pages. $24.95 + $6.00 S&H
Letters Home: The 123rd NY Infantry in the Atlanta Campaign This book is dedicated to the soldiers of the 123rd New York - and especially to those still lying in the Southern Graves who never went home. Content: 1. Introduction, 2. History of the 123rd NY Infantry, 3. Letters from the Atlanta Campaign, 4. Letters from the March to the Sea. Appendix with photos. soft cover, 77pgs, illustrated, $15.95
"Liberty or Death!" The Northern Campaigns in the American Revolutionary War by Gregory T. Edgar Built around excerpts from surviving accounts written by Americans, Germans, and British, it documents the struggle for control of the vital south-north waterway running from New York to Quebec, from the Hudson River through lake George and Champlain to the Canadian rivers Richelieu and St. Lawrence. 1994 softcover, 397 pp. $34.00
Lincoln's Veteran Volunteers Win the Warby D. Reid RossAn important book on the Civil War!450 pgs., Illustrated, Indexed. Read Review $35.00.
Linen Threads & Broom Twines: Vol. 1 (The Album) by William T. Ruddock An Irish & American Album and Directory of the People of the Dunbarton Mill, Greenwich, New York, 1879-1952 (2 Volumes) $22.00
Linen Threads & Broom Twines: Vol. 2 (The Directory) by William T. Ruddock An Irish & American Album and Directory of the People of the Dunbarton Mill, Greenwich, New York, 1879-1952 (2 Volumes) $35.00
Made From Scratch, Discovering the Pleasures of a Handmade Life by Jenna Woginrich "Part humorous memoir, part how-to manual, and wholly inspiring. By slowing down and learning to produce her own food from start to finish, Woginrich uncovers alternatives not just for eating or a lifestyle, but also for finding joy." Tampa Tribune 2009, softcover, illustrated, 200 pgs. $12.95
Matteson, Mattison etc. of Warren and Washington Counties, NY Compiled by Connie Harris Farrington
Memories of Early Sandy Hill by Orson G. Richards, ed. Loretta Bates. (now Hudson Falls, NY) 2007, Spiral bound, 146 pgs. Illus. $30.00
Old Fort Edward by William H. Hill reprint of 1929 edition, hardcover, 383 pp. $49.95
Old Lake George Hotels Betty Ahearn Buckell 1986, softcover, photos, 99 pgs. $15.00
One Hundred Years of the George Satterlee Hose Company 1874-1974 compiled by Fred G. Godfrey 44 pgs. $5.00
Our History by Agnes Peterson A Series of Articles Written for the Monthly Newsletter of the Dresden Baptist Church of Clemons, New York, 11/17/2000 to 1/15/2008 2009, softcover, photos, 99 pgs. $12.00
Next Year in Salem: A Chronicle of the Home Front During World War II 1940-1945. Life in Salem, New York was much like a N. Rockwell painting. The stories and rare photographs found here put a face on history. Hardcover, 189 pgs. $28.50
Pages from My Pawlett (VT) Scrapbook Dorothy B. Offensend1998, softcover, 246 pgs.$17.00
Pages from My Pawlett (VT) Scrapbook Book 2 by Dorothy B. Offensend2002, softcover, 246 pgs. $17.00
The Pember by Delight Gartlein and Alan Pistonus The story of this museum of natural history in Granville, NY. 1996, softcover, 95 pgs. $7.00
People of Lowly Life: Early Persons of African American Heritage in Washington County, NY. by Kenneth Perry This book chronicles the emergence of the African American population in Washington County from an early slave population here, and in the joining regions, who established families and became part of the communities of the county, some for well over a century. Pub. 2019. $32.95 + $5.00 S&H
Portraits of Poverty by Loretta Bates History and abstracts of the intimate Registration Certificates from the Washington County, NY Poorhouse 1875-1900. Over 1600 people were admitted to the County Poor House from 1875 to 1900. Includes names, ages, when admitted and discharged, occupation, where born and comments. 2015, softcover. $25.00
Sailors, Waterways and Tugboats I have Known - The New York State Barge Canal System by Capt. Fred G. Godfrey. This book records the way of life aboard small crafts on the canals of New York State, the Hudson River and New Jersey ports. It details the changes in tugboats, barges and commercial transportation all of which are now a part of history. Hardcover, 142 pgs. Illus., maps, index. Recently restocked 2011! $18.00 SPECIAL PRICE
Saratoga Reader by Field Horne Writing about an American Village 1749 - 1900 Illus. 2004, softcover, 284 pgs.$29.95
Shays' Settlement in Vermont—A Story of Revolt and Archaeology by Stephen D. Butz The ruins of Daniel Shays's fortified settlement reveal the hidden story of the famous rebellion. Shays and the Regulators founded the settlement deep in the Vermont wilderness after fleeing the uprising they led in 1787 in Massachusetts. Illustrated softcover; 171 pgs.; pub. 2017$21.99
So, Ye Want To Be A Reenactor? A Living History Handbook by Brenton and Karen Kemmer A common sense approach to getting started in reenacting. 2001, softcover, 149 pgs. $17.00
Sweet Peas and a White Bridge:on Lake George when Steam Was King by Elsa Kny Steinback Interesting late 19th and early 20th century accounts of the steam boats, the Knapp Estate and old hotels on the east side of Lake George. Elsa summered at her cottage on Shelving Rock adjacent to the Knapp Estate in the town of Fort Ann. The later chapters deal mostly with the area known as the lake's narrows. 1974, softcover, 169 pp. Illustrations by the author $20.00 + $3.25 S&H
Stuff: The Absolute True Adventures of Men, Women and Critters by Betty Ahearn Buckell 1992, softcover, 175 pgs.$15.00
Thistle and Eagle by Karen A. Kirkpatrick The story of the Scottish Founders of the Bay Road Presbyterian Church near Lake George, NY. 2000, softcover, illus., 96 pgs. $18.50
Those Called Paupers by Loretta Bates Between 1829 and 1850 over 600 children were in the Indentured Program of the County Poor House in Washington County, NY. This book lists names, birth dates, ages, comments, towns taken to, and to whom indentured. 2013, softcover, illus., 168 pgs. $25.00
Twelve Years a Slaveby Solomon Northup. Born a free man in New York State in 1808, Solomon Northup was kidnapped in Washington, D. C. in 1841. He spent the next 12 harrowing years of his life as a slave on a Louisiana cotton plantation. During this time he was frequently abused and often afraid for his life. After regaining his freedom in 1853, Northup decided to publish this gripping autobiographical account of his captivity. 1970, softcover, 336 pgs. (Made into a major movie!) $9.95
Washington’s Farewell: The Final Parting with his Officers after Victory in the Revolution by Stuart Murray Hardcover, illus. 216 pgs. $21.00
The Western Vermont Slate Belt: Fair Haven by Dorothy Backus Offensend Softcover, 2003, 90 pgs. $10.00
