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Local History
Paperback. With a wry sense of humour and clear-eyed affection, Mitchell Garrett recalls growing up in a verdant valley in eastern Alabama. The Hatchett Creek community was his whole world and he tells of the life led by the hill folk and the happy childhood spent in this close-knit community. Series: Library of Alabama Classics Series. Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBSB; 3JH; BGHA; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University Alabama Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817312596
- ISBN
- 9780817312596
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.76
€ 33.76
Paperback. Features a contemporary series of essays examining different aspects of Glasgow in a historical and cultural context, revealing a unique, amusing and sometimes critical, perspective of this city. This title pays an affectionate homage to Glasgow, with interesting details about the social, religious or architectural history of the city. Num Pages: 256 pages, Line. BIC Classification: 1DBKSC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 128 x 17. Weight in Grams: 202.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Luath Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781906307103
- ISBN
- 9781906307103
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.99€ 9.20
€ 10.99
€ 9.20
Paperback. Num Pages: 116 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBN; HBJK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 242 x 11. Weight in Grams: 517.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press United States
- Number of pages
- 116
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780816640546
- ISBN
- 9780816640546
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 25.62
€ 27.99
€ 25.62
Paperback. A selection of photographs that illustrates the transformation that has taken place in Burnley during the 20th century. It offers an insight into the daily lives and living conditions of local people and gives the reader glimpses and details of familiar places during a century of change. It records the process of transformation. Num Pages: 120 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 167 x 9. Weight in Grams: 292.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 120
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750949163
- ISBN
- 9780750949163
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 19.18
€ 20.99
€ 19.18
Paperback. Visitors to the C&O Canal who are interested in exploring natural wonders while tracing the routes of pioneers and engineers-not to mention the path of George Washington, who explored the Potomac route to the West as a young man and later laid out the first canals to make the river navigable-will find this guide indispensable. Num Pages: 416 pages, 96, 58 black & white halftones, 10 black & white line drawings, 28 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBFC; 1KBBFM; WGGN; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 165 x 27. Weight in Grams: 568.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Edition
- second edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421415055
- ISBN
- 9781421415055
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.63
€ 26.99
€ 23.63
Paperback. A special centenary edition of Percy Maylam's classic book with a background history of hoodening Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESK; ASZ; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 236 x 13. Weight in Grams: 304.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752449975
- ISBN
- 9780752449975
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.18
€ 19.99
€ 18.18
Paperback. Num Pages: 242 pages, b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1KBBNT; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 153 x 20. Weight in Grams: 424.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Minnesota Historical Society Press,U.S. United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 242
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780873514972
- ISBN
- 9780873514972
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.56
€ 32.56
Paperback. This fascinating volume recalls some of the greatest stunts and practical jokes in the university's history, including those by Oscar Wilde, Percy Shelly, Richard Burton and Roger Bacon. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 176 x 112 x 10. Weight in Grams: 114.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752456508
- ISBN
- 9780752456508
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.16
€ 11.16
Paperback. Series: It Happened in Series. Num Pages: 144 pages, maps. BIC Classification: WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 9. Weight in Grams: 12.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- TwoDot Books United States
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762739899
- ISBN
- 9780762739899
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 12.66
€ 13.99
€ 12.66
Paperback. Num Pages: 128 pages, 247 vintage postcards. BIC Classification: 1KBBES; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 282 x 11. Weight in Grams: 654.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764323898
- ISBN
- 9780764323898
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 20.89
€ 30.99
€ 20.89
Paperback. Dealing with the development and growth of Middlesbrough, this book presents photographs compiled from the Middlesbrough Museum and the Middlesbrough Reference Library, portraying the changes and developments, including the industries, buildings and the local community. It contains captions describing schools, shops, pubs, and sports teams. Series: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, Approx 200. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; 3JH; 3JJ; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 376. Good copy 8vo Illustrated. The History of Nursing and Hospital Histories.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KEX0304605
- ISBN
- 9780752437200
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 15.00
€ 15.00
Paperback. Here is a moving literary portrait of real 20th century pioneer, Alex Stewart, a cooper, father of 13, farmer, logger, railroad man, and do-it-yourself interpreter of his rugged homeland in the mountains of Tennessee. His courage, humor and strength have endeared him to all who knew him, and now we can meet him through the book. Num Pages: 298 pages, 41 photos. BIC Classification: BG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 167 x 18. Weight in Grams: 690.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780887400537
- ISBN
- 9780887400537
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 13.95
€ 18.99
€ 13.95
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1987
- Publisher
- Clódóirí Lurgan Teo
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KEX0224411
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 17.95
€ 17.95
Num Pages: 192 pages, 515+ color and b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; 3JH; 3JJ; AMC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 304 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1468.
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764337710
- ISBN
- 9780764337710
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.87€ 38.58
€ 52.87
€ 38.58
Paperback. Good clean copy with minor shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- The Goldsmith Press Ltd
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KCW0001710
- ISBN
- 9788704915806
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Num Pages: 357 pages, b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 478.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Empire Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 357
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781901746556
- ISBN
- 9781901746556
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 12.16
€ 15.99
€ 12.16
Paperback. This volume chronicles the drama of the settling and development of the High Plains, as viewed through the saga of journalist Dickenson's family and the wheat-farming community of McDonald, Kansas. It depicts American rural life and its struggle to survive. Num Pages: 304 pages, 15 photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 449.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- University Press of Kansas
- Edition
- First Edition first Printing
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700607587
- ISBN
- 9780700607587
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.12
€ 41.12
Paperback. Num Pages: 438 pages, 18 b&w illus and 3 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBWK; 1MKPH; JP; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 155 x 34. Weight in Grams: 684.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- University of New Mexico Press United States
- Number of pages
- 438
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826336378
- ISBN
- 9780826336378
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.51
€ 42.51
Paperback. This fascinating book brings together the personal memories of people who lived and grew up in Chalford, Chalford Hill, France Lynch, Eastcombe, Bussage, Brownshill and Bisley during the last century. Series: Tempus Oral History. Num Pages: 128 pages, 100 archive images. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 167 x 9. Weight in Grams: 278.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752432045
- ISBN
- 9780752432045
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 19.18
€ 20.99
€ 19.18
Kilkenny: History and Society - Interdiscplinary Essays on the History...
Kevin Whelan) (Editors: William Norlan
Hardcover. Fine in fine dust wrapper. DW showing light shelfwear. Previous owner pasted newspaper review ffep and receipt to inside front cover. Extremelty light pen underscoring, remains a fine copy
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- Geography Publications
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KSG0028946
- ISBN
- 9780906602133
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 55.00
€ 55.00
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- The Dublin Civic Trust
- Condition
- Used, Like New
- SKU
- KMK0015122
- ISBN
- 9780953689927
Paperback
Condition: Used, Like New
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. A compelling oral history of life in Liverpool and the third title in our Disappearing Britain series Num Pages: 416 pages, 8pp b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; HBTD; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 28. Weight in Grams: 278.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Headline Publishing Group United Kingdom
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780755317165
- ISBN
- 9780755317165
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.58
€ 14.99
€ 11.58
paperback. With over 200 archive photographs, this collection documents life in the Malverns from the 1860s until the 1950s. All aspects of everyday life are featured, including shops and businesses, work and leisure and the war years. Local events such as the Bicycle Carnivals at Malvern Link are also recalled. Series: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMT; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 174 x 9. Weight in Grams: 296.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- UK ed
- SKU
- V9780752436678
- ISBN
- 9780752436678
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 19.18
€ 20.99
€ 19.18
Paperback. Num Pages: 255 pages, 200 b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBBNT; BM; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 205 x 19. Weight in Grams: 636.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Minnesota Historical Society Press,U.S. United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 255
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780873516402
- ISBN
- 9780873516402
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 27.87
€ 31.99
€ 27.87