Cruickshank ginger (6 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 1999. First edition of this photographic history of Springfield, Massachusetts, part of the Images of America Series. This is volume I, now out of print. Softcover, 128 pages. About fine condition with some minimal shelfwear, internally fine with no names or other markings. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.…

Zustand: New. In English.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Springfield, the first of a two-volume set, is a collection of many never-before-seen photographs that tell the story of this city's exciting history.Situated at the crossroads of New England, Springfield, Massachusetts, was founded in 1636 by twelve families led by William Pynchon, who named the settlement after his birthplace in England. This book, the first of a two-volume set, is a collection of many never-before-seen photographs that tell the story of this city's history. Springfield is a city of firsts. The first successful gasoline-powered engine was built by the Duryea brothers here; the first U.S. musket was made at the Springfield Armory; and in 1891, resident Dr. James Naismith invented the game of basketball. The city's ties to the U.S. military are illustrated here, as are its many religious and ethnic communities. Within these pages, we can see images of a very different Springfield, including buildings much changed or long gone, and people remembered now in family albums.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Volume II takes readers on a journey through the business, transportation and sports history of the City of Firsts.Images of America: Springfield Volume I gave readers a photographic history of the city's ethnic populations and religions. It also told the story of education and public service in the City of Firsts. In Springfield Volume II, author Ginger Zabecki Cruickshank takes readers on a second journey through the past to the origins of the city's many businesses, transportation systems, and social agencies, such as the YMCA and local hospitals that have served the people of Springfield, as well as some of the best sports stories in the city's history. The stories and early photographs of well-known companies including Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, Friendly's Ice Cream Corporation, and Merriam-Webster are shown in this striking volume. All have roots in Springfield, as do Milton Bradley and Smith & Wesson. The famous Knox automobiles and the Peter Pan Bus Company are brought to life with other stories in the fascinating development of transportation in the area. As the city has adapted and grown with the population and changing economic times, it has built a tradition of citizens succeeding despite great obstacles. It is that tradition that has made the city what it is today.…

Zustand: New. &Uumlber den AutorGinger Zabecki Cruickshank is a native of Springfield, and her passion for and knowledge of the city s history are evident in this volume. She has carefully selected over 200 vintage photographs that chronicle the city.