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Paperback. Zustand: Good. Explores the forgotten remnants of California's abandoned towns and landmarks, revealing the stories of dreams once built in the unforgiving desert. The California desert stands as a testament to the ever-changing interplay between human ambition and the forces of nature. In the early pioneer days, towns would quickly spring up like mirages in the sand as people moved west in search of a more fortunate life. Yet, as quickly as these towns emerged, they faded into obscurity, leaving behind echoes of their former glory. The unforgiving heat and unreliable water sources of the California desert took a toll that many were unprepared for. The very essence of desert life that had attracted people to this challenging terrain became the force that pushed them away. This book takes a journey through the remnants of this exodus, uncovering the abandoned places of the California desert. You will learn the stories of forgotten dreams as we explore decayed motels, abandoned waterparks, the impossible railroad, and a mining town with over 400 abandoned structures, which has been closed to the public for the last forty years. This is the story of Deserted Dreams, a look into California's Abandoned Oasis. …

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Prince Alfred, who was created Duke of Edinburgh in 1866 and became Duke of Saxe-Coburg Gotha in 1893, was the second son of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. A patron of the arts, pioneer philatelist and amateur violinist, he joined the Royal Navy as a boy and rose to become Admiral of the Fleet. At the age of 18 he was elected King of Greece by overwhelming popular vote in a plebiscite, although political agreements between the Great Powers of Europe prevented him from accepting the vacant crown. The most widely travelled member of his family, he had visited all five continents by the age of 27, and while on a tour of Australia in 1868 he narrowly escaped assassination at the hands of a Fenian sympathiser. Married to Grand Duchess Marie of Russia, the only surviving daughter of Tsar Alexander II, at one stage he had to face the possibility that he might be required to fight on behalf of the British empire against that of his father-in-law. His last years were overshadowed by marital difficulties, alcoholism and ill-health, and the suicide of his only son and heir.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Worcester, the Heart of the Commonwealth, developed an extremely diverse industrial base. This diversity was a magnet for drawing immigrants from all parts of the world to work in the industries and resulted in the development of many ethnic neighborhoods. This immigration helped to fuel the growth that saw the city leap from 58,291 in 1880 to 179,754 in 1920.…

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Paperback. Zustand: Good. The Christmas Tree Shops, founded in 1970, became a beloved New England icon for unique bargains. The Christmas Tree Shops was an icon of New England, with stores that offered a diverse assortment of merchandise from seasonal decorations, home decor, housewares, food and giftware, and just about everything else. Founded in 1970 by Chuck and Doreen Bilezikian, they opened their first shop on Route 6A at Willow Street in Yarmouth Port in a former grocery store. Over the next three decades, twenty-three stores were opened that not only had distinctive architecture but also became a destination for the public and offered items you never thought you needed before stepping through the door.Despite the seasonal name, the Bilezikians sold unique, one-of-a-kind quality merchandise at bargain prices from closeouts and overruns, as well as small batches of baskets made in Eastern Europe, glass Christmas ornaments from Poland, and a plethora of intriguing merchandise. One customer described the stores as "like walking into a closet full of surprise treasures" and combined with great prices, they would coin their familiar catch phrase "Don't You Just Love a Bargain?" Employees radiated a warm, positive attitude and were valued for their part in making the Christmas Tree Shops not just a special place to shop but a great success.As Chuck and Doreen Bilezikian once said, "Together we grew a successful company and created many memories." Indeed, there are many who fondly recall the thrill of finding a bargain at these iconic stores.…

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Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. Kaiser Friedrich III and his consort Victoria, Princess Royal of Great Britain, had six children who lived to maturity, the eldest being Kaiser Wilhelm II. The three younger sisters, Victoria, Sophie and Margaret, were particularly supportive of their mother during her widowhood and remained close throughout their lives. Like their parents, they would know much sorrow as adults. Victoria's romance with Alexander of Battenberg, Prince of Bulgaria, was thwarted by Bismarck for political reasons and she married twice, firstly to a minor German prince and secondly to a young Russian adventurer who left her to die in poverty. Sophie married the future King Constantine of Greece, whose ill-starred reign saw them forced to leave their throne not once but twice, both dying in exile. Margaret married a prince of Hesse-Cassel, both became members of the Nazi party, and she lived to see her family and house become victims of theft on a major scale at the hands of occupying forces at the end of the Second World War. Using previously unpublished sources, this is the first biography to tell the lives of all three princesses.…

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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Today, each visitor to Williamsburg, Virginia, takes a step back in time to the small town that for nearly a century was capital of Virginia, one of the most influential of all of England's thirteen American colonies, and the focus of a significant plantation society. Eighteenth-century buildings, furnishings and gardens again take their original form in this historic community. Colonial-period carriages once more clatter along Duke of Gloucester, a broad public thoroughfare once described by President Franklin D. Roosevelt as the most historic avenue in all America. Since 1927, when the first preliminary drawings illustrating the restoration of the entire town were completed, and John D. Rockefeller Jr. moved to acquire the first key properties toward restoration of Williamsburg, the American past has been brought to life in an area nearly a mile in length. In this sacred hollow of America's past were enacted some of the most dramatic scenes of our history - and with it some of the nation's most famous patriots and future Founding Fathers. Restoration and discovery continue to be carried out by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the premise that the future should learn from the past. …

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Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. Howard Hughes popularised the light helicopter trainer, mass-produced the first turbine-powered light observation helicopter, led the way in hot cycle rotorcraft propulsion research and, finally, developed the world's most advanced attack helicopter - the Apache - that was purchased and also saw service with the UK.…

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Paperback. Zustand: Good. Explores the haunted legends of the Hudson Valley, where ghostly apparitions and eerie tales abound. Welcome to the gothic tales of the Hudson Valley, where infamous ghosts and legends await. Take a journey through the dark and chilling past of some of the most popular haunted legends of the Hudson Valley, from the decapitated specter of Sleepy Hollow's Headless Horseman to the restless souls that roam the corridors of the Mid Orange Correctional Facility. You might be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the ghost ship that sails along the Hudson River, or perhaps witness the apparition of Revolutionary War heroine Sybil Ludington, riding her horse throughout the valley. You could also visit Sleepy Hollow Cemetery and the Old Burial Ground, where a headless Hessian soldier is said to be buried in an unmarked grave. Pay a visit to The Shanley Hotel, where ghostly guests are said to check in but never check out. Alternatively, you could enjoy an authentic Italian dinner at Sylvio's, which has a haunted, traumatic past. Hudson Valley is home to many ghostly legends, with unexplainable occurrences witnessed by numerous people over the years. Do these places harbor true spirits, or are they merely the fabric of legendary tales? Explore some of these most popular locations and decide for yourself.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Explore Long Island's eerie legends and haunted locations, from ghostly apparitions to mysterious disturbances and tragic tales. Embark on a supernatural journey where you'll uncover some of the most mysterious legends and hauntings across Long Island. Claims range from eerie sounds and unexplained disturbances to ghostly apparitions that have been witnessed by many over the years. Stop by the infamous Katie's of Smithtown, once the location of the Trainor Hotel, which was tragically destroyed by a violent fire. It is said that the spirit of Charlie Klein continues to haunt this site, and visitors may even be fortunate enough to witness wine glasses mysteriously flying off the shelves or catch glimpses of apparitions in the mirrors that appear in their photographs. Visit Lake Ronkonkoma, where according to legend, an Indian Princess who drowned many years ago claims a young man's life each year. Indulge yourself in the decadent confections at Fiorello Dolce, Huntington's haunted bakery, located on Revolutionary War land. You can also visit the site of the Old Burial Grounds in Huntington, which holds its share of horrors. These are just a few of the many most infamous haunts and legends to visit across Long Island.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Explore Long Island's eerie legends and haunted locations, from ghostly apparitions to mysterious disturbances and tragic tales. Embark on a supernatural journey where you'll uncover some of the most mysterious legends and hauntings across Long Island. Claims range from eerie sounds and unexplained disturbances to ghostly apparitions that have been witnessed by many over the years. Stop by the infamous Katie's of Smithtown, once the location of the Trainor Hotel, which was tragically destroyed by a violent fire. It is said that the spirit of Charlie Klein continues to haunt this site, and visitors may even be fortunate enough to witness wine glasses mysteriously flying off the shelves or catch glimpses of apparitions in the mirrors that appear in their photographs. Visit Lake Ronkonkoma, where according to legend, an Indian Princess who drowned many years ago claims a young man's life each year. Indulge yourself in the decadent confections at Fiorello Dolce, Huntington's haunted bakery, located on Revolutionary War land. You can also visit the site of the Old Burial Grounds in Huntington, which holds its share of horrors. These are just a few of the many most infamous haunts and legends to visit across Long Island.…