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THE CATSKILLS
Catskill Trails: Book One The Northern Catskills by Edward G. Henry. Includes hikes through some of the most magnificent scenery in the Eastern United States. This book draws the latest information from geology, forest ecology, meteorology, wildlife biology, geography, economics and history to offer a well-rounded picture of the Catskill Mountains. $14.95 Catskill Trails: Book Two The Central Catskills by Edward G. Henry. Hikes through the rugged wilderness terrain of the heart of the Catskill Forest Preserve. The geology, forest ecology, meteorology, wildlife biology, geography, economics and history of the Central High Peaks regions help the reader experience the hikes as a natural historian. $14.95 West Through the Catskills: The Susquehanna Turnpike by Dorothy Kubik. The story of the people and forces which created the main road west through the Catskill wilderness and the circumstances which led to its decline. $15.00 Catskill Creatures by Nancy Furstinger; illustrated by Bob Ebdon. Fifteen Catskill creatures are spotlighted in this book giving the reader an opportunity to learn more about wild neighbors and their habitats. $10.00 The Catskills: A Winter Sports Guide by George V. Quinn. Enjoy the serenity and splendor of the Catskill and Shawangunk Mountians in winter! Included are 35 great places for cross-country and downhill skiing, telemarking, and snowshoeing with skill levels, directions, maps and scenic views. $12.50 The West Point Foundry & The Parrot Gun: A Short History by Charles R. Isleib and Jack Chard. The West Point Foundry, one of America's famous early ironworks was built in the 1820s near the village of Cold Spring, New York, on a flat sandy area close to the Husdon River. The foundry's best known product was the Parrot gun, justly famous for its range and accuracy. $6.50 Catskills: A Bicycle Guide by Pierre Menetrier and Jay Wenk. Four counties, 27 tours, maps, directions, ratings. $12.50 Catskills: A Geological Guide, Revised Edition by Robert Titus. A completely revised edition and companion volume to "Catskills in the Ice Age". $15.00 Route 28 - A Mile by Mile Guide to New York's Adventureroute by Rob Scharpf Restaurants, lodging, camping, hiking, canoeing, snowmobiling, biking, skiing, rafting, boat and rail rides, shopping, sports, museums, theaters, art galleries, tourist info, ATMs and more are listed. $19.95 Guide to Catskill Trails by Bruce Wadsworth & the Schenectady Chapter of ADK Covers hiking opportunities in the greater Catskill region of New York State. Includes guides for trunk roads and all laterals leading to trail heads. $16.95 Sermons in Stone: Stonewalls of New England and New York by Susan Allport. This is a surprising and illuminating history of the walls. $13.95 A Catskill Woodsman by Norman Studer. The story of Mike Todd as told to the author, and all of the other storytellers, folksingers and musicians of the Catskills with whom he formed lasting friendships. $12.50 Catskill Weather by Jerome Thaler. Details unique Catskill weather with data and historical information from a network of local volunteer observers with the National Weather Service. $22.50 Catskill Ethnic Resorts: A Guide to Records The records examined in this detailed survey frame an interesting history of Catskill resorts. $5.00 In the Catskill Mountains: A Personal Approach to Nature by Walter F. Meade. Farmer, photographer and naturalist Walt Meade shares his view of the region 's beauty in essays and stunning color photos. A terrific gift for anyone who loves the Catskills. Hardcover. $15.00 The Forest Preserve of New York State in the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains: A Short History by Norman J. VanValkenburgh. A concise, accessible treatment of an often misunderstood subject. $6.00 Hudson Valley and Catskill Mountains: An Illustrated Explorer's Guide A second edition guide for planning day trips and weekend getaways in the region. $16.00 Murder in the Catskills by Norm Van Valkenburgh. The Catskills serve as the setting for this exciting murder/mystery. $12.50 Mayhem in the Catskills by Norm Van Valkenburgh. The gripping sequel to the exciting mystery, Murder In the Catskills. $12.50 Mischief in the Catskills by Norm Van Valkenburgh. His third mystery in the series. Five short stories. $12.50 Spooks of the Valley by Louis C. Jones. Collection of true Hudson Valley ghost stories. $11.95 top of page
ABOUT THE COUNTY
The Civil War Letters of William A. Robinson and The Story of the 89th New York Volunteer Infantry by Robert J. Taylor. Letters from Robinson to his wife from October 1861 - October 1864 tell of everyday experiences of the soldier in the field. $20.50 Pioneer'n The Delaware by Robert S. Conklin. Topics such as Delaware County rafting, logging, quarrying, schoolhouses, railroads, farming and churches are covered through original research and numerous historic photographs. $15.95 Two Hundred Years of Rolling Suns- Meredith Township 1800-2000 by Bernice Graham Telian. Published as a tribute to the Town of Meredith bicentennial in 2000. Many subjects are addressed in 300+ pages of town history - families, schools, cemeteries, buildings, employment of the area, landmarks, etc. Many photos and illustrations. $30.00 A Free Soil--A Free People: The Anti-Rent War in Delaware County, New York by Dorothy Kubik. Focuses on the human side of the story of the Anti-Rent War, and how it helped to further shape American democracy. $15.00 Ruts in the Road, Volumes 1-3 by John Raitt. A popular collection of John Raitt's local history columns, exploring business, industry, political developments, and local characters. Each volume, $8.00 (Note: volume 4 is out of print) The Old Watering Trough by John Raitt. Noted author and long-time Delaware County historian, John Raitt, brings to life stories from Delaware County's past. $10.00 Tales of the Courthouse Square by John Crocker. Fascinating stories of law and lawlessness in Delaware County, from the first murder to the Anti-Rent war proceedings and beyond. $12.50 Through A Woman's Eye: Pioneering Photographers in Rural Upstate by Diane Galusha with Karen Marshall. The lives and work of three pioneering Delaware County photographers. Anna Carroll (1868-1925) of Hobart, Edna Georgia Benedict (1888-1963) of West Meredith, and Lena Underwood (1890-1990) of Roxbury created unforgettable records of their families and communities. Lavishly illustrated with 61 photographs. $10.00 Farms and Forges: Artisans and Shops on the Delaware County Farmstead by Kathryn Grover, published by DCHA. The contributions of farmer-artisans to rural communities are examined through the history of the Amos Wood gunshop and the Woodin blacksmith shop. $5.95 Delaware County 4-H: 75 Years of Fun and Friendship published by Cornell Cooperative Extension. Hundreds of photographs present a picture of 4-H life from Camp Shankitunk to the County Fair. $7.50 Civil War Record of the 144th Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry by James Harvey McKee. Accurate and personal history of the regiment as recorded in war diaries and letters of soldiers and officers. $30.00 Farm Work & Fair Play, essay by Dr. Joyce Ice, photos by Drew Harty for the Delaware County Historical Association. The history of the Delaware County Fair, the competition, and the fun behind the scenes. Beautiful color photos highlight a fascinating text. $9.95 Historic Driving Tours - DCHA's packet of historic driving tours for sightseeing in Delaware County. Includes railroads, barns, resorts and John Burroughs sites. $5.00 for 4 or $1.50 each Historic Delaware County in Postcards. The perfect gift: 32 detachable historic Delaware County postcards including scenes of a barn raising, the Sidney Center railroad trestle, and Main Street, Walton. At least one card from every town. $5.00 top of page
AMONG THE TOWNS
A History of Stamford by Charles Griffen. This long-lost history of Stamford was republished in 1988. Contains information on the town's early settlers and development. $10.00 A Post Card Portrait - The Queen of the Catskills The grand hotel era, 1883-1942, from the private post card collection of Carlton F. and Dorothy Unruh Bloodgood. 2nd printing, 1997. $10.00 Murder in the Shawangunks by Norman J. Van Valkenburgh. This is the fourth mystery in a series starring the detective character Ward Eastman. This book also includes Class of '68, a mystery by Airilee Ellyn Blessing, Van Valkenburgh's daughter. He edited her manuscript for publication following her sudden death. $12.50 Fire Towers of the Catskills- Their History and Lore by Martin Podskoch. In 1997, after learning of a movement in the Catskills to restore the towers, the author readily agreed to give a talk about their history as part of a lecture series at Belleayre mountain. His great interest led him to write this book recording his study of the 23 towers included in it. $20.00 First Grandmother of Walton by Arthur W. North. 1926 dedication of an inscribed monument honoring the 1776 grandmother Margaret Furman North erected by her descendants. $5.50 1856-1859 Diaries of Rosella D. Graham Frisbee A delightful glimpse at the religious and social lives of Edward A. and Rosella G. Frisbee at Maple Grove Farm. Transcribed by Bernice Graham Telian $9.45 Quadrille: A Dance through History by Elizabeth Stuart Calvert. Romance and memory in the towns of Andes and Corbett. $15.00 Excerpts from the Diary of Nathaniel Arbuckle, edited by Jo Mish. This hand-set and printed book chronicles the daily life of a Delhi farmer. $6.50 East Meredith Memories from the Hanford Mills Museum. Selected stories from the Hanford Mills collection of oral storytelling tapes. $4.00 Those Rugged Hills and Green Valleys by Evangeline MacLaury. History of the Town of Harpersfield in honor of its 1987 bicentennial. $12.50 Through the Years: 1792-1992 compiled by the Maywood Historical Group of Sidney Center. This book presents newspaper articles, histories written by local people, and many photos of the history and development of Sidney Center. $10.00 The Rexmere at 100 by Linda Norris with Nancy Haynes; Roger Oesterle, editor. One hundred years (1898-1997) of history and memories of the Stamford grand hotel. $8.00 Walton Yesteryears Memories, histories and early photos of one of Delaware County's largest villages. $12.50 From Chiaramonte to Shepard Hill by Eleanor Belmont and the Walton Historical Society. The story of the Italian immigrant families who settled in Walton. $7.80 Early Settlement of Walton by Mary Pine with history of Pine family. First Grandmother of Walton by Arthur W. North. 1926 dedication of an inscribed monument honoring the 1776 grandmother Margaret Furman North erected by her descendants. $4.00 Founders and Founding of Walton by Arthur W. North. The making of an American settlement in the critical period immediately preceding the adoption of the federal constitution. Reprint . $7.50 The Happy Valley by Arthur W. North. The name was given by pioneer settlers and thoughts expressed here support the name. Prepared for the Walton Chamber of Commerce. Reprint. $4.00 Souvenir of Walton Nineteen Hundred Illustrated. A century of progress and transformation of the area at the close of the nineteenth century. $8.00 The Story of Walton 1785 to 1975 published under the auspices of the Walton Historical Society as its contribution to the United States Bicentennial Celebration. $10.00 Walton World War History by Arthur W. North. A local historian, Mr. North prepared this account of the Great War 1917 -1918 as the community of Walton experienced it. $5.00 top of page AROUND THE STATE Written in Stone: A Geological History of the Northeastern United States by Chet Raymo and Maureen E. Raymo. The story, written in stone translates the slow motion of geologic time into a gripping account of the forces that shaped our familiar landscape from Maine to New Jersey. $16.95 Chainbreaker's War: A Seneca Chief Remembers the American Revolution An authentic narrative edited by Jeanne Winston Adler. Well illustrated with maps, reproductions of paintings and drawings and photographs. $16.95 Fort in the Wilderness by Katherine Strobeck. The Battle of Oriskany and the defense of Fort Stanwix brought to life in this illustrated volume. The fort has been recreated as a National Monument in the center of downtown Rome, NY. The stars and stripes first flew in battle at Fort Stanwix. $12.50 Rock and Woodstock by P. Smart and T.P. Moynihan. How rock and roll found a home in Woodstock, and how and why changes in the festival occurred. $13.00 Long Lake [1845] by John Todd. A reprinting of John Todd's account of his visits to Long Lake in 1845 - 44. Long Lake is recognized as the first book to deal exclusively with an Adirondack topic. $12.50 The Mohican World 1680-1750 by Shirley W. Dunn. This volume is intended as a companion volume to The Mohicans and their Land, 1609-1730 The two books form a set which surveys the history of the Mohicans for over a century and a half. $24.00 Why the Wilderness is Called Adirondack: The Earliest Account of the Founding of the MacIntyre Mine by Henry Dornburgh. Henry Dornburgh's story was first printed in the Glens Falls Daily Times in 1885 and then reprinted as a self-contained pamphlet by the newspaper the same year. This edition has been reset from the 1885 pamphlet edition. $6.00 The Wilds of Northern New York attributed to Farrand Northrup Benedict. This article puts forth an accurate, yet interesting physical description of the Adirondack region's lakes, mountains and valleys and their minerals, forests and game. $4.00 America's First World War: The French and Indian War, 1754-1763 by Timothy J. Todish. A clear and concise overview of the French and Indian war. $15.00 top of page FOR CHILDREN Spiders & Switchel by Mary Barile. History, recipes, foodlore, and projects fill this book about Delaware County food. A great gift for anyone who wants to know more about leather britches, telephone peas, and gridirons. $5.00 Catskills Folk Music Teachers' Guide published by the ERPF Cultural Center. Tunes, activities, and suggestions for teaching traditional Catskill music to young people. $6.00 New York From Sea to Shining Sea by Dennis Brindell. A young reader's look at history, geography, people, landmarks, historic sites and natural wonders of New York State. For reading levels grades 3-5. $7.95 Raccoons for Kids by Jeff Fair. Color photos and illustrations introduce your child to the world of raccoons. $6.95 , As We Were: An Andes Coloring Book by the Andes Society for History and Culture. Scenes from the history of a Catskill mountain village including the story of the Anti-Rent War and the death of Sheriff Steele. Features pictures by local artists. $3.50 Adirondack Alphabet Book by Sheri Amsel. Features flora and fauna -- a great way to introduce both nature and the alphabet. The artist's furry creation, Cecil, is hidden throughout the book for the young reader to find. $7.50 Adirondack Counting Book by Sheri Amsel. Children will have fun finding Cecil A. Mouse and his hiking gear hidden throughout the book. $7.50 top of page For the ChildrenFolk Arts and FolklifeRivers, Rafters, ReservoirsCookbooksGenealogy & FamilyLiterary worksFOLK ARTS AND FOLKLIFE Folk Art in American Life by Robert Bishop and Jacqueline M. Atkins. This book presents a broad sampling of American folk art from late 17th century through the late 20th century. Hardcover. $15.00 Shared Threads: Quilting Together Past and Present by Jacqueline Marx Atkins. Emphasizes the important social role of communal quilting has played in American society and looks at what its role is today. Hardcover. $15.00 The Unbroken Thread: A History of Quiltmaking in the Catskills by Steve Hoare. Includes profiles of Catskill Mountain Quilters Hall of Fame members from five counties. Seventeen members come from Delaware County. $13.95 Quilted Together: Women, Quilts and Communities, edited by Joyce Ice and Linda Norris. Essays by noted quilt scholars with color and black and white photographs capture the diversity of the region's quilt groups and their work. $9.00 Between The Branches: The Folk Art of Delaware County, New York by Douglas DeNatale. This 1985 exhibit catalog features a short history of the county, an essay on folk art, and photos and information about more than 75 pieces of local folk art--from quilts to woodcarvings. $7.95 Delhi, 1976 Jacquard Coverlets. First account of the regionally historic coverlets. Pictures of coverlets owned by organizations and local people are recorded. Published by the Delaware County Rural Crafts Guild of Delhi. $1.50 Delhi Jacquard Coverlets. Second booklet, identifying weavers and their coverlets, shows details of designs, covers some technical talk and some thoughts about the future of the coverlets. $3.00 top of page RIVERS, RAFTERS & RESERVOIRS Limestone Locks and Overgrowth: The Rise and Descent of the Chenango Canal by Michele A. McFee. This book tells the story of the Chenango Canal and its present-day ruins. 200 illustrations. $25.00 New York State Canals: A Short History by F. Daniel Larkin. This accessible history is the first treatment of all the state's canals in more than 90 years. $12.00 Liquid Assets; A History of New York City's Water System by Diane Galusha. The book explores technical, political and social history of this great system from the 17th century Dutch settlement of New Amsterdam through the implementation of the 1997 New York City Watershed Memorandum of Agreement, the landmark pact designed to protect the city's water while preserving upstate communities in its watershed both east and west of the Hudson River. Paperback $20.00 top of page COOKBOOKS A World Together: Recipes from Delaware County, NY. Recipes were collected in conjunction with Delaware County's 1988 Ethnic Food Festival. $2.40 Memories from the Kitchen: Recipes and Recollections from Delaware County Cooks published by DCHA. Hundreds of recipes, along with memories from the makers. Enjoy old-time recipes from DCHA's archives and try a recipe that calls for "butter the size of an egg." $8.95 Treasured Recipes by The United Ministry of Delhi - a collection of recipes from members and friends. $7.95 top of page GENEALOGY AND FAMILY HISTORY Index to Munsell's by Mary Briggs. Biographical sketches of prominent personalities from county history. $10.00 Index to the Biographical Review of Delaware County, compiled by Linda Ogborn, Davenport Historical Society. $10.00 top of page LITERARY WORKS Out of the Catskills and Just Beyond edited by Bertha Rogers. Literary and visual works by Catskill writers and artists with a special section by Catskill high school writers. $24.95 The Second Word Thursdays Anthology- Poetry and prose by Bright Hill Press writers with special sections by Catskill College and high school students. Edited and introduced by Bertha Rogers. $19.95 top of page ADDITIONAL TITLES top of page AND MORE You need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view order form. 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