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BOOKS: ADULT
FICTION
| Body, Boots, & Britches by Harold
W. Thompson
Folktales, ballads and speech from country New York.
Stories about pioneers, Indians, outlaws, an so forth. Engrossing accounts
of New York proverbs and folk Wisdom.
Reprint of the 1940 ed. published by Lippincott,
Philadelphia
538 pages, published by Syracuse University Press
1979
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paperback $16.95 |
| Canal Town by Samuel Hopkins
Adams
Colorful portrait of the growth of a canal town in
19th century New York
465 pages, published by Syracuse University Press
1988
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paperback $17.95 |
| Mostly Canallers by Walter D.
Edmonds
Collection of 24
stories originally published
in 1934. Anecdotal accounts of life in the early days
of the Erie Canal.
467 pages, published by Syracuse University Press
1987
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paperback $15.95 |
| Rome Haul by Walter D.
Edmonds
First novel from well-known historical fiction writer.
Originally published in 1929. Depicts life on the New York State canals.
Traces the life of a boy who rises from hoggee to boat captain.
347 pages, published by Syracuse University Press
1987
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paperback $16.95 |
| The Rondout by Bob Steuding
Tale of floods, fires, and plagues, of commercial
enterprise and the acquisition of vast fortunes. Portrays the vibrant
life of one of the great river ports and the characters who built
it.
207 pages, published by Purple Mountain Press 1995
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paperback $24.00 |
Books:
D&H Canal |
Adult Fiction |
Children's |
Other Canals |
Other Industry |
Other Gifts |
