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Along the Great Rivers of Central New York: The Indians and Their Villages by R. S. Conklin. This book tells the story of the Native Americans who lived along the Unadilla, Chenango, Susquehanna, Delaware, Mohawk, Oneida, and Tioghnioga Rivers and their tributaries in Central New York. This book deals mainly with the Indians that lived here in the past 1,000 years, their culture, traditions and the locations of many of their villages and camps. $7.00

Catskill Mountain Resorts Reached by the Delaware & Ulster R.R. 1907 Originally published in 1907 this guide to the resorts of the Catskill Mountains describes the benefits of summering in the Catskills, along with the beauty, temperate climate, and sanitary advantages of the region. This book also describes the Ulster and Delaware System in that year. $16.95

DVD: Dairy Farms of Andes Documents the few remaining farms in Andes, a town located in Delaware County and once a prime center of dairy farming. Today there are only eight dairies left in operation, representing a vibrant way of life that is rapidly disappearing. The farmers of Andes are happy to show the world their own world of cows and kids, of tractor and corn, of triumphs and breakdowns. This documentary is only a small snapshot of their everyday life, but it is a picture worth preserving and will fascinate viewers for years to come. $10.00

Another Day, Another Dollar: The Civilian Conservation Corps in the Catskills by Diane Galusha. The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), Franklin D. Roosevelt's 1933 New Deal program to help the unemployed during the Great Depression by hiring them to work in his "forest army," completed many thousands of conservation projects. In the Catskills, in CCC camps in Boiceville Tannersville, Breakabeen, Davenport, Margaretville, Masonville and McClure, "city boys and their country cousins, under the tutelage of local woodsmen and mechanics, wielded axes, mattocks and shovels to transform the Catskills in subtle and significant ways," planting millions of trees (more than 3 ½ million in Delaware County in 1934 alone), fighting stream and soil erosion, building fire towers, hiking trails, ski trails, and campsites. This is their story: who they were, where they came from, what they did, the legacy they left behind. $16.95

The Heart of the Catskills by Bob Steuding. The story of the Southern Catskills; this often neglected region from its earliest settlers, its tanneries, its first guides, the demise of the passenger pigeon and discovery of a previously unknown bird, the introduction of deer and the visits of famous people, to the coming of the Ulster and Delaware railroad and the dawn of the tourism era, epitomized by the Grand Hotel above Pine Hill. $15.00

Catskill Mountain Bluestone by Alf Evers, Robert Titus and Tim Weidner. The story of a great Catskills industry, bluestone. "By the end of the 19th Century, an estimated 10,000 men worked bluestone in New York. The Catskills were riddled with quarries. As concrete sidewalks replaced bluestone, the industry declined [until recently]…Scores of new mines have been opened in the last six years, and many old ones have been reactivated. Bluestone, which had shrunk to little more than memories - is now a $100 million-a-year industry…" - The New York Times (5/13/08). $6.50

CD: Catskill Mountain Songfest Ira & Laurie McIntosh. The well-known husband-wife team of Ira and Laurie McIntosh accompanied by Henry Hermann perform songs full rich culture from the Catskill region and Catskill Mountain lore from the horse-and-buggy days to the present. Song notes provide history on each song. Ira McIntosh - singing, banjo, bass, mandolin, guitar. Laurie McIntosh - singing, guitar. Henry Hermann - fiddle, singing. $15.00

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THE CATSKILLS

The Catskills by T. Morris Longstreth. In the spring of 1917, T. Morris Longstreth set off on a journey of discovery through the Catskill Mountains, providing rare, early 1900s impressions of the villages along the way: places like Woodstock, Windham, Hunter, Stamford, Grand Gorge, Roxbury, Palenville and Phoenicia. $16.95

Catskills: A Geological Guide, Revised Edition by Robert Titus. A completely revised edition and companion volume to "Catskills in the Ice Age". $15.00

Catskills in the Ice Age: Revised Edition by Robert Titus. The Catskills landscape is largely the product of ice age sculpting of 20,000 years ago. Readers will see the Catskills as they never did before. $15.00

The Catskill Park: Inside the Blue Line, the Forest Preserve and Mountain Communities of America's First Wilderness by Norman J. Van Valkenburgh and Christopher W. Olney. This is the story in words and images of the "living experiment" that is the Catskill Park, where rural communities and wilderness forest preserve coexist within "the blue line." $21.95

Catskill Trails, A Ranger's Guide to the High Peaks, Book One, the Northern Catskills by Edward G. Henry. $14.95

Catskill Trails, A Rangers Guide to the High Peaks, Book Two, the Central Catskills by Edward G. Henry $14.95

Catskills: A Winter Sports Guide by George V. Quinn. A guide to multiple winter sports to help you enjoy the splendor and serenity of the Catskills and Shawangunks. $12.50

Catskill Ethnic Resorts: A Guide to Records The records examined in this detailed survey frame an interesting history of Catskill resorts. $5.00

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. $9.50

Good Fishing in the Catskills: A Complete Angler's Guide by Jim Capossela. This 3rd edition focuses on trout, land-locked salmon, bass, walleye, panfish and pickeral destinations. Included are 28 maps, 30 black and white photos and an index. $19.95

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

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

Murder in the Catskills by Norm Van Valkenburgh. The Catskills serve as the setting for this exciting murder mystery. $12.50

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 death. $12.50

Old Stone Walls: Catskill Land and Lore by Norm Van Valkenburgh. This book contains narratives of the author, a land surveyor, who roamed the Catskill hills looking for lost corners and boundary lines among stone walls and found people, vistas and experiences worth remembering. $12.50

The Other Side of Time: Essays by "The Catskill Geologist" by Robert Titus. Professor Titus has developed a remarkable ability to reach out and communicate Catskill geological history to the general public in his many articles in Kaatskill Life magazine. But few know Titus has also written hundreds of newspaper columns as well. Now he gets a chance to reprint his favorite articles. If you love Catskill and Hudson Valley landscapes, this book will present insights that you will find nowhere else. $15.00

The Stamp of F.D.R. New Deal Post Offices in the Mid-Hudson Valley by Bernice L. Thomas. Six post offices stand-out as a distinctive group among the many built during Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal era. $19.00

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ABOUT THE COUNTY

A History of Delaware County, New York: A Catskill Land and Its People, 1797-2007 by Tim Duerden. From a "howling wilderness" to weekend retreat, this book is the first general history of the county since 1949. In this volume Duerden examines the numerous strands of the region's past over the last 250 years and in so doing creates a general synopsis of those events that so affect our present. Land use is at the fore of this tale of our remote upland county, now very much a part of the vast hinterland of New York City. Once the haunt of Native Americans, the county became home to hardy pioneer families, farmers and trades people, each group with its own particular needs to be derived from the land. Eventually land use issues come to dominate the local scene, as documented by the stories of the Anti-Rent War, the construction of the railroads and highways through the region and eventually the creation of the two Delaware County reservoirs for New York's thirsty millions. Exactly how our land is to be best utilized is, of course, very much a part of our present. Over 120 photographs and images! $20.00

160 Fair Years: The Story of the Delaware County Fair 1841-2001 by Ruth Bean. Documents the course of the Fair in Delaware County from the first one in Delhi on October 12, 1841 and the relocation to the Walton Fairgrounds. $10.00

Dark Genius of Wall Street: The Misunderstood Life of Jay Gould, King of the Robber Barons by Edward J. Renehan Jr. This full biography of Jay Gould seeks to create a true, unbiased picture of Gould as both a financier and man. Mr. Renehan presents an informed, objective and integrated depiction of Gould in all his complex (and sometimes conflicting) guises: unpredictable Wall Street pirate, levelheaded manager of corporations and dynastic paterfamilias. $18.00

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

Delaware County's War Papers edited by Shirley Houck, Ann Marie Garti and Hugh Riddell. This second printing gives Abstracts of Revolutionary War Applications, Pension Laws and Relevant Contemporary Events in Delaware County. $6.00

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

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

Forget Me Not: An Album of Memories by Mary Jane Reichel Henderson. Selected images of actual pages from Delaware County autograph albums fill this amazing book. Examples of script and verses from the 1850s to the 1950s are shown. $18.95

Good Times - Delaware County's Community Album by Linda Norris. More than 125 historic photographs and excerpts from diaries and oral histories show us how it used to be. This book captures the fun of picnics and house parties, bicycling and boating, and just plain relaxing on the front porch in Delaware County. $10.00

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

John Burroughs - An American Naturalist by Edward J. Renehan, Jr. The first full biography of the dean of American nature writers to be published since 1925. $19.95

Lost Villages: Historic Driving Tours in the Catskills 2nd printing by Mary Robinson Sive. Details historic structures and sites throughout Delaware County with driving tours to get you there. Includes schoolhouses, cemeteries, villages that once were thriving settlements, "Lost Villages" can be a godsend to genealogists as well as an interesting book for both new and old Delaware County residents. Maps and histories of communities are also included. $15.95

World War II Home Front Scrapbook by John D. Crocker. General news of the Delaware County home front and individual stories of local soldiers on the European and Pacific front from letters, interviews and newspaper articles. $15.00

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AMONG THE TOWNS

A House of Prayer for 200 Years A Bicentennial History of the Bloomville United Methodist Church, Bloomville, New York 1800-2000, includes numerous photographs and primary material.$6.50

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 Postcard Portrait with Memorabilia of John Burroughs Literary Naturalist by Dorothy Unruh Bloodgood. This biography of John Burroughs is illustrated with postcards from the author's extensive collection. It is a lovingly compiled account of his life, with a warm introduction by his granddaughter, Elizabeth Burroughs Kelley. The cover is illustrated with rare full-color photos of Slabsides and Woodchuck Lodge, both interior and exterior, taken from the Hope Farm Press collection. $11.95

A Post Card Portrait: The Queen of the Catskills. The grand hotel era, in Stamford, NY 1883-1942, from the private post card collection of Carlton F. and Dorothy Unruh Bloodgood. 2nd printing, 1997. $10.00

By the Light of the Kerosene Lantern by Donald W. Bouton. Recollections of farm life and its changes in the Halcott valley in the Town of Roxbury over a one and a half-century period.$12.75

Davenport, Fact and Fancy: The Story of One Small Town in Delaware County, NY by Mary S. Briggs; & Alan M. Strout, Editor and Co-contributor. The story of Davenport - its past, its present and even speculation about its future. $30.00

Directory of Walton Village 1887 This reprint of a 1887 directory includes a brief history on Walton including churches, societies and schools. Illustrations and listings of all businesses in Walton. $2.50

Early Settlement of Walton by Mary Pine. Includes the history of the Pine family. $2.50

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. $2.50

Founders and Founding of Walton by Arthur W. North. A brief history of the settlement of the town of Walton. Reprint. $5.00

The Happy Valley by Arthur W. North. Thoughts expressed here support the name "Happy Valley" that pioneer settlers gave to Walton. Reprint. $2.50

History of Walton Delaware County, New York 3rd Printing by the Walton Historical Society. A series of articles by Col. Thomas Marvin originally published in The Walton Chronicle from January 7, 1875 to April 8, 1875. A brief history of the early settlement of the town of Walton. $5.00

The Influence of the Railroad on Walton, New York by Jeannette C. Popp This book looks at the O & W Railroad (the New York, Ontario and Western) and its impact on the people of Delaware County, specifically Walton. $7.50

Intermarriages of Fairfield, Connecticut: Pioneer Families of "The Den", South Walton and its Vicinity, Delaware County, NY by William John Cable and Marian D. Cable. This book follows the authors' search for their ancestor Joseph Cable, a pioneer of "the Den," South Walton. It also looks at details of intermarriages of specific families in the same area. $5.00

Lancaster Platt Lupton: The Legacy of a Fur Trader by David Walker Lupton and Dorothy Ruland Lupton. Genealogical history of the Lupton and Townsend families. $5.00

Legends of the Delaware Printed by the Walton Historical Society. A series of articles by Joshua Pine originally published by "The Walton Chronicle" in the 1870s. Also includes a History of Walton by Hon. T. Sanderson published in "The Walton Reporter" in 1897. Indexed. $5.00

My Town is a Cathedral: My Memories of Sidney by Chuck D'Imperio. Special Tenth Anniversary Edition. Mr. D'Imperio delivers a brilliant narrative about his coming-of-age in Sidney, NY in the 1950s-1960s. Baby boomers will smile at D'Imperio's cheerful descriptions of the small circumstances and memories that in retrospect, made growing up in rural America so memorable, like "when the short cut to the Sidney pool meant jumping an electric fence and outracing Anne Summerville's horses." My Town also describes the seminal event in the lives of his generation in Sidney - the 1966 Bainbridge Train Wreck - When "hell invade our little sanctuary." $25.00

Old Golden Rule Days - One Room Schoolhouses: Their History, Town of Walton, New York by Beatrice G. Bennett. This book includes stories shared by several teachers and former students. Many photographs of classes and special activities include students and teachers my name. A full-page map shows the location of the schoolhouses past and present. $10.00

One Hundred Years: The Story of a School 1853-1953 (Walton) by Kate Gay Eells. 2nd printing. This history of the Walton schools examines the buildings, principals, teachers, curriculum and extracurricular activities. $5.00

Passing the Time with "Vic" by Raymond E. "Vic" Ruegger. A compilation of Raymond E. "Vic" Ruegger's articles from the Deposit Courier from 1968 - 1977. Mr. Ruegger was a tireless researcher and a stickler for detail who used his wit and humor to tell the history of Deposit NY in his column. His columns featured vintage photographs and information from his readers, some of whom could remember events before 1900 and many others who could tell stories about life in Deposit in the early 1900's. $30.00

The Recollections of a Country Doctor by James A. Holley, MD. First printing 1939, revised second printing by the Walton Historical Society, 2006. An interesting first-hand account of the experiences of a country doctor in the early twentieth century. Dr. Holley spent fifty-three years in the successful practice of medicine in Walton, NY. $10.00

The Story of Walton 1785 to 1975 published by the Walton Historical Society as its contribution to the United States Bicentennial Celebration. $10.00

Tompkins The First 200 Years by Perry Shelton. A comprehensive history of the town of Tompkins, from when it was first formed in 1806 to present. Including specific history on individual towns, industry and people of the area. $18.00

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. $25.00

Walking Through Time in Rock Rift by Beatrice Bennett. The history of Rock Rift accompanied by personal recollections and numerous photographs. $12.00

Walton The Early Years Printed by the Walton Historical Society. A series of articles believed to be written by Joshua Pine Jr. originally published in "The Walton Journal" in 1857. Indexed. $5.00

Walton World War History by Arthur W. North. Local historian, Mr. North prepared this account of the Great War 1917 -1918 as the community of Walton experienced it. $2.50

Walton Yesteryears Memories, histories and early photos of one of Delaware County's largest villages. $12.50

When Cauliflower was King by Diane Galusha. This book chronicles the rise and fall of the cash crop cauliflower in the western Catskill mountains, including the Margaretville area in Delaware County, and its impact on farm lives and the regional economy. $6.50

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AROUND THE STATE

Adirondack Fire Towers: Their History and Lore, The Southern Districts by Martin Podskoch. After losing tens of thousands of acres to fires in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, New York State began to erect fire towers in 1916 with observers watching for fires. During World War II, towers were used to watch for enemy aircraft. $20.00

America's First First World War, The French and Indian War, 1754-1763 by Timothy J. Todish. This popular history of the first world war in which America was involved was fought on our native soil. Fully rewritten, it has new illustrations added. $15.00

Chainbreaker's War: A Seneca Chief Remembers the American Revolution edited by Jeanne Winston Adler. An authentic narrative, well illustrated with maps, reproductions of paintings and drawings, and photographs. $16.95

The Delaware Indians: A Brief History by Richard C. Adams. The history, language, legends and government of the tribe of his ancestors.$8.95

Eva Coo, Murderess by Niles Eggleston. One of the most unusual murders of the century occurred in an unusual setting: the place - Oneonta, the time - 1934. $15.00

Hudson Valley & Catskill Mountains: An Explorer's Guide - Includes Saratoga Springs & Albany by Joanne Michaels. Completely revised 7th edition includes hundreds of places to dine and stay. Includes detailed maps and reviews about accommodations, eateries and activities that will appeal to both affluent travelers and those seeking special value. $21.95

Land and Freedom: Rural Society, Popular Protest, and Party Politics in Antebellum New York by Reeve Huston. The "anti-rent" movement quickly became one of the most powerful and influential popular movements of the antebellum era. Raising issues that lay at the heart of America's republican experiment - the distribution of land, the nature of democracy, and the meaning of freedom- the anti-renters left an indelible mark on politics and public ideals in both New York and the nation. $29.95

Making Mountains: New York City and the Catskills by David Stradling. Mr. Stradling shows the transformation of the Catskills landscape as a collaborative process, one in which local and urban hands, capital, and ideas have come together to reshape the mountains and the communities therein. This collaboration has had environmental, economic and cultural consequences. $35.00 (Hardcover)

Reminiscing…Across the Valley, Vol. 1-6 by Mark Simonson, historian for the city of Oneonta. A collection of columns previously published in The Daily Star, Oneonta. Includes historical stories about Otsego, Schoharie, Delaware, Chenango and surrounding counties. Each volume, $18.95

Sermons in Stone: Stonewalls of New England and New York by Susan Allport. A surprising and illuminating history of the walls. $13.95

Written in Stone: A Geological History of the Northeastern United States by Chet Raymo and Maureen E. Raymo. In layman's terms, this father and daughter team takes the reader on an exciting trek across the sands of time to explain the formation of the world we live in. $16.95

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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

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FOR CHILDREN

The Adventures of Elbert and Leopoldina by Dorothy Kubik. Meet Elbert, a beagle, and Leopoldina, a goose, who have a great adventure in Delaware County. They live on Finch Hollow Road in the Town of Tompkins in the 1990s, but travel back one hundred years through a time warp to the Cannonsville area. They find themselves on a farm with new friends and new experiences, among them, a trip to the village of Cannonsville. Complete with delightful illustrations by Annie James. (age 8 and beyond) $15.00

Children's Manners and Morals Information from Early American books about rules of etiquette, how to behave, obedience, shaking hands, manners, conversation, writing and appropriate play. $4.50

Eagles, Our Wild World by Laura Evert. Color photos and illustrations introduce your child to the world of eagles. $7.95

Moose, Our Wild World by Anthony D. Fredericks. Color photos and illustrations introduce your child to the world of moose. $7.95

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

Toys and Games from Times Past by George Rice. History of 27 toys, games and pastime activities from the days of early America. Nostalgic illustration are featured throughout. $4.50

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FOLK ARTS AND FOLKLIFE

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

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

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RIVERS, RAILROADS & RESERVOIRS

The Last of the Handmade Dams: The Story of the Ashokan Reservoir by Bob Steuding. The construction of New York City's first and greatest Catskill reservoir and its impact on the people it displaced. $12.50

Liquid Assets: A History of New York City's Water System by Diane Galusha. This 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. Reprinted. Paperback. $25.00

O & W- The Long Life and Slow Death of the New York, Ontario and Western Railway by William F. Hilmer. First published in 1959 it has been out of print for 15 years. This 40th anniversary edition has recently been reissued by Black Dome Press. It includes more than 130 maps, timetables and photos. The selection of events and anecdotes gave the O & W a uniqueness among the family of American railroads. $15.95

Oneonta Roundhouse by Jim Loudon. A railroading history of the Oneonta, NY area and the Oneonta Roundhouse, one of the largest roundhouses ever built. $19.95

Rails in the Northwoods by Allen, Gove, Maloney, Palmer. The life of a shortline is precarious. Only one of them in this history remains - the Lowville and Beaver River Railroad. $21.95

Rip Van Winkle Railroads by William F. Hilmer. The history of the Catskill Mountain railways which steamed through the High Peaks during the 19th century heyday of the grand hotels. Over 100 illustrations. $21.95

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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

Watermarks: An Anthology of Student Literary and Art Works, edited by T.M. Bradshaw. A collections of literary and art works created by children that express their feelings toward our communal water supply. $8.50

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COOKBOOKS

A Catskill Kitchen: Seasonal Recipes from Dry Brook Valley by Evelyn Fairbairn Budd. This book is about Aunt Florence Haynes and her recipes. "Upon first glance it may look like a book of recipes, but let's face it: no matter how good the ingredient are that you put into the Boiled Raisin Cake or the Cauliflower Pickles (that is probably an unfair example because the cauliflower would have come freshly cut from their cauliflower fields), your results or mine would never be as good as we remember Aunt Florence's. She was a typical experienced country cook, and the measurements of a teaspoon of this and a tablespoon of that are at best approximations for her skilled 'bits' and 'pinches.' The recipes are a bonus, but the real charm of the book is Evelyn's ability to remember seeing through the innocent eyes of a child and then catching that child's voice without cloying sentimentality." Sally Fairbairn from her new afterword for this long out of print book. $12.50

A World Together: Recipes from Delaware County, NY. Recipes 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." $5.00

Stasio Family Cookbook by Rose Cetta. Recipes from the Stasio family and friends. Also includes brief history and uses of herbs. $7.50

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DVDS

Marvelous Margaretville! Filmmaker Roger Bobley presents a lively, revealing documentary about life in the northern Catskill Mountains of NYS in the early 21st century. This film consists largely of interviews with local residents both full-time and part-time. $10.00

Shavertown: A Reservoir of Memories Documents lost homes and Pepacton Reservoir - 1950s. This hour long DVD features portions of interviews of former residents of Shavertown. $10.00

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