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A Catskill Woodsman by Norman Studer. The story of Mike Todd as told to the author, and of other storytellers, folksingers and musicians of the Catskills with whom he formed lasting friendships. $12.50 top of page
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
Fire Towers of the Catskills: Their History and Lore by Martin Podskoch. In 1997, after learning of 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 23 towers. $20.00
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
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
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 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
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 top of page
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
The Delaware Plank Road Company by Beatrice G. Bennett. The history of the Delaware Plank Road which ran from Walton to Hancock, 1850-1870. $12.00
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
Naming The Hills and Hollows of Delaware County Compiled by Carol LeVan Thomas. The rich history of Delaware County is revealed in the name origins of the towns, villages, settlements and hamlets. Where is Monkey Run Road? What is a Whortleberry? Where is China in Delaware County? Find the answer to these and many more questions in this informative book $12.95
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
The Spirit of Delaware County - A Look Back from 1976. In celebration of our nation's bicentennial this book was created as a pictorial review of the nineteen towns of Delaware County. $1.00
Sylvia's Farm: The Journal of an Improbable Shepherd by Sylvia Jorrin. The tale of life on the farm, and all the hard and heartbreaking lessons it teaches. Told in short vignettes that span a decade, it is a journal of growth, persistence and the unexpected joys that a new day can bring. (Paperback)$14.95
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
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
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 top of page
A Farm Wife Observes by Genevieve Hughs. The best of Genevieve Hughs' newspaper columns from The Hancock Herald, 1950-1980. $10.00
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 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
The Den by Beatrice G Bennett. The history of Beerston from primitive land holdings to a working community to a lost hamlet under the Cannonsville Reservoir. Much of this history is accompanied by personal recollections and photographs. $15.95
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
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
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. $2.50
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. $30.00
Walking Through Time in Rock Rift by Beatrice Bennett. The history of Rock Rift accompanied by personal recollections and numerous photographs. $12.00
Walton 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
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 top of page
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
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
Great Graves of Upstate New York by Chuck D'Imperio. An exciting travelogue, a comprehensive reference work, and a fun- and fact-filled trivia book focusing on the lives (and deaths) of 70 great American legends buried across Upstate New York and has documented the final resting places of an astonishing array of famous (and infamous) Americans including Kate Smith, Susan B. Anthony, Rod Sterling, John Burroughs, Lucille Ball, Grandma Moses, Ezra Cornell, Emily Post and Frederick Douglass to name but a few. $20.00
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
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
New York (upstate) in 1905 one hundred years ago… by Michael Engle. A collection of articles from newspapers that were printed one hundred years ago, including articles of whimsy, historical mentions and other commentaries on life in general in upstate New York in 1905. $19.95
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
Index to Munsell's by Mary Briggs. Biographical sketches of prominent personalities from county history. $10.00 top of page
Index to the Biographical Review of Delaware County, compiled by Linda Ogborn, Davenport Historical Society. $10.00
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 top of page
Black Bears, Our Wild World by Kathy Feeney. Color photos and illustrations introduce your child to the world of black bear. $7.95
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
Wolves, Our Wild World by Laura Evert. Color photos and illustrations introduce your child to the world of wolves. $7.95
A Painter's Path through the Catskill Mountains by Robert Selkowitz. This book features fifty of Robert's Catskill Region landscape pastels along with a series of maps showing where the pastels were painted, creating a tour of the Catskill Park through three counties. The paintings depict the area around the Ashokan Reservoir, views from Ohayo mountain and the Woodstock vicinity, along the Esopus and Stony Clove Creeks and Kaaterskill Falls, and near Roxbury and Andes. $19.95 top of page
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
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 top of page
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
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
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
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
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 top of page
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
A World Together: Recipes from Delaware County, NY. Recipes collected in conjunction with Delaware County's 1988 Ethnic Food Festival. $2.40 top of page
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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