Bücher von Dan Rager

'Kaleidoscope' edition, Vol. 6 is an in-depth and historic look through northeast Ohio's Cleveland & Chagrin Falls (C. & C. F.) and Cleveland & Eastern (C. & E.) railway interurban systems. The book contains an array of significant information not covered in previous editions. Comparisons between the two lines will be examined along with a merit of data. The author has previously published two books on the C. & E., therefore, the building history, operations and abandonment of the C. & C. F. route will be primarily focused upon. However, several important areas and Stops along the C. & E. line will be investigated.A comprehensive look at the Cleveland & Chagrin Falls line from Cleveland to Garrettsville will be presented. The author will take the reader on a Stop by Stop tour, creating an informative and panoramic view as to what was and remains today. This includes recent photos of remote locations along the right-of-way never before seen.An historic and comprehensive analysis of unique Stops will be examined. These include the Cleveland & Chagrin Falls Carbarns, Smith's Crossing, South Newbury Station, Punderson Lake, Hiram House Camp, Mooreland Hills Valley, Steele's Crossing, the Cleveland & Eastern lost church bell, along with construction materials from northeast Ohio's stone quarries which was used by the electric and steam railways to build and operate their lines. Each chapter contains an abundance of histories not previously published, offering the reader their own perspective as to why something may have occurred. For example, the Wales Hotel at Punderson Lake Stop 44 was removed two decades before the line was abandoned. The author provides a perspective from both sides, including a thorough history of Punderson Lake's development. Its later owners Mr. Cleveland and Long created the Lakefield Zoo which contained exotic animals such as Elk and Bison.Maps and blueprints denote the locations mentioned, providing an accurate placement and time frame. A large compilation of exclusive photographs are placed throughout each chapter in addition to a photo chapter. The story of Everett & Moore's interurban lines will place the reader back to the early 20th century, when life in northeast Ohio was simpler.

This ÒCritical EditionÓ is an inside look at the Cleveland & Eastern Railway (C&E) system in which millions of riders used to get from Cleveland to Geauga County. Included are detailed maps and blueprints of the right-of-way along with the largest photo achieve ever published of the line. This edition includes two other railroads that were connected and in business with the Cleveland & Eastern Railway. They were the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad and the Nickel Plate Railroad. Maps and photos connect these railroads.Readers will enjoy the ÒTales on the TrailsÓ chapter which presents true stories by some of Geauga CountyÕs Amish Community whose grandparents worked and rode on the rails. Chardon became the rail capital east of Cleveland, and was known as a ÒJerkwaterÓ town. Geauga County forests play a major role in this book, as they, like large portions of AmericaÕs forest lands were cut down to build our villages and railroads. Gates Mill, OH has discovered the railyard under their village.

This book chronicles the famous 'Maple Leaf Route' that ran through Geauga County between 1899 & 1925. From steam rail to the Cleveland & Eastern and Chagrin Falls interurban railways, this concise historical book brings to life one of Northeast, Ohio's favorite pastimes.Readers will enjoy a fun, intriguing and picturesque journey, as the author chronicles the building of the railroad. Included are rare photos, maps, along with fun and intriguing stories that will capture your imagination.Before roads were built, citizens, farmers, and commerce traveled north and south, away from Cleveland on well trodden dirt roads.Adventures await you on a fun day trip on the 'Wild Flower' or 'Blackberry Pickers' excursion, or join your friends at Bass Lake Resort, Burton Sugar Camp, Chesterland Caves Resort,Geauga County Fair, or a dozen other beautiful Geauga County locations. This is your ticket to travel back to the early days of rail and experience life in Northeast, Ohio as it once was.

From rock & roll to jazz and classical music, this one-stop pedagogy source brings to life a detailed development of band history, its instrumentation, repertoire, function, social role, contest anomalies and industry products. Sixteen countries are explored from Europe through North and South America, providing the largest concise history (past, present and future) of instrumental bands published to date. In addition, railroad, industrial, prison, community, police, school, hospital, blind and Native American Indian bands are explored. Much of the material including the countries of Argentina, Brazil, Columbia, Peru, and Russia is exclusive to this book and not published online or written about elsewhere. Tools for instrumental directors, music appreciation, history or ethnomusicology courses in education. Musicians, libraries, conservatories and researchers will have a fun and intriguing experience exploring, and printed YouTube links allow readers to watch exclusive ensembles in each chapter.