Lokale Geschichte

A History of Lexington, Minnesota in Le Sueur county Minnesota. 420 pages, The book includes many articles about the early beginnings of Lexington from one of the four local newspapers at the time, along with research done including references from several books, from the beginning in about 1858 to 2019. A good source for geology lovers with lots of early wedding announcements and funeral notices, along with a military chapter.

For nearly thirty years, Wiley G. Haines held a commission as a U.S. deputy marshal in the Twin Territories. One of the most challenging posts in the nation. Haines protected the territories' people and also the land from exploitation. He was fluent in the Osage language and a trusted friend of the tribe, known as the "Peacemaker of the Osage." Unlike legendary lawmen Wyatt Earp, Bat Masterson, and Wild Bill Hickok, Haines was a career lawman. He was one of the most successful criminal officers in Oklahoma. lt is difficult for us to imagine today the routine hardships and challenges Haines faced on a daily basis. Whether riding on horseback through the snow in bitter cold in pursuit of an outlaw, or facing the deadly gunfire of desperados. Haines had to be prepared for anything. He was one of the last iron men, whose epitaph reads, "An Honest Man's the Noblest Work of God," The Wiley Haines story is an exciting page from the history of Oklahoma's wild and woolly days.

What Were Pioneer Days Really Like in the U.P.?The combination of mining, maritime and lumbering history created a culture in the U.P. that is unique to the Midwest. Discover true stories of the rough and dangerous times of the Upper Peninsula frontier that are as enjoyable as they are educational. You'll find no conventional romantic or whitewashed history here. Instead, you will be astonished by the true hardships and facets of trying to settle a frontier sandwiched among the three Great Lakes.These pages are populated by Native Americans and the European immigrants, looking for their personal promised land-whether to raise families, avoid the law, start a new life or just get rich... no matter what it took. Mineral hunters, outlaws, men of honor creating civilization out of wilderness and the women of strength that accompanied them, the Upper Peninsula called to all. Among the eye-opening stories, you'll find True Tales includes:Dan Seavey, the infamous pirate based out of EscanabaAngelique Mott, who was marooned with her husband on Isle Royale for 9 months with just a handful of provisions and no weapons or toolsVigilantes who broke up the notorious sex trafficking rings - protected by stockades, gunmen, and feral dogs - in Seney, Sac Bay, Ewen, Trout Creek, Ontonagon and Bruce Crossing Klaus L. Hamringa, the lightkeeper hero who received a commendation of valor for saving the crews of the Monarch and Kiowa shipwrecksThe strange story of stagecoach robber Reimund (Black Bart) Holzhey The whimsical tale of how Christmas, Michigan got its monikerThe backstories of famous pioneers, such as Peter White, George Shiras III, Governor Chase Osborn and many othersThis book is a gold mine of vacation possibilities, providing dozens of fascinating little-known facts about many of the innumerable attractions found in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. With the aid of a near countless parade of carefully selected historical images, Mikel paints a picture the reader will not ever forget. -- Michael Carrier, author of Murder on Sugar Island (Jack Handler mysteries)"Deeply informative, but never boring, each chapter covers a different event or person in the often dangerous and sometimes lawless Great Lakes frontier. Maybe Michigan natives especially will be surprised by these stories from the state's past. Claussen doesn't focus on the well-known or the glamorous stories, but instead the odd, the little-known, and the people who labored so hard to provide for themselves and their families in an unforgiving and brutal environment. This is a wonderful volume to better understand the little-understood region that is Michigan's Upper Peninsula." -- Axie Barclay, Portland Book Review"It's not that these stories have never been told... yet any collection keeping stories alive seems worthy. The author delves into the darker corners of the U.P. history, some he admits he himself had a hard time believing. All told, the book is a nice sampler and keepsake of the wild, weird, and wonderful things that should have given the Upper Peninsula its own genre of 'Western'." --Konnie LeMay, Lake Superior MagazineLearn more at MikelBClassen.com

Stories Behind Peace Valley offers a glimpse into the history, businesses, mining operations, lake project and the lives and activities of those who lived and worked there before the manmade lake was created. Lake Galena and the village of New Galena were named after the discovery of the mineral in the valley that changed the future of the lives and livelihood of the residents and businesses forever. The book is organized as a virtual tour, stopping at places of interest along the trail that encircles the lake. This publication is a timely release with the 300th anniversary of New Britain Township, where Peace Valley is located, in 2023.

Hotel Victory was a beacon of luxury and grandeur along the shores of Put-in-Bay, Ohio. Attracting crowds especially for the short three-month tourist season, the allure of its sumptuous accommodations surrounded by sun and water promised an unforgettable memory. The truth is that unfortunately not every story culminates in a jubilant ending; however, the life lessons we are able to take from such precipitous situations can be invaluable and formative. Through these pages, one can feel the warmth that filled this charming locale and imagine a picture of days gone by before technology took over our lives. In this read Steve digs up a treasure trove of wisdom as we uncover beautiful life lessons from this remarkable hotel's past.South Bass Island is truly a remarkable place, full of wonder and beauty. The village itself is teeming with character and charm that could easily tug on the heartstrings of any person who hears its story. Its citizens are loyal and passionate, always striving for success yet maintaining a peaceful atmosphere which lends itself to be remembered long beyond your visit there. Reading about the rich history and island can stir up an insatiable thirst to pack up and head towards Put-in-Bay as soon as possible! So don't hesitate - go ahead and book your tickets for Put-in-Bay. Who knows? Perhaps by chance I may also be there, waiting with a cheerful wave.Steve Porter is founder and publisher of Lake Forest Publishing and Deeper Life Press. Steve is also founder and director of "Limburger Cheese Solutions", an organization dedicated to "taking the stink out of attitudes." Steve inspires thousands with his motivational speeches and training gatherings. His gift for motivational storytelling captures audience attention and delivers powerful and often hidden learnings. He and his wife reside near the New York Finger Lakes and they have two daughters and one grandchild.

Tales from Montana's Sun River Country from Choteau to the Dearborn River is a collection of original short stories created from writings in old newspapers dating back to the 1880s including the Choteau Acantha that will entertain and inform both Montana residents and visitors alike. Learn about the people, climate and landscape of the Sun River country from the city of Choteau south to the Dearborn River, from true yarns spun about the region's memorable events, tragedies, crimes, agriculture, government projects and weather.

Many years ago, Rickey Butch Walker took his tape recorder and camera and systematically began interviewing some of the oldest living descendants of the pioneer families of the Warrior Mountains of northwest Alabama. No price can be put on the stories that he recorded. He captured snapshots of Americana and family history that would have been lost forever. These historical sketches and photographs will be revered forever by the descendants of the families who lived on mountain farms in one of Alabama's most rugged back country. His down-to-earth style of writing is reminiscent of summer afternoons that I have spent in a front porch chair captivated and fascinated by listening to old timers telling of the old days and the old ways. My the world has changed and maybe not for the better. Lamar Marshall, Cultural Heritage Director, Wild South

Die Torstraße verbindet die Friedrichstraße im Westen mit der Prenzlauer Allee im Osten. Wie in kaum einer anderen Straße ist hier noch die brüchige Geschichte Berlins greifbar. Am Beispiel des Hauses Nr. 94 geht Andreas Ulrich den Spuren der Vergangenheit nach: Ob Agentin oder Konditor, ob Bankräuber oder Näherin, ob Super-Model oder Parteisekretär - das Haus und seine Bewohner haben viel erlebt: Dramatisches und Komisches, Absurdes und Unglaubliches.

"Lasst uns die Franzosen preisen! Sie sorgten für die zwei größten Bedürfnisse der menschlichen Gesellschaft: für gutes Essen und bürgerliche Gleichheit", sagte schon Heinrich Heine.War dies der Beweggrund für die neun deutschen Auswanderer, um nach Frankreich zu ziehen? Aus unterschiedlichen Gegenden Deutschlands stammend und in verschiedene Regionen Frankreichs ausgewandert, schreiben sie über ihre Beweggründe, ihre Erfahrungen und ihr neues Leben.Humorvoll, augenzwinkernd und mit der nötigen Prise Selbstironie wird hier ein einmaliges Kaleidoskop von Frankreich gezeichnet. Die Reise geht quer durch den Hexagon, von den Savoyen über Versailles, durch sehr ländliche Gegenden wie das Deux-Sèvres oder das Lot-et-Garonne, von der Atlantikküste bis zum Mittelmeer. Jedes Gebiet wird liebevoll beschrieben, natürlich einschließlich der jeweiligen kulinarischen Highlights. Sie erhalten einzigartige Einblicke in die französische Mentalität, erfahren von herrlichen Missverständnissen und werden Zeuge bewegender Zusammentreffen.Ein umfassender Ratgeberteil mit Informationen über Leben und Arbeiten in Frankreich wurde mit großer Sachkenntnis zusammengestellt, er befindet sich am Ende des Buches. Alles in allem ein Buch, das man nicht mehr aus der Hand legen möchte und das geradezu süchtig nach Frankreich macht!

The Floridian Republic Florida's Golden Age (LARGE PRINT EDITION)Founded by the British, the Southern colony of East Florida was built on faith, family, and freedom. Following the British withdrawal in 1783, East Florida had become a land of oppression and corruption. Spain banned all religions other than their own rigid and clericalist brand of Catholicism and propagated the myth that entering a Protestant place of worship automatically resulted in eternal damnation. Bribery bent the rules for some, but many people suffered. By 1812, the Floridian Revolution was on! The people of East Florida would unite against the Spanish Empire and elect John Houstoun McIntosh as the President of the Republic of Florida. The Republic of Florida, also called the Republic of East Florida, would be aided by many refugee families living in Georgia after the failed East Florida Rebellion of 1795. After liberating Amelia Island, the republic would establish Florida's first constitution, legislature, and judiciary. After much prayer, Saint Brigid was chosen as the heavenly protector and patron saint of Florida. This fact-based book details the culture, faith, and lore of the Floridians and their revolution which lasted from 1812 to 1819.

Sure, you know about "e;The Lost Colony,"e; the Wright Brothers, and all the other well-known stories from North Carolina. But there's a lot more that's happened in the state's history that has been forgotten along the way. John has scoured the annals of history and brought back 100 stories representing each of North Carolina's 100 counties. Stories include forgotten wars, gruesome murder mysteries, personality profiles from famous small-town residents, and more.

This book is a history of severe weather in the snowbelt regions to the lee of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario in New York State from 1798 to 2022. It contains the history of weather observation in the region and the chronology and analysis of major weather events.

From the hauntings of dilapidated country manors and castles, unexplained phenomena along the Valley hillsides, and strange apparitions found lingering within ancient Quaker cemeteries, this collection of stories reveals the otherworldly legacy of the Hudson Valley as a place of ancient spirits.

Vom Ursprungsland der Reformation zum Land der Frühaufsteher, vom einzigen Europapokalsieger der DDR an der Elbe, wo ein junger Halberstädter in einer Hamburger Nacht zu Weltruhm aufstieg, bis hin zum Rivalen von der schönen Saale Strande, wo es ein Hallenser Urgestein einzigartig schaffte, Fußball und Sportler der DDR zugleich zu werden. Viele Geschichten gibt es zu erzählen und einige sind in diesem Buch zu Papier gebracht.Was eine Zeppelinnotlandung, eine Wildschweinrotte und ein Fallschirmsprung mit dem runden Leder gemein haben, wo es auf dem Platz 3,77 m Höhenunterschied gibt, was "spielen wie Wacker" meint, wie man im Sperrgebiet zur Fußballhochburg wird, wo sowjetische Spitzenfußballer unterklassig kickten und welcher Verein vom UNESCO-Welterbe profitiert, das lest ihr auf unserer Fußballreise von Abtsdorf bis Zörbig.Dabei nehmen wir euch mit an 100 Orte, die stellvertretend für die über 700 Vereine und 2.600 Mannschaften stehen, die am Ligabetrieb im Bundesland Sachsen-Anhalt teilnehmen. Ausgerechnet dem Bundesland, das noch nie einen Verein in der 1. Bundesliga hatte und doch so interessant und facettenreich ist.Die Autoren Michael Bendix und Peer Pawelczyk stammen beide aus Sachsen-Anhalt, auch wenn sie momentan in München und Umgebung leben. Doch durch die Liebe zum Fußball sind sie immer mit ihrer Heimat verbunden geblieben.

Empowering voters. Defending democracy. Improving lives. "Raising Our Voices: League of Women Voters of Metro St. Louis 1960-2022" demonstrates how League members advocated for change during six decades of tremendous upheaval. As a sequel to Avis Carlson's history "The First 40 Years," this book covers the next 62 years of League work. It includes member advocacy on controversial issues such as busing and school discrimination, the Equal Rights Amendment, election and campaign finance reform, voter suppression, and the National Popular Vote. In addition to these headline-makers, the book chronicles the everyday work of the League to improve the St. Louis community and protect the rights of its citizens. Each decade includes information on League efforts focused on:¿ Voter services¿ Key issues such as education and the environment¿ Redistricting¿ Women's historyIn addition, the book profiles more than 20 key League members in honor of their contributions that made a difference in those decades. Not just an essential read for League members, "Raising Our Voices" is an important resource for the entire St. Louis area and will inspire women's history buffs from coast to coast. Part local history, part collective memoir, it captures the valuable and ongoing work of this organization to educate and empower voters and improve the status of women in the St. Louis area, the state of Missouri, and nationwide.