Lokale Geschichte

Am Ende des Zweiten Weltkriegs lagen die Städte Frankfurt am Main und Offenbach am Main in Trümmern. Die Menschen kämpften um das tägliche Leben. Viele Familienväter waren noch in Gefangenschaft; oft waren Mütter und Kinder auf sich selbst angewiesen. Trotz aller Notlage suchten viele Menschen nach Wegen, um wenigstens für ein paar Stunden die Alltagssorgen hinter sich zu lassen. Humor und Fröhlichkeit fanden die Menschen in Veranstaltungen der Karnevalsvereine. Eine Welle von Neugründungen ist Beleg für die Beliebtheit dieser Art der Vergnügungen.In diesem Buch wird der Neubeginn zahlreicher Karnevalsvereine in Frankfurt und Offenbach nach dem Ende des Zweiten Weltkriegs bis Ende der 50er Jahre geschildert. In herangezogenen Zeitungsartikeln der lokalen Presse werden Karnevalssitzungen, Kostümbälle, Fastnachtszüge der damaligen Zeit sowie die kleinen und großen Sorgen der Menschen wieder lebendig.Die heutige Wohlstandsgesellschaft kennt die Nöte aus den Jahren der Nachkriegszeit längst nicht mehr. Die modernen Medien wirken sich auf das Alltagsleben aus. Es gibt aber noch immer Vertreter des Karnevals von einst. Und genau diese Menschen haben in Interviews die Frage beantwortet, ob der Gedanke der Fastnacht, so wie er damals war, zu "einem Auslaufmodell" geworden ist.

The story of the youngest general in the Union Army who fought valiantly at the Battle of Shiloh, then was sent to defend Cincinnati from a Confederate attack. In just three days he turned the defenseless, panicked city into a fortress and saved the sixth largest city in the nation from being burned or held for ransom by the South. He formed the first Black Brigade in the Union Army, rescued Washington, DC, stopped a bloody range war, captured Billy the Kid, fought an Apache war in New Mexico and wrote an American classic, Ben-Hur.

The Romance of Old New England Rooftrees, a classical and rare book that has been considered essential throughout human history, so that this work is never forgotten, we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

The Romance of the Colorado River; The Story of its Discovery in 1840, with an Account of the Later Explorations, and with Special Reference to the Voyages of Powell through the Line of the Great Canyons, a classical and rare book that has been considered essential throughout human history, so that this work is never forgotten, we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

Elizabeth Newman, Co-Chair of the 2017 Anniversary Committee asked Bill Millar to write the third century history of the First Parish Church. He said he would. Mildred Jones delivered a box of calendars, programs, transcribed interviews, a binder with many clipped articles and generally historical "stuff" along with Ashby's history of the church. After reviewing this box of information, Millar then raided the archives, file folder by file folder, for more. The book that you have in your hands is a product of a committee of three: William K. Millar Jr., the author with Liz Newman and Mildred Jones, the editors. With a century of information, dozens of photos and a complete index-this book is a necessary addition to any Brunswick history buff's collection.

This little book tells many important tribal stories for today and for future generations. These historic vignettes of the Omaha Nation and its leaders are shared so personally by author Fannie Reed Giffen and her collaborators, Susette and Susan La Flesche. It has been a treasure of mine for 25 years and I hope it becomes one of yours.The re-publication of the original comes on the 125-year anniversary of the 1898 Omaha Trans-Mississippi Exposition and Indian Congress. Its arrival is timely as many of its stories and people are vital to our nation's history. A sculpture of Omaha Chief Big Elk will stand proudly on the banks of the Missouri as the city of Omaha celebrates its namesake this summer! Susette La Flesche Tibbles is known today for her role in the Trial of Ponca Chief Standing Bear. She is recognized as an activist for Indian rights along with her sister Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte, the first Native American Physician. Their stories were not part of my childhood, yet today these amazing women inspire me.The stories of America's first people are essential to an understanding of our country. More and more, books like this are shining a light on people we need to know. I want to thank Zea Books for making this little jewel of American history accessible for more of us to appreciate and enjoy.

Roger Williams, a classical and rare book that has been considered essential throughout human history, so that this work is never forgotten, we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

Today, German-Americans number 26% of the population of Maryland, thereby making them the largest ethnic group in the state. The foundations of this large German-American population were laid in the colonial times when large numbers of Germans from Pennsylvania migrated to Maryland. Originally published in 1913, Nead's history, The Pennsylvania-German in the Settlement of Maryland, has become a standard text on the history of the Maryland Germans before 1800. Focusing on the role of the Pennsylvania Germans in founding the German element in Maryland, this book demonstrates how inextricably the German heritage of Pennsylvania and Maryland are interrelated. The book is well illustrated with sketches, maps and facsimiles and has chapters devoted to home-making, religion, migration, education and industry. There are also chapters exploring the Maryland German involvement in the French and Indian, and Revolutionary Wars complete with lists of participating soldiers. In addition, Dr. Tolzmann has provided a historical introduction to the work along with bibliographical references for further study and research. An index to subject, full names, and places is provided. From Maryland, Germans would later move further into Virginia, and then onwards into the Ohio Valley. Anyone interested in the history of early German immigration and settlement in Maryland and surrounding states will find this book highly informative.

Lohjan postihistoriaaValittuja paloja Lohjan historiasta, postimerkkiharrastuksesta ja siitä miten posti on kulkenut Lohjan alueella kautta aikojen. Kirjan sisältöä on rikastettu runsaalla kuvituksella keräilijöiden kokoelmista sekä kiehtovilla ja hauskoilla tarinoilla menneisyydestä. Kuvissa aika pysähtyy hienosti Lohjan maisemiin ja vanhoihin kaupunkinäkymiin. Tekstit vievät lukijan mukanaan tarinan sisälle tarkasti, dokumentoivasti ja mielikuvitusta ruokkivaksi. Lukijalle voi myös jäädä kysymyksiä: Kuka oli Betty Hartwall ja mitä hän teki Lohjan Muijalassa vuonna 1878? Miltä olisi tuntunut matkustaa Alku-laivalla Lohjanjärvellä 1800-luvun lopulla tai hypätä Suomen ensimmäisen sähköjunan kyytiin 1910-luvulla Lohjan asemalta Lohjan kirkonkylään tai Lohjanjärven rantaan saakka?

Historian and Adirondack mountain poetEdZahniser has been a guide to the roots of Wilderness philosophy and history for over three decades. With hisNeighbor to Adirondack Wilderness, he shares his humble wisdom with readers and admirers from across the country. His latest collection will remind readerstothink more deeply about their own home places, the places on earth where they feel most grounded in life.

The Georgia 8th Infantry Battalion was organized with six companies during the early spring of 1862 at Savannah, Georgia. Some of the men were from Adairsville and Thornburgh, and Gordon County. They were on duty at Savannah and the Georgia coast, until May 1863, when they were sent as a part of Gist's brigade, from South Carolina, to the reinforcement of General Joseph Johnston at Jackson, Mississippi. They were in battle at Jackson in May and July and participated in the march to the Big Black River, via Yazoo City, for the relief of Vicksburg.After the evacuation of Jackson, they were transferred to the army of Tennessee in time to take part in the battle of Chickamauga. Adjutant Gray participated in the two days conflict and in the siege of Chattanooga and the battle of Missionary Ridge, the Atlanta campaign, including the battles of Rocky Face, Resaca, New Hope Church, Kennesaw Mountain, Peachtree Creek, Atlanta (July 22nd), Jonesboro, and the winter campaign in Tennessee, made memorable by the terrible experiences of the army at Franklin and Nashville and on the retreat.The 8th Georgia Battalion contained 232 men and 183 arms in December, 1863, and was included in the surrender in North Carolina on April 26, 1865.

Ich möchte gestehen, ich bin verliebt in diese schöne Stadt, welcher man einst wegen ihrer vielen Kirchen, Klöster und Türme, den Namen >nordisches Rom< verliehen hat. Noch heute verzaubert Goslar seine Einwohner und Touristen gleichermaßen, nicht nur weil dieses hübsche Kleinod auf eine lange, eindrucksvolle Geschichte verweisen kann und damit zum Weltkulturerbe gehört.Hier waren Könige und Kaiser zuhause und hier fühlten sich, glaubt man den Sagen und Märchen, sogar unzählige Andersweltwesen wohl: allen voran der Bergmönch im Rammelsberg, die Zwerge und Elfen, der wundersame weiße Hirsch, aber eben auch dunkle Gestalten, wie der Höllenfürst. Es ist doch immer so, dass dort, wo Schönheit und Reichtum entsteht, stets auch der Schatten wächst. Wo Bildung und Kultur erblühen, ist eben auch der Teufel nicht weit, zu verblenden und zu verführen.Dieses Büchlein erzählt also aus alten, fast vergessene Tagen, von Verführern und Verführten, von bekannten Dichterfürsten die Goslar besuchten und von einfachen Menschen, von Klugen und Törichten, von der Butterhanne und vom Dukatenmännchen. Lass dich verzaubern von den weit über 100 Geschichten von Goslar selbst, all seiner Ortsteile und den mystischen Bergen und Tälern drumherum - eine unvergessliche Reise!

Vi får följa bosättningen Yxtjärn i östra Värmlands finnmarker från nybyggaren Philippus (Filip) i början av 1600-talet fram till modern tid.-Hur gränserna var oklara och hur de första skogsfinska nybyggarna stred inbördes om om de bästa svedjemarkerna.-Hur även finnmarken drabbades av missväxtåren efter utbrottet på vulkanen Hekla på Island 1693.-Hur bergsbruket växte fram och hur de skogsfinska ättlingarna under 1700-talet blev livegna under brukspatronerna.-Hur människor från hela Norra Mellansverige sökte hjälp hos kloka gummorna Lars-Stina och hennes dotter Stug-Lovisa.-Hur småtorparna och småjordbrukarna blev skogsarbetare fram till traktens avfolkning i mitten av 1900-talet.

La politique du Paraguay; Identité de cette politique avec celle de la France et de la Grande-Bretagne dans le Rio de La Plata, un livre classique et rare qui a été considéré comme essentiel tout au long de l'histoire de l'humanité, pour que cet ouvrage ne soit jamais oublié, nous chez Alpha Editions avons fait des efforts pour sa préservation en rééditant ce livre dans un format moderne pour les générations présentes et futures. Tout ce livre a été reformaté, retapé et conçu. Ces livres ne sont pas constitués de copies numérisées de leur ¿uvre originale et le texte est donc clair et lisible.

Mosaic of New Mexico's Scenery, Rocks, and History, a classical and rare book that has been considered essential throughout human history, so that this work is never forgotten, we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

Morristown National Historical Park, a Military Capital of the American Revolution, a classical and rare book that has been considered essential throughout human history, so that this work is never forgotten, we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

Mormon Settlement in Arizona; A Record of Peaceful Conquest of the Desert, a classical and rare book that has been considered essential throughout human history, so that this work is never forgotten, we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

Silver City, part of the Comstock Lode, was replete with innovative ideas which were put into action and practice in this new mining community.The Comstock Lode made a worldwide impact in the mid 1800's. The mines produced thousands of tons of ore each day keeping over 263 mills quite busy with the process of milling and crushing the ore, recovering gold and silver. Known as the richest place on earth, the Comstock produced over $700,000,000.000, which would be valued at over $19 billion in today's market.Functioning from 1860 to 1959, the Donovan Mill in Silver City, is the longest operating plant on the Comstock, is only one of four mills remaining today, and is the largest historic stamp mill in the nation.

The red earthenware industry in North Yarmouth, Maine was established in the 1790s, and for the next century, it flourished through a group of multigenerational family potteries. Many were located at Yarmouth Corner, which included production from at least five family businesses: Brooks, Cleaves, Corliss, Foster and Thomas.Much of this history had been forgotten due to 20th century development and a lack of published documentation. But thanks to historic preservation, archaeologists, museums and family records, the history of this industry has been reidentified. The industry in North Yarmouth was likely the largest red earthenware manufacturing center in the state, and connected to many well-known potters and red earthenwareindustries located elsewhere in New England. This book is the first of its kind to take an in-depth look at the various types of wares manufactured in North Yarmouth.

The Mormon Prophet and His Harem; Or, An Authentic History of Brigham Young, His Numerous Wives and Children, a classical and rare book that has been considered essential throughout human history, so that this work is never forgotten, we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

The Mormon Menace: The Confessions of John Doyle Lee, Danite, a classical and rare book that has been considered essential throughout human history, so that this work is never forgotten, we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

Sergeant York And His People, a classical and rare book that has been considered essential throughout human history, so that this work is never forgotten, we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

Mountain Feuds of Eastern Kentucky is a new reprint of a short memoir written by Noah M. Reynolds (1866-1955) about his family's feuds, in particular with the Wright family. The book is 5x7 inches with 45 pages.

The Settlement of Illinois, 1778-1830 , a classical and rare book that has been considered essential throughout human history, so that this work is never forgotten, we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

1924 wurde die Zürcher Freilager AG gegründet, um in Zürich-Albisrieden ein Zollfreilager zu bauen und zu betreiben. Während vieler Jahrzehnte war das Zürcher Freilager eines der grössten Zentren für Warenlagerung und Transithandel in der Schweiz und entwickelte sich mit den sich wandelnden Bedürfnissen seiner Kunden weiter. Vor 50 Jahren entstand der Embraport in Embrach, ein Güterverkehrszentrum, das nahe am Flughafen Zürich und an der Grenze zu Deutschland liegt und direkt an das Schienen- und Strassennetz angeschlossen ist. Während am Zürcher Standort zu Beginn des 21. Jahrhunderts auf Wohnimmobilien gesetzt wurde und seit 2016 das neue, nach strengen Nachhaltigkeitskriterien gebaute und betriebene Stadtquartier Freilager Zürich steht, wird der Embraport heute zu einem der modernsten und nachhaltigsten Logistik-Hubs der Schweiz umgebaut und entwickelt vielfältige visionäre Dienstleistungen. Dieses Buch geht der bewegten Geschichte der Zürcher Freilager AG nach und skizziert die zukunftsgerichteten Modelle, an denen sich die Firma an beiden Standorten orientiert. Dies mit vielen atmosphärischen Fotos, verschiedenen Interviews und umfassenden Texten zur Firmengeschichte und zu den Herausforderungen der Zukunft.

Did you know that the founder of New Carlisle is credited with introducing ice cream to Japan? Or that a famous slave trial in South Bend would reverberate through the country and lead to the start of the Civil War? Did you know that Mishawaka was once the Peppermint Capital of the World? Did you know that Indiana and Michigan almost went to war over the narrow strip of land that contains most of St. Joseph County? AN INCOMPLETE HISTORY OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY tells these stories and more. Throughout the tales of twelve epic bike rides spanning more than 500 miles, you'll discover the history of the towns, cities, rivers, industries, and commerce that have made St. Joseph County what it is today. If you've ever wondered what an episode of Anthony Bourdain's Parts Unknown would look like if it was instead a book about the history of the place called St. Joseph County, wonder no more.

They never told us we lived in the most fascinating place in all of the Midwest...I grew up here. Lived my whole life here. I've ridden my bike to every corner of this place. Shoot, I even wrote a book about it. And there were still so many fascinating things that I didn't know. So I wrote another book. In Ride the Jack Rabbit, you're going to come with me to explore more of the people, places, and events that have made my hometown just about the most interesting place I've ever discovered. You're coming on an adventure with me through:* The spectacular history of Playland Park, the South Bend amusement park that featured a roller coaster, dance hall, baseball stadium, racetrack, and music pavilion.* The life of Edward Bonney, founder of Bonneyville, Indiana turned notorious counterfeiter, turned personal bodyguard to Joseph Smith, turned bounty hunter, turned true crime biographer.* The early-morning bombings in downtown South Bend in 1935 that set off a soap opera of media speculation, secretive investigations, and court room drama.* The life and times of Alexander Arch, the South Bend man who became a national hero when he fired the first American shot of World War I.* The Underground Railroad of Cass County, where escaped slaves found unprecedented freedom, equality, opportunity, and prosperity.* Much, much more.¿Written with a unique blend of information, adventure, and humor; and with more than 70 historic photographs and reproductions, Ride the Jack Rabbit brings the stories and histories of Michiana to life in a whole new way. After spending hundreds of hours in the microfilm room, and just as many with a glass of bourbon at my typewriter, I'm excited to bring these adventures to you.

Spitze Nadeln, kühne Pyramiden, windschiefe Türme. Kommen Sie mit zu den Gipfeln der Welt! Da gibt es Gipfel von entwaffnender Schönheit, die uns den Atem rauben wegen ihrer Ästhetik, ihrer Spiritualität oder Historie. Königliche Expeditionen, göttliche Bestrafung, schwierigste Besteigungen - ihre Geschichten erzeugen starke Emotionen. Denn die Berge, die dieses neue Buch präsentiert, sind facettenreich, mit großen und romantischen, oft geheimnisvollen Geschichten verbunden: Laila Peak in Pakistan, Huayna Picchu in Peru, Mauna Loa auf Hawaii, Tafelberg in Südafrika, Fuji in Japan oder der Mont Blanc an der Grenze zwischen Frankreich und Italien.