Publishers: History Press

About this publisher’s catalog

This catalog offers a diverse collection centered on historical narratives and regional explorations, often blending documented events with folklore and cultural traditions. Readers can expect a mix of detailed military histories, local legends, and biographical profiles that illuminate specific places and periods. The range invites exploration through both factual accounts and storytelling rooted in place-based heritage.

What you’ll often find

  • In-depth looks at local and regional histories across various U.S. states and European settings
  • Accounts of military campaigns and strategic events, especially from the 20th century
  • Collections of folklore, ghost stories, and supernatural tales tied to specific communities
  • Biographical works focusing on notable historical figures and cultural contributors
  • Visual elements such as photography and pictorials that complement historical storytelling
  • Explorations of customs, traditions, and social contexts linked to place and time
  • Guides and reference materials related to historical sites, tours, and regional points of interest

How to browse this shelf

  • Start by selecting books focused on a particular geographic region to explore local histories and folklore
  • Look for works that combine historical facts with cultural or supernatural themes for a layered reading experience
  • Choose biographies to gain insight into influential individuals within historical and cultural contexts
  • Explore military histories separately to follow detailed accounts of specific conflicts and strategies
  • Use visual or photographic content as a way to connect with the historical atmosphere of a place or event
  • Seek out guidebooks and reference titles when interested in visiting or learning about historical landmarks
  • Narrow your search by distinguishing narrative-driven histories from collections of folklore and legends

Good fit if you like

  • Reading that combines factual history with storytelling rooted in place and culture
  • Exploring the intersections of myth, legend, and documented events
  • Detailed military and strategic accounts with a focus on 20th-century conflicts
  • Visual supplements like photography that enhance historical narratives
  • Biographical profiles that illuminate lesser-known or influential historical figures
  • Engaging with history through regional customs, traditions, and social contexts
  • Discovering layered perspectives on well-known events through local or cultural lenses

Generated from the books currently available in this catalog.

  • Georgia Made The Most Important Figures who Shaped the State in the Twentieth Century — Neely Young

    Georgia Made The Most Important Figures who Shaped the State in the Twentieth Century — Neely Young

  • Louisville’s Southern Exposition, 1883-1887 The City of Progress — Bryan S. Bush

    Louisville’s Southern Exposition, 1883-1887 The City of Progress — Bryan S. Bush

  • The American Revolution in Monmouth County The Theatre of Spoil and Destruction — Michael S. Adelberg

    The American Revolution in Monmouth County The Theatre of Spoil and Destruction — Michael S. Adelberg

  • A Woman of Courage on the West Virginia Frontier Phebe Tucker Cunningham — Robert Thompson

    A Woman of Courage on the West Virginia Frontier Phebe Tucker Cunningham — Robert Thompson

  • Unknown Warriors The Letters of Kate Luard, RRC and Bar, Nursing Sister in France 1914-1918 — Kate Luard

    Unknown Warriors The Letters of Kate Luard, RRC and Bar, Nursing Sister in France 1914-1918 — Kate Luard

  • Miracle on the Salt River Water, Family & Farming in the Arizona Desert — Meredith Haley Whiteley

    Miracle on the Salt River Water, Family & Farming in the Arizona Desert — Meredith Haley Whiteley

  • African Americans on Martha’s Vineyard From Enslavement to Presidential Visit — Tom Dresser

    African Americans on Martha’s Vineyard From Enslavement to Presidential Visit — Tom Dresser

  • The Pendleton Disaster Off Cape Cod The Greatest Small Boat Rescue in Coast Guard History : a True Story — Theresa M. Barbo

    The Pendleton Disaster Off Cape Cod The Greatest Small Boat Rescue in Coast Guard History : a True Story — Theresa M. Barbo

  • St. Petersburg’s Historic 22nd Street South — Rosalie Peck

    St. Petersburg’s Historic 22nd Street South — Rosalie Peck

  • Henry III The Great King England Never Knew It Had — Darren Baker

    Henry III The Great King England Never Knew It Had — Darren Baker

  • Remembering the Way it was in Beaufort, Sheldon, and the Sea Islands — Fran Marscher

    Remembering the Way it was in Beaufort, Sheldon, and the Sea Islands — Fran Marscher

  • Codename Intelligentsia The Life and Times of the Honourable Ivor Montagu, Filmmaker, Communist, Spy — Russell Campbell

    Codename Intelligentsia The Life and Times of the Honourable Ivor Montagu, Filmmaker, Communist, Spy — Russell Campbell

  • True Tales of Aurora, Illinois Mysterious Murders, Presidential Visits and Blues Legends in the City of Lights — Matt Hanley

    True Tales of Aurora, Illinois Mysterious Murders, Presidential Visits and Blues Legends in the City of Lights — Matt Hanley

  • Ethan Allen & the Capture of Fort Ticonderoga — Richard B. Smith

    Ethan Allen & the Capture of Fort Ticonderoga — Richard B. Smith

  • The Manual for British Men 120 Manly Skills from British History — Chris McNab

    The Manual for British Men 120 Manly Skills from British History — Chris McNab

  • The Cleveland Grand Prix An American Show Jumping First — Betty Weibel

    The Cleveland Grand Prix An American Show Jumping First — Betty Weibel

  • Northborough in the Civil War Civilian Soldiering and Sacrifice — Robert Patrick Ellis

    Northborough in the Civil War Civilian Soldiering and Sacrifice — Robert Patrick Ellis

  • Longsight — Jill Cronin

    Longsight — Jill Cronin

  • The Civil War Missouri Compendium Almost Unabridged — Brian Warren

    The Civil War Missouri Compendium Almost Unabridged — Brian Warren

  • The Architecture of Sunderland 1700-1914 — Michael Johnson

    The Architecture of Sunderland 1700-1914 — Michael Johnson