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Virginia's spectacular mountains, swirling rivers, and scenic
countryside offer a welcome change of pace from the rush of everyday
life. Here, you will fine books and music that will truly take you
back home to... West Virginia.
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by The West
Virginia Humanities Council Working under the
slogan, "All there is to know about West Virginia," the
editors of The West Virginia Encyclopedia packed 2,200 articles
into the pages of this big book. These articles are the work of nearly
600 writers, experts in many fields pertaining to the history and
culture of the Mountain State. In The West Virginia Encyclopedia
you will find biographies of hundreds of West Virginians, including
every governor; dozens of articles of West Virginia history, from Indian
times to the present; histories of every county and all major towns and
cities; West Virginia’s flora and fauna, folklore and folk arts; and
more than 350 illustrations, maps, and tables. Contents are arranged
alphabetically and are cross-referenced for easy access. The West
Virginia Encyclopedia is the first comprehensive one-volume
reference to be published in decades and is a rich sampler of all there
is to know about the Mountain State (944
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New Edition!
Includes 44 quadrangular maps covering the entire state. The scale of
the maps is 1:150,000 (one unit of measure on the map represents 150,000
units of the same measure on the ground.) Each map page is composed of
28.5 minutes of longitude and 26.25 minutes of latitude, covering an
area approximately 23.5 miles wide by 33 miles high. Item:
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By The West Virginia Division of Culture and History Since its creation in 1905, the West Virginia State Archives has collected and preserved publications, records, photographs and other materials that document the history of the mountain state. The 150 images featured in Picturing West Virginia are an eclectic selection from the thousands that represent a century of collection by the Archives, providing an enjoyable pictorial journey through the state and its diverse scenery and heritage. Item:
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Marking Our Past: West Virginia's Historical Highway Markers Developed by the WV Division of Culture and History For 65 years, travelers in WV have enjoyed the inscriptions found on hundreds of historical markers along the states highways and byways. Now, the information from all these markers is available in one handy volume. With complete incriptions arranged geographically by county, more than 100 historic photographs and a brief history of West Virginia's marker program. Titled Marking Our Past, it is the most comprehensive collection to date of these popular reminders of our rich past. Item:
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Photographer Steve
Shaluta brings us images of a state filled with unique places and
things, many of them wild and most of them wonderful. This book pairs
the esteemed and artistic photographs of Steve Shaluta with vibrant
commentary from West Virginia writer and arts expert Jeanne Mozier.
Together they take us on a tour of what makes West Virginia a very
special place. Item:
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Arnout Hyde Jr. With its rugged topography and rich history, West Virginia represents a special blend of stunning land and strong people. Through the photography of Arnout Hyde Jr., West Virginia: The Land and Its People portrays the spirit of the Mountain State. A nationally acclaimed photographer and West Virginia native, Hyde has spent more than thirty-five years capturing the beauty of his homeland on film. In addition to more than 200 brilliant color photographs, the book features informative text on subjects such as the Civil War, coal mining, the New River Gorge, and the ethnic heritage of West Virginia’s citizenry. Carrying the reader on a journey through the state’s history, scenery, and points of interest. Item:
#2828
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Edited by Steve Payne "Compiling
the photographs for this book brought back great memories of all the
time I have spent travelling throughout West Virginia looking for
photographs. From the mountain peaks to the river banks, from Dolly Sods
to the Greenbrier Hotel, I truly love our state, and I hope it shows in
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West Virginia 24/7: Amazing Photographs of An Extraordinary State by Rick Smolan and David Elliot Cohen West Virginia tells its own story in pictures. The remarkable 539 photographs showcased in West Virginia 24/7 are from and extraordinary digital photography project that harnessed the talent of local photographers. During the course of a single week the photographers created a visual time capsule and panoramic glimpse of life-in-progress deep in the Appalachian heart of the Mountain State. Item:
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by Steve Shaluta, Jr. West
Virginia is home to an extensive and awe-inspiring array of state parks.
State Parks of West Virginia features magnificent color
photographs of each park in the state. Photographer Steve Shaluta
depicts a still deer in the snow at Canaan; river runners midst the
white water of Gauley Bridge; avid re-enactors dressed in blue and gray
at Droop Mountain; the thrilling views at Hawks Nest, and more. These
photographs will enhance your appreciation of our state’s beauty, and
is a wonderful souvenir of your visits. |
by Bruce Sloane This book features 24 driving tours across the mountain state. First time in print and full of travel information, maps, recreational and historical information.
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Photography by Ian Plant West Virginia is a land of striking contrasts and superlative beauty. From soaring mountains to deep canyons, from roaring waterfalls to placid alpine tarns, West Virginia’s magnificent natural beauty is a wonder to behold. This photographic journey through the state, as seen through the eyes of acclaimed photographer, Ian Plant, covers the most famous of West Virginia’s scenic landmarks, as well as intimate views of this remarkably beautiful state. Item: #2928 |
by Steve Shaluta, Jr. Travel down West Virginia’s country roads with photographer Steve Shaluta and relish the view as he skillfully points his camera lens upon the state’s covered bridges. Shaluta’s photographs of the state and its seventeen remaining covered bridges are magnificent. They evoke images of a time gone by, when horses and wagons traveled these bridges to cross local creeks or do business at the mill. And so are they named: Herns Mill, Simpson Creek, Fish Creek, Hokes Mill, and so forth. At one time there were probably over 100 covered bridges in the state; today we are fortunate to have the remaining seventeen, which are being protected and restored. At the same time these portraits depict tremendous West Virginia landscapes during all four seasons. Item:
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Photography by Jim Clark "West Virginia Jim Clark has captured the beauty of his native state's landscape in this collection of extraordinary photographs. He guides the reader through breathtaking vistas and, like a poet with a camera, captures the intimate landscape. This book is a monument to the grandeur of the Allegheny Highlands." - John Netherton, Photographer Item: #2891 |
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 King
Coal: A Pictorial Heritage of West Virginia Coal Mining
by Stan Cohen
No state in the Union has been more dominated by one product or natural
resource than has West Virginia. Since the beginnings of coal mining in
the early 1800s, the economy, welfare, and political life of West
Virginia have been largely dependent upon its "black gold,"
that underlies a great portion of the state. Item: #2890 |
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 More
Than Penny Candy
by Dolly Withrow Beautifully packaged and meticulously written, this volume is packed with wit, wisdom, and nostalgia. Let More Than Penny Candy take you on an armchair journey to yesteryear. Visit a small country store with its penny candy and once again taste the magic of childhood. Penny Candy contains vivid nostalgic stories of the '40s and '50s, as well as satiric pieces of today's society. Mike Ruben, publisher of The Jackson Herald, says, "Dolly is an artist at the computer keyboard. An expert grammarian with an Erma Bombeck style of humor." With a broad satiric brush, Withrow paints a world that evokes continual laughter. Item: #3070 |
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Adapted and Illustrated by Christopher Canyon. By car, pickup, minivan and motorcycle, members of a family go up, down and around the hills of West Virginia, heading for a family reunion at Grandma and Grandpa’s country home! This wonderful celebration of nature and family ends with a hayride and a hoedown. It’s all about country, music and family. Item:
#2937 Paperback edition, does not include CD Item:
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is for Mountain State: A West Virginia Alphabet
by Mary Ann McCable This beautifully illustrated children’s book is a wonderful learning tool for children to learn the alphabet and West Virginia history at the same time. With wonderful West Virginia themes such as V is for Vandalia and K is for Kanawha combined with historic facts and fun rhymes this book is perfect for children of all ages. Item:
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 The
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway in West Virginia Photos, 1940-1960
by Thomas Dixon This book consists of over 130 black and white and 25 color photos depicting C&O operations in the state of West Virginia. The photos, maps and drawings are arranged in geographical order from east-to-west and cover operations on the C&O from World War II up to the early 1960’s. Much of C&O’s wealth came from hauling West Virginia coal. Item:
#3425
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 Shay
Logging Locomotives at Cass, West Virginia, 1900-60
by Philip V.
Bagdon Cass history authority Phil Bagdon applies his long-time love of logging-era locomotives for an account that will be enjoyed by several groups of readers - including geared steam buffs and Cass Scenic Railroad visitors. Drawing from his interviews of now-long-gone engine service old-timers, the author has devised more than a picture and data reference. Accounts of wrecks, battles against snow and other encounters with the often wild-and-wooly nature of early 20th Century rail-logging enhance the coverage. Item: #2929 |
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 A
Pictorial Guide to West Virginia's Civil War Sites
by Stan Cohen West Virginia's Civil War Sites contains over 400 photographs, maps, and drawings of more than 230 of the state’s sites that played a role in the Civil War. The sites range from battlefields and cemeteries to historic houses and important buildings, and portray a conflict that was instrumental in West Virginia’s formation. The sites are divided by county, and each is accompanied by photographs, directions to the site, and its historic significance. This guidebook provides the reader with important historical information, as well as a great opportunity to take a hands-on approach to visiting our state’s Civil War sites. Item: #3424 |
 The
Civil War in West Virginia: A Pictorial History
by Stan Cohen The concise pictorial history of the Civil War in West Virginia. A classic!
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 Images
of the Civil War in West Virginia
by Terry Lowry and Stan Cohen Authors Terry
Lowry and Stan Cohen share a mutual love of the visual image of the
Civil War, in both photographs and artwork. In this book Lowry and Cohen
have produced an important, comprehensive compilation of historic images
depicting West Virginia during the War Between the States. Images of the
Civil War contains both never-before-published photographs as well as
images that have been published, in such period magazines as Harper’s
Weekly and The New York Illustrated News. Item: #2930 |
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 Best
of the Best from West Virginia Cookbook
Selected Recipes from West Virginia’s Favorite Cookbooks Treat your family to the down-home taste of Wild and Wonderful West Virginia! This book is an amazing collection of over 350 recipes taken from fifty-seven different West Virginia cookbooks, including Quarrier Press’ own Bootstraps and Biscuits! This collection of recipes also contains a catalog section describing each contributing cookbook and how to order them, photographs, illustrations and facts about the state. Best of all, each recipe was tested and found easy to follow and taste wonderful. Item: #3422 |
by Barbara Beury McCallum Texas
Chili, New England Clam Chowder, New York Strip Steak, Florida Gulf
Shrimp, Virginia Smoked Ham, California Avocado Salad, Boston Baked
Beans, Alaskan King Crab. All of these mouth-watering foods come to mind
when you think of regional specialties. So what do food fanciers
associate with West Virginia? If anything, probably pinto beans and
cornbread. A truth, but not the whole truth. Item:
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 The
Foxfire Book of Appalachian Cookery
edited by Linda Page & Eliot Wigginton More than simply a cookbook, The Foxfire Book of Appalachian Cookery combines unpretentious, delectable recipes with the wit and wisdom of those who have prepared and eaten such foods for generations. Illustrated with photographs of the kitchens, people, and foods of Appalachia, this captivating collection contains more than 500 recipes. A sampling of favorites includes rhubarb cobbler, sassafras tea, fried quail, Brunswick stew, angel flake biscuits, seven-day coleslaw and lime pickles. This book also explains traditional methods of preparing and preserving food, including directions for making homemade yeast, curing pork, and canning foods. Item: #2931 |
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Dogs From Almost Heaven: A Hot Dog Lover’s Best Friend
by Harry Lynch In Hot Dogs
from Almost Heaven - written by foodie, chef, and hot dog lovers’
best friend Harry Lynch — Lynch pays tribute to the hot dog, AKA the
frankfurter, or the "gimme one with slaw and chili." Hailing
from West Virginia, Lynch is a crowd pleaser. He imparts an arsenal of
recipes for dogs and their fixin’s, all the while making you laugh. Item: #3458
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 Purpose
and Passion: Bobby Pruett & the Marshall YearsDeluxe Collector's Edition by Bill Chastain The Deluxe
Collector’s Edition comes signed by Bobby Pruett and contains a CD
containing highlights from 9 seasons plus an interview with Pruett at
home. Item: #3291
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by Bill Chastain This authorized biography of Marshall University former head football coach Bobby Pruett. From the 1996 season up to his retirement in 2005, Coach Pruett led Marshall’s Thundering Herd to victory in six Mid-American Conference divisional titles, five Mid-American championships and won five of seven bowl games, establishing the record along the way as the most successful football coach in Marshall University history. With a foreword by New York Jets quarterback Chad Pennington, numerous interviews with former and present players, and photographs from on the field and off, Purpose and Passion takes a detailed look at the career of the coach who did more than just reinvigorate a team - he made them champions! Item: #3290
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Guide to Haunted West Virginia
by Walter Gavenda and Michael Shoemaker Did Chief Cornstalk really put a curse on Point Pleasant? Does a troop of phantom cavalry haunt the battlefield at Droop Mountain? Get a different view of Mothman and the Flatwoods Monster and learn all about Screaming Jenny. Find out if things that go bump in the night might also go bump during the daytime. Broken down by regions, this book covers every area of the state. Item: #3423 |
by Ruth Ann Musick Mysteriously vanishing hitchhikers, travelers beset by headless dogs, and long-dead moonshiners come alive in this collection of ninety-six Appalachian folktales by Ruth Ann Musick. Set in coal mines and remote farm cabins, in hidden hollows and high mountain tops, these stories recount the days when the state was settled, as well as the brutality of the Civil War era. Stories such as The Ghostly Avenger or A Confederate Soldier may make you check the bolt on the door, or giggle as you get the shivers. With bold illustrations and source information, Coffin Hollow is perfect for lovers of supernatural lore, or just tales about West Virginia. Item:
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 Elk
River Ghost Tales and Lore
by Mack Samples Pull up a chair
and join author Mack Samples as he recounts tales from along the Elk
River. The Porter’s Creek Ghost tells the tale of an American Indian
who purportedly drowned in one of his boats in a “big tide” along
the Elk, his splashing and struggles being detected by shy horses and
locals for a century. In The Northern Lights, chuckle along with Samples
as local Elk River Pentecostals who observed aurora borealis believed
that the end was truly near, with the righteous rejoicing and the
less-than-righteous beginning to panic. In The Mystery Buck, an enormous
eight-point buck appears to torment hunters for more than a quarter
century, apparently impenetrable to bullets. Item: #2933 |
 Telltale
Lilac Bush and Other West Virginia Ghost Tales
by Ruth Ann Musick The Telltale Lilac Bush has been a bestseller for adults and children throughout the Appalachian region since 1965, when it was first published. Ruth Ann Musick has captured the state’s rich heritage of ghosts in this book. Our "ghostly" heritage was forged by various facets of the state’s history, including its geographic isolation, the bloodshed of the Civil War, and the hardships of miners and railroad laborers. Likewise, The Telltale Lilac Bush contains spooky stories of phantom soldiers, mining ghosts, railroad ghosts, and many more. Don’t miss West Virginia’s most popular collection of ghostly tales. Item: #2934 |
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 Devils
Tea Table: WV Ghost Tales and Other Stories
by Mack Samples "Picture a
busload of gregarious wayfarers rambling through the richest tall-tale
country in America, and you will have a good idea of what Mack Samples
accomplishes in his latest book. Each of the pilgrims in Devil's Tea
Tables leaves us a chilly yarn, all adding up to a fine regional
collection of ghost lore and the supernatural. Samples is a true son of
the hills who speaks with the authority of a native. We are lucky to
have him as our guide through this spooky terrain." - Ken Sullivan,
West Virginia Humanities Council Item: #2935 |
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Ghost
by Dennis Deitz Item: #2936
by Dennis Deitz Item: #3068
This third volume of author Dennis Deitz’s popular series includes seven stories illuminating the legendary Braxton County Monster, as well as other ghost stories and country tales. The book contains over forty new West Virginia ghost tales compiled and edited by Deitz. Rest assured, all the stories are full of Deitz’s characteristic warmth and intrigue, making you want to share it with your family, young and old alike. Item: #3069 |
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The Road Home
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West
Virginia Encyclopedia
West
Virginia Atlas and Gazetteer
Picturing
West Virginia: A Century of Collecting by the West Virginia State
Archives 1905-2005
Wonders
of West Virginia
West
Virginia : The Land and Its People
West
Virginia in Pictures
State
Parks of West Virginia
Scenic
Driving: West Virginia
West
Virginia: Wonder and Light
Covered
Bridges in West Virginia
West
Virginia: The Allegheny Highlands
Take
Me Home, Country Roads 
More
Than Beans and Cornbread: Traditional West Virginia Cooking
Cookin'
In A Coal Camp
Coffin
Hollow and Other Ghost Tales
Greenbrier
Ghost Volume 2
Greenbrier
Ghost, Volume 3