NEW TITLES www.pelicanpub.com and epelican.com DELLA RAYE A Girl Who Grew Up in Hell and Emerged Whole By Gary Penley The inspiring story of one woman’s struggle to main- tain her dignity and strength while confined to a mental institution in the Depression-era South. In 1929, the Great Depression had just begun, making more difficult Richard Rogers’ always-challenging task of keeping his family fed on sharecropper’s wages. He decided to take his sis- ters, Ruby and Dovie, along with Ruby’s children, Della Raye and Frank Jr., to live at the Partlow State Asylum for Mental Deficients in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Della Raye was a normal, intelligent child. The lie it took to get Della Raye into the institution—that she was seven when in fact, she was only four—would contribute to her repeatedly failing the IQ tests that might have released her, but even so, where would she have gone? For twenty years, Della Raye would be subjected to various forms of abuse and neglect that might have caused a lesser person to give up. Undaunted by those who often told her she would never amount to anything, that she was incapable of learning beyond the sim- plest of tasks, and that she would never live outside Partlow, Della Raye continued to fight to be treated with respect. In a bizarre twist of fate twenty years after she first entered Partlow, Della Raye was released with no money, no education, and only a small paper sack of possessions and told she was never to live in Tuscaloosa again. She worked hard, but her dif- ficulties were not ended with her release. Eventually, she edu- cated herself, married and raised a family, and managed her own business. Della Raye lives in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, where she enjoys visits with the sick, church activities, and social outings with friends. She also enjoys visiting with her six children and many grandchildren. 240 pp. 5 1 /2 x 8 1 /2 47 b/w photos Biblio. Appendix ISBN: 1-56554-944-9 $22.00 January 2002 Author’s Hometown: Missouri City, TX Gary Penley first heard about Della Raye’s extraordinary youth from her son Donny. He was immediately inspired to talk to this woman and was thrilled to find her with an energetic sense of good humor, interested in telling her story. He is the author of the novel, Rivers of Wind, and served as Writer-In-Residence at the “Santa Fe Trail Days” celebration in 1999. He works as a petroleum geolo- gist and lives in Sugar Land, Texas with his wife, Karen. Gary Penley Photo by Allen Breaux Studio
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DELLA RAYE A Girl Who Grew Up in Hell and Emerged Whole
By Gary Penley
The inspiring story of one woman’s struggle to main-tain her dignity and strength while confined to amental institution in the Depression-era South.
In 1929, the Great Depression had just begun, making moredifficult Richard Rogers’ always-challenging task of keeping hisfamily fed on sharecropper’s wages. He decided to take his sis-ters, Ruby and Dovie, along with Ruby’s children, Della Rayeand Frank Jr., to live at the Partlow State Asylum for MentalDeficients in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Della Raye was a normal,intelligent child.
The lie it took to get Della Raye into the institution—that shewas seven when in fact, she was only four—would contribute toher repeatedly failing the IQ tests that might have released her,but even so, where would she have gone? For twenty years,Della Raye would be subjected to various forms of abuse andneglect that might have caused a lesser person to give up.Undaunted by those who often told her she would never amountto anything, that she was incapable of learning beyond the sim-plest of tasks, and that she would never live outside Partlow,Della Raye continued to fight to be treated with respect.
In a bizarre twist of fate twenty years after she first enteredPartlow, Della Raye was released with no money, no education,and only a small paper sack of possessions and told she wasnever to live in Tuscaloosa again. She worked hard, but her dif-ficulties were not ended with her release. Eventually, she edu-cated herself, married and raised a family, and managed herown business.
Della Raye lives in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, where she enjoysvisits with the sick, church activities, and social outings withfriends. She also enjoys visiting with her six children and manygrandchildren. 240 pp. 51/2 x 81/2
47 b/w photos Biblio. AppendixISBN: 1-56554-944-9 $22.00 January 2002
Author’s Hometown: Missouri City, TX
Gary Penley first heard aboutDella Raye’s extraordinaryyouth from her son Donny.He was immediately inspiredto talk to this woman andwas thrilled to find her withan energetic sense of goodhumor, interested in tellingher story. He is the author ofthe novel, Rivers of Wind, andserved as Writer-In-Residenceat the “Santa Fe Trail Days”celebration in 1999. Heworks as a petroleum geolo-gist and lives in Sugar Land,Texas with his wife, Karen.
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“Celebrating 30 Years of Best Editorial Cartoons”Commentary on everything from Watergate and Iran-Contra to the bicentennial celebration, MotherTheresa, presidential brothers, lovers, errors, scan-dals, and more.
“A great way to get a feel for the years’ events.” —Publishers Weekly
“A perfect ‘Everyman’s’ history.” —Scan-A-Book“These annuals by Charles Brooks are now as welcome, asanticipated, as the flowers in May. Keep ‘em coming.”
—East Texas Historical Association“The grandaddy of all such compilations.” —Comics Journal
BEST EDITORIAL CARTOONS OF THE YEAR 2002 Edition
Edited by Charles BrooksThe terrorist attack on America, the war against the Taliban,the sluggish U.S. and world economies, Chandra Levy andGary Condit—they’re all here, as seen by editorial cartoonistsfrom across the country. As always, this year’s collectionincludes the work of Pulitzer Prize-winning artists, the year’smajor award-winning cartoons, and even cartoonists fromCanada.
Charles Brooks, past president of the Association ofAmerican Editorial Cartoonists, has edited the Best EditorialCartoons series since its inception in 1972 and maintains hiseye for quality and sense of the moments that stand out amongthe many events of the year. He is the recipient of thirteenFreedom Foundation awards, a national VFW Award, twoVigilante Patriot awards, and a Sigma Delta Chi award for edi-torial cartooning.208 pp. 81/2 x 11400 illus. Index 30th ed.ISBN: 1-58980-017-6 $14.95 February 2002
Recently re-released:1983 Edition160 pp. 81/2 x 11355 illus. IndexISBN: 0-88289-406-4 $18.95 pb (F) Available
1979 Edition160 pp. 81/2 x 11360 illus. IndexISBN: 0-88289-230-4 $18.95 pb (F) Available
Series Editor’s Hometown: Birmingham, AL
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mMAXIMIZE YOUR POTENTIALBY R. Ian Seymour
Instructive and encouraging letters from a winner.
We all want to be successful—personally, financially, romanti-cally—but many of us are not sure how to attain our goals. Inthis motivational manual, the author, convinced that everyonehas the potential to achieve success, addresses readersdirectly. Each letter, like advice from a wise old uncle, covers adifferent tool for self-improvement: positive thinking, goal set-ting, time management, and many more. Drawing on lessonshe learned during his highly lucrative real-estate career,Seymour teaches readers how to “switch on” and motivatethemselves to pursue, and achieve, their dreams.
R. Ian Seymour has been described as “Britain’s answer toStephen Covey and Anthony Robbins.” He is a highly success-ful sales and personal development trainer and his books havebeen published in over twelve countries.184 pp. 51/4 x 81/2 IndexISBN: 1-58980-045-1 $18.95 March 2002
Author’s Hometown: Wokingham, England
DISCOVER YOUR TRUE POTENTIALBy R. Ian Seymour
We all have the potential for greatness at any timein life.
Many people, after spending their younger days rushing toachieve financial success and the approval of others, begin toquestion the meaning of life and reconsider their life’s direc-tion. Seymour observes that, just as “if” is in the middle of theword “life,” many people in midlife lament, “if I could only findmy real purpose in life.”
This book is designed to help people identify their true goalsand meet their personal potentials. By illustrating the princi-ples and disciplines of self-improvement, Seymour encouragesreaders, at any stage in their lives, to achieve happiness andfulfillment.
R. Ian Seymour is also the best-selling author of One onOne: The Secrets of Professional Sales Closing ($18.95),available from Pelican.160 pp. 51/4 x 81/2 IndexISBN: 1-58980-044-3 $18.95 March 2002
Author’s Hometown: Wokingham, England
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SELLING YOURSELF TO OTHERS The New Psychology of Sales
By Kevin Hogan and William Horton
Use the psychology of persuasion to close the deal.
This comprehensive guide to selling uses state-of-the-art con-cepts of suggestion, hypnosis, and nonverbal communication.Hogan and Horton explain how to pinpoint a potential cus-tomer’s motivation, establish rapport through synchronization,and close the sale. Other highlights include “The 10 Laws ofSelling,” based on Hogan’s laws of persuasion and instructionsfor installing “anchors”—conditioned responses to stimulus—that trigger sales.
Kevin Hogan’s expertise in the fields of hypnotherapy andhuman influence has made him a sought-after speaker andteacher worldwide. His books have been translated into manylanguages, including Chinese Complex Characters, Indonesian,Polish, Spanish, and Portuguese; and foreign rights have beensold in over ten countries. Hogan is the author of Talk YourWay to the Top: Communication Secrets to Change YourLife ($21.00), The Psychology of Persuasion: How toPersuade Others to Your Way of Thinking ($22.00), andcoauthor, with Mary Lee LaBay, of Through the Open Door:Secrets of Self-hypnosis ($22.00). These best-selling titles areall available from Pelican.
William Horton is a licensed clinical psychologist and is con-sidered one of the world’s leading experts in neurolinguisticpsychology and subconscious communication. 288 pp. 6 x 9Biblio.ISBN: 1-58980-007-9 $22.00 March 2002
Kevin Hogan’s Hometown: Burnsville, MNWilliam Horton’s Hometown: Englewood, FL
SOUTH CAROLINA’S REVOLUTIONARY WAR BATTLEFIELDS: A Tour Guide
By R. L. Barbour
An easy-to-use guide to South Carolina’s many battlesites.
Did you know that more Revolutionary War battles took placein South Carolina than in any other state? This handbookgives precise directions for driving and hiking to the very loca-tions where forty-five of the most exciting conflicts occurred.Visit Hanging Rock, where a thirteen-year-old Andrew Jacksonserved as messenger, and the former Waxhaws settlement,where the British Col. Banastre Tarleton massacred the sur-rendering Patriots. See where three of the war’s most decisivebattles occurred—Camden, Cowpens, and Kings Mountain.Each entry also features a summary including the date andlocation of each battle, the commanders’ names, and the num-ber of fatalities and casualties on both sides.
R. L. Barbour, a resident of Charleston, has a master’sdegree in antebellum Southern history.128 pp. 51/2 x 81/2
33 photos 12 maps Notes IndexISBN: 1-58980-008-7 $12.95 pb original April 2002
Author’s Hometown: Charleston, SC
Kevin Hogan William Horton
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mGROWING UP NIGGER RICHBy Gwendoline Y. Fortune
An intricately crafted novel of homecoming and theSouth.
Born to a family of relative privilege, Gayla Tyner is everythingthat defines the “upper class.” She grew up as a daughter ofmedical professionals, possessors of education and property. Inprotected places, she was special, a young woman of poise andintellect. In other places, she found she was “just a nigger,” anAfrican-American female who was viewed as one who put onairs, the subject of envy and ostracism: she was “nigger rich.”As an adult, Gayla is haunted by the South, what it means,has meant, and what is becoming. A professor at a major uni-versity in Michigan, the daughter of a prominent M.D., a duti-ful wife and mother, she seems to have everything going forher. Memories of her past haunt her as she struggles to findher place as professor, mother, wife, and daughter. Nothing isas simple as black and white.
Selections from Growing Up Nigger Rich placed in the toptwelve entries of the annual Pirate’s Alley Faulkner Societycompetition and second place in the National Black Writers’Conference Awards.256 pp. 6 x 9 ISBN: 1-56554-963-5 $22.00 January 2002
Author’s Hometown: Saxapahaw, NC
FAMOUS FIRSTS OF BLACK WOMEN2nd Edition
By Martha Ward PlowdenIllustrated by Ronald Jones
An excellent tool for students and an inspiration forall.
Covering issues of civil rights, sports, education, and the arts,Famous Firsts of Black Women is a detailed account ofcourageous black women who have changed the course ofAmerican history. This collection of biographies describes theirlives from as far back as the 1700s to the present day. New tothis edition are Coretta Scott King and Oprah Winfrey, who joinother women who have met the challenges they faced with aresounding “I can.”176 pp. 6 x 9 22 illus. Biblio. Ages 10-14 ISBN: 1-56554-197-9 $18.95 pb January 2002
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GOD BLESS THE U.S.A. GIFT BOOKBy Lee Greenwood
The touching patriotic anthem brought to life in aminiature book.
Lee Greenwood’s song “God Bless the U.S.A.” has touched thehearts of millions of Americans, inspiring a renewed spirit ofnational pride and patriotism. This platinum-selling songunderscores the reasons Americans are willing to sacrifice inthe name of freedom and democracy and expresses gratitude tothose who have paid the ultimate price.
In addition to an almost nonstop touring schedule,Greenwood devotes countless hours to various civic andhumanitarian activities, such as the Boy Scouts of America,the Points of Light Foundation, and is a National SaluteChairman for Hospitalized Veterans and a member of theChallenger Center Board of Directors.32 pp. 33/8 x 41/4
22 Color Photos MinibookISBN: 1-58980-027-3 $4.95 (G) January 2002
GOD BLESS THE U.S.A. Biography Of A Song
By Lee Greenwood and Gwen McLin
The life journey of the man who wrote one of themost patriotic songs of the twentieth century.
This biography of Lee Greenwood and his famous, stirringly-patriotic song begins with his youth as a singer in Californiaand ends with his overwhelming popularity after the Gulf War. 272 pp. 51/2 x 81/2
33 photos ISBN: 1-58980-006-0 $19.95 pb December 2002
The ethnic cooking of Ghana, fun and good food forall!
One of the best ways to teach children about their neighborsaround the world is to introduce them to a common point ofboth cultures-food. The great recipes, hints, and cultural infor-mation helps church groups, slumber parties, scout troops,classrooms, or families build a special relationship througheasy-to-supervise recipes for traditional African dishes.160 pp. 51/2 x 81/2
41 b/w photos Map Glossary IndexISBN: 1-56554-918-X $18.95 pb Available
Author’s Hometown: State College, PA
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mMARDI GRAS TREASURES
Costume Designs of the Golden Age NotecardsBy Henri Schindler
Fanciful lithographs and water-color designs repro-duced to share and send, suitable for framing.
The glimmering processions of the masked gods and beardedkings of New Orleans Carnival occupy a central position amongthe rites and glories of this great festival. Presented in this col-lection are dazzling examples of original costume designs asrendered in water-color and lithographs—most of them repro-duced here for the first time. Henri Schindler is the acclaimeddesigner of Mardi Gras parades and balls for some of the city’smost eminent societies and is an authority on Mardi Gras artand float building. 12 color cards and envelopes 5 x 7 BoxedISBN: 1-56554-911-2 $11.95 (G) January 2002
Also available:MARDI GRAS TREASURES
Costume Designs of the Golden Age Postcard Book30 color illus. postcards 6 x 4ISBN: 1-56554-910-4 $9.95 pb (G) Available
MARDI GRAS TREASURES Float Designs of the Golden Age
160 pp. 81/2 x 11 178 color illus. IndexISBN: 1-56554-723-3 $35.00 Available
MARDI GRAS TREASURES Float Designs of the Golden Age Notecards
12 color cards and envelopes 5 x 7 BoxedISBN: 1-56554-874-4 $11.95 (G) Available
MARDI GRAS TREASURES Float Designs of the Golden Age Postcard Book
30 color illus. postcards 6 x 4ISBN: 1-56554-875-2 $9.95 pb (G) Available
MARDI GRAS TREASURES Invitations of the Golden Age
By Henri Schindler
New Orleans Gulf South Booksellers AssociationBook of the Year, 2000
160 pp. 81/2 x 11 190 color illus. IndexISBN: 1-56554-722-5 $35.00 Available
MARDI GRAS TREASURES Invitations of the Golden Age Notecards
12 color cards and envelopes 5 x 7 BoxedISBN: 1-56554-745-4 $11.95 (G) Available
MARDI GRAS TREASURES Invitations of the Golden Age Postcard Book
30 color illus. postcards 6 x 4ISBN: 1-56554-746-2 $9.95 pb (G) Available
Author’s Hometown: New Orleans, LA
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TIME AND PLACE IN NEW ORLEANS Past Geographies in the Present Day
By Richard Campanella
A geographical history of the Crescent City.
Nestled in a curve of the Mississippi River, New Orleans,Louisiana is unlike any other urban center in America. RichardCampanella explores the influence of New Orleans’ singulartopography and geography on the city’s growth and development.
Richard Campanella is the Assistant Director ofEnvironmental Analysis at the Center for BioenvironmentalResearch at Tulane and Xavier Universities. His first book,coauthored with his wife, Marina, New Orleans Then andNow ($39.95), was selected by the New Orleans Times-Picayuneas one of the best local books of 1999.208 pp. 13 x 101/4 356 color photos120 maps Appendix Notes Biblio. IndexISBN: 1-56554-991-0 $45.00 February 2002
Author’s Hometown: New Orleans, LA
HISTORIC BUILDINGS OF THE FRENCH QUARTER By Lloyd Vogt
An easy-to-use, definitive guide to New Orleans’most unusual neighborhood.
The French Quarter is a unique community that has evolvedover the past three hundred years. By analyzing its architec-ture, Lloyd Vogt traces its history. Over one hundred illustra-tions describe the building styles of each historical era andhighlight some sixty buildings of particular importance.
Lloyd Vogt is one of Pelican’s most successful authors. HisNew Orleans Houses: A House-Watcher’s Guide ($23.95),now in its 5th printing, is the standard reference guide to localbuilding styles. He also wrote A Young Person’s Guide to NewOrleans Houses ($7.95 pb) and has an architectural practice.176 pp. 11 x 81/2 125 illus. 4 maps Glossary Biblio. ISBN: 1-56554-997-X $23.95 April 2002
Author’s Hometown: New Orleans, LA
THE MAJESTY OF THE MISSISSIPPI DELTABy Jim FraiserPhotographed by West Freeman Foreword by John C. Willis
Historic structures from Port Gibson to Memphis.
The story of the homes, historic buildings, and sites of theMississippi Delta follows the history of man’s ongoing strugglewith what the Algonquin Indians called the “Great Waters.”This book is exceptional in its presentation of the manner inwhich builders adapted to the whimsy of a river and the tidesof technological, social, and political change. They conformedto or willfully fought against the nature of this majestic plain,while preserving the beauty and grandeur for which the Southis known.96 pp. 6 x 9 109 color photos MapISBN: 1-56554-869-8 $18.95 January 2002
Author’s Hometown: Jackson, MSPhotographer’s Hometown: New Orleans, LA
Jim Fraiser West Freeman
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mANGELVISIONBy Sally-Ann Roberts
A first novel celebrating God’s healing power.
Mike Beauchamp is haunted by memories and embittered byloss. Reluctantly returning to New Orleans, he continues hisdownward spiral of drinking and despair, without hope or faithin God to save him.
But Mike does have a guardian angel who bestows on him thegift of angelvision. This allows Mike to see the fire of God’s loveburning within the faithful and reveals the cold void in the heartsof evildoers. With these visions, and the loving guidance of Davidand Clover, Mike begins his perilous journey back to God.
Do you have the fire? Readers of this inspirational first novelwill ask themselves just that question.
Sally-Ann Roberts coanchors the highest-rated local morningnewscast in the nation on WWL New Orleans. Ms. Robertsdonated her proceeds from Going Live: An AnchorwomanReports Good News ($14.95) to Each One Save One, the men-torship organization she cofounded with Cathy Harris in 1994.192 pp. 6 x 9ISBN: 1-56554-907-4 $22.00 January 2002
Author’s Hometown: New Orleans, LA
WHAT DO WE WANT TO BE WHEN WE GROW UP?By Kenney Hayes and Marlene Hamilton
The title says it all!
Kenney Hayes and Marlene Hamilton share stories from theirown lives, stories of events that helped them clear the way toachieving their dreams, along with exercises and inspirationsat the end of each chapter to help you do the same. As theyguide you through the process of finding your dreams, they arefulfilling theirs: to help women locate the passion, strength,vitality, and skills to be everything you can be.144 pp. 51/4 x 8ISBN: 1-56554-990-2 $12.99 pb original January 2002
Authors’ Hometown: Gig Harbor, WA
EQUIPPED FOR GOOD WORK A Guide for Pastors 2nd Edition
By Joe H. CothenRevised by Joe H. Cothen and Jerry N. BarlowIncludes technological suggestions, advice on building thechurch and ministering to the bereaved, an expanded andupdated reading list, and more.352 pp. 51/2 x 81/2
Appendixes Notes 2nd ed.ISBN: 1-58980-024-9 $22.95 (T) January 2002
THE PREACHER’S NOTEBOOK ON ISAIAHBy Joseph H. Cothen and John O. StrangeAn excellent resource for pastors to research, organize, andplan effective sermons based on the words of Isaiah.96 pp. 81/4 x 11 ISBN: 0-88289-365-3 $14.95 pb (F) January 2002
Author’s Hometown: New Orleans, LA
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THE RYDER CUP Seven Decades of Golfing Glory, Drama, and Controversy
By Dale Concannon
A history of the U.K. vs. U.S. golf challenge.
A candid, readable history of the Ryder Cup, the golfing chal-lenge that has, for the entire seventy-four years of its history,regularly raised tempers to the boiling point on both sides ofthe Atlantic.256 pp. 61/8 x 91/4
16 pp. of color illus.ISBN: 1-58980-042-7 $25.00 May 2002
1000 BEST COURSES IN BRITAIN AND IRELAND New Revised Edition
By the Editors of Golf World Magazine
Reliable, up-to-date advice from Golf World’s readers.
Whether planning a trip to classic golf links like St. Andrews orsearching for the latest putting challenge, golfers can rely onthis current, comprehensive edition. Readers and players fromall over the United Kingdom rated and reviewed their favoritecourses for this guide. With advance reservations, anyone canplay on these popular courses.534 pp. 51/8 x 81/4
ISBN: 1-58980-041-9 $19.95 pb original April 2002
THE EUROPEAN TOUR YEARBOOK 2002By PGA European Tour
A lavishly produced album of the greatest momentsin golf during the 2001 tour.
This comprehensive collection of sportswriting and action pho-tography chronicles the year’s highlights. Covering the 2001European Tour International Schedule, including tournamentsat the world’s finest courses and links, this is an elegant addi-tion to any golfer’s library.372 pp. 9 x 12500 color photosISBN: 1-58980-033-8 $55.00 January 2002
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mTHE MAVERICK GUIDE TO HAWAII
21st EditionBy Robert W. Bone
“It’s just about as good as you can get in just onepackage; we’ve yet to find a better one.”
—Hawaii Magazine
Winner of the Hawaii Visitors Bureau Travel Journalism Award,this comprehensive guide has been completely updated for thisedition. One of the first guidebooks published about Hawaii, theMaverick guide still provides the most comprehensive and up-to-date information about restaurants, hotels, and attractions,as well as a unique focus on the islands’ history and culture.This edition also marks the return of Robert W. Bone, theacclaimed travel writer who created the Maverick series.
Robert W. Bone, a protégé of Temple Fielding, has circled theglobe as a writer, journalist, and photographer.432 pp. 51/2 x 81/2 9 maps Appendix Index 21st ed.ISBN: 1-56554-858-2 $18.95 pb original February 2002
Author’s Hometown: Kailua, HI
STERN’S GUIDE TO THE CRUISE VACATION 2002 Edition
By Steven B. Stern
“With descriptions of every major cruise ship andevery major port of call in the world, this book isindispensable if you are considering your firstcruise and equally helpful for the experiencedcruise traveler.” —Passport Newsletter
These recommendations, updated annually, address everyaspect of cruise travel from daily activities and sample menusto medical facilities and safety ratings. Riverboat and bargetours are also included.
Steven B. Stern has sailed on more than 675 cruise shipsand inspected virtually every ship presently in operation. He isalso the author of Stern’s Guide to the Greatest Resorts ofthe World ($21.95 pb), published by Pelican.720 pp. 6 x 9 234 photos76 maps Appendix Indexes 12th ed.ISBN: 1-56554-942-2 $21.95 pb original January 2002
Author’s Hometown: Boca Raton, FL
BRANSON’S BEST DAY TRIPS A Guide To Discovering The Best Of Branson &Ozark Mountain Country, 2nd Edition
By Carol A. Shaffer
A local’s guide to Missouri’s entertainment boomtown.
This guide’s extensive information on day trips includes visitsto Civil War battlefields. Travelers can leave their cars and day-hike into Buffalo National River Park or visit Silver Dollar City,where resident craftsmen blow glass the old-fashioned way.
Carol A. Shaffer received an MIPA Merit Award in the 2000Midwest Book Awards.240 pp. 51/2 x 81/2 64 photos 20 maps Index 2nd ed.ISBN: 1-58980-009-5 $14.95 pb original April 2002
Author’s Hometown: Branson, MO
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FLORIDA ALMANAC: 2002-2003By Del Marth and Martha J. MarthEdited by Bernie McGovern
“Since 1972 this guide to the facts and figures ofall phases of life in Florida has grown and pros-pered as an excellent reference tool.”
—Libraries UnlimitedA guide, a reference manual, an atlas, a directory, a historybook, and more, the Florida Almanac has been immenselypopular for more than two decades.496 pp. 51/2 x 81/2
27 illus. 155 maps 2 charts Index 15th EditionISBN: 1-56554-919-8 $23.00 hcISBN: 1-56554-920-1 $15.95 pb January 2002
Editor’s Hometown: Tampa, FLCALL FOR INFORMATION ON OUR STANDING ORDER PLAN.
LOUISIANA ALMANAC: 2002-2003Edited by Milburn CalhounAssisted by Bernie McGovern
“Having [Louisiana Almanac] . . . is like having allthe answers to what is happening in the State ofLouisiana.” —The Louisiana Weekly
For more than fifty years, Louisiana Almanac has been theauthoritative guide to a million facts about Louisiana, and thispainstakingly-updated sixteenth edition consists of 664 usefulpages of information for ready reference. 664 pp. 51/2 x 81/2 20 illus. 48 maps5 charts 40 graphs Index 16th ed.ISBN: 1-56554-770-5 $26.00 hcISBN: 1-56554-771-3 $16.95 pb January 2002CALL FOR INFORMATION ON OUR STANDING ORDER PLAN.
THE LOUISIANA BOOKBy Thomas M’Caleb
Three hundred years of Louisiana’s literary tradition.
This historical collection of history, poetry, essays, speeches,and fiction features writers of note from the LouisianaPurchase to the mid-nineteenth century.608 pp. 81/4 x 11 62 b/w photos 20 maps ISBN: 1-56554-947-3 $35.00 pb (F)
THE GOVERNORS OF TENNESSEE: 2nd EditionBy Margaret I. PhillipsWith this second edition, Phillips reveals the successes, fail-ures, ambitions, shortcomings, and the visions of theVolunteer State’s chief executives through the present day.Portraits of each governor are included, as well as an outstand-ing bibliography.
Margaret I. Phillips, holds a graduate degree in English andeducation from the University of North Alabama.216 pp. 6 x 9 Photos Biblio. Index 2nd Ed.ISBN: 1-56554-826-4 $19.95 pb original April 2002
Author’s Hometown: Lexington, AL
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mCRUISING THE FLORIDA KEYSBy Claiborne Young and Morgan Stinemetz
Reliable guidance from the Port of Miami to the DryTortugas.
This series is the gold standard for cruising guides. ClaiborneYoung and Morgan Stinemetz describe the inside route via theIntracoastal Waterway and the offshore option through HawkChannel. The authors not only pinpoint and assess obstruc-tions, anchorages, marinas, fuel supplies, and other waterfrontfacilities, but also discuss local history and cultural attrac-tions, especially in Key West, “the carnival ride that neverstops.” Readers can rely on accurate, up-to-date navigationaldata and honest, first-hand evaluations.
Claiborne Young is the author of Cruising Guide to WesternFlorida: 5th Edition ($32.00 pb), Coastal Charts forCruising Guide to Western Florida ($65.00 sp), CruisingGuide to Eastern Florida: 4th Edition ($32.00 pb), CruisingGuide to the Northern Gulf Coast: Florida, Alabama,Mississippi, Louisiana: 3rd Edition ($32.00 pb), and PowerCruising: The Complete Guide to Selecting, Outfitting, andMaintaining Your Power Boat, 2nd Edition ($17.95 pb), aswell as the editor of Cruising Guide to New York Waterwaysand Lake Champlain ($32.00 pb), available from Pelican. Healso edits the online cruising newsletter, the Salty Southeast.
Morgan Stinemetz is a seasoned maritime writer whose workhas appeared in Cruising World, SAIL, Sailing World, SouthernBoating, and, as a weekly column, in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. He is also the author of Pelican’s Bubba WhartzStories ($11.95 pb), collected from his monthly feature inSouthwinds magazine.576 pp. 8 x 91/4
169 b/w photos 76 maps IndexISBN: 1-56554-026-3 $34.00 pb original January 2002
COASTAL CHARTS FOR CRUISING THE FLORIDA KEYSBy Claiborne Young
Indispensable, cross-referenced companion to thecruise guide.
Based on the latest NOAA nautical charts and keyed to theCruising the Florida Keys ($34.00 pb), these 12 x 17, full-color maps pinpoint depth soundings, bridges, shoals, andother hazards from the Port of Miami to the Dry Tortugas.Marinas, restaurants, and fueling facilities are also clearlymarked.For information about the authors, see above.64 pp. 12 x 17 12 color chartsISBN: 1-58980-029-X $75.00 sp March 2002
Claiborne Young’s Hometown: Elon College, NC
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CRUISING GUIDE FROM LAKE MICHIGAN TO KENTUCKY LAKE: The Heartland Rivers Route
By Captain Rick Rhodes
Cruise with confidence through America’s heartland.
Covering over 800 miles, Capt. Rick Rhodes explores the entirenavigable sections of the Chicago, Calumet, Des Plaines, andIllinois rivers, as well as parts of the Mississippi, Ohio,Cumberland, and Tennessee. Topics specific to inland cruising,such as negotiating floods safely and sharing rivers with com-mercial traffic, are also addressed here.
Capt. Rick Rhodes lived aboard his 33-foot sailboat and his28-foot powerboat from 1981 to 1999. He is especially knowl-edgeable about river cruising, having held a U.S. Coast GuardMaster License for inland waters since 1986.208 pp. 8 x 91/4
70 b/w photos 26 maps Index Biblio. AppendixesISBN: 1-56554-995-3 $28.95 pb original January 2002
Author’s Hometown: St. Petersburg, FL
BUBBA WHARTZ STORIESBy Morgan Stinemetz
Tall tales of a sailor who marches to the beat of adifferent drummer.
Now, for the first time, Bubba’s hilarious antics are together inone volume. Learn how Bubba built his own ferrocement sloop,Right Guard, and used it to disrupt the Sarasota ChristmasBoat Parade of Lights for three years running. Find out thesecret ingredient in Bubba’s no-fail mast paint and the reasonwhy Bubba will never again be invited to deliver a commence-ment address. Whether battling outlaw Jet Ski enthusiasts ormarketing his own medfly sterilization kits (complete with mag-nifying glass), Bubba Whartz is a loveable comic creation whowill delight sailors and landlubbers alike.
Morgan Stinemetz is a seasoned maritime writer whose workhas appeared in Cruising World, SAIL, Sailing World, SouthernBoating, and, as a weekly column, in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. A resident of Bradenton, Florida, he is also the coau-thor, with Claiborne Young, of Pelican’s forthcoming Cruisingthe Florida Keys ($34.00 pb).128 pp. 51/4 x 81/2
12 b/w illus.ISBN: 1-58980-013-3 $12.95 pb original March 2002
Author’s Hometown: Bradenton, FL
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mTHE AUSTRALIAN BED & BREAKFAST BOOK
13th EditionCompiled by James Thomas
“Unique in that the description of each inn is writ-ten by the owner.” —The Shoestring Traveler
This thoroughly updated guide lists prices, available facilities,addresses, illustrations of the various homes, and telephonenumbers for making reservations, along with directions to eachestablishment.272 pp. 51/2 x 81/2
77 illus. 493 photos 15 maps Index 13th ed.ISBN: 1-58980-030-3 $16.95 pb original January 2002
THE NEW ZEALAND BED & BREAKFAST BOOK 13th Edition
Compiled by James Thomas
“An excellent directory.” —Frommer’s New Zealand
The definitive guide to bed and breakfasts in New Zealandpresents descriptions of more than 1,000 private homes andhotels and their services. This thoroughly expanded, newlyupdated reference book includes names, addresses, telephonenumbers, prices, and illustrations of the various homes, withdirections to each establishment.560 pp. 51/2 x 81/2
171 Illus. 1,228 photos 49 maps Index 13th ed.ISBN: 1-58980-031-1 $19.95 pb original January 2002
COUNTRY INNS AND SELECTED HOTELS IN GREATBRITAIN AND IRELAND: 2002 The standard reference for selective lodging for overfifty years.
Published annually since 1935, this full-color, easy-to-useguidebook has over 70 new listings for 2002! These premierestablishments provide the perfect settings for romantic, pam-pered, and luxurious getaways. The book includes homes andgardens to visit, local events by region, and route-planningmaps.320 pp. 53/4 x 81/4
200 color photos 200 color maps Index 63rd ed.ISBN: 1-58980-025-7 $19.95 pb original January 2002
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THE NORWAY BED & BREAKFAST BOOKBy Anne Marie Marit Bjørgen
A generous sampling of varied accommodations inthe land of the Vikings.
This book is a key to vacation sites in private homes, town-houses, farms, and mountain dairies. Listings include reason-ably priced accommodations, high standard bed & breakfasts,and small family-run inns, with descriptions and addresses ofhospitable hosts in quaint villages and large, bustling cities.224 pp. 6 x 9 142 illus 19 color mapsISBN: 1-58980-037-0 $17.95 pb original April 2002
Author’s Hometown: Oslo, Norway
THE GOOD BED & BREAKFAST GUIDEBy Elsie Dillard
1,000 of Great Britain’s best bed-and-breakfastestablishments.
This down-to-earth guide is researched by travelers who havestayed in the establishments. These unique first-hand observa-tions provide unparalleled information to help anyone feel rightat home. Descriptions of the facilities are highly detailed,including pet policies and wheelchair accessibility.672 pp. 4 3/4 x 81/4
5 illus. 13 color maps IndexesISBN: 1-58980-026-5 $24.95 pb original May 2002
Author’s Hometown: London, England
SHORT STAY GUIDESouth Korea
By Joan Beard
Sturdy guidebook to the “Land of the Morning Calm.”
Pocket-sized, concise information on museums, sights, placesto eat and sleep, social customs, and how to get around fromSeoul to Cheju Island.176 pp. 5 x 71/2
Color MapsISBN: 1-58980-038-9 $17.95 pb original March 2002
SHORT STAY GUIDEBali
By Lynne Smith
Compact guide to the most interesting Indonesianisland.
The best source for visitor information in a convenient pack-age—shopping, accommodations, dining, transportation, andmore. 248 pp. 5 x 71/2
Color MapsISBN: 1-58980-039-7 $15.95 pb original March 2002
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mTHE CAVALRY BATTLE THAT SAVED THE UNION
Custer vs. Stuart at GettysburgBy Paul D. Walker
Gripping account of America’s greatest cavalry battle.
American history might have been different if Jeb Stuart’s cav-alry, ordered by Robert E. Lee to attack the Union forces’s rear,had succeeded. Instead, fate intervened in the form of GeorgeArmstrong Custer. The resulting battle, pitting two of America’smost gifted military heroes against each other, decided the fateof the Civil War.
Paul D. Walker served in the army’s armored cavalry forthirty years, including two tours in Viet Nam. 96 pp. 51/2 x 81/2 7 b/w photos 4 maps Appendix IndexISBN: 1-58980-012-5 $14.95 pb original March 2002
Author’s Hometown: Salt Lake City, UT
THE BOMBARDMENT OF CHARLESTON 1863-1865
By W. Chris Phelps
Historical account of this important Civil War siege.
Union forces began bombarding in the summer of 1863. Usingthe latest weapons—including the eight-inch Swamp Angel,capable of hurling 150-pound shells over five miles—Northerntroops pounded the city continuously until February 1865.
Using military records, diaries, and even vintage photographs,the author explores this period through eyewitness accounts.He agrees with many contemporary opinions that this deliberateand wanton destruction was a Union attempt to “makeCharleston pay for her sins.”
W. Chris Phelps, co-owner of Charleston’s largest walking-tour company, sees vivid reminders of the Civil War daily.144 pp. 51/2 x 81/2 5 illus. 11 b/w photos 7 mapsNotes Biblio. Index 2nd ed.; First Pelican ed.ISBN: 1-58980-028-1 $17.95 pb original March 2002
Author’s Hometown: Charleston, SC
PRIVATE OSBORNE, MASSACHUSETTS 23RD VOLUNTEERS: Burnside Expedition, Roanoke Island,Second Front Against Richmond
By Frederick M. OsborneEdited by Frank B. Marcotte
The Civil War through the eyes of a teenaged soldier.
Fred Osborne was only sixteen when he left home to fight in thebloody Civil War. In these letters, young Osborne describes theprivations and hardships of camp life, as well as its excitementand camaraderie. It is interesting to see his comments on slaveryand the war, since he grew up in Salem, Massachusetts, a centerof intolerance and the slave ship trade.
A Fulbright Scholar, Frank B. Marcotte earned a doctorate inphysical chemistry and is a retired research director.304 pp. 6 x 9 15 b/w photos 37 illus. 22 maps Notes Biblio. IndexISBN: 1-56554-965-1 $16.95 pb January 2002
Author’s Hometown: Summit, NJ
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THE SOUTH WAS RIGHT! AUDIOCASSETTENarrated by James Ronald Kennedy and
Walter Donald Kennedy
Civil War history, corrected here on audiocassette.
The Kennedy brothers’ best-selling study of Civil War historyrevisionism is now available on audiocassette. Noting that allhistory written by the victor is suspect, the authors documentthe true causes of the Civil War and expose the Northernstates’ continued aggression toward the South.
James Ronald Kennedy was elected as commander for theLouisiana division of the Sons of Confederate Veterans for theyears 1989-92 and regularly participates in Civil War reenact-ments. Walter Donald Kennedy is the recipient of theDistinguished Service Medal of the National Sons of ConfederateVeterans. They are also the authors of The South Was Right!($22.95), Was Jefferson Davis Right? ($16.95 pb), and WhyNot Freedom! ($19.95), all available from Pelican.Tuckend Boxed 8 Cassettes Running Time: 12 hoursISBN: 1-58980-040-0 $19.95 February 2002
James R. Kennedy’s Hometown: Mandeville, LAWalter D. Kennedy’s Hometown: Simsboro, LA
SOUTH IN THE BUILDING OF A NATION In 1900 there was a general agreement among Southerners onthe need for a comprehensive history of the Southern states. Ithad been and was a nation, sharing beliefs, traditions, and cul-ture. This is a record of the South’s part in the making of theAmerican nation. It portrays the character, the genius, theachievements, and the progress in the life of the Southern people.
THE SOUTH IN THE BUILDING OF THE NATION VOLUMES 1-5VOLUME I: The History of the Southern States
664 pp. 6 x 9ISBN: 1-56554-951-1 $25.00 pb (F) April 2002
VOLUME II: The Political History636 pp. 6 x 9ISBN: 1-56554-952-X $25.00 pb (F) April 2002
VOLUME III: The Economic History544 pp. 6 x 9ISBN: 1-56554-953-8 $25.00 pb (F) April 2002
VOLUME IV: Political History of the Southern States676 pp. 6 x 920 b/w photos 6 maps 3 illus.ISBN: 1-56554-954-6 $25.00 pb (F) April 2002
VOLUME V: Southern Economic History 1607-1865592 pp. 6 x 917 b/w photos 1 illus.ISBN: 1-56554-955-7 $25.00 pb (F) April 2002
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mWHO’S THAT TRIPPING OVER MY BRIDGE?By Coleen SalleyIllustrated by Amy Jackson Dixon
A spirited retelling of Three Billy Goats Gruff set inLouisiana.
Up the Mississippi River live three billy goats named Gruff.They want to cross Thompson’s Creek, but there’s a very scarytroll under the bridge who wants to gobble them up. Will thethree brother goats ever get their lunch, or will they be lunchfor that nasty troll? A rhythmic story and vibrant illustrationsbring this exciting folktale to life.
Coleen Salley is New Orleans’ premiere storyteller. She isProfessor Emerita of Children’s Literature at the University ofNew Orleans. She has conducted workshops and programs forgroups as diverse as the American Booksellers’ Association, theNew Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, and Disney Studios.Ms. Salley is the narrator of Cajun Night After Christmas/Cajun Night Before Christmas Audiocassette ($9.95).
Amy Jackson Dixon, a visual artist, is also the coauthor ofCajun Night After Christmas ($14.95).32 pp. 81/2 x 11 31 color illus. Ages 5-8ISBN: 1-56554-890-6 $14.95 February 2002
Author’s Hometown: New Orleans, LAIllustrator’s Hometown: Greenwood Village, CO
THERE WAS AN OL’ CAJUNWritten and illustrated by Deborah Ousley Kadair
Delightful Cajun version of a children’s rhyme.
In this inventive retelling of There Was an Old Woman WhoSwallowed a Fly, an old Cajun accidentally swallows a gnat, amosquito, a raccoon, and other swamp creatures. But when hetries to swallow an alligator, he gets a big surprise! Collage-style illustrations will enchant young readers as they enjoy thecatchy, clever rhymes.
Deborah Kadair was inspired to write this book when herhusband, who really is a Cajun, swallowed a gnat. Trained inthe Montessori teaching method, Mrs. Kadair also conductsstorytelling and illustration workshops for children. 32 pp. 81/2 x 11 17 color illus. Ages 5-8ISBN: 1-56554-917-1 $14.95 February 2002
Author’s Hometown: Baton Rouge, LA
L IS FOR LOUISIANABy Cecilia Casrill Dartez
The state famous for alligators, bayous, and Cajuns.
Yes, L is for Louisiana and this child’s first alphabet book com-bines words and photographs for a fun trip through the ABCs.
Cecilia Casrill Dartez is a former elementary-school teacherand the author of the Jenny Giraffe series. (See the index.) Sheis also the author of The Louisiana Plantation ColoringBook ($3.25) and the editor of A Marmac Guide to NewOrleans ($14.95), all published by Pelican.32 pp. 8 x 8 27 color photos Ages 5-8ISBN: 1-58980-022-2 $12.95 pb February 2002
Author’s Hometown: New Orleans, LA
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SHAWN O’HISSER, THE LAST SNAKE IN IRELANDBy Peter J. Welling
What happened to all the snakes in Ireland?
Shawn O’Hisser returns from a vacation to find that all of hissnake friends have vanished, along with all of the leprechauns’gold. Shawn and his friends set out to discover what happened,but will they solve the mystery in time? Will they find the lep-rechauns’ gold, or did Dobherchu the Giant Otter take it? Whatdid the monk named Patrick have to do with all those snakesdisappearing? Laugh your way along the trail of the disappear-ing snakes to find the answers to these and other mysteries ofthe last snake in Ireland.
Peter J. Welling is a writer and illustrator from Indianapolisand is a member of the Society of Children’s Writers andIllustrators. He is also the author of Andrew McGroundhogand His Shady Shadow ($14.95).32 pp. 9 x 81/2
31 color illus. Glossary Ages 5-8ISBN: 1-58980-014-1 $14.95 January 2002
Author/Illustrator’s Hometown: Indianapolis, IN
EVANGELINE FOR CHILDRENBy Alice Couvillon and Elizabeth MooreIllustrated by Allison Lyne
A retelling of Longfellow’s epic for children.
Gabriel and Evangeline are pushed into separate ships whenthe Acadians are exiled and stripped of all they have knownand cherished. Evangeline thus begins the quest of her life—tobe reunited with Gabriel, her one true love.
Alice Couvillon and Elizabeth Moore also collaborated onIndian Tales ($14.95), Mimi and Jean-Paul’s Cajun MardiGras ($14.95), and Mimi’s First Mardi Gras ($14.95).
Alison Davis Lyne has done spot illustrations, magazine cov-ers, greeting cards, traditional portraits, and portraits in thestyle of medieval icons and also paints for the fine-art market. 32 pp. 81/2 x 11 31 color illus. Ages 5-8ISBN: 1-56554-709-8 $14.95 February 2002
Authors’ Hometown: Covington, LAIllustrator’s Hometown: Logan County, KY
THE HEART OF A FRIENDSHIP/FRIENDS AGAIN?AUDIOCASSETTE
Narrated by H. J. Arrington
Two charming folktales about fairness and trust.
Based on East African fables, these stories teach children tovalue friendship. First, Baku the crocodile betrays his friendTaki, a mango-eating monkey. Their story continues as Bakuasks Taki’s help on an important mission.
H. J. Arrington is the author of The Heart of a Friendship($14.95) and Friends Again? ($14.95). She is an associateprofessor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction inthe College of Education at the University of Kentucky.Norelco Boxed Running Time: 30 minutes Ages 5-8ISBN: 1-56554-888-4 $9.95 April 2002
Narrator’s Hometown: Lexington, KY
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mBEYOND THE LAWBy Emmett Dalton
A rare first-hand account of a Western outlaw.
Detailed exploits of the infamous Dalton gang, former lawmenwho stole horses, bootlegged whiskey into Indian Territory, andcommitted the first American train robbery.200 pp. 41/4 x 7 9 b/w illus. A Pelican Pouch BookISBN: 1-58980-016-8 $7.99 pb March 2002
THE OUTLAW YEARS The History of the Land Pirates of the NatchezTrace
By Robert M. Coates
The true story of how ruthless outlaws planned anempire.
Outlaws who preyed on traffic along the Natchez Trace fromNatchez all the way to New Orleans from about 1880 until1885, among other violent and lawless acts, planned to buildan empire using the labor of stolen slaves. They stole and pil-laged to the extent that this period is sometimes referred to asthe “outlaw years,” as bands of land pirates roamed the coun-try in search of riches. Robert Coates treats his subject withdue respect, while refraining from presenting the Americanoutlaw as a hero in this investigation of this little-studied his-torical era.352 pp. 41/4 x 7 16 illus. Biblio. A Pelican Pouch BookISBN: 1-56554-457-9 $7.99 pb March 2002
THE BODACIOUS OZARKS True Tales of the Backhills
By Charles Morrow Wilson
A bushelful of homespun tales.
In the Ozarks, the remote hill country of Arkansas andMissouri, stories seem to grow from the land. They are neverpure fiction, but none has ever been entirely factual, either.These twenty tales, many of which happened to the author’sown kin, reflect the uniquely cultivated history of the Ozarks’land and people.
Charles Morrow Wilson’s writing appeared in the New YorkTimes, Reader’s Digest, Saturday Evening Post, and other publi-cations.256 pp. 5 x 8ISBN: 1-56554-803-5 $7.99 pb May 2002
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OLD QUEBECBy Gilbert Parker and
Claude G. BryanThis in-depth account chroniclesfour centuries in the history of oneof North America’s oldest cities.580 pp. 6 x 9 102 illus.ISBN: 1-56554-989-9 $25.00 pb (F)
VARINA HOWELLBy Eron RowlandMrs. Rowland has written a charm-ing and accurate historical narrativeof the First Lady of the SouthernConfederacy.
Wife of Jefferson Davis, Vol. 1528 pp. 51/2 x 81/2 6 photos Biblio. IndexISBN: 1-56554-786-1 $25.00 pb (F)
Wife of Jefferson Davis, Vol. 2608 pp. 81/2 x 51/2 4 photos IndexISBN: 1-56554-570-2 $25.00 pb (F)
BIOGRAPHICAL AND HISTORICALMEMOIRS OF MISSISSIPPI
These comprehensive genealogicalrecords include memoirs of many ofthe most worthy and illustrious fam-ilies and individuals in Mississippi.
VOLUME 2 PART 1596 pp. 81/4 x 11 25 illus. MapISBN: 1-56554-608-3 $35.00 pb (F)
VOLUME 2 PART 2648 pp. 81/4 x 11 25 illus.ISBN: 1-56554-609-1 $40.00 pb (F)
FOLK SONGS OF THE SOUTHBy John Harrington CoxOriginally published in 1925, this his-torical, musical look at the Southerncommunity includes “The RebelSoldier,” “The Yellow Rose of Texas,”and “The Sheffield Apprentice.”594 pp. 51/2 x 81/2
ISBN: 1-56554-592-3 $24.95 pb (F)
LARGE SLAVEHOLDERS OFLOUISIANA
By Joseph Karl Menn, M.A. Originally published in 1961, thisfascinating thesis, based upon thereturns for Louisiana of the UnitedStates Eighth Census of 1860, servesas a thorough examination of theeconomic aspects of slavery in pre-Civil War Louisiana. 448 pp. 81/4 x 11 2 maps 240 tables Biblio. ISBN: 1-56554-434-X $35.00 pb (F)
BOOKS BYTHOMAS DIXON, JR.
THE TRAITORBy Thomas Dixon, Jr.Trapped between feuding Klan mem-bers and carpetbaggers who are outto destroy his life, Southern aristo-crat John Graham must fight tokeep the honor of his family and hisnation.352 pp. 5 x 8 3 illus.ISBN: 1-56554-980-5 $14.95 pb (F)
THE LEOPARD’S SPOTS: ARomance Of The White Man’sBurden—1865-1900
By Thomas Dixon, Jr.Illustrated By C. D. WilliamsSet in post-Civil War North Carolina,this novel by famed Southern authorThomas Dixon, Jr., tells of the painof surrender and the struggle torebuild and recreate a new identityfor the South.481 pp. 5 x 8 8 illus. ISBN: 1-56554-981-3 $14.95 pb (F)
THE CLANSMANBy Thomas Dixon, Jr.Illustrated with scenes from TheBirth of a NationFaced with a total breakdown of lawand order after the Civil War, someSouthern leaders called upon thespirits of their ancestors, the clans-men of Old Scotland, and formed theKu Klux Klan.400 pp. 5 x 8 8 photosISBN: 1-58980-010-9 $16.95 pb (F)
HISTORY OF LOUISIANABy François Xavier MartinOriginally published in 1827, this isa classic historical study of thePelican State by one of Louisiana'smost thorough historians.556 pp. 81/2 x 51/2
ISBN: 1-56554-536-2 $30.00 pb (F)
WAR, POLITICS AND RECONSTRUCTION
By Henry Clay WarmothDishonorably discharged from theUnion army, Henry Clay Warmothstood accused of using the power ofthe occupying army for his own per-sonal gain while governor ofLouisiana. This is his response tothose charges. 304 pp. 51/2 x 81/2
ISBN: 1-56554-987-2 $15.95 pb (F)
TRADITIONS DE LA PAROISSEDES AVOYELLES EN LOUISIANE
By Corinne L. SaucierThis is a French-language version ofthe history of Louisiana’s AvoyellesParish, from the first Indian settlersto the time of the book’s originalpublication in 1943.172 pp. 6 x 9 Songs Biblio.ISBN: 0-88289-031-X $12.95 pb (F)
BATTLE OF LIBERTY PLACEBy Stuart LandryWere the men memorialized by theLiberty Place monument patriots ortraitors?276 pp. 81/2 x 11ISBN: 1-56554-432-3 $22.00 pb (F)
LOUISIANA REDEEMEDThe Overthrow of Carpet-bagRule 1876-1880
By Garnie W. McGintyReconstruction in Louisiana hadlasted longer than in any other statewhen the courage and tact of FrancisT. Nicholls drove out the carpet-baggovernment from the state.288 pp. 51/2 x 81/2
FATHER MISSISSIPPIBy Lyle SaxonSaxon’s first book, it documents firsthand, in words and photographs thegreat catostraphic flood of 1927.442 pp. 6 x 9 68 illus. ISBN: 1-56554-795-0 $30.00 pb (F)
THE FRIENDS OF JOE GILMOREBy Lyle SaxonOne day Joe Gilmore came to notedauthor Lyle Saxon and told him thathe needed a job. Joe got a job, andLyle gained a friend for life. 224 pp. 6 x 9 14 illus.ISBN: 1-56554-449-8 $15.95 pb (F)
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SOCIAL LIFE IN OLD NEWORLEANS
By Eliza RipleyMs. Ripley takes readers back toantebellum days in New Orleans. 368 pp. 51/2 x 81/2 25 illus.ISBN: 1-56554-460-9 $19.95 pb (F)
CHITA: A Memory Of Last IslandBy Lafcadio HearnChita tells of life on a marshy GulfCoast island in the middle of thenineteenth century, where languagesand cultures collide to form a dis-tinctive way of life. 208 pp. 5 x 8 ISBN: 1-56554-971-6 $15.95 pb (F)
200 YEARS OF NEW ORLEANS COOKING
By Natalie V. ScottIn this delightful cookbook, NatalieV. Scott has compiled savory recipeslike Oyster Cocktail-Sauce Antibes,Oyster Gumbo Filé, Trout Louisiane,and Creole Pecan Pralines. 256 pp. 5 x 8 17 illus.ISBN: 1-56554-441-2 $15.95 pb (F)
A TEXAS COW BOYBy Chas. A. SiringoA stirring account of life in the OldWest, based on the author’s owncareer as a cowhand, a PinkertonDetective, and a member of a possepursuing Billy “The Kid.”320 pp. 6 x 9ISBN: 1-56554-969-4 $15.95 pb (F)
LADY JANEBy Mrs. C. V. JamisonMrs. C. V. Jamison has written atimeless story about a child, the peo-ple she meets, and the things thatshe sees as she matures in the NewOrleans of times past. 233 pp. 6 x 9ISBN: 1-56554-541-9 $16.00 pb (F)
OLD FAMILIES OF LOUISIANABy Stanley Clisby ArthurOriginally published in 1931, OldFamilies of Louisiana was com-piled in response to a demand for acomprehensive series of genealogicalrecords of the foundation families ofthe state.432 pp. 6 x 9 28 illus. Map IndexISBN: 1-56554-456-0 $25.00 pb (F)
THE HOUSE IN THE BEND OFBOURBON STREET: A Child'sWalking Tour of the FrenchQuarter
By Terry FlettrichIllustrated by Lo-AnRennie takes a walk with his oldneighbor, Mr. Jenkins, around theFrench Quarter, visiting all of thehistoric sights. Mr. Jenkins wants toshow Rennie the importance of his-torical preservation.52 pp. 53/8 x 83/8 17 illus.ISBN: 0-88289-015-8 $5.95 pb
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JOHN MARCH, SOUTHERNERBy George W. Cable“When it comes down to moralhonesty, limpid honesty, andutterly blameless piety, theApostles were mere policemen[compared] to Cable.”
—Mark Twain
John March was born in the mid-nineteenth century in the formerlyConfederate South. He is an inheri-tor of land and money, expected tobecome the quintessential “Southerngentleman.” But into every life, somerain must fall, and John March,Southerner is no exception. Cable’s tremendous accomplishmentin this novel is the clarity and hon-esty with which he presents the lifeof a man of his time, along with allthe indecision, joy, and sorrow sucha life, and in fact any life, encom-passes. 524 pp. 5 x 8ISBN: 1-56554-973-2 $19.95 pb (F)
THE FLOWER OF THE CHAPDELAINES
By George W. CableA most original romance whichdepicts the old régime of NewOrleans with delicacy and beauty. 350 pp. 51/2 x 81/2
ISBN: 1-56554-974-0 $16.95 (F)
KINCAID’S BATTERYBy George W. CableIllustrated By Alonzo KimballSet in sultry New Orleans during theCivil War, this novel tells the story ofKincaid’s Battery, a Confederatearmy artillery unit, and gives insightinto the nature of war, hope, andpeace.424 pp. 5 x 8 6 Illus. ISBN: 1-56554-978-3 $18.95 pb (F)
BYLOW HILLBy George W. CableIllustrated By F. C. YohnAn exploration of the impermanenceof happiness and the appearance ofperfection, set in a small NewEngland town in the late nineteenthcentury. 228 pp. 51/2 x 81/2 6 color illus. ISBN: 1-56554-972-4 $15.95 pb (F)
MADAME DELPHINEBy George W. CableSet in the French Quarter during theearly nineteenth century, MadameDelphine is the story of the declineof a quadroon woman.132 pp. 5 x 8 ISBN: 1-56554-975-9 $14.95 pb (F)
STRONG HEARTSBy George W. CableEach story in this collection tells ofstrength of spirit and of heart, witha singular synthesis despite the dif-ferences in time, characters, andscene.224 pp. 5 x 8 ISBN: 1-56554-967-8 $15.95 pb (F)
HOW THE WORLD WAS PEOPLEDEthnological Lectures
By Rev. Edward FontaineInteresting for its historical valueand outdated ideas, How the WorldWas Peopled represents one man’sattempt, from a nineteenth-centuryperspective, to assimilate the storiesof the Christian Bible with the studyof natural history.352 pp. 5 x 8 Glossary IndexCharts Diagrams ISBN: 1-56554-976-7 $19.95 pb (F)
THE KU KLUX CONSPIRACYFrom the Joint Select
Committee of Congress Originally published in 1872, this isthe complete report from the JointSelect Committee of Congress’sinquiry into the then current condi-tions in the formerly Confederatestates.632 pp. 6 x 9 ISBN: 1-56554-979-1 $30.00 pb (F)
WOMAN IN THE BUSHBy Jeanne Connolly Harbottle164 pp. 81/2 x 51/2 16 illus. MapISBN: 1-56554-439-0 $14.95 pb (F)
ESSAY ON THE USE OF CELESTIAL AND TERRESTRIALGLOBES
By George AdamsUtilizing simple scientific truths,George Adams, mathematical instru-ment maker to the King of England,describes how to navigate a ship orplan for the winter and summer sol-stices. 246 pp. 51/2 x 81/2
ISBN: 1-56554-948-1 $19.95 pb (F)
SLAVE SONGS OF THE UNITED STATES
By William Frances Allen168 pp. 51/2 x 81/2 Directions forsinging Editor’s note IndexISBN: 1-56554-593-1 $15.95 pb (F)
LOSSING’S PICTORIAL FIELDBOOK OF THE WAR OF 1812
By Benson J. LossingOriginally published in 1868, thishistory features in-depth researchand interviews with veterans, illumi-nating the events of the war ingreater detail than any previouswork. It also brings to view soldierswhose deeds have been overlookedby history, but whose sacrifices willforever be remembered.
VOLUME I548 pp. 81/4 x 11ISBN: 1-56554-968-6 $35.00 pb (F)
VOLUME II544 pp. 81/4 x 11ISBN: 1-58980-002-8 $35.00 pb (F)
KNICKERBOCKER’S HISTORY OFNEW YORK
By Washington IrvingA young Washington Irving, usingthe comic pseudonym DiedrichKnickerbocker, first published thissatirical “A History of New York,from the Beginning of the World tothe End of the Dutch Dynasty” in1809.
VOLUME I276 pp. 5 x 8ISBN: 1-56554-945-7 $16.95 pb (F)
VOLUME II244 pp. 5 x 8ISBN: 1-56554-946-5 $16.95 pb (F)
FIFTY YEARS A HUNTER ANDTRAPPER
By E. N. WoodcockThe adventures of a lifelong out-doorsman who became an advocatefor stringent hunting and trappinglaws and worked for conservation.320 pp. 5 x 8 22 illus.ISBN: 1-56554-982-1 $15.95 pb (F)
GEORGIA’S LANDMARKS, MEMORIALS, AND LEGENDS
By Lucian Lamar KnightTwo volumes of two parts each detailthe prominent events, places, andpeople in Georgia’s history.
VOL. I PART 1624 pp. 6 x 9 illus.ISBN: 1-56554-998-8 $35.00 pb (F)
VOL. 1 PART 2512 pp. 6 x 9 illus.ISBN: 1-56554-999-6 $35.00 pb (F)
VOL. II PART 1624 pp. 6 x 9 illus.ISBN: 1-56554-000-1 $35.00 pb (F)
VOL. II PART 2566 pp. 6 x 9 illus.ISBN: 1-58980-001-X $35.00 pb (F)
A HISTORY OF THE NATIONALSOCIETY OF SONS OF THEAMERICAN REVOLUTION
By John St. Paul, Jr.330 pp. 6 x 9 52 pgs. of photosAppendix IndexISBN: 1-56554-615-6 $25.00 pb (F)
HISTORY OF PIKE COUNTYCompiled by Chas. Chapman
and CompanyThe heroic deeds and violent battles,as well as observations on work andlife, in 19th-century Illinois. The sec-ond volume includes a genealogicalindex.
VOLUME I471 pp. 6 x 9 Illus.ISBN: 1-56554-970-8 $35.00 pb (F)
VOLUME II496 pp. 6 x 9Illus.ISBN: 1-56554-003-6 $35.00 pb (F)
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