WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT OUR BOOKS 


“While visually appealing, Montana: Land of Contrast will prove to be an eminently useful book to students of Montana history as well.  It boasts an excellent index, a fine chronology and a wonderful bibliographical essay.  This is a coffee table book, but it is a thinking person’s coffee table book.” 

~ The Billings Outpost


“This book should be in every school in our city and on every table of those citizens who wish to be reminded of the assets we have in this wonderful community and its sister municipalities.” (Hudson Mohawk Gateway: An Illustrated History)     

~The Record


“John Bret-Harte writes about the city with affection, as if it were a great aunt who had led a not entirely exemplary life, ultimately emerging as a fascinating character profoundly influential in her immediate family though not in the wider world.”  (Tucson: Portrait of a Desert Pueblo)                     

       ~Tucson Weekly


“Thanks to the outstanding work of author William Henry Williams and pictorial researcher Carolyn Stallings, this book promises to serve as a definitive historical resource for all things Delaware.”  (Delaware: The First State)

~Governor Thomas R. Carper


“John J. McEneny (author) has been an active community historian and public speaker for decades, has worked in government, and is now assemblyman in New York State Legislature, all of which adds up to his being a household name!  Albany: Capital City on the Hudson is a marvelous compilation of facts about our community not to be found in any other source.”

~Albany Institute of History & Art


Baltimore: An Illustrated History is the most comprehensive history of Baltimore and I expect that other Baltimore government departments will similarly make use of the book.”  

~Mayor Martin OMalley, The City of Baltimore


“…Austin: An Illustrated History, an impeccably researched and well written historical overview of Texas’ capital city…handsomely illustrated volume is local history at it’s very best.”

~The Texas State Historical Association


“The best overview of the state’s history in some time is Indiana: An Illustrated History.  This coffee table book gives a solid portrait of the state’s nearly 200 years, starting with its original inhabitants.” 

~Indianapolis Star


“Pamela Hallan-Gibson’s just published Orange County: The Golden Promise …offers such fun, anecdotal touches as well as a broad and approachable look at the county’s history from 1769 to present.”   

~Daily Pilot


“…a truly in-depth work with all the delightful trivia that makes a good history.  This is a highly readable book, easy and informative.”  (Puget Sound Ferries: From Canoe to Catamaran)

~Tacoma Reporter


“This book, straightforward and studded with intriguing vintage photographs, drawings and maps, gives a comprehensive history of a county that continues to grow and change as it has for three and a half centuries.”  (Montgomery County: Centuries of Change)  

~The Globe


“The tale of Kalamazoo: The Place Behind The Products, is an enriching read, well told, complete, scholarly, and decorated with hundreds of photographs, drawings and reproductions.”   

~Allegan County News


“…a remarkable collection of historical photos and artwork, and a fact-filled text.”  “…a comprehensive picture of a state that has confounded outsiders for more than 150 years.” (Arkansas Independent and Proud: An Illustrated History)  

~Caroll County News


“…well written and well laid out.”  “This book works much better than most because the illustrations are so chosen and so placed as to support the writing.” (Arkansas Independent and Proud: An Illustrated History)

~Arkansas Democrat Gazette


“Few people are better qualified than author Elise Hopkins Stephens to write a book about Huntsville’s history.”  (Historic Huntsville: A City of New Beginnings)

~Huntsville Times


“…commend you on producing a beautiful book!” (Massachusetts: From Colony to Commonwealth)

~New England Historic Genealogical Society


“It is a wonderful volume”  (Massachusetts: From Colony to Commonwealth)     

~University of Massachusetts


“Robert J. Allison knows so much about history you’d think he had experienced it.” (Massachusetts: From Colony to Commonwealth)

~Worcestermag.com


“Richly photographed book.”   (Mississippi: An Illustrated History)   

~Enterprise-Journal


“…is designed for a wider audience than scholars and history buffs.” (Orange County: The Golden Promise)     

~Orange Coast


“Exceptionally engrossing, as well as thoroughly researched and documented, this book appeals to the casual reader and also succeeds as an excellent tool for historians and students.” (Orange County: The Golden Promise)    

  ~Westminster Herald


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