Local Authors, Enormous Talent
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FLOWERS IN AUTUMN   Pumpkin Cookery   Tom Taber's Clara    

Flowers in Autumn:
endings and beginnings

by Patrick Riviere & Gen Riviere

Tom Taber's Clara

Patrick grew up in Albion and has
since become an accomplished poet.
He wrote the poetry for "Flowers in Autumn"
accompanied by his mother's paintings.

Paperback

Autographed copies.

$15.00

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Pumpkin Cookery
by The Cobblestone Society

All things pumpkin! Need a great recipe
for those harvest pumpkins? This book has it!

Proceeds to benefit:
The Cobblestone Society

Paperback

$2.50

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Hard Breathing Days -The Civil War
Letters of Cora Beach Benton,
Albion, New York 1862-1865

by Thomas R. Taber

This collection of more than 160 letters from
Cora Beach Benton to her Civil War husband
Charlie. Follow her three year journey filled
with worries, not just for her husband's safety,
but also for her brothers. This book gives you
the Civil War home front on a personal level,
as you read the nearly day-by-day account
of life in a small Erie Canal village, duing
those "Hard Breathing Days."

Hardcover

$36.00

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Just Desserts   Neil Johnson Swan Monies   Holley Historic    

Just Desserts

Yummy desserts for you and your family
to prepare for any occasion. Find new
takes on your old favorites!

Proceeds to benefit:
Friends of Swan Library

Paperback/Plastic Spiral

Neil Johnson Swan Monies

$3.00

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Swan Library: Books and Money
by Neil H. Johnson

Ever wonder what the Swan Library looked
like in the 1800s or who exactly were the
Burrows family and what is their connection
to the present day library? Who were the past
Librarians, Board of Trustees and Staff?
All your questions are answered here in
this complete book about the Swan Library.

Paperback

$5.00

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Hillside Cemetery: 125 Years
by Marsha DeFilipps, Ronald Herlan &
Alan Isselhard

The Holley Cemetery Association compiled this
book for readers to share in their interest of rich
history of the town of Holley. "...seems to
represent an institution whose former linkages
to shared community experiences has been
transformed into one more emotionally remote
from the daily lives and hallowed moments of
modern American Society." Early history,
maps, monuments, along with rare photos.

Proceeds to benefit:
The Holley Cemetary Association

Paperback

$10.00

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Fox in the Box   Severed Branch   Full Measure of Devotion    

Fox in the Box:
Memoirs of A Carnie Ticket Seller

by K. L. Stone

Meet Kathy Gleason author of Fox in the
Box and leader of the Swan Library Page
Turners Book Discussion Group. Kathy,
writing as K. L. Stone recalls her life as a
carnival ticket seller. Read her exciting
biography and learn what life as a "Carnie"
is really like.
Paperback

$15.00

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Severed Branch: A Novel
by Andrew R. H. Mowatt

Andrew Mowatt spent his early years
growing up in Albion. He has since become
a sourcing professional in the financial
services industry and a Certified Purchasing
Manager in New York City. Andrew's deep
interest in World War One led him to
become a researcher of the Somme
Battle in France. This fictitious novel will
captivate and pull you into World War
One France.
Hardcover

$22.00

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Full Measure of Devotion:
The Eighth New York Volunteer
Heavy Artillery

2-part Series
by Wilbur Russell Dunn

The reader has the opportunity to learn what
the regiment did and what the soldiers
experienced through the letters and diaries
of over 50 of its members. Forty percent of
the text is direct quotations from the men
of the 8th.

Proceeds benefit:
Orleans County Historical Association

Paperback

Autographed Copy

$32.35

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Historical Amnesia   Historical sites   Life on the Ridge    

Historical Amnesia
by Delia A. Robinson

Written by the Historian for the town of
Gaines, Delia Robinson focuses on the
forgotten women of 19th Century Orleans
County. "This is the first time that stories
of this kind have been gathered into one
volume." This interesting book is packed
with information and photos.

Proceeds to benefit:
Orleans County Historical Association

Paperback

$22.00

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Historic Sites:
In Orleans County, New York

by Irene M. Gibson

Take a closer look at Orleans County as
viewed by author Irene M. Gibson. This well
written book contains photos of many historic
homes, monuments, Churches, the County
Courthouse and many more. Many citizens
mentioned who made a difference in our
community.

Proceeds to benefit:
Orleans County Historical Association

Paperback

$8.50

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Life on the Ridge
by J. Howard Pratt

Did you ever wonder how Cobblestone houses
were built? Or how corn and apples were
harvested in times past? Did you realize that
tobacco was raised in Orleans County during
the Civil War? The best way to build fences.
Buying cattle in Chicago and then riding in the
freight car on the railroad with them all the way
back to New York. All of these are addressed
by J. Howard Pratt in this, his third book about
the people and events "on the Ridge."

Proceeds to benefit:
Orleans County Historical Association

Paperback

$9.95

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Memories of Life on the Ridge   Growing up and growing old   Index-History of Clarendon    

Memories of Life on the Ridge
by J. Howard Pratt

In this book the author has relived his life,
allowing the reader to view his life as lived
in earlier days. His scenes are carefully drawn,
his details fully developed, his people full
of life and personality. His own view of
life comes through in an interesting and
amusing way.

Proceeds to benefit:
Orleans County Historical Association


Paperback

$8.95

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Growing Up and Growing Old
On the County House Road

by Stanley Vanderlaan

Stanley, a lifetime resident of Albion, compiled
this wonderful book filled with photos as well
as a life story of changes. Laugh with Stanley
as he narrates to you using quick whit, as he
recalls life on County House Road.

Proceeds to benefit:
Orleans County Historical Association

Paperback/Spiral

$8.50

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Index to History of Clarendon:
From 1810 to 1888

by David Sturges Copeland

This book included a number of worthwhile
works useful to local historians and researchers,
as well as reference librarians, but is more
limited in scope than Orleans County Historical
association's major publications.

Proceeds to benefit:
Orleans County Historical Association

Hardcover

$8.00

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Luminaries in Firmament   Landmarkers Book   Saga on the Ridge    

Luminaries in the Firmament:
A Guide to Stained Glass Windows
in Orleans County, New York

by C.W. Lattin

As first glance of this book, you immediately
get a sense of awe. After you read the history
surrounding each window, you will strive to visit
each window in person to truely appreciate the
beauty and craftsmanship. Filled with several
colored photos.

Proceeds to benefit:
Orleans County Historical Association

Paperback

$14.95

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Historic Markers:
Erected During the 20th Century
In Orleans County New York

by C.W. Lattin & Neil Johnson

A compilation of maps, old photographs,
and
descriptions. This book is very detailed,
with exact pin-pointed areas of Orleans
County landmarkers.

Proceeds to benefit:
Orleans County Historical Association

Paperback

$7.50

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Saga of the Ridge
by J. Howard Pratt

Stories of the earlier days on Ridge Road,
Orleans County. Compiled by J. Howard Pratt,
this book is a useful tool when researching
local history.

Proceeds to benefit:
Orleans County Historical Association

Paperback

$8.95

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