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Books on Indiana


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$49.95
Unexpected Indiana: A Portfolio of Natural Landscapes
by Ron Leonetti and Christopher Jordan

Unexpected Indiana reveals the beauty and power of the natural world in Indiana. This book covers the entire state, showing the parks and preserves in all four seasons. From the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore in the north to the cypress sloughs in the south, the full breadth of Indiana’s diversity is represented, revealing a hidden splendor. Nothing man-made intrudes upon these striking photos, which range from close-ups to sweeping landscapes of forests, rivers, prairies, dunes, and swamps.








$55.00


Indiana Railroad: The Magic Interurban
by George K. Bradley

Take a look back at one of America's most famous and innovative interurban railways. Spanning nearly the length and breadth of the Hoosier State, the Indiana Railroad's management aggressively competed with highway-based competitors during the difficult 1930s. Hardcover; 224 Pages
 
$5.00


Hoosier: Illustrated Origins of Indiana's Sobriquet
Story by Alan McPherson
Research by Jeff Graf
Hoosiertoons by Gary Myers

A humorous look at the origin of the word "Hoosier", with illustrations.
 

$24.95


Temples of Knowledge: Andrew Carnegie's Gift to Indiana
by Alan McPherson

A compilation of photographs and history of use of Indiana's Carnegie Libraries. Dates and lists of Carnegie's contributions to Indiana libraries are included.
 
 
$24.95


The Indiana Way: A State History
by James H. Madison

This book covers the history of the Hoosier State from prehistoric times to the present, paying particular attention to the social, economic, cultural, and political contexts in which the state's significant historical figures, both heroes and villains, played out their roles. Published by Indiana University Press and the Indiana Historical Society.

 

$7.95


Early Indiana Trails and Surveys
by George R. Wilson

This is a reprint of a book first published by the Indiana Historical Society in 1919, written by the former Dubois County surveyor, George R. Wilson. The book features invaluable information on early Indiana paths and settlements, including historic trails such as the Buffalo Trace, the Yellow Banks Trace, the Red Banks Trail, and Whetzel’s Trace. Also featured are discoveries made by surveyors during their work, including the location of French Lick and West Baden Springs. An index of names of people as well as names of roads, traces, and surveys is included.
 

 $19.95


The Golden Age of Indiana High School Basketball
by Greg Guffey

The years 1950–1959 marked the time when basketball truly became the sport of Indiana. Greg Guffey captures the flavor of the period and showcases many of the best teams, players, and coaches. This is a book for all fans of Indiana basketball.

$15.00
(You can buy the set of 3 signed by the author for $45)



Wabash & Erie Canal, Notebook I:
Allen and Huntington Counties

by Thomas E. Castaldi
Second Revised Edition
Wabash & Erie Canal, Notebook I describes the canal’s construction and points out the relics that are visible to this day throughout Allen and Huntington counties. Numerous historical photographs, maps, reports, and diary entries are included.




$15.00
(You can buy the set of 3 signed by the author for $45)

Wabash & Erie Canal, Notebook II:
Cass, Carroll and Tippecanoe Counties

by Thomas E. Castaldi
Second Revised Edition
Wabash & Erie Canal, Notebook II describes the canal’s construction and points out the relics that are visible to this day throughout Cass, Carroll, and Tippecanoe counties. Numerous historical photographs, maps, reports, and diary entries are included.

$15.00
(You can buy the set of 3 signed by the author for $45)

 

Wabash & Erie Canal, Notebook III:
Wabash and Miami Counties

by Thomas E. Castaldi
Second Revised Edition

Wabash & Erie Notebook III describes the canal’s construction and points out the relics that are visible to this day throughout Wabash and Miami counties. Numerous historical photographs, maps, reports, and diary entries are included.