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The birds of Orange County, California: Status and distribution

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The birds of Orange County, California: Status and distribution
Robert A. Hamilton , and Douglas R. Willick
Manufacturer: Sea & Sage Press, Sea & Sage Audubon Society
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0965031101

Your Personal Guide to Monterey County, Free & Fun Things to Do & See

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"A must for residents and tourists alike"
The "ultimate" tour guide!
Essential reading for visitors to Monterey County, CA.

Your Personal Guide to Monterey County, Free & Fun Things to Do & See
Patricia A. Hamilton
Manufacturer: Park Place Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1877809454

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A complete guide to a world-class destination, from a unique standpoint - FREE! Featuring Big Sur, Cannery Row, 17-Mile Drive, Fisherman's Wharf, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary, and more.

A historical narrative, maps and hundreds of pictures make this book a practical guide and a treasured souvenir. Plan your own escape from affluenza because the best things in life are free - and they're all waiting to be discovered here in Monterey County, California, U.S.A.

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"A must for residents and tourists alike".......1999-06-01

This book is a great resource for anyone. The calendar of events makes it a breeze to find dates and times of your favorite things to do on the Monterey Peninsula.

The "ultimate" tour guide!.......1999-05-27

This is the "ultimate" tour guide to beautiful Monterey County, CA (referred to by the locals as Paradise). It truly is invaluable as a resource for locals and tourists alike. I've lived here for 15 years and can't believe there are so many wonderful things to do and see...for FREE! Unlike any other tour guide.

Essential reading for visitors to Monterey County, CA........1999-05-27

The Ultimate Field Guide to Monterey County this beautifully organized book is a must for visitors and residents of central California's most acclaimed region. From the famous shoreline of the Monterey Peninsula to Steinbeck's Pastures of Heaven and the nation's great salad bowl in the Salinas Valley this edition covers it all. Easy to read, clearly indexed and well designed this book defines the phrase "essential reference" and I especially recommend it for families.

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I wish I could live at Hampton too
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Autographed copy by Archibald Rutledge

Home by the River
Archibald Rutledge
Manufacturer: Sandlapper Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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Hunting & Home in the Southern Heartland: The Best of Archibald Ruthledge
America's Greatest Game Bird: Archibald Rutledge's Turkey Hunting Tales
Tales of Whitetails: Archibald Rutledge's Great Deer-Hunting Stories
My Health Is Better in November: Thirty-Five Stories of Hunting and Fishing in the South

ASIN: 0878440038

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I wish I could live at Hampton too.......2000-10-03

"Home by the River" refers to Archibald Rutledge's home on Hampton Plantation near the Santee River near the coast of South Carolina. The river here is the Santee. (When Mr. Rutledge was young the Santee was a greater river than today, because in the 1930's much of it's flow was diverted to the Cooper River and Charleston when dams were built upstream in Berkley County.)

Hampton is no longer a plantation-the Civil War put and end to that-but when Archibald lived there it still had all the requisite amenities: a Greco-style mansion with porticos and widows walk, rice fields with floodgates and dikes, and acres of pines and hardwoods forest. Some of the blacks who lived on or near Hampton and who worked there had been Hampton slaves in their youth.

Hamton Plantation fell into disrepair during the 30 plus years that Archibald Rutledge lived in Pennsylvania where he worked as a school teacher. Much of this book describes his efforts to restore Hampton to its former splendor.

One can imagine Hampton in it's heyday when the mover and shakers of Colonial and ante-bellum society frequented the plantation. Great piles of ham, turkey, and duck greeted George Washington, the Marquis de Lafeyette, and other visitors. It seems General George Washington and his French military peer stayed in every notable house along the Carolina coast. There are signs all over reading "George Washington" slept here. I read about a Lafayette visit in a history of Edisto Island. South Carolinians are guilty of ostentatious name dropping when it comes to the father of our country. It is a point of which we are obviously proud.

Archibald Rutledge didn't have a lot of money to rebuild Hampton. (I wonder how he paid the taxes on several thousand acres of land on a teacher's pension and meager book royalties. The tax bill handed over to his heirs must be one reason the land now belongs to the state.) Yet archibald restored each dusty room of Hampton with the help of local carpenters and back-breaking work. We see the old history of the mansion revealed to us layer by layer as he peels away plaster and paint.

I found most enjoyable the sections of the book on hunting and gardening. Archibald Rutledge was a writer and poet whose hunting stories were printed in Field and Stream magazine. He also wrote for Harpers and the Saturday Evening Post. That hunting remains popular while poetry does not must account for the longevity of his printed material. Had he only written poetry his work might have fallen into obscurity-this is not to say it is not good. Rather, people simply don't revere poets like the used to. (Quick: name two poems by Robert Frost. How about Wallace Stevens?)

I read carefully as Archibald Rutledge describes how he carefully transplanted live oak trees, myrtle bushes, and planted azaleas and camellias around Hampton. He describes the tricks he discovered for making these plants thrive and survive relocation. Botanists take note. Live oaks adorned with Spanish Moss, myrtle bushes, azaleas, and camellias are the foliage that defined the Carolina coast. Their great beauty was much appreciated at Hampton.

Of course hunting was Archibald Rutledge's passion and this is where the sports enthusiast will enjoy "Home by the River" most. I read with envy his description of great clouds of ducks as they flew up out of his rice fields. (These great clouds are still there albeit diminished by market hunting which has since been outlawed and wetlands destruction which has been outlawed as well. Most of the ducks still on the Santee River flock to the government-owned Santee Gun club where they are relatively safe from the average hunter who is without political connections. There is much to be said about this government hoarding of ducks I believe.)

Archibald Rutledge hunted turkeys in the fall. Now we hunt turkeys in the spring because that is when the old toms gobble seeking to mate. Such relatively easy prey seemed unsporting in Archibald's day. Then you could only hunt them in the fall. Archibald would sleep in the swamp and crawl on his belly just to get close to one. For the whitetail deer hunter there is plenty of narrative on that sport too. Mr. Rutledge not only hunted deer he observed them as a naturalist to learn their habits. He would sit in a tree all night long to watch when they came out to feed.

It is too bad that Rutledge's book "God's Children" is out-of-print and not listed in the Amazon.com index. No doubt it has been purged from certain card catalogues because the modern reader might find it racist. In it Archibald Rutledge paints portraits of the blacks who worked at Hampton. He talks of one man's great skill with an ax. Of another he marvels at the grace with which he flings a castnet to catch fish. Of others he talks about their propensity to drink, sleep to excess, beat their wives, or fornicate. His greatest reverence is reserved for Old Tom, the man with whom Mr. Rutledge spent countless hours hunting deer, duck, and turkey. (There is a book on Old Tom listed in the amazon.com index.) Some might be aghast at his glowing admiration for the supposedly simple tasks of cutting wood, netting fish, or calling turkey--maybe that is all these simple people can do? That benevolent, paternal manner harkens back to the plantation days when the negroes look admirably on their masters with upturned eyes and cherub faces. But I find "God's Children" a heartfelt memoir and a glowing testimonial to people who Mr. Rutledge considered true friends and skilled workers. And anyone who has fell a tree, tossed a cast net, or hunted turkey will tell you that it is not simple.

In the amazon.com index I also don't see "Old Flintlock" the biography of Archibald Rutledge written by his son.

excellent.......1999-07-23

An intetresting story of the South Carolina Lowcountry, it's history and wildlife. Anyone who enjoys the outdoors, history, or wants to know more about South Carolina should read this book. It is an excellent book by the famed poet laureate of South Carolina, Archibald Rutledge.

Autographed copy by Archibald Rutledge.......1997-07-25

Home by the River by Archibald Rutledge provides on with such a down to earth experience, that Hampton Plantation seems to come to life. The author describes his days growing up on the plantation, his leaving, and his returning home to restore the house and grounds. He finds some unique treasures, such as a letter written to his great-great-grandmother from George Washington, a secret passageway inside the house, and a cache of twenty-eight Delft tiles dating from medieval times.Also described in the book are the close relationships with the resident Negroes who helped him restore portions of the house and grounds. One acquires a deep affection for the author and his "home" by the river upon reading this book. My copy of the book is signed by the author and a descendant of one of the plantation's slaves, Will Alston

Hamilton County's Green Township (OH) (Images of America)

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Hamilton County's Green Township (OH) (Images of America)
Jeff Lueders
Manufacturer: Arcadia Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Hamilton County Parks (OH) (Images of America)

ASIN: 0738541176
Release Date: 2006-10-09

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The Green Township communities of Bridgetown, Covedale, Dent, Mack, Monfort Heights, and White Oak had their humble beginnings in 1809. By the early 1900s, Green Township was primarily a rural farming community. The advent of the streetcar, and eventually the automobile, made traveling much easier. New and improved roads and better cars in the 1930s and 1940s enabled workers to commute to Cincinnati or the industrial Millcreek Valley. With this growth, the west side expanded greatly with the building of new homes, schools, and churches. By 1940, there were 18,500 Green Township residents. By 1960, the number had grown to more than 37,300. The 2000 census listed 55,660 residents, making Green Township the second-largest township in Ohio.

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The Immigrant
Mark Harelik
Manufacturer: Ballantine Books
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0345351398
Release Date: 1988-01-12

Monterey County Guide : Including Free & Fun Attractions & Activities

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Monterey County Guide : Including Free & Fun Attractions & Activities
Patricia A. Hamilton
Manufacturer: Park Place Pubns
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1877809446

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Complete visitor and residents' guide for stunning Monterey County, California, capturing the beauty and the essence of the area, including the world famous Monterey Peninsula. Experience the natural wonders of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, take in the most beautiful sunsets in the world, and enjoy world class restaurants and accommodations. Monterey, Big Sur, Carmel, Pebble Beach, 17-Mile Drive, Fisherman's Wharf, Cannery Row, Pacific Grove, Ventana Wilderness, Wine Country, North County: all you need to know is in this book. 250 pictures make it a keepsake guide.

The History of Hamilton County and Chattanooga, Tennessee (History of Hamilton County & Chattanooga, Tennessee)

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The History of Hamilton County and Chattanooga, Tennessee (History of Hamilton County & Chattanooga, Tennessee)
Zella Armstrong
Manufacturer: Overmountain Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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The second volume of Armstrong's history is equally well-written. Covering 1861 to 1940, Volume II begins with the Civil War, continues with activities during Reconstruction through the end of the century, then notes an optimism on entering the Twentieth Century. This volume is filled with details about subsequent growth -- banks, newspapers, education, communications, transporation and industry -- all the happenings and all the people involved. It is indeed a valuable source of information. ENd

Hamilton County, Ohio Burial Records, Volume 1-9

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Hamilton County, Ohio Burial Records, Volume 1-9

Manufacturer: Heritage Books, Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: CD-ROM
ASIN: 0788423169

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The Society has undertaken the giant task of copying existing records, reading gravestones and searching for burial records from unpublished sources. These 9 volumes are part of that gigantic task and include almost all known cemeteries in Cincinnati and various townships in Hamilton County, Ohio. The data provides documentation for burials of pioneer settlers and their descendants. Included are a large number of names from records that do not have grave markers. Many volumes include plats of the various cemeteries or sections within larger cemeteries. Notations of military service were included where known. Entries may include all or some of the following: first and last names of the deceased, place and date of birth, age, place and date of death, date of interment, marital status and names of kindred. Row and/or section and lot are given when available. Many volumes give a brief history of the cemeteries listed and most volumes provide indexes. Each volume includes a list of standard abbreviations and their meaning, as used to record information about burials. A major collection of burial records. * Vol. 1: Wesleyan Cemetery 1842-1971 (1984) * Vol. 2: Anderson Township Cemeteries 1800-1989 (1990) * Vol. 3: Vine Street Hill Cemetery 1852-1977 (1991) * Vol. 4: Miami Township (Primarily Maple Grove) (1993) * Vol. 5: Crosby and Whitewater Township Cemeteries (1993) * Vol. 6: Colerain Township Cemeteries (1994) * Vol. 7: Springfield Township Cemeteries (1994) * Vol. 8: Sycamore Township Cemeteries (1994) * Vol. 9: Union Baptist African American Cemetery (1997) CD, Graphic Images, Adobe Acrobat, PC and MAC, indices, 3281 pp

Rice Gold: James Hamilton Couper and Plantation Life on the Georgia Coast

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Rice Gold is certainly worth a read
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Rice Gold: James Hamilton Couper and Plantation Life on the Georgia Coast
James E. Bagwell
Manufacturer: Mercer University Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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The Georgia Coast is one the most intriguing areas of the United States. A land of sluggish rivers, murky blackwater swamps, and studded with a string of islands, it is the home of a special breed of people. They are as wild, reckless, exciting, beautiful, and contradictory as the land itself. One thing is for sure: both natives and visitors love it. But the story of this land is one that is often known about only in legend and hearsay, in stories and novels, and even in a few dissertations.

By focusing on James Hamilton Couper, James Bagwell paints a portrait of the Georgia Coast during the late eighteenth century through the middle of the nineteenth century. Coupers family was originally from Scotland, where the story actually begins, but settled on the Georgia Coast. When James Hamilton Couper was grown, he attended Yale, but returned to make a name for himself and his plantation in politics, plantation management, scientific agriculture, archaeology, and architecture. Bagwell also discusses the role of Couper as a slave owner and slave-life on the plantation.

But the book is more than about Couper; he is simply the pivot of the book. The real story here is the Coastal land itself: socially, economically, religiously, and politically. From the colonial days on the coast through the American Civil War, Bagwell has written a compelling story of a most enigmatic land: the Georgia Coast.

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Rice Gold is certainly worth a read.......2000-07-31

As a Georgia 'native' and historian with a deep interest in the field, I found this to be a fascinating text. But I would certainly agree that you have to have an interest in the topic--in which case it is well worth buying and reading.

Review of Rice Gold.......2000-07-19

This is a great book. Of course, you'd have to have an interest in the time and the place, the 1st half of the 19th Century and the coast of Georgia. Emminently readable, with good expositions of the various agricultural practices of the time. Well done.

Hamilton County, Ohio, Burial Records: Crosby & Whitewater Township Cemeteries

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Hamilton County, Ohio, Burial Records: Crosby & Whitewater Township Cemeteries

Manufacturer: Heritage Books
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Binding: Paperback

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