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The harsh discipline of Puritan life bred the hard-bitten and hard-working people of Massachusetts, but did it also breed a unique type of criminal? This book explores the headline crimes of the state to find an answer.

Seven common bear encounters and how to survive them. Best ways to identify grizzlies and black bears. Learn essential info on bear behavior at different times of year and in different habitats.

America's most populated city is also home to bizarre ghosts and frightening creatures of the night.

Complete guide to trapping raccoon, muskrat, mink, otter, beaver, and a variety of other species. Authoritative advice on matching the right trap--whether leg-hold, body gripper, or snare--to each furbearer. Species-specific instructions for making sets that deliver and tips for preparing and marketing pelts to maximize profits.

This first full-length treatment of the Revolutionary War battle recounts British general Charles Greys brutal attack on Anthony Waynes division of 1,500 Continentals in September 1777. The detailed account follows the action from the arrival of Waynes division south of the Schuylkill River, near Paoli Tavern, to defend Philadelphia against Howes encroaching troops to Greys discovery of Waynes position, the bloody battle that ensued, and the subsequent court-martial of Wayne, who had been accused of negligence.

Jam lovers looking for an alternative to preservatives, synthetic sweeteners, and artificial flavors have long turned to wild edibles as a source for their own spreads and condiments. Wild Jams and Jellies is an excellent primer on the art and science of creating these delectables, covering all the equipment you'll need as well as essential techniques for selecting plants, adding sugar and pectin, cooking on a stove or a microwave, choosing containers, and creating a firm seal. It also includes hundreds of time-tested recipes, from familiar favorites such as cranberry sauce and grape jelly to more exotic selection like manzanita chow chow and passion flower rum sauce. Each one is a delicious treat, more flavorful, nutritious, and satisfying than anything you'll find in a supermarket.

First-ever birding guide to this celebrated site. Insider advice on 33 popular places and lesser-known hot spots. Describes birding opportunities any time of the year.

The first and best biography of James H. Wilson, who won the admiration of Grant by reinvigorating the Union cavalry, and who led a legendary campaign into Alabama that crushed Confederate forces and signaled the end of the Civil War.

Concise introduction to the hows and whys of weather. Lightning, hurricanes, tornadoes, snowstorms.

Now in paperback. Effective training techniques for bird dogs, retrievers, and flushers. Photos illustrate techniques and equipment.

Gold prospecting - details on how to build flumes, rockers, dry washers and riffles.

More than 400 photographs detail the American military experience in World War I from recruitment to the Armistice. Featuring the infamous Doughboys and Devil Dogs, flying aces, doctors and nurses, seamen, and the German enemy, this is the premier visual history of the United States in the Great War to be published during the centennial years.

Well-illustrated, easy-to-follow, step-by-step survival instructions. Practical tips for anyone, anywhere, in almost any survival situation.

Venture into the unexplained phenomena of the Beaver StateI Cif you dare.

The Silver State's most bizarre and creepy stories of paranormal activity.

Explore monster myths and legends of the Empire State.

A collection of frightening stories from the western part of the Keystone State.

A collection of frightening stories from the Gem State.

Easy to learn, portable, and lots of fun--that's weaving on peg looms and weaving sticks! You will be amazed at the things you can make, including dolls and toys, flowers and brooches, cowls, baskets and bowls. The book includes step-by-step weaving and finishing instructions for more than 20 fun projects.

A photographic guide to the common plants and animals that inhabit the intertidal zone--the area covered by water at high tide and exposed during low tide--on the Atlantic coast from Cape Canaveral, Florida, to Cape Breton, Canada.

41 day hikes and overnight trips in Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York.

Compelling account of the Winter War between Finland and the Soviet Union The Soviets expected to crush Finnish forces in mere days, but the Finns broke the Red Army's advance and held out for almost four months Authentic depiction of frontline fighting in the harshest of conditions Based on eyewitness testimony, war diaries, battle reports, and other records

Day-by-day account of a German fighter squadron, one of only two Luftwaffe units to spend the entire war in the West Covers the Battle of France, the Battle of Britain, the Dieppe raid, and more JG 26 was known as "e;The Abbeville Boys"e; and seen by the Allies as an elite squadron Unit flew Messerschmitt Bf 109s and Focke-Wulf Fw 190s

Explores settlements and towns that have been deserted, transformed into tourist attractions, or have less than 200 residents and are mere shadows of their former selves.

Find out about all the strange phenomena that abounds in Virginia.

Hunting pressured areas like Michigan, Pennsylvania, New England, New York, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

*; Reports of bizarre sightings *; Encounters with extraterrestrials *; UFO flaps throughout the state *; Accounts of alien abductions *; Connections with Bigfoot and other phenomena

The return of a bestselling classic with new material. Full-color vintage images for the first time. A new selection of recipes from Pennsylvania's Christmas past.

IncludesArrowhead's Devil DogsSpirits of the VikingsPhantom racehorse Dan PatchThe legend of the fearsome WindegoThe ghost ship Minnesota