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  • In the Seven Mountains
    Henry W. Shoemaker / Henry Wharton Shoemaker
    A collection of Pennsylvania folklore recorded by Henry W. Shoemaker, originally published in 1913 by the Bright Printing Company. Includes stories from the Seven Mountains, located in Mifflin, Centre, and Juniata Counties. ...
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    47,77 €

  • Eldorado Found
    Henry W. Shoemaker / Henry Wharton Shoemaker
    A visitor’s guide to central Pennsylvania, discussing local history, folklore, and geography. Originally published in 1917. ...
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    54,27 €

  • Black Forest Souvenirs
    Henry W. Shoemaker / Henry Wharton Shoemaker
    A collection of folklore from north-central Pennsylvania, collected by Henry W. Shoemaker and originally published in 1914. Includes photographs by William T. Clarke. ...
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    58,04 €

  • Juniata Memories
    Henry W. Shoemaker / Henry Wharton Shoemaker
    Reprint of a 1916 collection of Pennsylvania folklore. Includes twenty-six legends set in Central Pennsylvania and the Juniata Valley. ...
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    49,31 €

  • North Pennsylvania Minstrelsy
    Henry Wharton Shoemaker
    A collection of nineteenth- and early twentieth-century folk songs and ballads, compiled with the assistance of John C. French and John H. Chatham from Union, Snyder, Centre, Lycoming, Clinton, Tioga, Potter, McKean, Forest, Cameron, Elk, and Clearfield Counties in Pennsylvania. ...
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    43,05 €

  • Allegheny Episodes;
    Henry Wharton 1880- [from ol Shoemaker
    Allegheny Episodes, penned by Henry Wharton Shoemaker, offers a captivating glimpse into the heart of Pennsylvania’s Allegheny region. First published in 1922, this collection weaves together historical anecdotes, local legends, and observations of nature, painting a vivid portrait of life in the early 20th century. Shoemaker’s work preserves the unique folklore and social hist...
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    28,01 €

  • Early Potters Of Clinton County
    Henry Wharton Shoemaker
    ''Early Potters of Clinton County'' is a historical book written by Henry Wharton Shoemaker in 1916. The book provides a detailed account of the early potters who lived in Clinton County, Pennsylvania, during the 18th and 19th centuries. The author pays special attention to the work done by the pioneer Pennsylvania potters in Sugar Valley, a region known for its high-quality cl...
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    37,81 €

  • Extinct Pennsylvania Animals, Part 1
    Henry Wharton Shoemaker
    ''Extinct Pennsylvania Animals, Part 1: The Panther And The Wolf'' is a book written by Henry Wharton Shoemaker in 1917. The book is a detailed account of two extinct animals that were once found in Pennsylvania, namely the panther and the wolf. The author provides a comprehensive description of the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of these animals. He also narra...
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    35,44 €

  • Pennsylvania Deer And Their Horns (1915)
    Henry Wharton Shoemaker
    Pennsylvania Deer And Their Horns is a book written by Henry Wharton Shoemaker in 1915. The book is a comprehensive guide to the deer population in Pennsylvania, including their habits, behavior, and physical characteristics. The author provides a detailed account of the different types of deer found in the state, including the white-tailed deer, the mule deer, and the black-ta...
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    31,21 €

  • The Last Of The War Governors (1916)
    Henry Wharton Shoemaker
    The Last of the War Governors is a historical book written by Henry Wharton Shoemaker in 1916. The book is a detailed account of the role played by the governors of the Northern states during the American Civil War. Shoemaker focuses on the last year of the war, when the governors were faced with the challenge of rebuilding their states after the conflict. The book provides a c...
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    26,97 €

  • A Pennsylvania Bison Hunt, And Pennsylvania Deer And Their Horns (1915)
    Henry Wharton Shoemaker
    ''A Pennsylvania Bison Hunt, And Pennsylvania Deer And Their Horns'' is a non-fiction book written by Henry Wharton Shoemaker and published in 1915. The book is divided into two parts, the first part documents Shoemaker’s experience of hunting bison in Pennsylvania, while the second part is a detailed study of the deer population in the same state, with a focus on their antlers...
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    35,44 €

  • Allegheny Episodes
    Henry W. Shoemaker / Henry Wharton Shoemaker
    Allegheny Episodes is the eleventh of twelve volumes in Henry Shoemaker’s Pennsylvania Folklore Series. Published in 1922—years before Shoemaker’s time as Pennsylvania’s first state folklorist—Allegheny Episodes includes twenty-five stories written in his typical literary style. Some tales recall famous hunters and loggers who made their way through Pennsylvania’s rough country...
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    42,13 €

  • Pennsylvania Deer and Their Horns
    Henry W. Shoemaker / Henry Wharton Shoemaker
    Pennsylvania Deer and Their Horns, published in 1915, stands alongside a number of Shoemaker’s volumes, such as Wolf Days in Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania Lion or Panther, dedicated to telling the tales of vanishing or extinct Pennsylvania wildlife. Pennsylvania Deer and Their Horns places these tales within the greater context of the Pennsylvania sportsmen’s and hunting cultur...
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    26,82 €

  • Penn’s Grandest Cavern
    Henry W. Shoemaker / Henry Wharton Shoemaker
    Published in 1916, this illustrated edition of Penn’s Grandest Cavern begins with several legends of Penn’s Cave and the surrounding area, followed by a description and history, all compiled and written by Henry W. Shoemaker. His description of the caverns reads like a travel guide, with information about not only the cave but also its formations, such as “The Lobster’s Claw,” ...
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    27,21 €

  • Pennsylvania Lion or Panther & Felis Catus in Pennsylvania?
    Henry W. Shoemaker / Henry Wharton Shoemaker
    This Metalmark volume combines two of Henry W. Shoemaker’s pamphlets, both published by Shoemaker’s Times Tribune Co., which also published his newspaper, the Altoona Tribune. Pennsylvania Lion or Panther, published in 1914, provides a narrative look into the history and romance of Pennsylvania’s mountain lion. Hunting lore and legends mix with local and natural history and Sho...
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    26,90 €

  • More Allegheny Episodes
    Henry W. Shoemaker / Henry Wharton Shoemaker
    Published in 1924, More Allegheny Episodes is the last of twelve volumes in Henry Shoemaker’s Pennsylvania Folklore Series, published during the first three decades of the twentieth century. This volume is a companion and sequel to the author’s 1922 Allegheny Episodes, containing more stories compiled from across Central and Western Pennsylvania. This collection includes twenty...
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    48,70 €

  • Pennsylvania Mountain Stories
    Henry W. Shoemaker / Henry Wharton Shoemaker
    Henry W. Shoemaker (1880–1958) was known for his deep love for the wilderness and native cultures of Pennsylvania. The state’s first official folklorist, he wrote more than twenty books detailing Pennsylvania’s modern mythology. Pennsylvania Mountain Stories is perhaps Shoemaker’s definitive collection of folktales. The idea for this book came to Shoemaker during his college ye...
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    50,52 €