Great Graves Of Upstate New York

Author : Chuck D'imperio
Publisher : Syracuse University Press
ISBN 13 : 0815654405
Total Pages : 362 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Graves of Upstate New York written by Chuck D'imperio and published by Syracuse University Press. This book was released on 2018-03-08 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Graves of Upstate New York presents a fascinating look at the lives and deaths of 100 legendary Americans who are laid to rest in Upstate New York. D’Imperio takes readers on a journey across the state, visiting an array of famous New York grave sites, from Mark Twain, Harriet Tubman, and James Fenimore Cooper to Helen Hayes, Lucille Ball, four US presidents, a Kentucky Derby–winning horse, and the most famous one-legged tap dancer in the world. D’Imperio tells the story of each individual, along with photographs and detailed information about the cemetery. From West Point to Lake Placid to Buffalo and all points north, south, east, and west, Graves of Upstate New York offers a cultural tour across the great expanse of Upstate New York in search of its famous residents and their lasting legacies.

Author : Chuck D'Imperio
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 1935278312
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Great Graves of Upstate New York written by Chuck D'Imperio and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2009-01-09 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The hundreds of rural cemeteries in Upstate New York are the bucolic final resting places of a plethora of legendary Americans from the recent and distant past. For over a decade, Chuck DImperio traveled to research the beautiful and historic region in search of some of the most famous (and infamous) figures in American history. The product of this labor of love is Great Graves of Upstate New York: Final Resting Places of 70 True American Legends. Many of the names are familiar to any AmericanWilliam Rockefeller, Samuel Langhorne Clemens (better known as Mark Twain), Frederick Douglass, Lucille Ball, and Harriet Tubman, and four U.S. presidents: Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Martin Van Buren, Millard Fillmore, and Chester Arthur. An equally colorful host of local characters who shaped the culture of Upstate New York are also featured, including: Kate Smith, The God Bless America Girl; mafia figure Joe Joe the Barber Barbara; Dr. Mary Walker, Americas only female Congressional Medal of Honor winner; Jennie Grossinger, The Catskills Innkeeper; and Ernie Davis, The Pride of the Syracuse Orangemen. From Syracuse to West Point to Binghamton, and on to Cooperstown, Niagara Falls, and Lake Placid, Great Graves of Upstate New York is not only a fact-filled volume on the regions cemeteries, museums, and historical sites, but a peek into the lives of 70 distinguished individuals who have shaped American history.

Author : Chuck D'Imperio
Publisher : Rooftop Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781600080203
Total Pages : 239 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Great Graves of Upstate New York written by Chuck D'Imperio and published by Rooftop Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The hundreds of rural cemeteries in Update New York are the bucolic final resting places of a plethora of legendary Americans from the recent and distant past. For over a decade, Chuck D'Imperio traveled to research the beautiful and historic region in search of some of the most famous (and infamous) figures in American history.The product of this labor of love is Great Graves of Upstate New York: Final Resting Places of 70 True American Legends.Many of the names are familiar to any American—William Rockefeller, Samuel Langhorne Clemens (better known as Mark Twain), Frederick Douglass, Lucille Ball, and Harriet Tubman, and four U.S. presidents: Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Martin Van Buren, Millard Fillmore, and Chester Arthur.An equally colorful host of local characters who shaped the culture of Update New York are also featured, including: Kate Smith, “The God Bless America Girl”; mafia figure Joe “Joe the Barber” Barbara; Dr. Mary Walker, America's only female Congressional Medal of Honor winner; Jennie Grossinger, “The Catskill's Innkeeper”; and Ernie Davis, “The Pride of the Syracuse Orangemen.” From Syracuse to West Point to Binghamton, and on to Cooperstown, Niagara Falls, and Lake Placid, Great Graves of Upstate New York is not only a fact-filled volume on the region's cemeteries, museums, and historical sites, but a peek into the lives of 70 distinguished individuals who have shaped American history.

Author : Chuck D'imperio
Publisher : Syracuse University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780815609629
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Monumental New York! written by Chuck D'imperio and published by Syracuse University Press. This book was released on 2011-07-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Monumental New York! highlights thirty of the most fascinating statues and memorials found throughout Upstate New York. D’Imperio leads readers through the state’s rich history as he explores some of the famous and lesser-known monuments of the region. You will meet the canal diggers who muscled their way across the state trenching "Clinton’s Ditch" and learn about the "Female Paul Revere." Featuring memorial tributes to such well-known historical figures as John Brown, FDR, and Carl Sagan, the book also includes the site of Upstate New York’s infamous Civil War prison camp and the chilling "Jerry Rescue Monument." These monuments are scattered from cities such as Albany and Buffalo to the many little-known towns that populate the state. Each chapter offers detailed information on the history and significance of each monument as well as useful travel information about the area. D’Imperio’s engaging narrative, detailed research, and infectious enthusiasm for Upstate New York make this an ideal guidebook, one that visitors and residents alike will treasure for years to come.

Author : Steffen T. Kraehmer
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 0578028735
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 100 Great Places Just North of New York City written by Steffen T. Kraehmer and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2009-09-01 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exploring the Hudson Valley's 100 Great Places...Just North of New York City offers a plethora of historic and scenic locations for New York and New Jersey residents to visit. The 350-page topical guide is a comprehensive book for those visiting the Hudson Valley region. The book offers up-to-date descriptions, hundreds of websites for additional information, and more than 90 illustrations by Patricia Smith. New York State Senator William J. Larkin Jr. recently stated, The beauty and history of the Hudson Valley is vividly brought to life in Steffen Kraehmer's book Exploring the Hudson Valley's 100 Great Places. He highlights the area's best sites to visit, including one dear to my heart - The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor in New Windsor. This book is destined to become the premier visitor's guide for the Hudson Valley.

Author : Robert M. Sheer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781366333070
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cemeteries of Upstate New York: written by Robert M. Sheer and published by . This book was released on 2017-02-18 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Upstate New York: 57 counties north of the Tappan Zee Bridge. Find inside this reference book more than 7,000 names in 400 cemeteries that encompass Greater New York State. Not just the famous, or even the infamous, but possibly your family, friend or neighbor who left their mark, however big or small. Take a look ... you might find someone you know. Volume 1 of 2, includes cemeteries listed from A-P. Volume 2 includes cemeteries P-Z and those buried elsewhere.

Author : Robert M. Sheer
Publisher : Blurb
ISBN 13 : 9781366521514
Total Pages : 416 pages
Book Rating : 4.1X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cemeteries of Upstate New York written by Robert M. Sheer and published by Blurb. This book was released on 2017-01-03 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Upstate New York: 57 counties north of the Tappan Zee Bridge. Find inside this reference book more than 7,000 names in 400 cemeteries that encompass Greater New York State. Not just the famous, or even the infamous, but possibly your family, friend or neighbor who left their mark, however big or small. Take a look ... you might find someone you know.

Author : Robert M. Sheer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781366160447
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cemeteries of Upstate New York: written by Robert M. Sheer and published by . This book was released on 2017-04 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Upstate New York: 57 counties north of the Tappan Zee Bridge. Find inside this reference book more than 7,000 names in 400 cemeteries that encompass Greater New York State. Not just the famous, or even the infamous, but possibly your family, friend or neighbor who left their mark, however big or small. Take a look ... you might find someone you know. Volume 1 of 2, includes cemeteries listed from A-P. Volume 2 includes cemeteries P-Z and those buried elsewhere.

Author : Robert M Sheer
Publisher : Blurb
ISBN 13 : 9781366320483
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cemeteries of Upstate New York written by Robert M Sheer and published by Blurb. This book was released on 2017-02-22 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Upstate New York: 57 counties north of the Tappan Zee Bridge. Find inside this reference book more than 7,000 names in 400 cemeteries that encompass Greater New York State. Not just the famous, or even the infamous, but possibly your family, friend or neighbor who left their mark, however big or small. Take a look ... you might find someone you know. Volume 1 of 2, includes cemeteries listed from A-P. Volume 2 includes cemeteries P-Z and those buried elsewhere.

Author : Robert M. Sheer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781366332936
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cemeteries of Upstate New York: written by Robert M. Sheer and published by . This book was released on 2017-02-18 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Upstate New York: 57 counties north of the Tappan Zee Bridge. Find inside this reference book more than 7,000 names in 400 cemeteries that encompass Greater New York State. Not just the famous, or even the infamous, but possibly your family, friend or neighbor who left their mark, however big or small. Take a look ... you might find someone you know. Volume 2 of 2, includes cemeteries listed from P-Z and those buried elsewhere. Volume 1 of 2, includes cemeteries listed from A-P.