HISTORY

The Dark Well: Coming of Age on a Maine Farm by Brenda Shaw
The quest for truth about her origins defined the author's early life as she sought to unravel the conspiracy of silence around her. Shaw's autobiography is set in the Augusta, Maine, area during the Great Depression. Illustrated.

Eliza and Mentora: The Story of a Pioneer Family in Northern Maine by Brenda Shaw
A prequel to Brenda Shaw's autobiographical, "The Dark Well," which takes her family back three generations to 1840 and follows their story through the Civil War and the end of the nineteenth century to the beginning of "The Dark Well." Set in Aroostook County, Maine.

The Few, The Proud, The Bankrupt by K.R. Wright
A look at the success, failures, and competition within the airline industry. From early aviation history - and those who made it - to the genesis and aftermath of deregulation.

The First Conglomerate: 145 Years of the Singer Sewing Machine Company by Don Bissell
No invention, no modern electronic computer or other home appliance has achieved as many sales or as much global recognition as the Singer Sewing Machine.

Flight to Blackhammer by Ted Withington
The story of a B-24 World War II pilot, told through the letters he wrote home—from training and the thrill of learning to fly, to combat and a disastrous mission over Blechammer, Germany. Illustrated.

On the Tiger's Back by Bernard E. Grady
An American captain who served in Vietnam relates the events which befell the war’s participants—soldiers and civilians, heroes and cowards, survivors and victims—protraying the Vietnam war as it really was. Illustrated.

Herald Before the Mast by Adelbert Mason
An American captain who served in World War II relates the events which befell the author's great-grandfather's career as a talented ship carver in 19th century maritime New England -- a love story as well as a vivid picture of the times. Illustrated.