South/Mid-Atlantic

Here’s a sampling of recent press coverage in the South and Mid-Atlantic:

 

An Irresistible History of Southern Food: Four Centuries of Black-Eyed Peas, Collard Greens and Whole Hog Barbecue

by Rick McDaniel

Butter, corn, pork define Southern fare

-Gainesville Times

 

Lost Washington, D.C.

by John DeFerrari

“Lost Washington, D.C.” by John DeFerrari

-The Washington Post

 

Northwest Washington, D.C. Tales from West of the Park

by Mark N. Ozer

Author Mark Ozer Focuses on Evolution of Neighborhoods West of Rock Creek Park

-The Library of Congress News

 

Baltimore Beer

by Rob Kasper

Beer, baseball and Baltimore

-The Baltimore Sun

Year of good news highlights Baltimore’s rich beer history

-The Baltimore Sun

Another Baltimore Beer Book: “Baltimore Beer”

-Beer In Baltimore Blog

Baltimore’s Beer Book

-WBAL-AM

 

Civil War Northern Virginia 1861

by William S. Connery

Civil War in Northern Virginia 1861

-Civil War News

 

Wicked Baltimore

by Lauren R. Silberman

Review: Wicked Baltimore, by Lauren R. Silberman

-Style Magazine

 

Maryland Wine

by Regina McCarthy

History of Maryland winemaking traced in new book

-PennLive.com

 

Belair Stud

by Kimberly Gatto

Clubhouse: Gatto pens book on Belair Stud

-Off-track Thoroughbreds

 

Edgar Allen Poe’s Richmond

by Christopher P. Smetner

VIRGINIA THIS MORNING: Author talks about new Edgar Allan Poe book

-WTVR.com

 

Reclaiming Jacksonville: Stories Behind the River City’s Historic Landmarks

by Ennis Davis & Robert Mann

Stories behind the River City’s historic landmarks

-News4Jax.com

One of Us: Jacksonville author unearths stories behind the city’s landmarks

-The Florida Times-Union

Reclaiming Jacksonville Wins Preservation Award

-MetroJacksonville.com 

Reclaiming Jacksonville: Finding Our Heritage in Brick

-EUJacksonville.com

 

Gary Player: Golf’s Global Ambassador from South Africa to Augusta

by John Boyette 

A quick look at golf’s great Player

-Tampa Bay Online

New Book About Gary Player’s History at The Masters Hits Bookstores

-GaryPlayer.com

 

Houston Beer

by Ronnie Crocker

Books on beer: Ronnie Crocker’s heady history of brewing in the Bayou City

-Examiner.com

A Growing Wealth Of Craft Beer For Houston

-Houston Public Radio

 

Potomac River

by Garrett Peck

5+ questions with “Potomac River” author Garrett Peck

-DC Tour Guide Online

From Stone to Bright Red Structure: A Tour of the Seneca Quarry

-American University Radio, WAMU

Garrett Peck, ‘The Potomac River: A History And Guide’ Author, Discusses River’s Landmarks, Legacy

-The Huffington Post

 

Charleston Beer

by Timmons Pettigrew

Timmons Pettigrew charts the history of local brew in his new book

-Charleston City Paper

 

Louisville Murder & Mayhem: Historic Crimes of Derby City

by Keven McQueen

McQueen’s 12th Book Spotlights “Louisville Murder and Mayhem”

-Eastern Kentucky University

Author Keven McQueen uncovers Louisville’s darker side at Carmichael’s [Books]

-Louisville.com

 

Alabama Musicians

by C.S. Fuqua

Local author puts Alabama on the map

-Madison Weekly News

 

The Greatest Railway Story Ever Told

by Seth Bramson

The Greatest Railroad Story Ever Told

-American-Rails.com

 

Historic Sanibel & Captiva Islands

by Jeri Magg

Paradise Found

-Fort Myers Magazine

 

Brief History of Memphis

by G. Wayne Dowdy

Booksigning by G. Wayne Dowdy

-The Memphis Flyer

 

Vanderbilt Football

by Bill Traughber

Local author, sports historian tackles Commodores

-Brentwood HomePage

 

Roan Mountain

by Jennifer A. Bauer

Roaming the Roan ‘Guardian of the mountain’ gathers history, stories during 35-year journey

-Bristol Herald Courier

Jennifer Bauer author of new book on unique history of Roan Mountain

-Elizabethtown Star

Fondness for Roan Mountain inspires new book

-Johnson City Press.com

 

Wolf & Dessauer

by Jim & Kathie Barron

Local couple’s new book helps keep Wolf & Dessauer holiday memories alive

-Fort Wayne News-Sentinel 

 

Camp Verde: Texas Frontier Defense

by Joseph Luther

Proud History

-The Bandiera Daily Times

 

Murfreesboro in the Civil War

by Michael R. Bradley and Shirley Farris Jones

 

Texas Lawmen, 1835-1899

by Cliff Caldwell and Ron DeLord

Lovin’ that Lone Star history

-The Bandera County Courier 

Texas Panhandle Tales

by Mike Cox

Books laud Texas Panhandle past, present

-Amarillo Globe-News

 

Georgia Rambler

by Charles Salter

“This American Life” Plans Live Performance

-The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

 

Philadelphia Beer

by Rich A. Wagner

Beer historian Rich Wagner has new book on Philadelphia’s rich brews

-Philly.com

 

Perryville Under Fire

by Stuart W. Sanders

Book review: ‘Perryville’ shines light on forgotten battle in Civil War

-Bowling Green Daily News 

 

Civil Rights in South Carolina

by James L. Felder

Pallbearer for Kennedy to speak in Salisbury

-Salisbury Post

New Book On Civil Rights

-The Minority Eye

 

Johns Island Presbyterian Church

by Charles E. Raynal, PhD

John’s Island Presbyterian Church – Three Centuries

-ETV Radio

 

Growing Up Jacksonville

by Dorothy K. Fletcher

GMJ Saturday: Growing Up Jacksonville

-First Coast News

 

Civil War Springfield

by Larry Wood

Book Review – Civil War: Springfield by Larry Wood

-Dr. Bill’s Book Bazaar

 

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