Hidden History of the Finger Lakes

Hidden History of the Finger Lakes

Author: Patti Unvericht

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2018-07-16

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 1439664803

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New York's Finger Lakes region is filled with compelling characters, tragic disasters and fascinating mysteries. Famed daredevil Sam Patch, known as the "Yankee Leaper," thrilled audiences at Niagara Falls but took his last jump into the Genesee River with his pet black bear, plummeting to his death. The first ever Memorial Day was celebrated in Waterloo in 1866 and inspired a nation to adopt the holiday. Seneca Lake claims its fair share of ships, including the Onondaga, which was blown up with dynamite as part of a spectacle to commemorate the sinking of the USS Maine. Author Patti Unvericht reveals the forgotten history of the Finger Lakes region.


The Legend of the Finger Lakes (Classic Reprint)

The Legend of the Finger Lakes (Classic Reprint)

Author: Fred Teller

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2018-03-23

Total Pages: 20

ISBN-13: 9780365417668

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Excerpt from The Legend of the Finger Lakes To-day these Finger Lakes seem like an artist's dream. Spread out side by side, each in its emerald setting, just as a jeweler would arrange them, these gems of the red man's God, sparkling and glis tening. Span with radiance the diadem that crowns the Empire State. Taking advantage of what 'nature has provided, the world's metropolis spreads out and over this environment. The stability, development and wealth of the city of New York staggers the imagination. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.


Curiosities of the Finger Lakes

Curiosities of the Finger Lakes

Author: Melanie Zimmer

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2013-07-16

Total Pages: 187

ISBN-13: 1625845456

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The Finger Lakes region is known for its beauty, but look carefully and you will discover some of New York's other abundant--and unusual--treasures. The cliffs of Excelsior Glen are scattered with ancient Indian pictographs, and Bluff Point conceals the ruins of an unknown civilization. The wine industry has its own strange stories; discover why one wine producer was banned from using his own name. Among the oddities of the Finger Lakes region are the world's largest pancake, a slice of Susan B. Anthony's seventy-eighth birthday cake and the anecdote of the boy who accidentally caught an eight-pound trout with his nose. Join author Melanie Zimmer and uncover these and other curiosities and strange tales of the Finger Lakes.


Finger Lakes

Finger Lakes

Author: Kirk W. House

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2008-03-24

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 1439620393

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For more than a century, the natural scenic beauty of the Finger Lakes has drawn generations of tourists. The vineyards, glens, and steamers that made the region famous are displayed through the vintage images in this volume. These postcards capture the lively and dynamic atmosphere that has kept visitors flocking to the area for years, eager to mail a piece of their memories back home.


Eccentric Finger Lakes

Eccentric Finger Lakes

Author: Michael Turback

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2018-10-12

Total Pages: 166

ISBN-13: 9781727854237

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Eccentric Finger Lakes is an armchair travel guide of sorts to the odd, the offbeat, the hidden and mysterious, and the just plain unexpected in New York's Finger Lakes region. The author explores often overlooked stories and treasures, bizarre legends and best-kept secrets. The book is filled with curious characters -- religious zealots, mediums, daredevils, explorers, suffragettes, inventors, benefactors, artists and writers, winemakers and chefs, bootleggers, and scoundrels - a ready-to-explore trail of knowledge about Finger Lakes history and culture you won't want to miss. Whether you follow it straight through, or pick out individual stories as the mood strikes, you're in for captivating reading.


The Legend of the Finger Lakes, with Something of Their Indian Lore, Traditions and Present Day Charms

The Legend of the Finger Lakes, with Something of Their Indian Lore, Traditions and Present Day Charms

Author: Fred [From Old Catalog] Teller

Publisher: Franklin Classics Trade Press

Published: 2018-10-31

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 9780344547980

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.


Legends and Stories of the Finger Lakes Region

Legends and Stories of the Finger Lakes Region

Author: Emerson Klees

Publisher: Cameo Press

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780963599056

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Legends and Stories of the Finger Lakes Region contains twenty-one legendsthree on each of seven topics: Lake legends, evil legends, geographical legends, ethereal legends, native origin legends, destiny legends, and self-sacrifice legends. The book also contains seventy-six stories about the areanarratives of serpents, strange tales, travails, tragedies, ordinary stories, observations, romances, rivalries, inventions, ideas, extraordinary stories, and sources.