Books and Publications Primarily of Interest to Adults
ITEM NUMBER |
THUMBNAIL PICTURE |
NAME OF ITEM |
DESCRIPTION |
PRICE |
BK001 |
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The Denison Genealogy |
882 pages of the descendents of Captain George Denison. Includes some family history. Published 1963. |
$60.00 |
BK003 |
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Captain George and Lady Anne By Williams Haines |
A 30 page booklet that tells the story of the Denisons of Pequotsepos Manor |
$5.00 |
BK004 |
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Incidents in the War of 1812 By Isaac Denison |
A 10 page booklet containing the recollections of Isaac Denison who served as first officer on the schooner Nimble during the War of 1812 |
$4.00 |
BK005 |
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Captain of Destiny By Ray Denison |
An extensively researched docudrama about the life of Captain George Denison |
$17.95 |
BK006 |
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Westward to Destiny By Ray Denison |
The second book by the author of Captain of Destiny centers on Robert Denison the great-great-grandson of Captain George. Contains biographical sketches of Captain George’s son John; grandson, Deacon Daniel and great-grandson Captain Daniel. 268 pages |
$19.95 |
BK007 |
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Pequot Plantation: the Story of an Early Colonial Settlement By Richard Radune |
This well researched work contains a considerable amount of information regarding Captain George’s life including many little known facts. It portrays his ups and downs and many of the disagreements he got into including one that can only be described as a feud. |
$19.95 |
BK008 |
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Recollections of the Jersey Prison Ship By Albert Greene |
The miseries endured by captured Americans during the Revolutionary War are documented in this account of life aboard the prison ship Jersey. Originally published in 1829. It was as a prisoner aboard this ship that teenager Elisha Denison died. |
$12.95 |
BK009 |
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Bundling By Henry Reed Stiles |
The classic study of pre-marital courting behavior in early America. Banned in Boston in 1872! |
$10.00 |
BK010 |
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American Cookery By Amelia Simmons |
The first cookbook published in American. Reproduced here is the rare second edition printed in 1796. Includes an introduction by noted food historian Karen Hess. |
$12.95 |
BK011 |
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Personal Beauty: The Laws of Health in Relation to the Human Form By D. G. Brinton, M.D. and George H. Napheys, M.D. |
Originally published in 1870, this book contains many Victorian recipes for health and beauty along with valuable and unusual advice for attaining physical perfection. |
$14.95 |
BK012 |
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The Family Nurse By Lydia Maria Child |
A guide to home health from one of the 19th century’s most popular domestic advisors and most ardent feminists. Mrs. Child’s down-to-earth advice stands as an American classic of home health care. |
$12.95 |
BK013 |
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The American Frugal Housewife By Lydia Maria Child |
Includes interesting recipes, remedies, advice on parenting and tips for housekeepers. From 1832 to 1845 this popular book went through 32 editions. |
$9.95 |
BK014 |
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The Mother’s Book By Lydia Maria Child |
Originally published in 1831, it is surprising how many of these instructions for mothers on raising children are still applicable to today’s parents. |
$12.95 |
BK015 |
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An Old Fashioned Stonington, Conn., Love Story By Grace Denison Wheeler |
This was the last book written by Miss Grace Denison Wheeler before she died in 1956 at the age of 98. She was born at the Wheeler Homestead in the Road District of Stonington in 1858 and lived in the house until just a few years before her death. She was the consummate New England historian. The history of Stonington and that of her family were the primary interests in her life. |
$5.00 |
BK016 |
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A Woman’s Place By Norton Juster |
Details the life of yesterday’s women in rural America. Contains black and white period illustrations and photographs. 320 pages |
$20.95 |
BK017 |
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75 Receipts for Pastry, Cakes and Sweetmeats By A Lady of Philadelphia (Eliza Leslie) |
An 1828 cookbook featuring recipes for delicious desserts – written so that a modern cook may follow them. 88 pages |
$9.95 |
BK018 |
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A Dennison Family Reunion Compiled By Joanne Dennison Langdon |
This 400+ page book details the history and genealogical information of a previously “lost” line of Captain George’s descendents. |
$30.00 |
BK019 |
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Games and Songs of American Children Compiled by William Wells Newell |
Children’s games are among the most interesting social phenomena. Some children’s games still current today were played when Rome was young. This book is the pioneer study of American Children’s games. It contains scores of games that the author collected throughout the eastern half of the United States. It is the basic book in this field. |
$9.95 |
BK020 |
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Early American Weaving and Dyeing By J. & R. Bronson |
This landmark work is a practical and historical guide to hand-weaving patterns and dye recipes. It revolutionized 19th century practices by revealing closely held trade secrets to home weavers and dyers, and giving recipes the home craftsman could use. |
$8.95 |
BK021 |
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Jack Corbett, MARINER By A. S. Hatch, Afterward by Denny Hatch |
This is the compelling true story of the relationship between one of America’s foremost financiers and the old Irish seaman who changed his life. Set in the mid 1800’s when young Alfredrick Hatch, a delicate and slightly asthmatic youth and a Denison descendant, was dispatched to sea by his physician father to “either cure him or kill him. ” Years later Hatch became a prosperous and powerful Wall Street banker. He was one of the principals involved in selling bonds to finance the Union’s effort in the Civil War. Eventually, he became the President of the New York Stock Exchange. |
$24.95 |