Publisher: Belt Publishing
Part of Belt's Revivals Series and with a new introduction by Belt Publishing founder, Anne Trubek. A novelist, critic, and playwright, William Dean Howells was friends with such luminaries as Mark Twain, Henry James, and O
The little-known story of the first witch hunt in New England—nearly half a century before Salem. Connecticut’s witch hunt was the first and most ferocious in New England, occurring almost fifty years before the infamous Salem witch trials. Between 1647 and 1697, at least thirty-four men and women from across the state were formally charged with witchcraft. Eleven were hanged. In New Haven, William Meeker was accused of cutting off and burning his pig’s ears and tail as he cast a bewitching spell. After the hanging of Fairfield’s Goody Knapp, magistrates cut down and searched her body for the marks of the devil. In this book, through newspaper clippings, court records, letters, and diaries, former New York Times correspondent Cynthia Wolfe Boynton uncovers the dark history of the Connecticut witch trials. Includes illustrationsShow book
Learn the stories behind this luxurious—and haunted—ocean liner . . . Includes photos! For thirty-one years, the RMS Queen Mary sailed the North Atlantic. It helped defeat Hitler and was the ship of choice for the world’s rich and famous. Now in retirement in the Port of Long Beach, the “Stateliest Ship Afloat” plays host to tourists, travelers—and more than six hundred spirits that roam her halls and passageways. These choice decks remain the floating home of a few regulars, including the oft-glimpsed White Lady, as well as Little Jackie, John Henry and, of course, Grumpy. Join paranormal investigators Brian Clune and Bob Davis as they take you to the hot spots of activity from port to starboard and relate tales from the dockside about the spirits that haunt the grandest liner ever built.Show book
Experience the fairs, feasts and foliage that herald harvest time in the Pine Tree State. Autumn traditions and flavors come alive in this nostalgic journey through New England's favorite season. Nature lore follows the ways of moose and bear and the great fall migrations of hawks and Monarch butterflies. Old-time fairs still feature horse-pulling, handcrafts and pie-baking contests. Apples, pumpkins and potatoes offer a delectable bounty for the table. Classic recipes for Indian pudding, apple pie, baked beans and brown bread round out this harvest-time sampler. Author Crystal Ward Kent serves up a slice of Maine at its finest.Show book
This book is designed for bed & breakfast owners who do not have the benefit of management training, or a pre-designed organizational structure, branding program or a proven marketing strategy in place. This book is for owners that are basically doing it on their own. If you've ever asked yourself any of the questions below, you're in the right place."How can I get more guests?" "How can I encourage my guests to return?" "How can I organize my business so I don't have to be there 24/7?" "How can I find and keep the right employees?" "How can I market so I reach my target clientele?" "How does my hospitality property compare to my competition? This book will give you the resources to help you clear the most common hurdles many bed & breakfast owners face.I'll give you the tools to discover the type of owner/manager you are.How to determine and set a plan to achieve your goals.Explain why you need and how to create a bed & breakfast strategy. The importance of excellent customer service along with proven tips & techniques.Ways to improve your chain of service.Marketing strategies that work.The importance of social media. How to WOW your guest so not only will they want to return but will become ambassadors for your property. I want to contribute to a strategic vision for every bed and breakfast wishing to create a happy and fulfilling experience for their customers and employees. ISBN 9781987180350Show book
Venture to twenty-eight cities around the world in this colorfully illustrated collection of maps that take you on a journey through history, culture, and geography. On each page, you’ll visit a different city. And in each city, you’ll explore the metaphorical resonance between the physical metropolis and its inhabitants, history, and culture. In the hands of a creative cartographer, Manhattan is dissected in an anatomical diagram, the streets of Monaco trace the form of a Picasso nude, and the crisscrossing paths of boats on the Bosphorus become the nerves of Istanbul. Travel as you never have traveled before, and revel in the details that define urban life. By laying bare the bone, muscle, and sinew of twenty-eight cities, these maps reveal the unique spirit of each one and shed light on the strange and marvelous ways in which humans interact with the places they call home. Witty and insightful, this book will capture the imaginations of travelers, map enthusiasts, history buffs, and dreamers.Show book
Louis D'Amore is the founding president of the International Institute of Peace through Tourism. The Canadian government commissioned him to develop a code of ethics and guidelines for sustainable tourism that has become an international model. D'Amore says, "World leaders are now beginning to realize that if we want peace, we must prepare for peace. And if we are to prepare for peace, we must have, and share, a common, positive vision of peace."Show book
