General & Local History Books

For the 150th anniversary, Harold Holzer (The Civil War in 150 Objects) presents an unprecedented firsthand chronicle of one of the most pivotal moments in American history.

Paperback, 371 Pages. Author: Erik Fosnes Hansen. All Book Sales Are Final.

This book of beautiful images and descriptions brings to life the models of August Crabtree.

Noted historian John V. Quarstein recounts the compelling story of this ironclad underdog, providing detailed appendices, including crew member biographies, and a complete chronology of the ship and crew.

Hardcover, 126 Pages. Author: William A. Fox. All Book Sales Are Final.

With compelling images and engaging text, the book explores maritime culture, science, and history, inviting readers to discover their own relationship with the sea.

Readers can dive into the world of the Monitor and meet William Flye, George Geer and the rest of the men who risked everything by going to sea in the celebrated "cheesebox on a raft" and became the hope of a nations wrecked by war.

Military historian Amy Waters Yarsinske guides readers through the storied history of the navy in Hampton Roads.

Not only an unrivaled companion to every aspect of his career, The Nelson Encyclopedia is also an ideal introduction to the world of the Royal Navy at the pinnacle of its success. Already a success in hardback, this new paperback edition will coincide wit

Passionate and persuasive, The Ocean of Life will appeal to readers of The Omnivore's Dilemma and Four Fish and to all grownup kids who love the sea and want to share its pleasures with their children.

124 Pages. Hardcover. Author: Nathan Hale. All Book Sales Are Final.

Virginia played an important role during World War 1, supplying the Allied Forces with food, horses, and steel in 1915 and 1916. The author details the state's manifold contributions to the war effort and presents a study of monuments erected after the wa