Philip F. Rose Knihy

The Great Virginia Raid is the story of John Brown's attempt to seize the United States arsenal at Harper's Ferry, West Virginia, and free the slaves living in the vicinity. Ten of Brown's men were killed, Brown himself was arrested, put on trial, found guilty, and was executed. The events occupied a pivotal point in the history of the United States when slavery was readily acceptable by the South. Slavery was about to be overthrown, and the study of John Brown's actions was classic. In this new book about John Brown, much emphasis was placed upon contemporary newspaper accounts and material obtained from various historical societies and museums.

Shandelee is a book about the people, events, and places along the Shandelee Road in Sullivan County, New York, some 95 miles from New York City. The area has been frequently called the "Borscht Belt." The Shandelee Road was first built in 1885. Shandelee was a popular summer resort for residents of New York City who wanted to vacation in the Catskills. Most of the illustrations in this book are from actual photographs or from old postcards. I believe Shandelee is a microcosm of the story of our country. I hope you will share my enthusiasm after reading this book.