Book Notes
History of Upper Arlington: A Suburb
of Columbus, Ohio. By the History
Committee of the Upper Arlington
Bicentennial Committee. (Columbus: Upper
Arlington Historical Society, 1977.
337p.; illustrations, notes, maps, appendices,
index.) The book was written by
community residents and focuses on the history of
the fire and police departments,
library, municipal, government, schools, religion,
and sports. Personal interviews,
official records, newspapers, local publications,
maps, and plates were utilized in
compiling the work. This well-written history
covers the years 1913 to 1976 and will
appeal primarily to those interested in
Columbus history.
Frank R. Levstik
Ohio's Praise in Pictures. By William B. James. (Warren, Ohio: Showcase
Books, 1979. 95 p.; photographs, maps,
index.) This illustrated book traces Ohio's
growth from colonial days to modern
times. Famous Ohioans in political,
academic, military, and business
professions, as well as noted landmarks
throughout the state, are introduced and
discussed in well-written capsule histories
supported by excellent photographs. Of
primary interest is the book's final section,
which lists prominent vacation sites and
tourist attractions along with the
geographic locations. Ohio's Praise
in Pictures will prove entertaining and
informative to those interested in a
brief, illustrated overview of the state's history.
Robert G. Kindmark
Whitewater, Ohio. Village of Shakers,
1924-1916. Edited by Marjorie Byrnside
Burress. (Cincinnati, Ohio: 1979. 97p.;
maps, photographs, index.) In this
pioneering effort, the author has
attempted to draw together into one volume the
legends, folklore, and history of the
Whitewater Shaker Society of Hamilton
County, Ohio. Contemporary accounts, maps, articles, and photographs, along
with a reproduction of selected census
reports, will make the book appeal to
genealogical researchers and those
interested in the history of the Shaker movement.
The spiritual title of the Whitewater
community was "Lonely Plain of Tribulation."
Now uninhabited and in danger of
complete destruction at the hands of industrial
progress, the Lonely Plain of
Tribulation receives a compelling entreaty for its
preservation and serious study by this
local historian. Gleaned from a substantial
number of primary sources, this book
merits broad-based attention.
Robert G. Kindmark
The Great Lakes Guidebook Lake Huron
and Eastern Lake Michigan. By
George Canton. (Ann Arbor, Michigan;
University of Michigan Press, 1979. 192p.;
maps, photographs, bibliography, index.)
A vacation-planner and on-the-road
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reference guide, this book selectively
discusses points of interest in the Great Lakes
region. Chapters begin with informative
historical introductions of the areas under
consideration, followed by
map-accompanied descriptions of three locations of
special interest. In addition, the
author cites "Other Places to See" in each section,
thus calling attention to lesser-known
places of interest. Camping sites are
identified, and state parks, lakefront
facilities, and recreational areas are indicated
on maps and in geographic listings.
Until new facilities demand its revision, this
book should serve as an essential
guidebook for travellers in the Great Lakes
region.
Robert G. Kindmark
1001 References for the History of
American Food Technology. Compiled by
G.
Terry Sharrer, Smithsonian Institution.
(Davis, California: Agricultural History
Center, 1978. 103p.; index.) This
annotated bibliography lists selected reference
materials pertaining to the production
and consumption of food in America.
Sources include books, excerpts from
books, dissertations, pamphlets, and journal
articles arranged alphabetically by
author. Students of American history should
find this volume a useful reference
tool, since geographical expansion and
population growth in America have
historically depended upon the supply and
availability of food. Developing
interests within the scientific community have
spurred the processes of modern food
technology, thus creating renewed interest in
American agricultural history. This is
not a comprehensive work, but it will serve as
a bibliographical primer for those
interested in a relatively neglected aspect of
American history.
Robert G. Kindmark
Dear Alben: Mr. Barkley of Kentucky. By James K. Libbey. (Lexington,
Kentucky: The University Press of
Kentucky, 1979. 119 p.; photographs, source
listing.) In this contribution to
Kentucky state history during its bicentennial year,
the author traces Alben Barkley's
distinguished political career from his early
beginnings in local and state government
to his term in office as Vice President
under Harry S. Truman. Barkley's early
politics, Democratic loyalty, and support
for the New Deal all receive ample treatment
in the tightly-knit narrative. Dear
Alben will appeal to young readers and those interested in a
concise, readable
treatment of Barkley's role in national
politics and Kentucky history.
Robert G. Kindmark