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Written by George R. Hawke. 256 pages, including over 50 illustrations and 8 maps. From the establishment of the town the author covers the Civil War battle there, recovery, and the industrial boom and bust. The author was selected to be the Chairman of the City's Historical Commission when it was preparing for the 1976 Bicentennial and collected historical documentation starting then, which culminated with him writing this book in 1997. Well Indexed. MEMBER PRICE $20.00

Written by Robert H. Moore II, this book documents the Civil War sites and stories of Staunton, Waynesboro, and Augusta County. (2004) The author has written seven books for the Virginia Regimental History series and an eighth about Civil War sites in Luray and Page County. This is a very informative book, contains 176 pages and is well indexed. Softcover.  MEMBER PRICE $20.00

Pen and Ink drawings of fifty homes by Joe Nutt. Historical Narratives by Joe Nutt, Marney Gibbs and others. 116 pages Softcover. One book is signed by Joe Nutt and one is signed by Joe Nutt and Marney Gibbs. The book with both signatures will be sold to the first person to order.  A wonderful book on the architecture and history of Staunton, Virginia. MEMBER PRICE $20.00

This three volume set contains 1938 pages! Original printing (1952) by William Couper. The most recent set found online was listed for sale at $275.00. Each volume is well indexed and all three are comprehensive works. No missing pages or obliterations found. Condition is very good given the age of these books. Sold only as a set.  Hardcover. MEMBER PRICE $150.00

Second reprinting (1991) of Jed Hotchkiss's and Joseph Peyton's renowned work reprinted by the Augusta County Historical Society.  Hardcover with 93 pages. Like-new condition with only the previous owner's name on the cover page on a small label. This is a must-have book for any research that involves Augusta County. Only one available at this time. This is a very hard book to locate for purchase. MEMBER PRICE $40.00

This is a new & unused edition. Hardcover with 363 pages and full of photographs and illustrations. Authored by Janet Baugher Downs and Earl J. Downs with Nancy T. Sorrells. (2004) This book has an excellent index and is the current authority on mills in Augusta County. MEMBER PRICE $20.00

Hardcover, in excellent like-new condition with previous owner's name in pencil on cover page. 478 pages. This book provides an excellent account of the people and places of Rockbridge County with many personal memories, documents and photographs shared by contributors. Compiled by the Rockbridge Area Genealogical Society. This book sells for as much as $285.00 when it can be located for sale. MEMBER PRICE $ 90.00

Written by Milton Denny, surveyor and well known surveyor historian. At the time he authored this book in was the only manufacturer of original survey chains. 198 pages. Hardcover. (1st Edition 2006) For anyone wanting to understand just how our colonial lands were measured and divided, this is a must have book. Written for those who heretofore knew nothing about surveying, the reader will finish this book with a full understanding of the process and the tools used. Autographed by the author. MEMBER PRICE $25.00 

This is the fifth printing (1989) of John Wayland's book which he authored in 1907. Hardback in like-new condition with several underlined sentences in pencil on two pages. Thirteen chapters and an excellent appendix. Indexed. 312 pages. Wayland begins his work around 1700 and follows the course of time involving the German presence and their involvement and influences on the development and defense of the Shenandoah Valley. Wayland includes a lot of names and records in the book, all of which are indexed. MEMBER PRICE  $20.00