博客來Once upon a time in Allegany County...
In the mountains of Western Maryland, Allegany County, Maryland, grew into an industrial center of Maryland because of the coal seams below the ground. The county now remains a destination for people who want to enjoy the scenic views and natural beauty of the area. They also continue to discover the forgotten stories of the county.
- Discover how moonshiners made the most of Prohibition.
- Learn how a neighboring’s county’s sheriff killed his wife in Allegany County.
- Discover the town in the county that couldn’t be reached from the county.
- Learn how a crewless bomber managed to fly over the county.
- Discover the murders on the C&O Canal that never happened.
- Meet the veteran who survived the most-notorious prison camp in the Civil War.
Secrets of Allegany County: Little-Known Stories & Hidden History Mountain Maryland tells the stories of interesting people, unsolved crimes, and unusual incidents. These are the stories you won’t read about in history books.
From award-winning author James Rada, Jr. comes another collection of fascinating stories and dozens of photographs that tell some of the hidden history of Allegany County.
