Incorporated in 1827, the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad (B & O) was one of America's first railroads, and Maryland was its heart and soul. The B & O's creation was a tangible symbol of the Industrial Revolution, representing commerce and progress to towns along its route. Its headquarters and operations, centered in Baltimore, provided years of economic growth for the port city. This book contains images of well-known stations in Maryland, including Ellicott...

A detailed account of one of the strangest and most shocking episodes in American history, written by the author of "The Lottery"

Stories of magic, superstition, and witchcraft were strictly forbidden in the little town of Salem Village. But a group of young girls ignored those rules, spellbound by the tales told by a woman named Tituba. When questioned about their activities, the terrified girls set off a whirlwind of controversy as they

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