Come take an armchair-tour of the oldest and most beautifully rendered homes along the blocks comprising the North Meridian Street Historic District in Indianapolis. There are hundreds of stories tied to this stretch of Meridian involving triumph, tragedy, innovation, people and things who literally changed our world. Curl up with the stories about the families who made their homes along this admired corridor. Relax and be surprised, enlightened, or reminded of days-gone-by as the author takes you for an intimate tour of the district from 40th Street to the Indiana Central Canal. Along the way, learn about the homes that are gone, the ones narrowly saved, and what it means to live in a home where, as one long time resident explained, “It is a civic duty to decorate the house and lawn for Christmas.”

Are you fascinated by the mansions lining Meridian Street? This is a great reference book covering the who-what-which-one of these amazing houses. A great “History in Hand” book covering the North Meridian Street Historic District of Indianapolis from 40th Street to the Indiana Central Canal. This photo-laden books features more than 200 images with captions describing the houses and the families who called them home. **All books ordered directly from the author are signed, include standard shipping and a personalized inscription upon request**

This enjoyable book in quick-read format covers the "The Tales We've Been Told, The Ones We Tell & The Stories We Should Never Forget." From the beginning, Boone County Indiana has been home to a rollicking cast of "characters." Written by a Boone County native with roots deep enough in the county founding that she still feels its pull today. The State of Boone is the storybook companion to the image-laden "Boone County, Images of America." Inside read about Graveyards Mad Stones, Cures, History, Tall Tales, Lynching, Crimes, Gorillas, High Hopes, and Low Morals -- and some stuff that makes us laugh until we Cry. **All books ordered directly from the author are signed include shipping and a personalized inscription upon request**

Boone County, Indiana was founded against the odds with lots of skepticism from all directions. In the earliest years it was deemed a barely habitable swamp filled with rattlesnakes and mosquitoes. But those who chose to take a chance on Boone, were rewarded with some of the Midwest's finest farmland, all within a stone's throw from the Crossroads of America and state capital at Indianapolis. Over 200 vintage images are detailed with quick-to-read captions and cover Boone from its earliest days. **All books ordered directly from the author are signed include shipping and a personalized inscription upon request**