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A President in Our Midst: Franklin Delano Roosevelt in Georgia
Kaye Lanning Minchew
Franklin Delano Roosevelt loved Georgia—and Georgians—so much that he visited the state forty-one times between 1924 and 1945. This rich gathering of photographs and remembrances recalls the vital role of Georgia’s people and places in FDR’s life and career.
“A unique, in-depth look at Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s relationship to Georgia.”—Newnan Times-Herald
- Winner, Georgia Author of the Year for History, Georgia Writers Association
- Winner, Award for Excellence in Research, Georgia Historical Records Advisory Council
272 pp. | 10 x 8 | 200 b&w photos
Paperback | 978-0-8203-5299-2
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This project was made possible, in part, by the generous support of the Norman and Emmy Lou Illges Foundation
Published in association with Georgia Humanities
Historic Rural Churches of Georgia
Sonny Seals and George S. Hart
Foreword by President Jimmy Carter
Introduction by John Thomas Scott
Forty-seven early houses of worship, from all areas of the state, are portrayed here in stunning color photographs accompanied by brief histories and informative captions.
“A beautiful selection of rural churches in all their glory—or, as is sometimes the case, faded glory. Open, view, read, and enjoy.”—Georgia Backroads Magazine
- Winner, Sims Bray Award, Society of Colonial Wars
- Winner, Mary Ellen LoPresti Publication Award, Art Libraries Society of North America
- Winner, Award for Excellence in Research, Georgia Historical Records Advisory Council
432 pp. | 10 x 12 | 286 color photos, 18 b&w photos, 5 maps
Hardcover | 978-0-8203-4935-0
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A Wormsloe Foundation Publication
Memories of the Mansion: The Story of Georgia’s Governor’s Mansion
Sandra D. Deal, Jennifer W. Dickey, and Catherine M. Lewis
Features personal photos and behind-the-scenes memories of eight first families (from the Maddoxes to the Deals).
“Lavished with photographs and brimming with anecdotes culled from the residencies of the state’s first families since 1968, as well as historical details about the building and its museum-quality contents.”—Atlanta Magazine
- Presidential Citation, Georgia Historical Society
- Winner, Award for Excellence in Research, Georgia Historical Records Advisory Council
- A Book All Georgians Should Read, Georgia Center for the Book
240 pp. | 9 x 12 | 247 color and b&w photos
Hardcover | 978-0-8203-4859-9
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Published in cooperation with the University of Georgia Libraries and Kennesaw State University
Inspired Georgia
Edited by Judson Mitcham, Michael David Murphy, and Karen L. Paty
A unique gathering of works by Georgia’s contemporary poets and photographers that engages the history and culture of the state.
160 pp. | 10 x 10 | 50 color photos
Hardcover | 978-0-8203-4934-3
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A copublication with Georgia Council for the Arts, Atlanta Celebrates Photography, Georgia Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Arts
Illustrated histories of Georgia sea islands:
Island Passages: An Illustrated History of Jekyll Island, Georgia by Jingle Davis
- Photographs by Benjamin Galland
- “Jekyll’s notable history and unique geology is interwoven throughout the pages.”—Golden Isles Magazine
- 288 pp. | 10 x 9 | 204 color and b&w images, 8 maps
- Hardcover | 978-0-8203-4869-8
- A Friends Fund Publication
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Island Time: An Illustrated History of St. Simons Island, Georgia by Jingle Davis
- Photographs by Benjamin Galland
- “Well researched, engagingly written, and beautifully presented.”—Elegant Island Living
- 288 pp. | 10 x 9 | 171 color photos, 47 b&w photos, 3 maps
- Hardcover | 978-0-8203-4245-0
- A Friends Fund Publication
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Sapelo: People and Place on a Georgia Sea Island by Buddy Sullivan
- “Give this book to any reader who wants to explore in detail the many ways humans have created culture on a truly alluring and mystifying, eve-changing landscape.”—Northeast Georgia Living
- 352 pp. | 10 X 9 | 117 color and 70 b&w photos, 2 maps
- Hardcover | 978-0-8203-5016-5
- A Kenneth Coleman Fund Publication
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Southern Tufts: The Regional Origins and National Craze for Chenille Fashion
Ashley Callahan
Foreword by Madelyn Shaw
“Research and history aside, a highlight of the book is the scores of photos of beautifully detailed robes, capes, coats, skirts, jackets and bedspreads made from the nubby textile.”—Atlanta Journal-Constitution
- Winner, Lilla M. Hawes Award, Georgia Historical Society
- Winner, Award for Excellence in Research, Georgia Historical Records Advisory Council
- A Book All Georgians Should Read, Georgia Center for the Book
256 pp. | 7 x 9 | 171 color and b&w images, 1 diagram, 2 maps
Hardcover | 978-0-8203-4516-1
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Field Guide to the Wildflowers of Georgia and Surrounding States
Linda G. Chafin
Hugh and Carol Nourse, Chief Photographers
“Will appeal to professional botanists as well as budding naturalists.”—Atlanta Journal-Constitution
488 pp. | 6 x 9 | 860 regular and 828 thumbnail color photos, 10 line drawings, 3 maps
Paper | 978-0-8203-4868-1
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A Wormsloe Foundation Nature Book. Published in association with the State Botanical Garden of Georgia
Mushrooms of the Georgia Piedmont and Southern Appalachians
Mary L. Woehrel and William H. Light
A thorough, accurate, and beautifully designed reference that features detailed accounts of 182 genera and 354 species—with several hundred additional species discussed in the comments sections.
664 pp. | 8.5 x 11 | 1140 color photos, 41 diagrams, 1 map, 4 tables
Hardcover | 978-0-8203-5003-5
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A Wormsloe Foundation Nature Book
Stunning images from landscape painter Philip Juras
The Wild Treasury of Nature: A Portrait of Little St. Simons Island
- Foreword by Wendy Paulson
- Contributions by Kevin Grogan, Dorinda G. Dallmeyer, and Janice Simon
- “Presents us with compelling glimpses of what are called ‘remnant’ landscapes—landscapes filled with native flora and fauna that existed before humans settled the area.”—Northeast Georgia Living
- 128 pp. | 11 x 9 | 88 color images, 2 diagrams, 5 maps
- Hardcover | 978-0-8203-4887-2
- A Wormsloe Foundation Nature Book
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The Southern Frontier: Landscapes Inspired by Bartram’s Travels
- With essays by Dorinda G. Dallmeyer, Philip Juras, and Holly Koons McCullough
- Foreword by Steven High
- Reflection by Janisse Ray
- “Works that are grand in scope but intimate in their attention to even a single blade of grass.”—Garden & Gun
- 128 pp. | 11 x 9 | More than 60 color images
- Paper | 978-0-8203-4797-4
- Published with the generous support of Mr. and Mrs. Craig Barrow III, the Wormsloe Foundation, and Georgia Sea Grant
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Courthouses of Georgia
Association County Commissioners of Georgia
Photographs by Greg Newington
Text by George Justice
“Beautiful and informative.”—Library Journal
368 pp. | 12 x 9 | 160 color photos, 10 maps
Hardcover | 978-0-8203-4688-5
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Published in association with Georgia Humanities
Minerals of Georgia: Their Properties and Occurrences
Robert B. Cook and Julian C. Gray
Edited by Jose Santamaria
“The ultimate bible of Georgia’s mineralogy.”—Gems and Gemology
360 pp. | 6 x 9 | 167 color photos, 3 tables, 1 map
Paper | 978-0-8203-4558-1
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A Wormsloe Foundation Nature Book
Georgia River Network Guidebooks
All of these recreational guides to the state’s great rivers are written by noted paddler, photographer, and environmentalist Joe Cook. Each guide features:
- an introduction and overview of the river
- chapters describing each river section with detailed maps and notes on river access and points of interest
- a compact natural history guide featuring species of interest found along Georgia’s rivers
- notes on safety and boating etiquette
- a fishing primer
- notes on organizations working to protect the river
256 pp. | 5.5 x 8.5 | 175 color photos, 23 maps | Paper | 978-0-8203-5052-3
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Published in cooperation with Flint Riverkeeper
184 pp. | 5.5 x 8.5 | 172 color photos, 17 maps | Paper | 978-0-8203-4888-9
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Published in cooperation with the Broad River Watershed Association
Chattahoochee River User’s Guide
248 pp. | 5.5 x 8.5 | 200 color photos, 32 maps | Paper $22.95 | 978-0-8203-4679-3
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Published in cooperation with Chattahoochee Riverkeeper
184 pp. | 5.5 x 8.5 | 159 color photos, 17 maps | Paper | 978-0-8203-4463-8
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Published in cooperation with the Coosa River Basin Initiative
Wormsloe Foundation Nature Books
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