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Click here to learn more about Jim Millard's books!Praise for Jim Millard's  LAKE PASSAGES: A Journey through the Centuries...
"...thank you for having produced such a wonderful book. The book has a haunting theme that thrills. One somehow feels as if being paddled on canoe trips, or steered on board sloops and other vessels alongside the ghostly figures of our heroes through those magnificent lakes and rivers of unequalled beauty. It gives the feeling of being there as no other book of its kind does. For those with a passion for the history of these waters, this book is a must...The many photos of the valley's landmarks, monuments, statues, forts and panoramic views, make all so worthwhile an additive to pleasant reading."  
 Stanley W. Gomez- Gibraltar

Photo of the cover of Jim Millard's new book- The Secrets of Crab Island

The cover of Jim Millard's new book on historic Crab Island

"...a superb job of documenting the history of Crab Island. Secrets of Crab Island has made a significant contribution
to the public awareness of this important historic site."

Dr. Russell P. Bellico— Historian/Author- "Sails and Steam in the Mountains: A Maritime and Military History of
Lake George and Lake Champlain"

First Print Edition.
ISBN: 0-9749854-0-6 Perfect bound paperback
95 photos, maps, and illustrations, with lots of new images and information.

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New York

  • Anderson Falls Heritage Society, Main Street, Keeseville, NY

  • Battle of Plattsburgh Association, 31 Washington Rd, Old Base, Plattsburgh, NY

  • Bloated Toe Enterprises Online Store & North Country Catalog

  • Borders Books and Music- 60 Smithfield Blvd., Plattsburgh, NY

  • Champlain Valley Transportation Museum- 12 Museum Way, Plattsburgh, NY

  • Clinton County Historical Museum, 98 Ohio Avenue, Plattsburgh, NY

  • Corner-Stone Book Shop- 110 Margaret St., Plattsburgh, NY

  • Kent-Delord House Museum- 17 Cumberland Avenue, Plattsburgh, NY

  • Meyer Drugs- 10 Plattsburgh Plaza, Plattsburgh, NY

  • Plattsburgh Boat Basin, 5 Dock St., Plattsburgh, NY

  • Westport Marina, 20 Washington St., Westport, NY

  • The Fulton Book Company, 50 North Main Street, Gloversville, NY!

Vermont

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The long-awaited first print edition of Jim Millard's popular "The Secrets of Crab Island". A must for students of the early history of the Republic. Featuring almost 100 photos, maps and illustrations; this new book details the fascinating history of the important Lake Champlain transportation corridor as seen through the history of Crab Island. Discover the remarkable story of this tiny island (and Lake Champlain itself) from prehistoric times until today. Learn about the continuing efforts of modern-day patriots as they work for the preservation and recognition of this small, but significant limestone island in Plattsburgh, New York's Cumberland Bay. Foreword, Index, and Select Bibliography included. 

 

Why should you purchase "The Secrets of Crab Island" when there is already Crab Island material published on the web?

Why does anyone buy a book when they have access to the internet? The Internet is wonderful, books are especially wonderful!. Certainly it should be obvious to anyone that America's Historic Lakes, publishing online since 1997, believes in the power of the Internet. Yet, we are aware of its limitations. We love the internet, yet we have in our personal library hundreds of titles. We have always bought books, and we will continue to do so. The Web, and America's Historic Lakes, was never meant to compete with, nor replace printed history books. "The Secrets of Crab Island", a companion book, will bring the reader enjoyment that just isn't possible sitting in front of a computer screen.

In addition, the print version of "Secrets" is different... New photos, new material, different information and format. This is not to say that the web version is outdated. It's not. BOTH versions have their advantages and disadvantages.

Can I see what the book looks like?

Certainly. We have provided sample pages for you to see. Simply click on the links below to view .pdf versions of select pages from "The Secrets of Crab Island". Right-click and choose SAVE TARGET AS if you want to download the pages to your computer. You will need the free Acrobat Reader installed (most computers already have it).

You can get the Reader here if you need it.
 

Sample Pages

Table of Contents (25k)
Page 39 (with map 222k)
Page 42 (sample photo page 445k)
Page 93 (Bibliography 31k)
Page 97 (Index 25k)

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You can buy the first of our Fort Montgomery books right now, safely and securely, at the
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