Capital Region
Alton B. Parker
Provides a fascinating and in-depth look into the life, career and legacy of one of the most important New Yorkers of the Gilded Age.
Made in New York
How New Yorkers transformed the world!
The Livingstons of Livingston Manor
The complete history of one of New York State's—and the nation's—founding families.
Land of the Oneidas
Presents the history of central New York State from the Ice Age to the present day.
In Local Hands
The first comprehensive study of village government formation and dissolution in New York State.
The Manors and Historic Homes of the Hudson Valley
A classic guide to the history and architecture of the historic manors and homes of the Hudson River Valley
Cycling the Hudson and Champlain Valleys
An essential resource for dedicated cyclists planning a trip through the state or casual riders seeking new stretches of trail to enjoy with family and friends. Great for those traveling by foot, boat, or car as well.
The Best of the Adirondack Tales
The best of W.H.H. Murray’s 19th century Adirondack stories, selected by Murray’s biographer and great, great grandson, Randall S. Beach
New York's Great Lost Ballparks
Tells the story of New York's playing grounds, teams, and ballparks of yesteryear.
In the Catskills and My Boyhood
Classic works by naturalist John Burroughs on his beloved Catskill region.
Signs of Distinction
Fifty-one unique New York towns with great stories to tell, from L. Frank Baum's and Jello's hometowns to the birthplace of the Women's Rights Movement.
Truly Blessed and Highly Favored
An intimate and moving account of how the author rose from poverty to become a major Black political figure in New York State.
The Crucible of Public Policy
Relates the dramatic role of New York courts in shaping public policy on key reform legislation in the progressive era.
The Spirit of New York, Second Edition
A celebration of New York State's history through 19 key events from the state's founding to today.
Inside the Green Lobby
A veteran environmental lobbyist reveals the behind-the-scenes struggles to address threats to the future of New York's Adirondack Park.
The Impeachment of Governor Sulzer
Brings to life the dramatic and colorful career of William Sulzer (1863–1941), former governor of New York State.
Hundred-Mile Home
A creative travelogue of landscape and memory.
Cycling the Erie Canal, Fifth Edition
An indispensable resource for dedicated cyclists planning to bike across the state or the casual rider looking to take the family out for a couple of hours. Great for walkers, boaters, and auto travelers, too.
Suffrage and Its Limits
Reflects on the legacy and limits of suffrage in New York State as a way to understand present-day issues with women's social and political rights, as well proposes ideas for future progress.
The Architecture of Downtown Troy
Tells the forgotten but surprising stories of the many handsome and significant buildings in downtown Troy, New York.
Everything Worthy of Observation
Offers a firsthand account into early-nineteenth-century New York State and Lower Canada during a time of enormous growth and change.
I'll Be Home
Editorials, op-eds, and other writings by a memorable newspaperman.
Battling Editor
Recounts the transformation of two daily newspapers in the face of economic downturns and sweeping technological change.
Bootlegger of the Soul
A celebration of the Pulitzer Prize–winning novelist who put Albany on the world’s literary map.
Reflecting Pool
Both an anthology and an informal textbook that features poetry and essays by twenty-five New York State poets.
New York's Grand Emancipation Jubilee
Examines slavery, abolition, and race in the United States with a special focus on New York State.
The Mystery of the Albany Mummies
From the Nile to the Hudson, the story of how two Egyptian mummies joined an American museum collection.
The History of Here
How the Pine Hills neighborhood in Albany, New York, changed and grew, as reflected in the history of one house and the lives of its residents.
A Spirit of Sacrifice
Focuses on the posters of World War I as a medium to interpret the tremendous role played by New York State and its citizens in the war effort.
Votes for Women
Chronicles the history of the women’s rights and suffrage movements in New York State and examines the important role the state played in the national suffrage movement.
Reluctant Reformer
Tells the untold story of the life and career of Nathan Sanford, a New York State lawyer-politician who capitalized on opportunities created by the new politics of the early Republic to achieve social mobility.
The Smalbanac 2.0
A quirky survival guide to New York's Capital District.
Southern Life, Northern City
The inspirational story of an African American community that migrated from the Deep South to Albany, New York, in the 1930s.
The Affair of the Veiled Murderess
An account of a mysterious murder committed in nineteenth-century Troy, New York, and the sensational trial that ensued.
Feathers of Hope
A joyful journey through Pete Dubacher’s Berkshire Bird Paradise, and a thoughtful contemplation of our relationship to birds and nature.
Six Weeks in Saratoga
The inside story of how a three-year old filly captured the hearts of racing fans and cemented her bid to be named Horse of the Year.
Capitol Story, Third Edition
A lavishly illustrated history of New York's Capitol and its recent renovation.
An Irrepressible Conflict
Examines the pivotal role New York State played in the Civil War.
Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around
Reveals a remarkable woman’s life and her contributions to social justice movements related to Civil Rights, feminism, lesbian and gay liberation, anti-racism, and Black feminism.
Twenty West
Traces the route, history, and geography of US 20, America’s longest road.
Oreos and Dubonnet
A behind-the-scenes look at one of New York's most colorful and influential governors.
John Emmett Connors
An artist’s appreciation of the Collar City, Troy, New York.
Richard Varick: A Forgotten Founding Father
The life of a prominent Dutch-American patriot.
Dancing with the Queen, Marching with King
A lively and entertaining memoir of a life in public service to the city and state of New York.
Teachers United
The inspiring history of NYSUT, New York State’s largest union, and a powerful progressive force in the state and in the country.
A Place in History
A journey into Albany’s historic past and the city’s role in three pivotal historical narratives: the American Revolution, the French Revolution, and the construction of the Erie Canal.
Castles of New York
An architectural and historical tour of twenty-nine of New York State’s finest castles.
Tales from the Sausage Factory
A former state legislator and a political scientist team up to show how New York's legislature was once the nation's model professional legislature, and how it might recover from its present dysfunction.
Down from Troy
A beautifully crafted memoir by one of America's finest storytellers.
The Man Who Saved New York
A dramatic and colorful portrait of one of New York’s most remarkable governors, Hugh L. Carey, with emphasis on his leadership during the fiscal crisis of 1975.
SUNY at Sixty
The comprehensive history of the State University of New York system.
Saving Troy
A powerful account of the hazards, challenges, and dangers faced by America's first-responders.
New York Sings
New York's fascinating history as presented in song.
Mohawk Frontier, Second Edition
A history of Dutch Schenectady.
Black Soldiers of New York State
Concise history of the valiant service of New York’s African American soldiers.
Uncrowned Queens, Volume 3
Third volume of biographies of African American women community leaders in New York state.
Uncrowned Queens, Volume 2
Second volume of biographies of African American women community leaders in New York state.
Uncrowned Queens, Volume 1
Biographies of African American women community leaders in New York state.