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William P. Gates, Box 405, Bolton, NY 12814.
WWII Diary of William B. Gates
Young William B. Gates of Bolton on Lake George, NY joined the United States Navy in 1944 at the height of World War II. Like many young men at the time, he had a strong desire to defend his beloved country against the Japanese who had boldly attacked us at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. This book is his personal diary. It covers his time in basic training at Sampson, NY, his assignment to the decorated destroyer STERETT (DD 407), serious action as a gunner defending his ship against kamikaze attacks, and bouts of missing home.
Perfect bound. Softcover. ISBN# 978-0-9826131-2-2.
$12.95 plus $4.00 shipping/handling (NYS residents add 7% tax)
Turn of the Century Scrapbook of Jonathan Streeter Gates
This 276 page hardcover book with jacket consists of approximately 1,350 original newspaper articles from 1899 to 1917, painstakingly compiled by Bill’s great grandfather, general store owner Jonathan Streeter Gates of Bolton Landing on Lake George , NY . In classic scrapbook style, it covers major news events around the greater Lake George region primarily, however it also documents New York State and American history as well. Its 26 page index makes it easy to look up historical events, genealogy, fires, steamboat launchings, the unusual and more.
Hardcover ISBN# 0-9672397-1-0
$33.00 plus $4.00 shipping/handling (NYS residents add 7% tax of $2.31) = $38.81
Old Bolton on Lake George, NY
This is the only book ever published covering the entire history of Bolton and Bolton Landing on Lake George . In hardcover only with 170 pages and hundreds of old photographs, it is fully indexed and covers early settlement, businesses, families, hotels, mansions and events.
Hardcover ISBN# 0-9672397-7-X
$28.00 plus $4.00 shipping/handling (NYS residents add 7% tax of $1.96) = $33.46
Millionaires’ Row on Lake George, NY
My book on Lake George’s Millionaires’ Row, in softcover and completely indexed, hundreds of photographs cover over 100 estates of varying sizes along the western shoreline between Lake George Village and Bolton Landing. During the late 1800s and early 1900s, it became fashionable for the wealthy to build their mansions here where they could enjoy the lake’s summer beauty and enjoy each other’s companionship during the summer social season.
Softcover ISBN# 978-0-9672397-8-4
$22.95 plus $4.00 shipping/handling (NYS residents add 7% tax of $1.61) = $27.56
Lake George Boats and SteamboatsI have served as a steamboat captain on Lake George since 1986, piloting at various times the Sagamore Hotel’s Morgan, and the Lake George steamboat Company’s Mohican and Lac du Saint Sacrement. Throughout my lifetime, I have been documenting Lake George ’s boating history and am pleased to have it published in this completely indexed book. Available at present in both hardcover and softcover, it consists of 198 pages with hundreds of photographs. Hardcover ISBN# 0-9672397-5-3Softcover ISBN# 0-9672397-4-5Hardcover: $36.00 plus $3.50 shipping (NYS residents add 7% tax of $2.52) = $42.02Softcover: $26.00 plus $3.50 shipping (NYS residents add 7% tax of $1.82) = $31.32
History of the Sagamore Hotel
The history of all three Sagamore Hotel’s on Green Island in Bolton Landing are documented in this softcover book covering the years1882 to the present. There are 124 pages and hundreds of photographs which show construction, fires, social life and activities offered throughout its history.
Softcover ISBN# 0-9672397-2-9
$19.95 plus $3.00 shipping/handling (NYS residents add 7% tax of $1.40) = $24.35
Glens Falls and Sandy Hill -1895
In 1895, a booklet was published of early Glens Falls and Sandy Hill ( Hudson Falls ) businesses and the products they sold. Having one of the only remaining copies in my collection, I republished this early 45 page softcover booklet with approximately 30 photographs and interesting advertisement layouts for everyone to enjoy.
Softcover ISBN# 0-9672397-3-7
$12.95 plus $3.00 shipping/handling (NYS residents add 7% tax of $0.91) = $16.86
History of the Fort William Henry Hotel
The history of all three fort William Henry Hotels in Lake George Village are documented in this softcover book covering the years1855 to the present. There are 124 pages and hundreds of photographs which show construction, fires, social life and activities offered throughout its history.
Softcover ISBN# 0-9672397-6-1
$19.95 plus $3.00 shipping/handling (NYS residents add 7% tax of $1.40) = $24.35
Lake George All About It – 1903
In 1903, Captain Elias Harris, a member of the Harris side of my family, published a 30 page booklet on Lake George . It was only a small printing and very few were available for sale at the time. In my family collection, I have one of the only remaining copies and have reprinted it here in softcover for everyone’s enjoyment. Captain Harris served aboard the early steamboats William Caldwell, John Jay, Minne-Ha-Ha (I), Sagamore, Horicon (I) and Ticonderoga (I).
Softcover ISBN# 978-0-9672397-9-8
$12.95 plus $3.00 shipping/handling (NYS residents add 7% tax of $0.91) = $16.86
Lake George Hotels and Landings
This book is new for 2010 and will be available for sale by June1st. It is a softcover edition and will consist of approximately 120 pages when completed. It documents over 100 hotels and landings, inns and small summer cottages on Lake George during the 1800s and early 1900s. It begins at the southern end of the lake and winds its way northward to Ticonderoga . This new book contains hundreds of old photographs and is indexed for your convenience.
Softcover ISBN#978-0-9826131-0-8
$22.95 plus $3.00 shipping/handling (NYS residents add 7% tax of $1.61) = $27.56
The 1830 Gates Homestead
The 1830 Gates Homestead in Bolton on Lake George is on the New York State and National Registers of Historic Places. It was built by the Gates family, one of Bolton’s 1790 founding families, and it is still occupied as a private residence by members of the Gates family to this day. The site includes the main home, built in an early Federalist style, two barns, an ice house and a blacksmith shop.
Softcover ISBN# 978-0-9826131-1-5.
$14.95 plus $4.00 shipping/handling (NYS residents add 7% tax)
