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Follow on Google News | Barnes & Noble to Host Book Signing for Historic Tales from Ahwatukee FoothillsLocal author Martin W. Gibson will be available to sign copies of book
Local author Martin W. Gibson will be available to sign copies of book Phoenix's Ahwatukee Foothills grew from open desert to a community of nearly ninety thousand in just a few decades. From the first homesteaders and farmers to the modern visionaries and trailblazers who established homes and businesses, it is a very compelling story. Discover the mystery of the Lost Ranch, the reason for Elliot Road's misspelling, the battle over annexation and the origins of the Easter Parade. Local historian Marty Gibson recounts the challenges, struggles and successes in this collection of tales from the other side of the hill. About the Author: Marty Gibson grew up on Long Island and graduated from the New York Institute of Technology. He is a stained-glass artist, accomplished photographer and avid hiker and has won numerous competitive public speaking awards. His passion for local history was sparked by the lack of historical resources in the village profiled in this book. A thirty-year Arizona resident, Gibson makes his home in the former Kyrene farming community. Join the author for a signing: Where: Barnes & Noble 3111 W. Chandler Blvd #2054 Chandler, AZ 85226 When: Saturday, February 16th at 1:00 p.m. Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or online. The combination of Arcadia Publishing & The History Press creates the largest and most comprehensive publisher of local and regional content in the USA. By empowering local history and culture enthusiasts to write local stories for local audiences, we create exceptional books that are relevant on a local and personal level, enrich lives, and bring readers closer - to their community, their neighbors, and their past. Have we done a book on your town? Visit www.arcadiapublishing.com End
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