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by James R. Castle (Author)
Once again, James R. Castle has reached into his private collection, accumulated over the last twenty years, to share more of Brunswick's history. Readers have overwhelmingly enjoyed both previous volumes of History in Our Attics: Photos and Documents of Brunswick, Maryland and now volume III is delivered. Volume III offers new chapters that focus Kaplon's Department Store and Brunswick Sports. In Volume II, the village of Knoxville was discussed and this volume offers more information on Knoxville and other neighboring communities. Also included in this volume are more photos and documents of the B&O Railroad, area schools, and local businesses. Whether sitting by a swimming pool or a fireplace, Castle's books create an opportunity to reminisce and learn about Brunswick's storied past.
Author Biography
James R. Castle was born and raised in the Brunswick/Knoxville area of Frederick County, Maryland. Instead of television or radio, James entertained and educated himself by listening to the stories of his family members and of the elders of his community. Weekends would find James looking for arrow points along a river or digging for bottles from old abandoned dump sites. James currently resides in Brunswick, MD with his wife Monica. He metal detects, researches, writes and investigates the paranormal. Known as a source on Brunswick area history, James conducts much research on families and properties in the area. He assists the local government with historical research and often contributes to a local weekly newspaper, The Brunswick Citizen. His first book, History In Our Attics: Photos and Documents of Brunswick, Maryland was published in 2014. Volume II was published in 2015. A Christmas Trip to Brunswick was published in 2016. James currently serves as President of the Potomac Foundation, operators of the Brunswick Heritage Museum. His efforts to preserve Brunswick history earned him to be named "Tourism Ambassador of the Year" in 2015, by the Frederick County Tourism Council. The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution presented Castle with a Historic Preservation Recognition award in 2016.
