From Sawmills to Sea Serpents, New Book Details Perry, NY

Mount Pleasant, SC, May 29, 2010 --(PR.com)-- From the early sawmill industry to the mythical sea serpent at Silver Lake, Perry’s colorful history is detailed in Around Perry by local author Christina Nolan. From Arcadia Publishing’s popular Images of America series, the book boasts over 200 vintage photographs giving readers the unique opportunity to relive Perry’s past.

In 1807 the town of Perry was formed from land given to the “White Woman of Genesee.” Named for Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, the village was incorporated in 1830 and made headlines in 1855 with the sighting of the Silver Lake Sea Serpent.

Later industries replaced the early mills, and immigrants arrived to work in the textile factories. Educational, religious, and civic buildings were added to the community while farms grew in the countryside giving way to a perfect blend of city and country life.

Highlights of Around Perry:
- Features many buildings and businesses the made up the original Main Street
-Showcases the Sea Serpent of Silver lake and discusses the impact it had on local tourism
- Tells the story of the kidnapping of the “White Woman of Genesee”
- Displays many of the industries that added to the growth of the community

Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at www.arcadiapublishing.com or (888)-313-2665.

Arcadia Publishing is the leading publisher of local and regional history in the United States. Our mission is to make history accessible and meaningful through the publication of books on the heritage of America’s people and places. Have we done a book on your town? Visit www.arcadiapublishing.com.

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