The Alachua Press VISIT US AT OUR NEW WEBSITE: www.alachuapress.org/alachuapress/ The Alachua Press is a nonprofit publisher affiliated with the Matheson Museum. Established in 1999, the Press produces historical and popular titles that reflect a wide range of issues concerning the historical, cultural, political and economic development of the Alachua County region. Books are available directly through the Alachua Press website or from the Museum gift shop. Contact alachuapress@mathesonmuseum.org, or (352)378-2280 for more information. Recent titles include The History of Gainesville, Florida, 1854-1979, by Charles Hildreth and Merlin Cox Published in 1981, this book has become the definitive history of Gainesville, noted for its vivid, dramatic recreation of the town’s storied past. Hard cover, 208 pages. Frances Read Moore: Conversations with an Artist, by Marvi Wynn An intimate portrait of the life and paintings of Francis Moore, a primitive folk artist from Hathorne, Florida. With 32 color images of his best paintings. Pb, 48 pages. The Kids are Gone, the Dog is Depressed and Mom’s on the Loose, by Shelley Fraser Mickle Mickle’s humorous take on daily life sometimes gone awry. 27 illustrations by John Potter punctuate the lifescapes found here. Hard cover, 240 pages. The Matheson House of Gainesville, Florida: Sheltering the Past, by Murray Laurie This Matheson family narrative covers nearly 170 years of Florida history and focuses on the intertwining lives of four personalities who had a significant impact upon Gainesville and Florida. Pb., 106 pages. Philip Singer: An Accounting, by Jon Wiles This narrative of a sensational 1957 murder trial in Gainesville examines the role of a misfit in a closed southern society. Pb., 105 pages. The Thomas Center: An Illustrated History and Guide, by Rie Burton and Sam Gowan (out of print) Details of the Thomas Center as a private home, a leading hotel, and a cultural center. With a tour of the building. Pb., 50 pages. Historic Alachua County and Old Gainesville: A Tour Guide to the Past, by Ben Pickard (out of print) Describes 220 architectural and historic sites found in Alachua County, showing the richness and diversity of Alachua County’s past. Pb., 188 pages. A Pinch of Salt: Essays on North Florida Fishing, by Richard Bowles A selection of essays written over a 20-year period for the Gainesville Sun. The essays provide a natural history and philosophic perspectives on the world of nature. Pb.

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