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Industrial Pioneers Scranton, Pennsylvania and the Transformation of America, 1840-1902    by Patrick Brown
Price: $4.99 USD. 33500 words. Published by Tribute Books on July 2, 2010. .

During the 19th century, Scranton was the face of innovation, immigration, industrialization, and a rising America.
Through The Mayors' Eyes    by Michael Rizzo
Price: $6.99 USD. 229640 words. Published on December 4, 2010. .

A comprehensive history of the mayors of Buffalo, New York from the first in 1832 until 2005. The book encompasses a history of the city as told by the men and includes the Erie Canal, commerce, wars, taxation, scandals, resignations, pony express, four presidents, Congressmen, and others. There's politicking, elections, an unusual look at the growth of a small village to an industrial powerhouse.
The Sheriff of Sorrow    by Jack Bates
Price: $0.99 USD. 11060 words. Published by MindWings on May 24, 2012. .

Cal Haskell is brought to a remote, industrialized town in Michigan’s northern tier by a group of wealthy men who want him to be the sheriff. Cal quickly discovers that the men care more for their wealth than they do for their workers, citizens, or even families. Caught up in class and racial struggles, Cal finds his concept of justice is in great contrast to the men who intend to hire him.