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BELCHER BULLETIN The Online Newsletter of the Belcher Foundation |
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New Publications From the Belcher Foundation:
Fastest of the First: A Complete History of the Inaugural 1911 Indianapolis 500 Including the Driving of the Fastest Laps by Fred W. Belcher. The only book-length history ever written about the first Indianapolis 500, one of the most historic automobile races in world history. This book also features over 190 photographs and images, including cars and drivers.
A Natural History of Hunting Hounds, Including the Hound of the Belcher Crest. A 177 page descriptive and pictorial history of hunting hounds, including greyhounds, foxhounds, coonhounds, beagles, fox terriers, and pointers. This book features over 100 vintage illustrations and images of hunting hounds, including the terrier named Belcher and the greyhound of the Belcher crest.
Governor Jonathan Belcher. Exciting new book from the Belcher Foundation about Governor Jonathan Belcher (1682-1757). One of the most fascinating men of his time, Governor Jonathan Belcher was the royal colonial governor of Massachusetts Bay (which at that time included the present states of Massachusetts and Maine), New Hampshire, and New Jersey, and was a highly influential figure in the early history of America. Governor Belcher held together the colonies during one of the most important times in early American history -- just before the American Revolution. At the same time, he made many contributions to American society, not the least of which is Princeton University, now one of America's leading ivy league universities. A very sincere Christian, and a descendant of American's Puritan founding fathers, Governor Belcher also made advancements in religious liberty and is a part of America's Christian heritage, providing an excellent role model for good leadership and governance.
Jem Belcher, Champion Prizefighter, and His Historic Belcher Handkerchief, Including Jem Belcher's Treatise on Boxing. In this publication, read how James (Jem) Belcher (1781-1811) became the Champion of England in prizefighting (the predecessor of modern-day boxing), and how the distinctively patterned handkerchief he sported became a fashion rage. This book also includes a reprint of the rare A Treatise on Boxing by Jem Belcher, in which Belcher gives his insights on the art and science of boxing.
Airliner California: The Untold Story of Aviation Pioneer Osmond T. Belcher and His Belcher B.T. 1 Airplane. Exciting new book from the Belcher Foundation on the life and work of Osmond Theron Belcher (1893-1924), an early aviation pioneer and the founder of the Belcher Aerial Manufacturing Company of Los Angeles, California, and also on his remarkable invention -- the Belcher Model B.T. 1 Airliner California.
Mabry Mill Historic Area on the Blue Ridge Parkway. New book on the historic area at Mabry Mill, which is located on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia. This book features black and white and color photographs and written descriptions of historic structures and exhibits found at the Mabry Mill historic area, such as the historic water-powered gristmill built by mountaineer Ed Mabry, the blacksmith shop, water flumes, Matthews Cabin, moonshine still, bark mill, sorghum mill, lumber drying rack, wagons, and farming implements. The book also includes an introductory section on the historic area and Ed Mabry.
The Belcher Identity. The definitive source on the identity of the Belcher family. Not only is The Belcher Identity packed with historical and genealogical information on the Belcher family and related lines, but it describes the broader, more important identity of Christian Governor Jonathan Belcher (1682-1757) and the connections between him, his Belcher coat of arms, and the Christian foundations of the United States and the Great Seal of the United States. If you have an interest in topics including the Belcher family, Governor Jonathan Belcher, early American history, the meaning of the Belcher name, heraldry, or the connection between the Belcher coat of arms and the Great Seal of the United States, then this book is a must have.
For further information on these and other Belcher Foundation publications, please view our Publications page.