This past weekend I ventured over to see the fine folks at the Huntington used book store. The reason: author Cathy Langemo was signing copies of her new book, Mandan, part of Acadia Publishing’s “Images of America” series. I got mine…did you get yours?

I really enjoyed Ms. Langemo’s book “Bismarck, North Dakota” and even found some photos in there of a personally relevant nature. For instance, a picture of our church building from circa 1912 is contained therein. It was quite a treat, since I was in the process of researching our church’s history for an anniversary celebration. I also spotted a somewhat modern shot of the Federal Building on 3rd & Broadway, adjacent to my old home at KFYR-TV. My friend Jamie Dunnigan’s car is parked in that shot. In addition, the book is filled with a lot of interesting facts and photos.

I haven’t yet had the time to give the Mandan book a thorough read. It’s a very busy week for me, and I don’t want to give it a superficial glance. I haven’t read past the Introduction, but that part alone is full of a lot of interesting local history. I highly recommend these books.

You can find these at your local B&N, but I’d rather suggest that you visit the Huntington store on east Main Street in Mandan instead. If there’s another book signing somewhere, of course I suggest attending. I sure will, and hopefully I’ll remember to bring my Bismarck book to have it autographed!