Paul Lawton Knihy

Set in Arizona during its territorial period from 1863 to 1912, this book explores the authentic experiences of the Pima County Sheriff's Office in Tucson. It highlights real law enforcement challenges faced in the wild west, contrasting them with Hollywood portrayals. The narrative is enriched with photographs of sheriffs and notable incidents, offering a visual connection to the historical context and the true nature of policing in that era.

Focusing on the rich history of Old Tucson Studios, this book chronicles its development and significance in the film industry. It explores the studio's role as a backdrop for classic Westerns and its evolution over the years, highlighting key productions and events that shaped its legacy. Through detailed accounts and historical context, readers gain insight into the cultural impact of Old Tucson Studios on both cinema and the local community.

Focusing on the in line of duty deaths of law enforcement officers in Arizona, this book spans from 1864 to 2017. It provides a detailed account of these officers' sacrifices, highlighting their stories and contributions. Additionally, the book features appendices that organize the officers alphabetically and by department, offering a comprehensive reference for readers interested in the history and impact of law enforcement in the state.

Authors Paul Lawton and D. W. Southern continue this series of pocket books exploring Wales’ railway heritage, each revealing a ‘lost line’ of Wales. Though some of these lines are not lost in the sense of complete abandonment, this series re-captures the impact and grandeur of steam. The closure of many of these lines has had significant and lasting impact, and the recovery of some routes is of public relevance and a source of debate today. The history and social background of the railway and its passengers is explored station by station and its story brought vividly to life through extensive research and archive photography, much of which has never been previously published. In this addition, take a nostalgic steam-powered journey back in time on the long-closed service between Bangor and Afon Wen, cut as part of the Beeching Axe in 1964. This compact guide is a rich and highly informative account of an essential aspect of British heritage.

Authors Paul Lawton and David Southern continue this series of pocket books exploring Wales' railway heritage, each revealing a 'lost line' of Wales. In this addition, take a nostalgic steam=powered journey back in time on the long-closed service between Corwen and Rhyl. A historic line dating back to 1856, passanger services were depleted and finally withdrawn during the 1950s.

Paul Lawton and D. W. Southern continue this series of pocket books exploring Wales’ railway heritage, each revealing a "lost line" of Wales. The closure of many of these lines has had significant and lasting impact, and the recovery of some routes is of public relevance and a source of debate today. Though the Conwy Valley line is not lost in the traditional sense and continues operations, this title recalls a by-gone era when steam locomotives were at their peak. Opened in 1863, the Conwy Valley line began with the primary purpose of transporting slate from the Ffestiniog quarries for export by sea. It also served many isolated communities in Snowdonia and contributed to Wales’s developing tourist industry. The history and social background of the railway and its passengers during this period is explored station by station and brought vividly to life through extensive research and archive photography, some of which has never been published before. This compact guide is a rich and highly informative account of an essential aspect of British heritage.

The Yatton to Witham line was one of the prettiest and best-loved railways in Somerset and is remembered with great affection by locals and railway enthusiasts alike. It ran along the edge of the Mendip Hills through Cheddar, Wells and Shepton Mallet. Today, walkers and cyclists enjoy stretches of it as the Cheddar Valley path. This nostalgic journey along its tracks uses many previously unseen photographs and will bring back memories of the line in its heyday, picturing the trains that once ran on it.