CD Books by Caperton.info

These CD Books have been created to allow those researching the Caperton name access to rare or out of print books, important to Caperton research, at an affordable price. Each book is either from my personal library or obtained at my own expense, carefully scanned at high resolution and saved as a file. The files were then converted into a "document" and saved onto a CD-ROM. This document can be opened and viewed on either a Macintosh or a PC computer using free viewing software from Adobe called Acrobat Reader. Additionally, for the larger books, I have created an electronic "Table of Contents" or bookmark as Adobe calls it, to allow the reader to jump from chapter to chapter as well as to the Appendicies and index. Click here for a sample page. If you can see the sample, it means you already have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer, If not, click the Adobe link above.

The Caperton Family - by Bernard Caperton

The Caperton Family, The book that is regarded by many as the definitive work on the Caperton name. Long out of print, Caperton.info is excited to announce, in association with Bernard Caperton's daughters Kathryn, Mary and Nancy, That the book is once again available!

Price - $12.75 (Item CAP001)

The Killing of Adam Caperton - By Indians at Estill's Defeat

The Killing of Adam Caperton, published in 1918 by William A. Gordon includes. This rare book for which only 100 copies were originally published is now available at Caperton.info!

Included in the book are The killing of Adam Caperton by Indians at "Estill's Defeat" near Mt. Sterling, Kentucky 2 March 1782, A sketch of the Caperton family,The will of Hugh Caperton "Elmwood" (C-24) and a genealogy of Hugh Caperton of "Elmwood" (C-24). 11 photos of Caperton's and William A. Gordon are also included.

Note: this CD was produced from a high quality photocopy of the original book rather than direct scans of the pages as the other CD Books on the page. As such there is a slight difference in the quality. Please have a look at this sample page to see an example of the text and this page to see a sample of a page with a photograph. 61 pages and 11 photographs.

Price - $12.75 (Item CAP003 )

The Woods-McAfee Memorial by Rev. Neander M. Woods

Originally printed in 1905, The Woods-McAfee Memorial, records the family of Lucy Woods, the wife of William Caperton (B-7).

At over 500 pages, this work traces the Woods family back to the 1700's from Ireland. Includes several photos of Caperton's as well as a brief biography on several Caperton's. The Woods-McAfee Memorial is a wonderful look into the history of one of the early families to marry into the Caperton family.

Price - $12.75 (Item CAP013)

Memorial Addresses Life & Character of Allen T. Caperton

Delivered in the Senate & House of Representatives, December 21 and 22, 1876

Following Senator Allen T. Caperton's Death in 1876 Numerous of his colleagues in the Senate gave speeches regarding the Life and character of Senator Caperton. These Memorial addresses were published by the Federal Government in book form in 1877. This book is over 120 years old, and consists of 62 pages.

Price - $12.75 (Item CAP002)

Old Record of The captivity of Margaret Erskine

This book about The capture of Margaret Erskine (Mother of Jane, who married Hugh "Elmwood" Caperton) by Indians in 1779 is an incredible story. Believed to be written by Senator Allen T. Caperton as told to him by Margaret (his grandmother) the book also includes annotations by Bernard M. Caperton. 46 pages.

Price - $12.75 (Item CAP004)

The Annals of Fort Lee - by Roy Bird Cook

A history of the military post Fort Lee, erected in 1788 and eventually the site of Charleston, West Virginia. There is a running account of "New River" Hugh Caperton's 1793 tour of duty on the Kanawha and Elk Rivers. This book is a great "Backgrounder" to give you a flavor of the times Hugh Caperton (B-1), the eldest son of our John Caperton, lived in. 119 pages.

Price - $12.75 (Item CAP006)

USS Caperton (DD-650) Organization Book & Ship's Orders

This CD Book is actually comprised of two separate documents: The Organization Book; and the Ship's Order's. Combined they represent nearly 200 pages of insight into the daily life aboard the Destroyer U.S.S. Caperton.

The Organization and readiness, Administrative Organization which includes Officer and Enlisted assignments, Watches, Mess, Berthing, Cleaning and Fueling; Emergency contingencies such as Fire, Collision, Man Overboard, Scuttling the ship, and Abandon Ship.

The Ship's Orders section contains 54 Orders which instruct on how to deal with everthing from tobacco ashes and butts, to handling of Secret and Confidential mail!

The Organization Book & Ship's Order's can be purchased two ways. Either as a reprinted book on acid-free paper or as a cd book.

Reprinted comb-bound book on acid-free paper $15.00 (Item CAP014)

On computer CD-ROM $12.75 (Item CAP015)

The 1953 USS Caperton Cruise Book

Edited by Barend Steevels, GM1 The USS Caperton, named after Admiral William Banks Caperton (E-8531) was a Destroyer built for World War II. Deactivated after the war, only to be reactivated again and used during the Korean conflict. This cruise book takes readers, in text and photos, from Newport RI, to the Far East, through the crew's role in the Korean conflict, and then to ports around the globe as they completd a World Cruise. This book contains some great pictures of both the USS Caperton and her crew. 86 pages.

Price - $10.25 (Item CAP010)

The 1953 USS Caperton Cruise Book - Special Edition

The Special Edition CD Book includes two CD Books!

Disc One - USS Caperton DD-650 ‘53 World Cruise
Edited by Barend Steevels, GM 1

The USS Caperton, named after Admiral William Banks Caperton was a Destroyer built for World War II. Deactivated after the war, only to be reactivated again and used during the Korean conflict. This cruise book takes readers, in text and photos, from Newport RI, to the Far East, through the crew’s role in the Korean conflict, and then to ports around the globe as they completd a World Cruise. This book contains some great pictures of both the USS Caperton and her crew. This 86 page book, originally published in 1954, has been carefully scanned at high resolution, and saved onto CD-ROM.

Disc Two -BATH FIGHTING SHIPS Built For World War II
Frank D. Ross

This great little 24 page booklet, first published in 1946 by Frank D. Ross is a brief history of the destroyers built by the Bath Iron works in World War II. It includes 19 photos of the ships (including the USS Caperton!) and the men who built them.

Price - $15.25 (item CAP012)

BATH FIGHTING SHIPS Built For World War II - By Frank D. Ross

This great little booklet, first published in 1946 by Frank D. Ross is a brief history of the destroyers built by the Bath Iron works in World War II. It includes 19 photos of the ships and the men who built them, including a photo of the USS Caperton! While it can be purchased separately, it is included in the USS Caperton '53 World Cruise Special Edition CD Book at a discount!

Price - $10.25 (Item CAP011)

A Squadron of the United States Navy On a Friendly Cruise Around Latin America
By William Wallace Swinyer

Cruise book of the squadron under Admiral William Banks Caperton (E-8531) around Latin America in 1917, including the flagship cruiser USS Pittsburgh and the light cruisers Frederick, Pueblo, and South Dakota. Includes sections on "growing anti-German sentiment" and a one-page reprint of an article by Herbert Quick titled "What is a Pro-German", which makes the assertion that the German government was funding the I.W.W. and other American radical groups. A great book to give you a flavor of the times the Admiral lived in. 82 pages.

Price - $12.75 (Item CAP005)

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