A Revolutionary War Road Trip on US Route 4

A Revolutionary War Road Trip on US Route 4
Author: Raymond C. Houghton
Publisher:
Total Pages: 166
Release: 2004
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781931373098

FASTEN YOUR SEAT BELTS for a one-day, Revolutionary War, driving tour that traces the British Invasion of 1777 along Historic US Route 4 through Vermont and New York. The leader of the British invasion, General John Burgoyne described this area as God Forsaken, but he no doubt was frustrated by the stubbornness of its citizens who would not surrender to his invading army. Actually, this area includes some of the most beautiful country in the northeast United States. It's no wonder that its citizens would not give it away.

A Revolutionary War Road Trip on US Route 9

A Revolutionary War Road Trip on US Route 9
Author: Raymond C. Houghton
Publisher:
Total Pages: 170
Release: 2003-10-27
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781931373128

FASTEN YOUR SEAT BELTS for a one-day, Revolutionary War, driving tour along historic US Route 9 through New York State. The road trip traces the many British attempts to gain control of the Hudson River during the Revolutionary War. US Route 9, which parallels the Hudson, goes through many cities and towns that played an important role in keeping the river in American hands during the Revolution.

A Revolutionary War Cruise on the Champlain Canal

A Revolutionary War Cruise on the Champlain Canal
Author: Raymond C. Houghton
Publisher:
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2004
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9781931373142

A Revolutionary War Cruise on the Champlain Canal traces the many British attempts to gain control of the valleys of the Hudson River and Lake Champlain during the Revolutionary War. The book provides complete navigation to dozens of sites as well as recommendations for places to dock along the way. The cruise begins on the Hudson opposite the town of Bethlehem (NY) heading north passing many areas where 18th century patriots once lived. From the Bethlehem, the cruise includes visits at Albany, Mechanicville, the Saratoga Battlefield, Fort Edward, Whitehall, Mount Independence, Fort Crown Point, the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum and Westport. From Westport, the cruise reverses direction and heads south with visits to Fort Ticonderoga, Fort Ann, Schuylerville, Stillwater, and Waterford.

Upstate New York

Upstate New York
Author: Elizabeth J. Cockey
Publisher: BookPros, LLC
Total Pages: 95
Release: 2008
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1934454192

Upstate New York is an illustrated history of the countryside in the Upper Hudson River Valley, including six towns that played an important role in the American Revolution. It is a ¿travel¿ book that discusses the life and times of the people who live there now and who lived there in days gone by.

Road Trip USA

Road Trip USA
Author: Jamie Jensen
Publisher: Moon Travel
Total Pages: 1526
Release: 2016-01-05
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1612389031

The Road Awaits! Criss-cross the country on America's classic two-lane highways with Road Trip USA! Inside Road Trip USA you'll find: A flexible network of route combinations color-coded and extensively cross-referenced to allow for hundreds of possible itineraries Mile-by-mile highlights celebrating the best of Americana, including roadside curiosities, parks, diners, and the local history and personality that makes each small town and big city unique Over 125 detailed driving maps covering more than 35,000 miles of classic American blacktop Full-color photos and illustrations of America both then and now Expert advice from road-warrior Jamie Jensen, who sped along nearly 400,000 miles of highway in search of the perfect stretches of pavement Insight into the heart of the great American road trip, as well as resources and suggestions for the best books to read as you explore the US Road Trip USA is so full of the beauty of the American highway, why wait to start your next adventure? Hit the Road!

Stay on Route 6

Stay on Route 6
Author: Malerie D. Yolen-Cohen
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012-05-10
Genre: United States
ISBN: 9781468049398

US Route 6, also known as The Grand Army of the Republic Highway, is the longest contiguous transcontinental route in the USA. Running from Provincetown, MA to Bishop, CA (and before 1964 to Long Beach, CA), US Route 6 remains for the most part, a two-lane highway on its way through fourteen states. This is your guide along all of its original 3,652 miles. From Revolutionary War sites to pioneer settlements and western mining towns, Route 6 offers an in-depth lesson in US History, charms of yesteryear and comforts of modern times. Compiled and written by magazine and newspaper travel writer, Malerie Yolen-Cohen, Stay on Route 6 highlights the best attractions, restaurants, hotels and oddities along America's long-ignored highway.

James Lambert (1758-1847)

James Lambert (1758-1847)
Author: George Robert Lambert
Publisher: Author House
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2009-03-31
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1467046477

This book includes the Author's transcriptions of various microfilmed documents he first reviewed at the National Archives, Washington, D. C., in August 1998. In an effort to obtain a pension, James Lambert explained under oath and in great detail his four Revolutionary War tours of duty; including his engagement in the battle against the Indians at Point Pleasant, West Virginia, and also his participation in the battles against the British at Great Bridge, Virginia, Cowpens, South Carolina, and Guilford Court House, North Carolina. The Author has put the material in chronological order and he has made an effort to verify the accuracy and veracity of James Lambert's Declarations by a thorough analysis of the relevant Revolutionary War history, including these four battles.