A Visitor's Guide to Colonial & Revolutionary Mid-atlantic America

A Visitor's Guide to Colonial & Revolutionary Mid-atlantic America
Author: Patricia Foulke
Publisher:
Total Pages: 344
Release: 2007
Genre: Historic sites
ISBN:

This absorbing book brings to life the formative years of the United States, reaching from the 1600s, through the Colonial era, the French and Indian War, and the Revolutionary period, up to 1812. . .historical detail, photographs, and anecdotes ... nearby lodging and restaurants ... round out this fine resource for travelers who enjoy exploring the living roots of our history.

A Visitor's Guide to Colonial and Revolutionary Mid-Atlantic America

A Visitor's Guide to Colonial and Revolutionary Mid-Atlantic America
Author: Patricia Foulke
Publisher:
Total Pages: 344
Release: 2007-08-28
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9780881506891

Profiles key historical sites from the period spanning the 1600s through 1812, providing accompanying timelines, photographs, and anecdotal information while listing nearby lodging and restaurant accommodations. Original.

Travels Through American History in the Mid-Atlantic

Travels Through American History in the Mid-Atlantic
Author: Charles W. Mitchell
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press+ORM
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2014-09-18
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1421415151

This regional travel guide seeks out “engaging reenactments and the best exhibits, where remarkable artifacts and excellent displays bring history alive.” —Kathryn Schneider Smith, author of Washington at Home: An Illustrated History of Neighborhoods in the Nation’s Capital Few regions of the United States boast as many historically significant sites as the mid-Atlantic. Travels through American History in the Mid-Atlantic brings to life sixteen easily accessible historical destinations, and additional side trips, in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Washington, D.C., the Potomac Valley, and Virginia. Charles W. Mitchell walked these sites, interviewed historians and rangers, and read the letters and diaries of the men and women who witnessed—and at times made—history. He reveals in vivid prose the ways in which war, terrain, weather, and illness have shaped the American narrative. Each attraction, reenactment, and interactive exhibit in the book is described through the lens of the American experience, beginning in the colonial and revolutionary eras, continuing through the War of 1812, and ending with the Civil War. Mitchell contrasts the ornate decor of Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, for example, with the passionate debates that led to the Declaration of Independence, and the tranquil beauty of today’s Harpers Ferry with the trauma its citizens endured during the Civil War, when the town fell six times to opposing forces. Excerpts from eyewitness accounts further humanize key moments in the national story. Hand-drawn maps evoke the historical era by depicting the natural features that so often affected the course of events. This engaging blend of history and travel is ideal for visiting tourists, area residents seeking weekend diversions, history buffs, and armchair travelers.

Globalizing American Studies

Globalizing American Studies
Author: Brian T. Edwards
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Total Pages: 350
Release: 2010-12-15
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0226185079

The essays collected here offer a comparative, multilingual, or multisited approach to ideas and representations of America. The contributors explore unexpected perspectives on the international circulation of American culture.

The Rough Guide to the USA: Travel Guide eBook

The Rough Guide to the USA: Travel Guide eBook
Author: Rough Guides
Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited
Total Pages: 1472
Release: 2024-03-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1835290817

This USA guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground. And this USA travel guidebook is printed on paper from responsible sources, and verified to meet the FSC’s strict environmental and social standards. This USA guidebook covers: New York City, The Mid-Atlantic, New England, The Great Lakes, The Capital Region, The South, Florida, Louisiana, Texas, The Great Plains, The Rockies, The Southwest, California, The Pacific Northwest, Alaska, Hawaii. Inside this USA travel book, you’ll find: A wide range of sights – Rough Guides experts have hand-picked places for travellers with different needs and desires: off-the-beaten-track adventures, family activities or chilled-out breaks Itinerary examples – created for different time frames or types of trip Practical information – how to get to the USA, all about public transport, food and drink, shopping, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, tips for travellers with disabilities and more Author picks and things not to miss in the USA – Redwood National and State Parks; Glacier National Park; Sweet Auburn, Atlanta; The National Mall, Washington DC; Walt Disney World, Orlando; Skiing in the Rocky Mountains; Las Vegas, Yellowstone National Park, The Grand Canyon; Hawaii Volcanoes Insider recommendations – tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spots When to go to the USA – high season, low season, climate information and festivals Where to go – a clear introduction to the USA with key places and a handy overview Extensive coverage of regions, places and experiences – regional highlights, sights and places for different types of travellers, with experiences matching different needs Places to eat, drink and stay – hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels Practical info at each site – hours of operation, websites, transit tips, charges Colour-coded mapping – with keys and legends listing sites categorised as highlights, eating, accommodation, shopping, drinking and nightlife Background information for connoisseurs – history, culture, art, architecture, film, books, religion, diversity Fully updated post-COVID-19 The guide provides a comprehensive and rich selection of places to see and things to do in the USA, as well as great planning tools. It’s the perfect companion, both ahead of your trip and on the ground.

Everyday Architecture of the Mid-Atlantic

Everyday Architecture of the Mid-Atlantic
Author: Gabrielle M. Lanier
Publisher: JHU Press
Total Pages: 1278
Release: 1997-07-15
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9780801853258

Everyday Architecture of the Mid-Atlantic gives proof to the insights architecture offers into who we are culturally as a community, a region, and a nation.