America's Living History - The Early Years (A Traveler's Guide)
by Suzanne Sheumaker; Craig Sheumaker
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Author: Suzanne Sheumaker; Craig SheumakerEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-05-01
ISBN: 0979259800
Number of pages: 224
Publisher: Red Corral Publishing
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Book Review: Required resource for those interested in American history
Summary: 5 Stars
If you like to travel and love history then you will greatly appreciate this excellent resource. This book provides information on the best Living History destinations in the United States from prehistory to the early 1840s. Instead of organizing the locations by particular area of the United States the authors have chosen to organize them by significant historical groupings. Examples of these groupings include a section on America's native peoples, one on religious and secular groups, one on the road to independence, and one on opening the West.
Most destinations have between a half page and a full-page description of the location, its historical significance, and interesting facts about the location or a related history. The book is filled with excellent color photographs that give the reader a solid feel for what to expect. This is one of the most invaluable resources I have ever found for planning a trip focused on American history and the historical significance of various areas of the United States. Americans Living History is very highly recommended.
Summary of America's Living History - The Early Years (A Traveler's Guide)
This is a new kind of history-oriented U.S. travel book, one that not only showcases premier destinations but also uses their histories to tell the story of early America. It focuses on the period before the 1840s westward movement and features 300 of the nation's best living history parks, historic sites and "museum plus" destinations. Information is arranged two ways: by region and field of interest. Chapters focus on America's Native Peoples, European Colonization, Religious and Secular Groups, Road to Independence, Our New Nation and Opening the West. Included are brief historical perspectives, travel maps, tourist information, 500 color photographs and a detailed index.General Books
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