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Colonial America and the American Revolution: The 25 Best Sites
Colonial America and the American Revolution The 25 Best Sites Author:Clint Johnson For the casual traveler or dedicated history enthusiast, this traveler's handbook is an entertaining and practical resource. It is the perfect companion for travelers who want to visit Colonial America in greater depth, providing an illuminating glimpse into our nation's early days and struggle for independence. Relive the colonial days through ... more »a trip to Williamsburg, Virginia. Imagine being a soldier hanging on through the long cold winter through a visit to Valley Forge. Explore Washington Crossing State Park, where one of George Washington's pivotal victories took place on Christmas night in 1776. From the Freedom Trail to Mount Vernon, readers can discover the 25 most significant locations, attractions, landmarks, and relics of the Revolutionary period. With over 60 photographs and maps, this book locates and guides visitors to sites, explains their historical importance, and provides the logistical information travelers need to visit them, with recommendations and tips to enhance their trip. Historic facts and anecdotes bring the period to life, with meticulous research that makes getting to sites easy. Readers will learn about the historical importance of buildings, battlefields and relics; discover sites that are virtually unknown to the casual historian visit the most important pre-war and wartime homes and plantation houses, and get recommendations for the best accommodations near all the sites, teeming with history.« less