Maryland's Lower Susquehanna River Valley
Synopsis
The Susquehannocks navigated its flats, Captain John Smithmade camp on its islands and George Washington crossed its wide waters. The Susquehanna River Valley opens where the mighty Susquehanna meets the Chesapeake Bay, revealing a land of astonishing beauty and storied history. From John O'Neill's valiant defense of Havre de Grace in the War of 1812 to the arrivals of the B&O Railroad, AberdeenProving Ground, and Conawingo Dam, the region haswitnessed greatness and change in equal measure. David Berry takes his readers to a place where history lives alongside such beloved pastimes as sailing, fishing, decoy carving, and thoroughbred racing. With wit and a deft hand, Berry captures the essence of the Susquehanna River Valley's charm.
- कॉपीराईट:
- 2009 David A. Berry
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- ISBN-13:
- 9781625842480
- Publisher:
- Arcadia Publishing Inc.
- Date of Addition:
- 2016-06-17T02:44:51Z
- भाषा:
- English
- श्रेणी:
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.