Travels Through American History In The Mid Atlantic

Download or read book Travels Through American History in the Mid-Atlantic written by Charles W. Mitchell and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2014-11-26 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Few regions of the United States have so many historically significant sites as the mid-Atlantic. [This] brings to life sixteen easily accessible historical destinations in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Washington D.C., the Potomac Valley and Virginia ... Each attraction, reenactment and interactive exhiobit in the book is described through the lens of the American experience ... Excerpts from eyewitness accounts further humanize key moments ... This ... will appeal to visiting tourists, area residents seeking weekend diversions, history buffs and armchair travelers"--Publisher's description.