Filled with 140 finely-crafted original drawings and paintings, this book is designed to guide readers as they explore the rich and diverse heritage of the historic Delaware River Valley. This waterway that defines the common borders of the states of Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York has hosted some of the most monumental events in the history of the United States. From its discovery by Henry Hudson over 400 years ago, to its crossing by George Washington during the Revolution, and through its course of over 330 miles, the Delaware River offers us much to learn. This entertaining guide introduces the reader to the events, places, and people that make the Delaware one of America’s truly great rivers.
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An illustrated travelogue tracing the fascinating history of the entire Delaware RiverCovers over 400 years and over 300 miles, and features 140 original drawings and paintingsBlending text and illustrations, reveals stories of key people and places from our nation’s history
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780764349324
Publisert
2015-11-28
Utgiver
Vendor
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Vekt
508 gr
Høyde
229 mm
Bredde
152 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
288

Biographical note

Hal Taylor has been a graphic artist for more than thirty years. He has taught letterform design and typography at the college level, designed numerous type faces, and provided illustrations and design for many distinguished clients.