Unique series of guides celebrating America's beginnings This guide follows the history of America from 1620-1820 in Connecticut, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia. From the landing of the pilgrim fathers, to the end of the Federal Period, exciting historical events are described - the Salem Witchcraft Trials, the days of the Mayflower, and even famous and great people are bought to life, from Pocahontas to George Washington. With this guide travellers can really delve into history, visiting museums, historic buildings, re-enactments and festivals to get the most out of their trip. The guide also has comprehensive listings of dining and lodging options related to specific historical themes.
- ISBN10 1400012317
- ISBN13 9781400012312
- Publish Date 1 July 2003
- Publish Status Remaindered
- Out of Print 4 January 2013
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Random House USA Inc
- Imprint Fodor's Travel Publications Inc.,U.S.
- Format Paperback
- Pages 499
- Language English