Historic America Guides
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Unique series of guides celebrating America's beginnings The Old West epitomises American freedom and ingenuity. This guide covers the authentic Old West in all its legendary grit and complexity. With the well-chosen sights, festivals, activities, hotels, and restaurants, travellers will re-live western America's first days - including Spanish colonialism, the gold rush, the Indian Wars, the railroads, and the outlaws. From Cabeza de Vaca's 1536 Southwest expedition to Arizona's 1912 admission to the Union in Arizona, the states covered include California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.
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.