America's National Historic Trails [Paperback]

Kathleen A. Cordes (Author), Jane Lammers (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1999

Cordes provides a vivid history of each trail, a listing of points of interest (with accompanying maps), helpful touring information, and 80 full-color photos capturing the essence and diverse heritage of America's 12 national historic trails.

Editorial Reviews

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...One of Cordes' most amazing trips followed the Iditarod through the frozen tundras of Alaska...Not only does Cordes describe the trails in detail, she also gives the rich history of each trail... -- Beyond the Cover, July 1999

...a wonderful paperback. -- Scoop Baslee, News Journal, Daytona Beach April 25, 1999

...gives the reader an excellent insight. -- Ruby Lister, RV Times, Victoria BC, Canada May, 1999

...imagine reliving some of the most important moments of American history." -- American Association for Leisure and Recreation, July, 1999

...tempts travelers to retrace routes that help define this country's often-turbulent rites of passage...features 80 vivid color photographs -- Michael Guilfoil, Spokane, June 27, 1999

...traces routes followed by the likes of explorers Lewis and Clark, combines history with practical travel tips. -- American Way, May 15, 1999

...worth reading even by folks who have no intention of hiking even a mile or two on one of these trails. -- Bob Sipchen, Los Angeles Times, July 25, 1999

Fascinating even for non-walkers... -- Mike Sajina, Pittsburgh Post- Gazette, May 2, 1999

This book is simply a prize." -- Brad Hooper, Booklist, April 15,1999

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press (May 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0806131039
• ISBN-13: 978-0806131030
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,851,169 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars America's National Historic Trails is getting great reviews!, July 18, 1999

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This review is from: America's National Historic Trails (Paperback)

America's National Historic Trails was just rated #5 on the Baker and Taylor Best Sellers List of Paperbacks from University Presses, and the author was featured in the July 1999 issue of Beyond the Cover, a monthly magazine from Whitebridge Communications of Ingram. Cindy Kelly writes "Cordes' book, America's National Historic Trails, shares her adventures, and shows how the trails -- dating from pre-Revolutionary War days to the Civil Rights marches of 1965 -- bring history to life."

What other reviewers are saying: "This book is simply a prize...it is packed with information..." Brad Hooper , Booklist 4/15/99 "...a wonderful paperback..." Scoop Baslee, News Journal, Daytona Beach 4/25/99 "...fascinating even for non-walkers..." Mike Sajina, Post Gazette, Pittsburgh 5/2/99 "Recommended for academic and public libraries." George Jenks, Library Journal Spring 1999

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent guide to the NHTs, October 31, 2005

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Bomojaz (South Central PA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: America's National Historic Trails (Paperback)

Twelve National Historic Trails are described in detail in this excellent guide, from the Juan Bautista de Anza NHT in Arizona and California to the Selma to Montgomery NHT in Alabama. All of the major cross-country trails (Santa Fe, Oregon/California, Lewis and Clark, Mormon) are included.

Cordes recounts each trail's history, tells what the trail looks like today, and describes major and minor points of interest along the way. Maps, photos, a lengthy bibliography, and a full index are all here. Anyone interested in exploring these trails will find this book useful and valuable. Armchair travellers will find it informative and entertaining. Highly recommended.

4.0 out of 5 stars America's National Historic Trails, February 25, 2003

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J. Lindner (Gem Lake, MN United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: America's National Historic Trails (Paperback)

I have to admit, I never knew there even was a National Historic Trail program until I read this fine book. More embarrassingly, I forgot I had even purchased it until I was perusing my bookshelve looking for reading material the other night.

This book offers detailed information on several national historic trails. There is historical background, and, in the case of the section on Lewis and Clark, background on the major players, and good information of what to expect and what to see along the trail route itself. This book is more than just a travelogue, it allows the reader to delve into the trail's past on a personal level. I recently drove a portion of the Lewis and Clark trail and this book helped put it into perspective.

America's National Historic Trails is a very useful book and offers insight into one of the federal government's least known programs.