Just in time for the 400th anniversary of Jamestown, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation offers its own comprehensive guide to Virginia's "Historic Triangle." It was in 1607 at Jamestown that John Smith and his fellow Englishmen established the first permanent settlement in North America. It was here that Smith met Pocahontas, that the first representative assembly in the New World convened, and that the first African slaves arrived. Just a few miles down the road is Williamsburg, where men like George Washington, Patrick Henry, George Mason, and Thomas Jefferson conceived a new nation. The third point in the Triangle, also just a few miles away, is Yorktown, where French and American troops under Washington's command forced the British surrender and won the nation's independence. If you are among the millions who will visit in 2007 and beyond, this lively and lavishly illustrated guide will tell you everything you need to know about the places where America was born, along with all the practical information you'll need to make the most of your trip.
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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is a private, not-for-profit organization that operates the 301-acre historic area as well as a variety of museums and educational outreach programs.
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Every American Should Own This Book!,
By Dadio (Florida) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Jamestown, Williamsburg, Yorktown: The Official Guide to America's Historic Triangle (Paperback)
I purchased this Awesome book (truly Awesome) before my trip to Williamsburg. I wasn't looking for a "guide book". I was only interested in re-learning the historical highlights of the area so I would know something about what I would see and come away with meaningful lasting memories. I previewed about a dozen books on the subject/area and browsed through a few (including this one) at that oh-so-ubiquitous Towne Centre Bookseller. This book turned out to be PERFECT!!! It actually provides quite a bit of history in the first "What Happened" sections. And even the "What to See" sections are rich with fascinating historical accounts, which relate clearly to the specifics of the sites. It is VERY well written and provides just enough detail to satisfy most questions without ever becoming "dry". In addition, many lesser-known accounts have been sprinkled throughout to add some surprising "spice" to the mix. I didn't want to put it down. And if that's not enough, the photographs and graphics are fascinating and of strikingly excellent quality. It was great to see first-hand portraits of Pocahontas, General Cornwallis, and other familiar characters. I sincerely feel that every American should own this book. I just ordered a second one for my nephew (note that some stories are definitely "PG-13").
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Don't leave home without it!,
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This review is from: Jamestown, Williamsburg, Yorktown: The Official Guide to America's Historic Triangle (Paperback)
This is the most wonderful Historic Triangle guide I've ever seen. I just returned from a 5 day stay in that area and this book told me what I needed to know to enjoy 100% of the areas I was interested in. My focus was not on shopping or eating as much as the actual history of the triangle area and I got what I needed to set out an itinerary that satisfied me totally and then some. The only thing that I wasn't able to plan ahead for was seeing the Queen of England twice in Williamsburg! You can feel comfortable in using this guide and gaining the level of historical involvement that you desire.
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useful and entertaining,
By a reader (Virginia) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Jamestown, Williamsburg, Yorktown: The Official Guide to America's Historic Triangle (Paperback)
This book is a wonderful resource, not only for visitors but also for those of us who live in the area. I've been in Williamsburg and James City for more than 15 years, but even I am discovering all sorts of places to go and things to do here. And the sections on the history of the area are tremendous fun to read.
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