Maryland: A New Guide to the Old Line State (Studies in Maryland History & Culture) [Paperback]

Edward C. Papenfuse (Editor), Lois Carr (Editor)

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Series: Studies in Maryland History & Culture | Publication Date: September 1, 1976

From Antietam to Assateague, from Charles County's Tobacco Road to the mountainous Green Ridge Forest, the natural and historic sites of Maryland are among the nation's richest and most diverse. Now, the newly revised and updated edition of this guidebook provides a complete, compact, and reliable companion for travel anywhere in the state.

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Originally published in 1940 as part of the Work Projects Administrations American Guide Series Writers Project, updated in a 1976 revision, and now fully rewritten and restructured, this is an essential purchase for libraries wishing to keep this important series current and available to their patrons, especially greater Maryland institutions. The logical organization of the data reflects Marylands geographical subdivisions, and the volume outlines in copious detail 19 suggested tours for enjoying Marylands (natural) history and geography. Some tours have interesting side trips, and most include walking tours when several sites are near each other. The authors assume users of this guide will begin their excursions in the DCBaltimore corridor and move outward from there along the more scenic (and older) state roads. There are detailed maps, clear vintage and current photographs, and highlighted in-depth site descriptions. The only drawback is a small font that makes sustained reading somewhat difficult.Scott R. Johnson, Whittemore Park Middle Sch., Conway, SC
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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""Generally, the guide is excellent. The tours are well-chosen... and the shape is convenient -- it will stow easily in a pocket or glove compartment." -- Washington Post"An updated version of a guide to the state prepared by the Works Progress Administration during the Great Depression. Detailed historical information accompanies driving and walking tours throughout the state.Baltimore Magazine

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Product Details

• Paperback: 488 pages
• Publisher: The Johns Hopkins University Press (September 1, 1976)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0801818710
• ISBN-13: 978-0801818714
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 4.6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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This review is from: Maryland: A New Guide to the Old Line State (Paperback)

Maryland is not a state many people think of when they consider a travel destination. That, of course, doesn't mean that Maryland isn't dense with cultural, historical, and natural treasures. This book covers all of them in fine detail, with an emphasis on the cultural and historical. It's not a travel guide per se, but more of an historical and cultural survey of the state's towns and institutions. That said, it covers them exhaustively. Think the Eastern Shore, Delmarva, and the far west frequently get the short end of the stick in Maryland guides and histories? Not in this case. I lived in Maryland for almost 20 years, in Frederick County, and I've not found a better portrait of that beautiful part of the United States anywhere. This book has been in print for over two decades, and it's still a best seller. I like it so much, I bought it three times.

Maryland has the nickname "Little America" for a reason. Its geography and history are enormously diverse - somewhat appropriate for a border state that has served as a national crossroads for centuries. There are parts of Maryland that look and feel like Virginia. There are parts that look and feel like West Virginia, and there are parts that look and feel like New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. This book will really give you a precise flavor of Maryland's lovely diversity. Want to know this little, modest border state? Read this book.