Susquehanna, River of Dreams [Paperback]

Susan Q. Stranahan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 15, 1995

"An eminently readable, nicely researched tour de force that goes on my must-reading list for anyone interested in knowing the Chesapeake Bay." -- Tom Horton, Baltimore Sun.

"This excellent book about the Susquehanna River is as good as, and maybe better than, the celebrated Rivers of America series books... Much more comprehensive than most river histories published before the recent rise of concern about dangerous water pollution." -- John Goodspeed, Easton Star-Democrat.

"Susan Q. Stranahan could well know more about the present natural state of the Susquehanna River and its 27,500-square-mile watershed than anyone... She has written a fine book, well-researched and detailed, a thrilling account." -- Richard L. Stanton, Philadelphia Inquirer.

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Review

Susan Q. Stranahan could well know more about the present natural state of the Susquehanna River and its 27,500-square-mile watershed than anyone... She has written a fine book, well-researched and detailed, a thrilling account.

(Richard L. Stanton Philadelphia Inquirer )

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: The Johns Hopkins University Press (March 15, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0801851475
• ISBN-13: 978-0801851476
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #472,524 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Enlightenment on the history and splendor of the Susquehanna, July 25, 2000

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William F. Carr Jr. "CARRjr" (Wilmington, DE USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Susquehanna, River of Dreams (Hardcover)

I've spent the last 23 years enjoying the beauty of this river; not quite understanding how it has been tried and tortured over the last 400 years. Great writing, and a wonderful story to be told. For those in the Tri-State (PA,MD,NY) area, a must read.

WIthout this knowledge, you won't truly appreciate what Philadelphia, Columbia, Baltimore and other areas are today, or how they achieved their stature.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not just a history, Almost a tour book, March 30, 2005

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DuckDodgerz "DD" (Alachua, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Susquehanna, River of Dreams (Hardcover)

I've lived within 10 miles of the Susquehann River for the last 19 years. I have driven along(or near) the entire length from Baltimore to Williamsport and then all of the North Branch and most of the West Branch. Anyone traveling along US 15 has seen the features mentioned in the book.

The book does a wonderful job of conjuring images of the land and people(past and present) along the river. I am leaving the Susquehanna behind due to relocation and I am glad to have the book to bring me back whenever I need to "see" the "river of dreams".

A must read for a someone living in the watershed, or anyone interested in one of the truly most beautiful areas of North America. The Susquehanna River Watershed in its glory rivals other, more celebrated, rivers such as the Columbia, Mississippi, Ohio, Yukon, for beauty and soul.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A book on the history of the Susquehanna River, December 7, 2010

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This review is from: Susquehanna, River of Dreams (Paperback)

This book is packed with historical facts about the Susquehanna River and some of its well-known people. Since we have driven over the river numerous times, I was curious to learn more about it. The author was a journalist for the Philadelphia Enquirer. I was quite impressed with all of the work and research which went into writing this book. It is organized into chapters on various aspects of the history, such as settling the towns, floods, and shad restoration. It is so well-written and easy to understand that one can pick it up and read where one left off, remembering previous information in the book.