Brandywine Valley: The Informed Traveler's Guide : Chadds Ford, Kennett Square, West Chester, Wilmington (Paperback)

by Sharon Hernes Silverman (Author) "The village of Chadds Ford-fondly known as "Wyethville, U.S.A."-is the heart of the Brandywine Valley..." (more)
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An increasingly popular tourist destination in southeastern Pennsylvania, Brandywine Valley boasts art museums, good restaurants, antiques shopping and many other attractions. Until now, however, inquisitive travelers have had to rely on Web sites and brochures for information about the region. Silverman's comprehensive guide fills that void, giving readers an in-depth geographical, social, popular, literary and culinary history of the land. She breaks her guidebook into four sections: Chadds Ford, where the biggest conflict of the Revolutionary War took place; West Chester, a small town with a thriving contemporary arts scene; Kennett Square, home to the horticultural jewel Longwood Gardens; and Wilmington, Del., the biggest city in the region. Throughout her volume, Silverman lists parks, spas, hotels, bed and breakfasts, shops, museums, restaurants and activities for children. Illustrated with 117 color photos, Silverman's volume provides an intelligent, useful guide to the area's attractions. Maps.
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Product Description
The Brandywine Valley is an increasingly popular tourist destination offering a wide variety of attractions. This insider's guide covers the region's rich history, natural beauty, and cultural diversity. Information on things to do, places to stay, where to eat, and special events makes it an essential companion to anyone visiting the area.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Stackpole Books (March 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811729745
• ISBN-13: 978-0811729741
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.9 x 0.6 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.com Sales Rank: #427,154 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Happy Surprise, March 11, 2004

By	Fred Cohen (Moorestown, NJ United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Having lived in the vicinity for 70 years, I thought I knew a lot about the attractions of The Brandywine Valley. This book, however, showed me that I had just scratched the surface.

The book in wonderfully interesting, providing rich history for each of the many subject locations, together with practical information for visitors . . . excellent directions, hotel information, etc. The author's style is engaging, and some of her "asides", such as a discourse on puzzling variations in the spelling of names, are delightful.

And, finally, this modest paperback is beautiful . . . loaded with splendid photographs. I dare say that if it were published with a hard cover, it could become a coffee table item!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Travel guide, history lessons, and engaging storytelling!, March 27, 2004

By A Customer

Sharon Hernes Silverman's book is aptly titled -- after you read it you will certainly be an "informed traveler!" I live within an hour of the Brandywine Valley, and yet I had no idea of the richness of the area in terms of historical significance, wealth of museums, gardens, lodgings, and other attractive visitors' sites. Silverman's book is extremely well written -- engaging, well-organized, crisp, and extraordinarily thorough! There are also over 100 beautifully shot photos that add exclamation points to the book's already clearly portrayed "verbal images" of Chadds Ford, Kennett Square, West Chester, and Wilmington. If you're interested in exploring the Brandywine Valley, this book provides the answers to all your questions -- it's all you need. I thoroughly enjoyed this book simply on its literary merits, and I am looking forward to taking advantage of its guidance when I start taking day trips to the Brandywine Valley. Get this book! You will have fun, you will learn, and you will be expertly pointed in all the right directions.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The definitive guide to the Brandywine Valley, March 11, 2004

By A Customer

This book is a great guide to the popular Brandywine Valley area that straddles the Pennsylvania-Delaware border. Visitors to the region and local residents will both find it to be an interesting and valuable resource.

One useful feature of the book that is not mentioned in the editorial reviews is its companion website, www.BrandywineGuide.com, which provides updates to the information in the printed guidebook.