50 great American places essential historic sites across the U.S. /
A one-of-a-kind guide to fifty of the most important cultural and historic sites in the United States guaranteed to fascinate, educate, and entertain<U+2014>selected and described by the former director of the Smithsonian<U+2019>s National Museum of American History. Sites you would expe...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Simon & Schuster Paperbacks,
2016.
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| Edition: | First Simon & Schuster trade paperback edition. |
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| Summary: | A one-of-a-kind guide to fifty of the most important cultural and historic sites in the United States guaranteed to fascinate, educate, and entertain<U+2014>selected and described by the former director of the Smithsonian<U+2019>s National Museum of American History. Sites you would expect to read about<U+2014>in Boston, New York, and Washington, DC<U+2014>are here, as well as plenty of surprises, such as the Palace of the Governors in Santa Fe, or Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, or the Village Green in Hudson, Ohio; less obvious places that, together with the more well-known destinations, collectively tell the story of America. For families who want to take a trip that is both educational and entertaining, for history enthusiasts, or anyone curious about our country<U+2019>s greatest places, this book is the perfect guide. |
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| Physical Description: | xxiv, 293 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781451682038 1451682034 |