Florida's size and shape meant a largely remote interior until shortly before the Civil War. The catalysts for blasting through that anonymity built railroads linking east to west and north to south: Their iron horses transported people-rich Northern tourists, rural settlers, slaves, and hired hands-and goods from around the state and the globe. ......
A scintillating new collection from one of America's premier travel writers, comprising more than twenty essays by former fishing guide and best-selling novelist Randy Wayne White.
Explore the stunning architectural, artistic, and technological achievements of America's first peoples (and the archaeological stories behind them) in this accessible guide to fifty historically- and culturally-significant sites, all open to the public and located across the United States.
A Field Guide to Forty Claims of Lost Civilizations, Ancient Visitors,
Here is an offbeat field guide for sites in North America that reflect the rejection of the facts of prehistory and history. They are the physical equivalents of "fake news" about America's ancient past. Feder provides an entertaining summary forty sites along with the practical information you'll need to visit these fun and fascinating sites.
This book will deal with popular spots for archaeology in Italy-in terms of both fieldwork and tourism-and will focus on what has been found, who found it and their stories, the controversies and scandals, ongoing projects, and what it all means. The contents will illuminate the history, culture, national heritage, and current events.
Tired of the same old tourist traps? Whether you're a visitor or a local looking for something different, Arizona Off the Beaten Path shows you the Grand Canyon State with new perspectives on timeless destinations and introduces you to cultural attractions you never knew existed.
Tired of the same old tourist traps? Whether you're a visitor or a local looking for something different, Arkansas Off the Beaten Path shows you the Natural State with new perspectives on timeless destinations and introduces you to cultural attractions you never knew existed.
The Art of Getting Lost will illuminate the details of dream trips, and inspiring readers to understand that adventure is not out of reach. Most of us face a couple of obstacles when it comes to living our Walter Mitty-esque adventure dreams: ideas of what to do, and concrete knowledge of how long those ideas will take. It's a long way from ......
Serving up an eclectic mix of foods, Atlanta boasts a host of talented chefs along with a devoted foodie community. With several James Beard Foundation Award semifinalists, Atlanta continues to pioneer the South from casual comfort to the finer foods. Whether you're headed to downtown or to the ethnic mecca that is Buford Highway, you'll find ......
