More than 250 beautiful color photos, anecdotal text, and historical perspective make this a lively read. Enjoy the majesty of Virginia's beautiful rivers, from the famous James and Appomattox to the aptly named Cowpasture and Blackwater. Explore hundreds of scenic locations from the storied Shenandoah Valley to Hampton Roads and the Chesapeake Bay. Voyage along the mighty Potomac and rest beside the serene Blackwater Swamp, and more. Twenty-eight rivers are discussed, giving useful details about these historic waterways and their recreation potential. Interesting ports of call along these rivers are included for your travel convenience. Most of these waterways large and small are part of the Chesapeake Bay watershed, the nation's largest estuary, sprawling across two hundred miles. Whether you wish to travel these waterways yourself or choose to enjoy them from the comfort of your own home, this book will be a welcome addition to your library.
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Verlagsort
Produkt-Hinweis
Fadenheftung
Pappband
mit Schutzumschlag
Illustrationen
242 color & 12 b/w photos & 5 maps
Maße
Höhe: 284 mm
Breite: 218 mm
Dicke: 20 mm
Gewicht
ISBN-13
978-0-7643-4325-4 (9780764343254)
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Will Daniel has spent four years traveling around Virginia, capturing the beauty of the state's rivers. He is the author of James River Reflections, also published by Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
