My Virginia Rivers
Published on 28. December 2013
Book
Hardback
144 pages
978-0-7643-4325-4 (ISBN)
Description
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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Language
English
Place of publication
Atglen
United States
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Paper over boards
With dust jacket
Illustrations
242 color & 12 b/w photos & 5 maps
Dimensions
Height: 284 mm
Width: 218 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
1043 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7643-4325-4 (9780764343254)
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Person
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.