Author: David Frew
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780578761381
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
To coincide with the celebration of Presque Isle State Park's 100-year anniversary in 2021, "Accidental Paradise: A Natural, Political, and Social History of Presque Isle" is targeted for publication by the Jefferson Educational Society in November 2020. Written by Erie historian David Frew with images coordinated and photographed by historian Jerry Skrypzak, the book marks the fifth collaboration by the two authors. Publication follows a three-year project in which Frew and Skrypzak address the geological formation of the peninsula, its natural history, and colorful political history leading to its creation as a state park. It also features the many people, events, and roles played by Erie's peninsula to the present day. Included is naval history, ecology, the Presque Isle Lighthouse, the story of famous squatter Joe Root, the Tom Ridge Environmental Center, Waldameer Park, fishing, environmental issues, the forerunners of the U.S. Coast Guard, and much more.
Accidental Paradise: a Natural, Political, and Social History of Presque Isle
Author: David Frew
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780578761381
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
To coincide with the celebration of Presque Isle State Park's 100-year anniversary in 2021, "Accidental Paradise: A Natural, Political, and Social History of Presque Isle" is targeted for publication by the Jefferson Educational Society in November 2020. Written by Erie historian David Frew with images coordinated and photographed by historian Jerry Skrypzak, the book marks the fifth collaboration by the two authors. Publication follows a three-year project in which Frew and Skrypzak address the geological formation of the peninsula, its natural history, and colorful political history leading to its creation as a state park. It also features the many people, events, and roles played by Erie's peninsula to the present day. Included is naval history, ecology, the Presque Isle Lighthouse, the story of famous squatter Joe Root, the Tom Ridge Environmental Center, Waldameer Park, fishing, environmental issues, the forerunners of the U.S. Coast Guard, and much more.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780578761381
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
To coincide with the celebration of Presque Isle State Park's 100-year anniversary in 2021, "Accidental Paradise: A Natural, Political, and Social History of Presque Isle" is targeted for publication by the Jefferson Educational Society in November 2020. Written by Erie historian David Frew with images coordinated and photographed by historian Jerry Skrypzak, the book marks the fifth collaboration by the two authors. Publication follows a three-year project in which Frew and Skrypzak address the geological formation of the peninsula, its natural history, and colorful political history leading to its creation as a state park. It also features the many people, events, and roles played by Erie's peninsula to the present day. Included is naval history, ecology, the Presque Isle Lighthouse, the story of famous squatter Joe Root, the Tom Ridge Environmental Center, Waldameer Park, fishing, environmental issues, the forerunners of the U.S. Coast Guard, and much more.
Greater Than a Tourist- Erie Pennsylvania USA
Author: Greater Than Local
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Pittsburgh. Greater Than a Tourist - Pittsburgh, PA by Author Kristin Mitchell-Wenger highlights the inside scoop and what guests should know when visiting the 'Burgh. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the 'Greater Than a Tourist' series, this book will give you candid travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination. This guide book will not tell you exact addresses or store hours but instead gives you knowledge that you may not find in other smaller print travel books. Experience cultural, culinary delights, and attractions with the guidance of a Local. Slow down and get to know the people with this invaluable guide. By the time you finish this book, you will be eager and prepared to discover new activities at your next travel destination. Inside this travel guide book you will find: -Visitor information from a Local - Tour ideas and inspiration -Save time with valuable guidebook information Greater Than a Tourist- A Travel Guidebook with 50 Travel Tips from a Local. Slow down, stay in one place, and get to know the people and culture. By the time you finish this book, you will be eager and prepared to travel to your next destination.
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Pittsburgh. Greater Than a Tourist - Pittsburgh, PA by Author Kristin Mitchell-Wenger highlights the inside scoop and what guests should know when visiting the 'Burgh. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the 'Greater Than a Tourist' series, this book will give you candid travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination. This guide book will not tell you exact addresses or store hours but instead gives you knowledge that you may not find in other smaller print travel books. Experience cultural, culinary delights, and attractions with the guidance of a Local. Slow down and get to know the people with this invaluable guide. By the time you finish this book, you will be eager and prepared to discover new activities at your next travel destination. Inside this travel guide book you will find: -Visitor information from a Local - Tour ideas and inspiration -Save time with valuable guidebook information Greater Than a Tourist- A Travel Guidebook with 50 Travel Tips from a Local. Slow down, stay in one place, and get to know the people and culture. By the time you finish this book, you will be eager and prepared to travel to your next destination.
The Earth Mover
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Earthmoving machinery
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Earthmoving machinery
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
Engineering News-record
Routledge's American Handbook and Tourist's Guide Through the United States ...
Author: Routledge, George and Sons
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Importance of Great Lakes Environmental Quality to the Economy of the Upper Great Lakes Region
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Small Business. Subcommittee on Entrepreneurship and Special Problems Facing Small Business
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Environmental protection
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Environmental protection
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
American Engineer, Car Builder and Railroad Journal
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Railroad engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 852
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Railroad engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 852
Book Description
Industrial World
American Railroad Journal
History of the United States from the Compromise of 1850 to the Final Restoration of Home Rule at the South in 1877: 1860-1862
Author: James Ford Rhodes
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 696
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 696
Book Description