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50 Great American Places: Essential Historic Sites Across the U.S.
Contributor(s): Glass, Brent D. (Author), Dietz, Norman (Narrated by)

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ISBN: 1515960625     ISBN-13: 9781515960621
Publisher: Tantor Audio
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Binding Type: MP3 CD - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: August 2016
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BISAC Categories:
- Travel | Museums, Tours, Points Of Interest
- Travel | United States - General
- Travel | Special Interest - Family
Dewey: 917.304
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.3" W x 7.5" L (0.20 lbs)
Themes:
- Topical - Family
Features: Price on Product, Unabridged
 
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From Massachusetts to Florida to Washington to California, 50 Great American Places takes you on a journey through our nation's history. Sharing the inside stories of sites as old as Mesa Verde (Colorado) and Cahokia (Illinois) and as recent as Silicon Valley (California) and the Mall of America (Minnesota), each essay provides the historical context for places that represent fundamental American themes: the compelling story of democracy and self-government; the dramatic impact of military conflict; the powerful role of innovation and enterprise; the inspiring achievements of diverse cultural traditions; and the defining influence of the land and its resources. Sites you would expect-in Boston, New York, and Washington, DC-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's greatest places, this book is the perfect guide.

Contributor Bio(s): Glass, Brent D.: - Brent D. Glass is Director Emeritus of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. A national leader in the preservation, interpretation, and promotion of history, Brent is an influential public historian, an author, television presence, and international speaker on public memory and museum management.Dietz, Norman: - Norman Dietz is a writer, an actor, and a solo performer. He has also performed frequently on radio and television, and he has recorded over 150 audiobooks, many of which have earned him awards from AudioFile magazine, the ALA, and Publishers Weekly. Additionally, AudioFile named Norman one of the Best Voices of the Century.
 
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