Philadelphia Liberty Trail: Trace the Path of America's

Philadelphia Liberty Trail: Trace the Path of America's Heritage

Winner of a 2015 Book-of-the-Year award from the Society of American Travel Writers Eastern Chapter.

Experience the founding of America in the city where it all began by strolling the newly created Philadelphia Liberty Trail. This guide takes a fresh approach to the historic district; going beyond such popular sights as the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, highlighting over 50 attractions and unique spots overlooked by other guidebooks. Philadelphia Liberty Trail provides the colorful history of each sight along with practical travel information. Historic tidbits sprinkled throughout engage visitors of all ages:

* Learn the shocking story of Benjamin Franklin's electric turkey experiment.

* Tour the sight of the first bank robbery in America in 1798, and learn how the hapless criminal was captured when he deposited the pilfered funds back into the very same bank.

* Read about the unsung Quaker woman who saved George Washington's army from destruction.

Easy to follow maps break the trail into segments. It also includes suggested side trips to area attractions such as Valley Forge and Fort Mifflin. Complete with lodging, dining, family-friendly options, and practical travel information, Philadelphia Liberty Trail immerses visitors in history right where it happened.
Country USA
Brand Globe Pequot Press
Manufacturer Globe Pequot Publishing
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber black & white illustrations
ReleaseDate 2015-01-20
UnitCount 1
UPCs 024933001576
EANs 9781493001576

Country	USA
Brand	Globe Pequot Press
Manufacturer	Globe Pequot Publishing
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	black & white illustrations
ReleaseDate	2015-01-20
UnitCount	1
UPCs	024933001576
EANs	9781493001576

Philadelphia Liberty Trail: Trace the Path of America's Heritage

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