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Record Nr.

UNINA9910797697703321

Autore

Milne Larissa

Titolo

Philadelphia Liberty Trail : trace the path of American history / / Larissa and Michael Milne

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Guilford, Connecticut : , : Globe Pequot Press, , [2015]

©2015

ISBN

1-4930-1638-5

Edizione

[First edition.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (241 p.)

Collana

Historical tours

Disciplina

974.8/11

Soggetti

Historic sites - Pennsylvania - Philadelphia

Philadelphia Liberty Trail (Philadelphia, Pa.) Guidebooks

Philadelphia (Pa.) Guidebooks

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; About the Authors; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Independence Mall South; Washington Square and Society Hill; Carpenters' Court; Old City; Independence Mall North; Farther Afield; General Travel Information; Suggested Reading; Books to Inspire Young Historians; Index

Sommario/riassunto

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 attractions and unique spots overlooked by other guidebooks. Philadelphia Liberty Trail provides the colorful history of each sight along with practical travel information.