Destination Heartland: A Guide to Discovering the Midwest's Remarkable Past - Couverture souple

Clampitt, Cynthia

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0252086376 ISBN 13 : 9780252086373

Editeur : University of Illinois Press, 2022

Synopsis

The Midwest's place at the crossroads of the nation makes it a rich travel destination for anyone interested in the history and heritage of the United States. Cynthia Clampitt's guide to heartland historical sites invites readers to live the past, whether it's watching a battlefield reenactment or wandering the grounds of an ancient Native American city. From the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center to the Chinese American Museum, Clampitt uncovers the fascinating stories behind these quintessentially Midwestern places while offering valuable tips for getting the most out of your visit. She also ventures beyond the typical scope of guidebooks to include historic restaurants, small-town museums, and other overlooked gems perfect for turning that quick day trip into a leisurely itinerary.

An informative handbook and introduction to the Midwest's colorful past, Destination Heartland provides travelers with a knowledgeable companion on the highways and backroads of history.

States covered in the book: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Cynthia Clampitt is a food historian and travel writer. She is the author of Midwest Maize: How Corn Shaped the U.S. Heartland and Waltzing Australia.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: University of Illinois Press
• Date d'édition: 2022
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0252086376
• ISBN 13: 9780252086373
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 272
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• Personne responsable: non disponible