Explore the shores and stories of Lake George with a trusted travel guide and history in one volume. This descriptive guide blends practical travel detail with a rich history of the lake region, helping readers plan visits while illuminating the sights, islands, and past that shaped the area.
From hotel recommendations and boat excursions to the legendary sites around Glenn’s Falls, Diamond Island, Shelving Rock, and Fort Williams Henry, the book invites you to see the lake through a historical lens. It pairs scenic descriptions with accessible history, making it useful for travelers and history buffs alike.
- Learn how to navigate the lake by steamer John Jay and discover key viewpoints, islands, and bays along the route.
- Discover the landscape’s notable features, like Diamond Island’s crystals, the dramatic Shelving Rock, and theTwo Sisters islets.
- Read compact historical anecdotes tied to sites around Ticonderoga, Fort George, and past military actions that shaped the region.
- Get practical travel details, hotel highlights, and tips for enjoying fishing, boating, and the local scenery.
Ideal for readers planning a historical and scenic trip to the Lake George area, or anyone curious about its early travel guides and present appearance.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a detailed historical guide to Lake George in upstate New York. The author, a frequent traveler, takes a historical approach to the topic, blending historical accounts with their impressions on the natural beauty of the region. The author provides a detailed narrative of the bloody battles of 1755 and 1757 at Lake George between the French, British, and Native Americans. The book also includes a rich collection of stories and recollections handed down through generations of local residents. A particular highlight is the author's insight into the general lack of preservation of historical sites around Lake George, which he decries. This book makes a compelling and educational companion for travelers and those interested in American history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331875406_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331875406
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331875406
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)