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Book Synopsis The Insiders' Guide to the Pocono Mountains by : Brian Hineline
Download or read book The Insiders' Guide to the Pocono Mountains written by Brian Hineline and published by Falcon Guides. This book was released on 1997-08 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Pocono Mountains - Insiders' Guide by : Janet Bregman-Taney
Download or read book The Pocono Mountains - Insiders' Guide written by Janet Bregman-Taney and published by Insiders' Guide. This book was released on 2003 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Heart-shaped honeymoon suites may still come to mind when the word "Poconos" is mentioned, but the area is much, much more. Learn about the great antiquing, winter sports, summer fishing, music festivals, craft shops, charming inns, and fine dining in this area of rolling hills and friendly faces. Maps. Photos.
Book Synopsis Insiders' Guide to the Pocono Mountains by : Janet Bregman-Taney
Download or read book Insiders' Guide to the Pocono Mountains written by Janet Bregman-Taney and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 503 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Better in the Poconos by : Lawrence Squeri
Download or read book Better in the Poconos written by Lawrence Squeri and published by Penn State Press. This book was released on 2010-08-02 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Antoine Dutot opened the Kittatinny Hotel&—the first tourist hotel in the Poconos&—in 1829, little did he know that he was a pioneer in what would become one of the largest and most diverse tourist and recreation areas on the East Coast. Although his initial venture failed, the tourist industry of the Poconos has been a long-term success, evolving and adapting to change. Better in the Poconos tells the story of Pennsylvania&’s premier vacationland from its earliest days to the present. The flourishing tourist and resort industry in the Poconos can be attributed, in part, to the area&’s splendid mountains, streams, and forests. But the timeless appeal of nature was matched, and even surpassed, by the resorts&’ ability to redefine themselves. In the mid-nineteenth century, William Cullen Bryant depicted the Pocono region as a hunter&’s delight, describing abundant game and sublime landscapes. The Victorian era, however, brought genteel carriage rides and croquet; later, specialized ethnic resorts catered to the minority populations of Philadelphia and New York; and in the 1940s and 1950s, the Poconos earned its reputation as a honeymoon paradise. This evolution continues today: the land of romance has given way to the ski resorts and water slides enjoyed by today&’s vacationing families. Poconos resort owners and innkeepers have long recognized the cutthroat competition inherent in the vacation business. Early on, they realized that they were vying not only with each other but also with other resorts&—first in the Catskills and on the New Jersey shore, and then in Florida, in the Caribbean, and even in Europe. Better in the Poconos illustrates the strategies by which resorts in northeastern Pennsylvania responded to these market forces. They were compelled to provide superior service and amenities as well as novel amusements and activities for their guests. In the latter half of the twentieth century, for example, &"super-resorts&" started to supplant the old hotels: the new resorts could offer year-round activities, thanks to the invention of artificial snow. Similarly, honeymoon hotels declined as couples resorts&—retreats that boasted such innovations as the heart-shaped bathtub and the Jacuzzi in the shape of a tall champagne glass&—emerged on the Poconos scene. Better in the Poconos recreates that scene and the people who brought it to life&—not only the innkeepers, souvenir sellers, laborers, and service workers, but also the community leaders and visionaries who promoted the vacation economy and sought to guide it. The proper Victorians, the devoted sportsmen, the young newlyweds, the families and singles, the staid ladies of the Women&’s Christian Temperance Union (and the sinners whose vices they wished to temper), the members of the Ku Klux Klan, the rich Quakers, the Jewish socialists, and the immigrants&—all these, and more, make up the humanly rich mosaic of the Poconos.
Download or read book The Poconos written by Carl S. Oplinger and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Poconos, a rich plateau nestled in northeastern Pennsylvania between the Delaware River and the Moosic Mountains, encompass a variety of alluring features. The perfect reference for amateur naturalists, outdoor enthusiasts, tourists, and others who wish to explore the area, this classic guide clearly explains the unique geographic characteristics, animal habits and habitats, climate, geology, and vegetation of the area. The authors trace the region from its beginnings millions of years ago as part of a shallow sea, through the reshaping forces of great glaciers, to today's roadways and turnpikes. This revised and expanded edition also includes brief profiles of individuals who played significant roles in the preservation or understanding of the area's ecology. Chapters provide a general survey of the area, including its history and places to be explored and observed, information on forest types, wildlife, and aquatic habitats, updated facts and figures on animal populations, as well as new details on invasive species. Throughout the book, numerous boxes direct readers to observatory points for specific birds, ecosystems, vegetation types, and geological features, while maps, tables, original pen-and-ink illustrations, and a select list of field guides and other references enhance the book's appeal. An indispensable companion for visitors as well as residents, The Poconos is a must-read for everyone who wants to discover or better understand the beauty and natural history of this unique region.
Book Synopsis Great Hikes in the Poconos by : Boyd Newman
Download or read book Great Hikes in the Poconos written by Boyd Newman and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2000-03-01 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hiking guide to the state's biggest tourist area Varied hikes are appropriate for all abilities An easy-to-use guidebook to more than 40 favorite hikes in northeast Pennsylvania (north of Route 78, east of Route 15). Each hike begins with a table listing hike distance, elevation, directions to trailhead, interesting features along the way, handicapped accessibility, duration of hike, hiking surface description, permissibility of hunting, and facilities, followed by a short narrative that describes in more detail where to go and what to see on each hike. Each hike includes a topographic map with the selected route marked. The hikes vary from easy to moderate to challenging.
Book Synopsis The Pocono Mountains by : Kenneth Clark
Download or read book The Pocono Mountains written by Kenneth Clark and published by Falcon Guides. This book was released on 1997-10 with total page 534 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Pocono Mountains by : Janet Bregman-Taney
Download or read book Pocono Mountains written by Janet Bregman-Taney and published by Insiders' Guide. This book was released on 2005-05-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than just a summer vacation destination, the Poconos offers something for everyone. From craft shops and charming inns to music festivals and fishing opportunities galore, this comprehensive guide covers this region of rolling hills and rural hospitality for visitors and residents.
Book Synopsis Ghosts of the Poconos by : L'Aura Hladik Hoffman
Download or read book Ghosts of the Poconos written by L'Aura Hladik Hoffman and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 2017-02-28 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Poconos in the hills of picturesque Pennsylvania is home to beautiful resorts, lively casinos, and stunning waterfalls. Yet, stand in any one spot long enough and chills will run up your spine. Journey with paranormal investigator L Aura Hladik Hoffman to twenty haunted locations within this tourist mecca. Dine at Tannersville Inn with the ghost of Mabel or stay the night at The Shawnee Inn with a Lady in White. Discover the Pennsylvania Dutch beast Siwweyaeger or the phantom of the Poconos Cinema and Cultural Center as it "strikes again." The Hotel of Horror theater will challenge you to discern between actor and specter at every turn. Examine local legends, haunted artifacts and attractions, ghost photography, and more. Included is a directory of local paranormal organizations, researchers, and tours to plan your own investigations. It won't take long for you to discover that the ghosts of the Poconos are ever present, so join the hunt!"
Book Synopsis An Insider's Guide to Field Hockey by : Helen Connolly
Download or read book An Insider's Guide to Field Hockey written by Helen Connolly and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2014-12-15 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Field hockey fans will find plenty to cheer about in this informative volume, whether they prefer to experience field hockey on the field or from the bleachers. Readers learn the game's history, brush up on its rules, and discover notable teams. Vibrant and dynamic photos demonstrate key equipment and techniques to help readers improve their style and become better players. A clear discussion of the rules, including fouls, instructs readers in what is and is not permitted during a game. The text also focuses on key offensive and defensive strategies that lead to success in this increasingly popular sport.
Book Synopsis The Insiders' Guide to North Carolina's Mountains by : Sara Pacher
Download or read book The Insiders' Guide to North Carolina's Mountains written by Sara Pacher and published by Falcon Guides. This book was released on 1997-11 with total page 554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most widely-used travel and relocation guide to North Carolina's Mountains just got better. The Insiders' Guide "RM" to North Mountains has been updated for 1999 and contains everything from skiing to shopping, restaurants to retirement, the Blue Ridge Parkway to the Biltmore Estate, camping to crafts and arts to accommodations. Locals and visitors alike find in-depth, reliable Information on Western North Carolina in one source. Insiders' Tips, local legends and lore, pictures and maps make reading the guide interesting and educational as well.
Book Synopsis What We Inherit by : Jessica Pearce Rotondi
Download or read book What We Inherit written by Jessica Pearce Rotondi and published by Unnamed Press. This book was released on 2020-04-21 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A beautiful amalgam of memoir, travelogue, and investigative report that moves with the propulsive forward energy of a thriller. A haunting chronicle of loss and redemption." --Ron Chernow, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Alexander Hamilton In the wake of her mother's death, Jessica Pearce Rotondi uncovers boxes of letters, declassified CIA reports, and newspaper clippings that bring to light a family ghost: her uncle Jack, who disappeared during the CIA-led "Secret War" in Laos in 1972. The letters lead her across Southeast Asia in search of the truth that has eluded her family for decades. What she discovers takes her closer to the mother she lost and the mysteries of a secret war that changed the rules of engagement forever. In 1943, 19-year-old Edwin Pearce jumps from a burning B-17 bomber over Germany. Missing in action for months, his parents finally learn he is a prisoner of war in Stalag 17. Ed survives nearly three years in prison camp and a march across the Alps before returning home. Ed's eldest son and namesake, Edwin "Jack," follows his father into the Air Force. But on the night of March 29, 1972, Jack's plane vanishes over the mountains bordering Vietnam and Ed's past comes roaring into the present. In 2009, Ed's granddaughter, Jessica Pearce Rotondi, is grieving her mother's death when she stumbles across declassified CIA documents, letters, and maps that reveal her family's decades-long search for Jack. What We Inherit is Rotondi's story of her own hunt for answers as she retraces her grandfather's 1973 path across Southeast Asia in search of his son. An excavation of inherited trauma on a personal and national scale, What We Inherit reveals the power of a father's refusal to be silenced and a daughter's quest to rediscover her voice in the wake of loss. As Rotondi nears the last known place Jack was seen alive, she grows closer to understanding the mystery that has haunted her family for generations--and the destructive impact of a family secret so big it encompassed an entire war.
Book Synopsis The Insiders' Guide to Atlanta by : Helen M. Cauley
Download or read book The Insiders' Guide to Atlanta written by Helen M. Cauley and published by Falcon Guides. This book was released on 1998 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new edition offers new authors, new entries, and a new perspective on this historic city with an upbeat style. From traditional to enticing to zany, travelers to Atlanta will discover the charm and allure of this great seat of the New South with the help of longtime locals who reveal its best and brightest.
Download or read book Men and Speed written by G. Wayne Miller and published by Public Affairs. This book was released on 2009-09-09 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is it that makes a man strap himself into an automobile and drive it hundreds of laps around a track at speeds surpassing 200 miles per hour? Critically acclaimed journalist G. Wayne Miller decided to find out by spending a year on the NASCAR circuit with Roush Racing's legendary owner Jack Roush and his four title-contending Winston Cup drivers: Mark Martin, Jeff Burton, Matt Kenseth, and Kurt Busch. Miller plumbs the allure of speed and the exploding popularity of stock-car racing through the dramatic 2001 season, which opened with the most famous Daytona 500 in history, when NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt died as his car slammed into the wall on the final turn. Miller takes us inside the minds and behind the wheels of the of the hottest drivers of the past two seasons, as they cope with the thrills and the dangers along the way to the Cup. Miller also takes us inside Roush Racing, a $125 million business, showing a side of NASCAR that few fans ever get to see. For longtime fans and curious newcomers alike, Men and Speed takes you for a wild ride through the fastest sport in the land.
Book Synopsis The Pocono Plateau by : Henry S. Cattell
Download or read book The Pocono Plateau written by Henry S. Cattell and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Book Synopsis The Insiders' Guide to Nashville by : Jeff Walter
Download or read book The Insiders' Guide to Nashville written by Jeff Walter and published by Falcon Guides. This book was released on 1998-04 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Music Row to Oilers football, this eclectic guide to Nashville's heart and soul shares inside information on the rockin'-est town in the South. Let insiders point out the kid-friendly restaurants, the bars where locals shake a leg, and the beautiful hiking trails just outside the city limits.