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Lädt ... Graves of Upstate New York: A Guide to 100 Notable Resting Places, Second Edition (New York State Series)von Chuck D'Imperio
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Melde dich bei LibraryThing an um herauszufinden, ob du dieses Buch mögen würdest. Keine aktuelle Diskussion zu diesem Buch. Book received from Edelweiss This book was an instant favorite. I love books about where the historical figures are buried. No matter where I travel, I always end up visiting at least one cemetery. We've gone through some of the areas mentioned in this book multiple times, whether on our way to visit Niagara Falls or on our trips to New England. I will definitely be buying a copy of this for my own library so I can have it on future trips. There are definitely a few people I'd like to pay my respects to, from former Presidents to entertainers. It's a very unusual travel guide but I know a few people out there who would enjoy this. Zeige 2 von 2 keine Rezensionen | Rezension hinzufügen
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Graves of Upstate New York presents a fascinating look at the lives and deaths of 100 legendary Americans who are laid to rest in Upstate New York. D'Imperio takes readers on a journey across the state, visiting an array of famous New York grave sites, from Mark Twain, Harriet Tubman, and James Fenimore Cooper to Helen Hayes, Lucille Ball, four US presidents, a Kentucky Derby-winning horse, and the most famous one-legged tap dancer in the world. D'Imperio tells the story of each individual, along with photographs and detailed information about the cemetery. From West Point to Lake Placid to Buffalo and all points north, south, east, and west, Graves of Upstate New York offers a cultural tour across the great expanse of Upstate New York in search of its famous residents and their lasting legacies. Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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Each site is accompanied by a short piece about the person as well as a photograph or two. D'imperio showed the utmost respect at any location where photography might be seen as questionable. So the picture may be the outside of the church rather than inside, or the outside of the mausoleum. Since many of these notables have complete biographies the short entry is mostly a couple highlights of the person's life, which serves the purpose quite well. There is also directions on finding the site as well as any note or factoid of interest in the area and a place to find more information about the site and/or the person.
Whether you're visiting the area or live in New York this will be a fun and useful addition to any trip, whether a day trip or a vacation to or through the area.
Reviewed from a copy made available by the publisher via Edelweiss. ( )