The King’s Best Highway: The Lost History of the Boston Post Road, the Route That Made America
- ISBN13: 9781416586142
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- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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A VIVID AND FASCINATING LOOK AT AMERICAN HISTORY THROUGH THE PRISM OF THE COUNTRY’S MOST STORIED HIGHWAY, THE BOSTON POST ROAD During its evolution from Indian trails to modern interstates, the Boston Post Road, a system of over-land routes between New York City and Boston, has carried not just travelers and mail but the march of American history itself. Eric Jaffe captures the progress of people and culture along the road through four centuries, from its earlies… More >>
The King’s Best Highway: The Lost History of the Boston Post Road, the Route That Made America
June 27, 2010
Tags: America, Best, Boston, Highway, History, Kings, Lost, Made, Post, Road, Route Posted in: History 
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Day Hiking North Cascades: Mount Baker, Mountain Loop Highway, San Juan Islands
- ISBN13: 9781594850486
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Discover the stunning scenery that abounds in the North Cascades region, where hikers indulge in the drama of steep peaks, deep valleys, and everything in between. This new guide covers the Bellingham area, Mount Baker, the Highway 20 corridor, North Cascades National Park, Winthrop and the Pasayten Wilderness area, parts of Glacier Peak Wilderness, and the Mountain Loop Highway. Compact and fresh with a broad range of hiking options, this is the most up-to-date g… More >>
Day Hiking North Cascades: Mount Baker, Mountain Loop Highway, San Juan Islands
June 10, 2010
Tags: Baker, Cascades, Highway, Hiking, Islands, Juan, Loop, Mount, Mountain, North Posted in: Outdoors and Nature 3 Comments
The Food of a Younger Land: A Portrait of American Food–Before the National Highway System, Before Chain Restaurants, and Before Frozen Food, When the Nation’s Food Was Seasonal
- ISBN13: 9781594488658
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A remarkable portrait of American food before World War II, presented by the New York Times-bestselling author of Cod and Salt.
Award-winning New York Times-bestselling author Mark Kurlansky takes us back to the food and eating habits of a younger America: Before the national highway system brought the country closer together; before chain restaurants imposed uniformity and low quality; and before the Frigidaire meant frozen food in mass quantities, t… More >>
March 1, 2010
Tags: American, Before, Chain, Food, FoodBefore, Frozen, Highway, Land, National, Nations, Portrait, Restaurants, Seasonal, System, Younger Posted in: Cooking Food and Wine 5 Comments
The Devil’s Highway: A True Story
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In May 2001, a group of 26 men attempted to cross the Mexican border into the desert of southern Arizona, through the deadliest region of the continent, the Devil’s Highway.These men-fathers and sons, brothers and strangers-entered a desert so harsh and desolate that even the Border Patrol is afraid to travel through it. Nights are frigid and days are so hot that dead bodies naturally mummify within minutes. Only 12 men came back out. Now Luis Urrea, who has won m… More >>
The Devil’s Highway: A True Story
January 28, 2010
Tags: Devil's, Highway, Story, True Posted in: Business and Investing 5 Comments
Roadfood: The Coast-to-Coast Guide to 700 of the Best Barbecue Joints, Lobster Shacks, Ice Cream Parlors, Highway Diners, and Much, Much More
- ISBN13: 9780767928298
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For road warriors and armchair epicures alike, the seventh edition of Roadfood is the key to finding some of the tastiest treasures in the United States. The indispensable companion for savvy travelers nationwide, Roadfood is now bigger and better than ever. Totally revised and updated, the seventh edition covers over 700 of the country’s best local eateries, including more than 200 brand new listings along with up-to-date descriptions of old favorites.
An… More >>
December 13, 2009
Tags: Barbecue, Best, CoasttoCoast, Cream, Diners, Guide, Highway, Joints, Lobster, More, Much, Parlors, Roadfood, Shacks Posted in: Travel 5 Comments