Chester County, Pennsylvania, is arguably one of the more historic and naturally beautiful places in the United States. While much has changed since colonial days, when its abundant natural resources helped support a nation-to-be, visible reminders of past activities remain intermingled with elements of 21st century progress and growth. Some of the reminders are simply names, ghosts of times past when travel was slow, crossroads mattered and distances between activities necessarily were shorter than today. Others are visible -- buildings, farms, and ruins -- in the context of a photogenic...

220 vibrant color images take the reader on an armchair tour through the vast and rugged Maine landscape. From Eastport to Jackman, from Kittery to Madawaska, covering an area greater than the other five New England states combined, the photographs artfully capture sights and scenes that speak to the character of Maine. From day to night, from brilliant sunrise to starry sky, from spring to winter, this visual feast spans rocky, ocean-splashed shores, scenic bays, schooners under sail, lighthouses, historic villages and towns, museums, sea captains' houses, lighthouses, 18th and 19th century...

Take a photographic journey around picturesque Chester County, Pennsylvania - a place famous for its history and beauty. Over 220 colorful images offer glimpses of the county's life and spirit today, as well as reminders of its colorful past. From sunrise to sunset, travel through the seasons. Pass stone houses and outbuildings and climb to the hilltops overlooking rolling farmland. Explore historic churches and meeting houses. Visit the place where a Lenni-Lenape Indian village once stood, and walk along rivers and creeks that once were lined with mills. Explore dirt lanes traveled by Amish...

From the "most historic square mile" in the country to one of the largest urban parks in the world and then to the realms of sports and cheesesteaks, 120 images take the viewer on a journey through the rich history, sights, and pop culture of Philadelphia. Included are oft-visited iconic spots, such as Independence Hall, where the country's founding fathers committed to rebellion, hammered out the Constitution, and governed the nation, and the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, immortalized in the movie "Rocky." Interwoven are many historic and contemporary scenes that are associated...

One hundred and thirty photographs highlight the history, culture, and sparkle of Charleston, South Carolina, once considered the jewel of England's crown. Tag along on this tour of a town with a storied past, from grand tourist magnets like MiddletonPlantation to the humbling Old Slave Mart Museum. Meander along streets lined with live oak trees. Glimpse lovely gardens behind wrought iron gates. Imagine the smell of blooming jasmine thick in the air and the clip-clop sounds of horse-drawn carriages. For the resident, frequent visitor, or armchair traveler, these photographs capture the soul...

A Keepsake. 82 photos

A Keepsake.

A Keepsake.