Maryland's lower Susquehanna River Valley
Subtitle: where the river meets the bay
By: David A. Berry.
Publisher: History Press; The History Press
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Charleston, SC
Language: eng
Number of pages: 126
ISBN-13: 9781596296534
Subjects: Susquehanna River Valley -- History, Local; Susquehanna River Valley -- Social life and customs; Susquehanna State Park Region (Md.) -- History; Susquehanna State Park Region (Md.) -- Social life and customs
Description: The Susquehannocks navigated its flats, Captain John Smith made camp on its islands and George Washington crossed its wide waters. The Susquehanna River Valley opens where the mighty Susquehanna meets the Chesapeake Bay, revealing a land of astonishing beauty and storied history. From John O?Neill?s valiant defense of Havre de Grace in the War of 1812 to the arrivals of the B&O Railroad, Aberdeen Proving Ground, and Conawingo Dam, the region has witnessed greatness and change in equal measure. David Berry takes his readers to a place where history lives alongside such beloved pastimes as sailing, fishing, decoy carving, and thoroughbred racing. With wit and a deft hand, Berry captures the essence of the Susquehanna River Valley?s charm.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.