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(More customer reviews)Maryland is not a state many people think of when they consider a travel destination. That, of course, doesn't mean that Maryland isn't dense with cultural, historical, and natural treasures. This book covers all of them in fine detail, with an emphasis on the cultural and historical. It's not a travel guide per se, but more of an historical and cultural survey of the state's towns and institutions. That said, it covers them exhaustively. Think the Eastern Shore, Delmarva, and the far west frequently get the short end of the stick in Maryland guides and histories? Not in this case. I lived in Maryland for almost 20 years, in Frederick County, and I've not found a better portrait of that beautiful part of the United States anywhere. This book has been in print for over two decades, and it's still a best seller. I like it so much, I bought it three times.
Maryland has the nickname "Little America" for a reason. Its geography and history are enormously diverse - somewhat appropriate for a border state that has served as a national crossroads for centuries. There are parts of Maryland that look and feel like Virginia. There are parts that look and feel like West Virginia, and there are parts that look and feel like New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. This book will really give you a precise flavor of Maryland's lovely diversity. Want to know this little, modest border state? Read this book.
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