Biking through History on the Great Allegheny Passage Trail (Regional)
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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Release Year
- 2016
- ISBN
- 9780822964032
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
University of Pittsburgh Press
ISBN-10
0822964031
ISBN-13
9780822964032
eBay Product ID (ePID)
219375333
Product Key Features
Book Title
Biking Through History on the Great Allegheny Passage Trail
Number of Pages
312 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2016
Topic
Cycling, United States / State & Local / Middle Atlantic (DC, De, Md, NJ, NY, Pa), General, Special Interest / Hikes & Walks, United States / Northeast / Middle Atlantic (NJ, NY, Pa), Hiking
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Travel, Sports & Recreation, History
Book Series
Regional Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
25 oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
6.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2018-276820
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"This is an uncommonly good read. It's a welcome addition to the resources about the Great Allegheny Passage. An Uncommon Passage provides comprehensive overviews of the historical and natural setting of the trail. These provide a context that enriches our understanding of the trail." --Mary Shaw, coauthor, Linking Up: Planning Your Traffic-Free Trip between Pittsburgh PA and Washington DC , "This is an uncommonly good read. It's a welcome addition to the resources about the Great Allegheny Passage. An Uncommon Passage provides comprehensive overviews of the historical and natural setting of the trail. These provide a context that enriches our understanding of the trail." --Mary Shaw, coauthor, Linking Up: Planning Your Traffic-Free Trip between Pittsburgh PA and Washington DC , A must-read for anyone biking or hiking along any section of the Great Allegheny Passage. It will enrich their experiences many times over., "This book ably presents the panoply of geology, geography, biology, and human history that is the Great Allegheny Passage. Read it to plan a trip and to achieve the full experience when you visit this rich and fascinating realm." --Charles Fergus, author of Trees of Pennsylvania a nd Wildlife of Pennsylvania, [Important] to scholars for insight into the process of community and regional regeneration in the postindustrial era . . . accessible and innovative . . . beautiful photography is seamlessly meshed with engaging prose., This book ably presents the panoply of geology, geography, biology, and human history that is the Great Allegheny Passage. Read it to plan a trip and to achieve the full experience when you visit this rich and fascinating realm., This is an uncommonly good read. It's a welcome addition to the resources about the Great Allegheny Passage. An Uncommon Passage provides comprehensive overviews of the historical and natural setting of the trail. These provide a context that enriches our understanding of the trail., "This is an uncommonly good read. It's a welcome addition to the resources about the Great Allegheny Passage. An Uncommon Passage provides comprehensive overviews of the historical and natural setting of the trail. These provide a context that enriches our understanding of the trail." --Mary Shaw, coauthor, Linking Up: Planning Your Traffic-Free Trip between Pittsburgh PA and Washington DC, More than simply a tale of the history and development of one of this area's most unique features. It also is a fine history of Western Pennsylvania., "[Important] to scholars for insight into the process of community and regional regeneration in the postindustrial era . . . accessible and innovative . . . beautiful photography is seamlessly meshed with engaging prose." --Pennsylvania History, "This is an uncommonly good read. It's a welcome addition to the resources about the Great Allegheny Passage. An Uncommon Passage provides comprehensive overviews of the historical and natural setting of the trail. These provide a context that enriches our understanding of the trail." --Mary Shaw, coauthor, Linking Up: Planning Your Traffic-Free Trip between Pittsburgh PA and Washington DC, "More than simply a tale of the history and development of one of this area's most unique features. It also is a fine history of Western Pennsylvania." --Pittsburgh Tribune Review, "A must-read for anyone biking or hiking along any section of the Great Allegheny Passage. It will enrich their experiences many times over." --Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Dewey Decimal
974.87
Synopsis
This book reveals the historic importance of the Great Allegheny Passage Trail, now a scenic biking tand hiking trail that stretches from Pittsburgh, PA to Washington, D.C. Through beautiful contemporary photos, historic illustrations and a compelling narrative, the rich history of the trail comes to life for visitors (and everyone) to enjoy. Formerly titled An Uncommon Passage: Traveling through History on the Great Allegheny Passage Tra il, this is a revised and updated version., Photographs by Paul g Wiegman The Great Allegheny Passage Trail is a world class biking, hiking, and recreational gateway that stretches nearly 150 miles from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Cumberland, Maryland, where it connects with the C&O Canal Towpath to reach Washington, DC. Showcasing all the natural beauty of the region, this former Indian path, trade route, military road, railway link, and portion of the original National Road is also a journey through American history. The book's engaging narrative is complemented by the nature photography of Paul g Wiegman and an extensive selection of historical illustrations, all of which reveal the stunning scenery and history of the biking trail. This book captures the essence of the trail as a journey through both time and space, one that evokes all of the heritage and beauty of a region that would grow to prosper and help forge a nation. Formerly titled An Uncommon Passage: Traveling through History on the Great Allegheny Passage Trail , this is an updated paperback version with a revised introduction and new material that includes the completed trail area in the city of Pittsburgh., The Great Allegheny Passage Trail is a world class biking, hiking, and recreational gateway that stretches nearly 150 miles from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Cumberland, Maryland, where it connects with the C&O Canal Towpath to reach Washington, DC. Showcasing all the natural beauty of the region, this former Indian path, trade route, military road, railway link, and portion of the original National Road is also a journey through American history. The book's engaging narrative is complemented by the nature photography of Paul g Wiegman and an extensive selection of historical illustrations, all of which reveal the stunning scenery and history of the biking trail. This book captures the essence of the trail as a journey through both time and space, one that evokes all of the heritage and beauty of a region that would grow to prosper and help forge a nation. Formerly titled An Uncommon Passage: Traveling through History on the Great Allegheny Passage Tra il, this is an updated paperback version with a revised introduction and new material that includes the completed trail area in the city of Pittsburgh.
LC Classification Number
F157.A45
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- 2***4 (147)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseFirst time buying from this seller and All went great. Great selection of DVDs and a buy 2 get 1 Free deals. shipped fast and well wrapped up for the journey, arrived early then they listed it to and the price on all three was great. Arrived just as they described each one to be.
- l***t (453)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseItem arrived as stated in used but good condition. It was a great price for used. A new copy would have cost a lot more. It was shipped out fast and arrived in secure envelope. Seller did a great job with this entire transaction. I’m very happy with seller and would order from them again. Thank you seller, great job. A+. JL