ISBN: 9780813522838 - delaware diary: episodes in the life of a river (11 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Tracing the history of the Delaware, this book delves into archives and newspaper files to explore the men who tried to tame this wild river. Many attempted to venture down it in a variety of vehicles due to the needs of commerce, but in recent times it has been converted to leisure activities.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. None. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

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Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Softcover. Zustand: Fine. Color illustrated softcovers. Fine. 203 pp. with bibliography, index. Illustrated with photos. A "biography" of the historic Delaware River, a waterway that runs from southern New York State and forms the border between New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Most everyone knows that George Washington crossed the Delaware on Christmas night in 1776 to surprise the Hessian occupiers of Trenton; many also know that today the river hosts canoers, tubers, shad fishermen, and bed and breakfast lodging. But in the two centuries in between, it had an early and tragic experiment in steam propulsion, a notoriously lethal Civil War prison camp, memorable floods, hurricanes, ice storms and even a furious battle with the U.S. Army. Much more challenging that the placid Hudson, the Delaware was fills with rapids, falls, and inconvenient rock formations the hindered commerce. The rivermen who ventured down it on massive timber rafts or Durham boats filled with irion ore earned a the reputation for ornery courage.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Delaware Diary: Episodes in the Life of a River This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping.…

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Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 224 pages. 9.25x6.00x0.50 inches. In Stock.