| Along Virginia's Route 15 Contributor(s): Ballato, Josie (Author) |
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ISBN: 0738567388 ISBN-13: 9780738567389 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback Published: December 2008 Annotation: The stretch of U.S. Route 15 in Virginiaas Piedmont passes through some of the most beautiful and historic land in the United States. Also known as the James Madison Highway, the route links land north and south of the Mason-Dixon Line and follows the same general path used for centuries by Native Americans, colonists, armies, and presidents. As postcards and automobiles became popular in the 20th century, travelers could find postcards for the towns of Leesburg, Warrenton, Culpeper, and Orange. They tell a story of great people and great events, as well as providing a glimpse of daily life for those who lived along this byway. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - South (al,ar,fl,ga,ky,la,ms,nc,sc,tn,va,wv) - Travel | Food, Lodging & Transportation - Road Travel - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Regional (see Also Travel - Pictorials) |
| LCCN: 2008929014 |
| Series: Postcard History |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6.4" W x 9.2" (0.85 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Geographic Orientation - Virginia - Cultural Region - South Atlantic - Cultural Region - Southeast U.S. |
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| Publisher Description: The stretch of U.S. Route 15 in Virginia's Piedmont passes through some of the most beautiful and historic land in the United States. Also known as the James Madison Highway, the route links land north and south of the Mason-Dixon Line and follows the same general path used for centuries by Native Americans, colonists, armies, and presidents. As postcards and automobiles became popular in the 20th century, travelers could find postcards for the towns of Leesburg, Warrenton, Culpeper, and Orange. They tell a story of great people and great events, as well as providing a glimpse of daily life for those who lived along this byway. |
Contributor Bio(s): Ballato, Josie: - With family ties to the area spanning 200 years, Josie Ballato has deep affection for this region. A student of local history and a supporter of land preservation, she hopes these images from her personal collection will spark the interest of today's travelers to explore the history behind the scenery. |