(PRWEB) February 03, 2017
David MacNab, a history enthusiast, devoted writer and author, has completed his new book “Ten Exciting Historic Sites to Visit in Upstate New York”: a detailed historical guidebook through the state of New York. The author uses his own experiences and travels to guide the reader to the most outstanding sites in the great state.
Published by New York City-based Page Publishing, David MacNab’s thorough work is the perfect addition to any traveler or historian’s book collection.
New York State has some of the most interesting and important historic sites in the United States. Visiting historic sites can be an interesting, even thrilling, experience, especially if the visitor knows the history represented by the site before the visit. Further appreciation of a historic site is gained by acquiring an understanding of the overall historic background in which the events of the site occurred.
“Ten Exciting Historic Sites to Visit in Upstate New York” provides the reader with the information needed to make for an unforgettable visit to some of Upstate New York’s fabulous historic sites. Background information regarding the history of the area that now comprises New York State is presented in the introductory chapter. The period of history covered briefly in this chapter begins before European contact and runs through 1825 with the building of the Erie Canal. This provides an understanding of the world in which our historic sites became historic sites.
Each chapter of this book presents a detailed description of one of Upstate New York’s most interesting historic sites along with logistical information (driving directions and GPS coordinates) to help readers get to the site. Also included in each chapter is a brief history of the site so that the reader can be prepared to get the most enjoyment out of their visit. The beginning of the book includes a map of New York with the approximate location of the sites. Among the sites included are the following: “Old” Fort Niagara, Fort Ontario in Oswego, Johnson Hall, Fort William Henry, Saratoga Battlefield National Historic Park and Fort Ticonderoga.
Readers who wish to experience this detailed work can purchase “Ten Exciting Historic Sites to Visit in Upstate New York” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes store, Amazon, Google Play or Barnes and Noble.
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About Page Publishing:
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