Delaware from Railways to Freeways takes readers on a journey through Delaware’s history. The author does a fantastic job featuring an educational history of the state of Delaware through entertaining stories and interesting photographs and images. From historical tidbits that you may have learned in history classes to more obscure Delaware-related places and faces, the author fills the pages with information to entertain and enlighten readers.
Readers will enjoy seeing history come to life on the book’s pages. Photographs with short captions make up most of the book–with additional text for many photos continued in the back of the book in order of appearance. There is something wonderful about “seeing” the information referenced throughout the book. Locals may find familiar sights, while readers who may never venture into the state have a unique opportunity to view the interesting pieces of Delaware’s history.
Would I recommend Delaware from Railways to Freeways: First State, Second Phase? While I have never visited Delaware or experienced much of the state’s history, I loved reading this book. The pages are like strolling through a museum filled with artifacts! If you enjoy history and photographs or images of historical places and faces. This is an enjoyable book. The book’s arrangement allows you to enjoy many pictures and quick anecdotes on the pages–and then offers more information on many of the images in a back section of the book. Delaware from Railways to Freeways: First State, Second Phase is a great book for history lovers!