In a world where most history is done online, one might question the utility of books. Who looks at them? Who needs them? In Delaware Before the Railroads, Tabler answers that question without apology: Yes we need books, and everyone needs more books like this one.
Beautifully photographed, with thoughtful captions and informative notes, Delaware Before the Rail Road is a book for all ages and all history backgrounds. In the book we travel from Wilmington to Seaford, from the early days of Native Americans, through Colonialism, and into the tumultuous years of slavery and plantations just before the Civil War. All vividly brought to life in pictures and descriptions.
Young children will enjoy seeing photographs of places they know, and schools and libraries will be hard pressed to find a more comprehensive and adaptive teaching tool. Older readers will enjoy learning more about the world around them, both visually and in explanation.
This is a gem of a book.