One of the best parts of the book is how Tabler mixes facts with real-life stories and pictures. Instead of just listing dates and events, he shows how things like banking, roads, and the internet shaped Delaware into what it is today.
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This book can be read very quickly as an overview of Delaware’s history, or the reader can spend much more time delving into the links (e-book) to more detailed descriptions of and about the background for each photo.
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The book’s exploration of Delaware’s complex stance during the Civil War, marked by split allegiances, adds a layer of depth to its historical account, providing a nuanced understanding of the state’s socio-political landscape during this era.
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What sets this book apart is its ability to appeal to a wide audience. While history enthusiasts will appreciate the in-depth commentary on 19th-century lore, Delaware from Railways to Freeways is also a treasure trove of information for curious minds of all ages.
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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.
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I really enjoyed this book. It tells some of the history of Delaware and the US at that time. The book includes pictures of artifacts and illustrations from the time. The book was very interesting and I learned a lot in about 100 pages.
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This is a beautiful work that explores the many facets of early Delaware and includes gorgeous photos of various styles of homes and furnishings, as well as public buildings and spaces.
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‘Delaware Before the Railroad’ is a work that managed to be both scholarly and fun at the same time. You don’t have to have a particular interest in Delaware or even in history to enjoy this book.
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As a genealogy educator and presenter I wish that books like this existed for all of the states I do research in. Recently I taught a course in researching Mid-Atlantic ancestors. How I wish this book would have been available then.
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Beautifully photographed, with thoughtful captions and informative notes, Delaware Before the Rail Road is a book for all ages and all history backgrounds.
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