50 great American places : essential historic sites across the U.S.
(Book)

Includes bibliographical references (pages 263-274) and index.

"From Massachusetts to Florida to Washington to California, 50 Great American Places takes you on a journey through our nation?s history. Sharing the inside stories of sites as old as Mesa Verde (Colorado) and Cahokia (Illinois) and as recent as Silicon Valley (California) and the Mall of America (Minnesota), each essay provides the historical context for places that represent fundamental American themes: the compelling story of democracy and self-government; the dramatic impact of military conflict; the powerful role of innovation and enterprise; the inspiring achievements of diverse cultural traditions; and the defining influence of the land and its resources. Expert historian Brent D. Glass explores these themes by connecting places, people, and events and reveals a national narrative that is often surprising, sometimes tragic, and always engaging?complete with photographs, websites for more information, and suggestions for other places nearby worth visiting."--Amazon.com.