The Great Lakes Basin is the largest surface freshwater system on Earth. The more than 30;000 islands dotted throughout the basin provide some of the best ways to enjoy the Great Lakes. While the vast majority of these islands can only be reached by private boat or plane; a surprising number of islands-each with its own character and often harboring more than a bit of intrigue in its history-can be reached by merely taking a ferry ride; or crossing a bridge; offering everyone the chance to experience a variety of island adventures. Great Lakes Island Escapes: Ferries and Bridges to Adventure explores in depth over 30 of the Great Lakes Basin islands accessible by bridge or ferry and introduces more than 50 additional islands. Thirty-eight chapters include helpful information about getting to each featured island; what to expect when you get there; the island's history; and what natural and historical sites and cultural attractions are available to visitors. Each chapter lists special island events; where to get more island information; and how readers can help support the island. Author Maureen Dunphy made numerous trips to a total of 135 islands that are accessible by ferry or bridge in the Great Lakes Basin. On each trip; Dunphy was accompanied by a different friend or relative who provided her another adventurer's perspective through which to view the island experience. Great Lakes Island Escapes covers islands on both sides of the international border between the United States and Canada and features islands in both the lakes and the waterways that connect them. Anyone interested in island travel or learning more about the Great Lakes will delight in this comprehensive collection.
#1448516 in Books University of Virginia Press 2013-08-06Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.51 x .89 x 6.39l; 1.17 #File Name: 0813934249280 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. About these noble Scots . . .By Kathleen S.You know; we Americans don't much concern ourselves with what the Brit's we up to; here; pre-revolution! I found this very read-able. The Earl is pretty much the sort of entitled fellow that many born to privilege are; still. He's self-indulgent; rationalizes everything he wants to do as; "well; what of it?" or "duty" or else he makes a wordy tract of how he misunderstood or failed to get so-and-so's communication: all the dodges still play; in hierarchy. I found this book did bring out the sorts of characters in play -- including the Americans; George Washington is a major player in the land-grab toward Ohio. I knew that he was a speculator; but I hadn't such a clear picture as I get in this work of the hubbub that was going on; and how the various tribes interacted; then. Native American's were not so oppressed in the eighteenth century as were in the next (and even more so; in my lifetime.) Yes; I recommend this book. It fills a space; and does a good job of it..0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Virginia Claimed Southwestern PA and Took Military ActionBy waltchestnutHow a royal Virginia governor seized power in Southwestern Pennsylvania to govern Virginia's claimed part of PA and the war that resulted.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy CustomerWhy didn't I know that Dunmore was the governor of Virginia at the time of the revolution?
