Bøker av Antelo Devereux

"Chester County, Pennsylvania, is arguably one of the more historic and naturally beautiful places in the United States. This popular photographic treatment of the region has been updated with all new images of scenes such as the Devon Horse Show, the Kennett Square Mushroom Festival, and the Quaker settlement of Nantmeal. While much has changed since colonial days, when its abundant natural resources helped support a nation-to-be, visible reminders of past activities remain intermingled with elements of 21st-century progress and growth. Some of the reminders are simply names, ghosts of times past when travel was slow, crossroads mattered, and distances between activities necessarily were shorter than today. Others, such as buildings, farms, and ruins, are more visible. The 135 color photographs form a memorable journey through the countryside, artfully capturing bits and pieces of its history and giving glimpses of its present-day character."--

Chester County, Pennsylvania, is arguably one of the more historic and naturally beautiful places in the United States. While much has changed since colonial days, when its abundant natural resources helped support a nation-to-be, visible reminders of past activities remain intermingled with elements of 21st century progress and growth. Some of the reminders are simply names, ghosts of times past when travel was slow, crossroads mattered and distances between activities necessarily were shorter than today. Others are visible -- buildings, farms, and ruins -- in the context of a photogenic countryside. The 130 colour photographs form a memorable journey through the countryside, artfully capturing bits and pieces of its history, and giving glimpses of its present-day character.

Take a photographic journey around picturesque Chester County, Pennsylvania a place famous for its history and beauty. Over 220 colorful images offer glimpses of the countys life and spirit today, as well as reminders of its colorful past. From sunrise to sunset, travel through the seasons. Pass stone houses and outbuildings and climb to the hilltops overlooking rolling farmland. Explore historic churches and meeting houses. Visit the place where a Lenni-Lenape Indian village once stood, and walk along rivers and creeks that once were lined with mills. Explore dirt lanes traveled by Amish carriages, and stop in the quaint towns and villages. Life in Chester County is punctuated with a variety of fairs and festivals. The land, the architecture, events, and people are captured in these beautiful, full color, art photographs.