Delaware from Railways to Freeways: First State, Second Phase by Dave Tabler
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A book blog tour from iRead Book Tours.
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Quick Summary
A combination of a coffee table book and a reference resource, this second volume in the Delaware History Overview series is perfect for enthusiasts of photography, regional tales, and adaptive teaching tools. Whether you’re curious about the Civil War and Reconstruction era, the Gilded Age, or beyond, Tabler’s fresh retrospective offers a delightful and enriching exploration of Delaware’s historical depth. Overall, “Delaware from Railways to Freeways” is a must-read for history lovers of all ages.
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Book Details
Delaware from Railways to Freeways: First State, Second Phase by Dave Tabler
Published by Indpendently Published on November 1, 2023
Genres: Adult Non-Fiction 18+, History
Format: eBook, Hardcover, Paperback
Pages: 110
Source: iRead Book ToursOur tiny state continues to make an oversized impact on today’s America. Explore the mind-blowing facts that give Delaware a unique place in history.
Want to know more about the historical depth of the Diamond State? Curious to learn the surprising background behind cypress shingles, Conestoga wagons, and Patty Cannon? Wondering about the origins of George Washington’s famous cherry tree story? Popular blogger and long-time Delawarean Dave Tabler relishes sharing his love of the past with hundreds of thousands of online readers. And now he’s here to celebrate the many fascinating details that make this small first state a real powerhouse.
Delaware from Railways to Freeways covers eye-opening information about the region and its residents from 1800 to 1907. Laying out a captivating journey through pictures and offering up little-known anecdotes, entertainingly educational stories, and a comprehensive deep dive, Tabler gives insightful commentary on inventions, contributors to society, and transformative technology. History lovers of all ages will immensely enjoy this trove of 19th-century lore.
In Delaware from Railways to Freeways, you’ll discover:
The illustrator responsible for the modern-day version of Robin Hood
Which innovative minds were behind Christmas Seals, RCA Victrola, and other cool contraptions
How roads were built, the iron industry rose up, and breakwaters and ferries expanded
Fun facts about the state fair, the founding of the A.M.E. Church, and a flying machine
The Civil War & Reconstruction era, The Gilded Age & Beyond, and much, much more!Delaware from Railways to Freeways is the perfect combination of coffee table book and reference resource and is the second volume in the Delaware History Overview series. If you like photography from the past, engrossing regional tales, and adaptive teaching tools, then you’ll adore Dave Tabler’s fresh retrospective.
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Purchase Links for Delaware from Railways to Freeways
- Amazon Kindle Edition
- Tabler, Dave (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 110 Pages - 11/01/2023 (Publication Date)
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Book Trailer
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My thoughts on Delaware from Railways to Freeways
“Delaware from Railways to Freeways: First State, Second Phase” by Dave Tabler offers a fascinating journey through the historical tapestry of Delaware from 1800 to 1907. As a nonfiction work focused on American history with a colonial touch, the book is a captivating blend of pictures, anecdotes, and educational stories that bring to life the lesser-known aspects of the region and its residents.
Tabler’s insightful commentary spans inventions, contributors to society, and transformative technology, providing a comprehensive deep dive into the 19th-century lore of Delaware. The author’s love for the past shines through as he explores the origins of George Washington’s famous cherry tree story, the background behind cypress shingles and Conestoga wagons, and much more.
The book doesn’t just delve into the past; it also highlights Delaware’s continued impact on contemporary America. Readers are treated to mind-blowing facts that set Delaware apart in history, making it a real powerhouse despite its small size.
Structured as a combination of a coffee table book and a reference resource, this second volume in the Delaware History Overview series is perfect for enthusiasts of photography, regional tales, and adaptive teaching tools. Whether you’re curious about the Civil War and Reconstruction era, the Gilded Age, or beyond, Tabler’s fresh retrospective offers a delightful and enriching exploration of Delaware’s historical depth. Overall, “Delaware from Railways to Freeways” is a must-read for history lovers of all ages.
I received a copy of the book for the tour. This review is my honest, unbiased opinion.
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About Dave Tabler
Ten year old Dave Tabler decided he was going to read the ‘R’ volume from the family’s World Book Encyclopedia set over summer vacation. He never made it from beginning to end. He did, however, become interested in Norman Rockwell, rare-earth elements, and Run for the Roses.
Tabler’s father encouraged him to try his hand at taking pictures with the family camera. With visions of Rockwell dancing in his head, Tabler press-ganged his younger brother into wearing a straw hat and sitting next to a stream barefoot with a homemade fishing pole in his hand. The resulting image was terrible.
Dave Tabler went on to earn degrees in art history and photojournalism despite being told he needed a ‘Plan B.'
Fresh out of college, Tabler contributed the photography for The Illustrated History of American Civil War Relics, which taught him how to work with museum curators, collectors, and white cotton gloves. He met a man in the Shenandoah Valley who played the musical saw, a Knoxville fellow who specialized in collecting barbed wire, and Tom Dickey, brother of the man who wrote ‘Deliverance.’
In 2006 Tabler circled back to these earlier encounters with Appalachian culture as an idea for a blog. AppalachianHistory.net today reaches 375,000 readers a year.
Dave Tabler moved to Delaware in 2010 and became smitten with its rich past. He no longer copies Norman Rockwell, but his experience working with curators and collectors came in handy when he got the urge to photograph a love letter to Delaware’s early heritage. This may be the start of something.
I previously featured a Guest Post from Dave Tabler. Please visit that post to learn about his pride in being an Eagle Scout and other interesting facts.
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Easy Amazon Links
- Amazon Kindle Edition
- Tabler, Dave (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 110 Pages - 11/01/2023 (Publication Date)
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Book Title: Delaware from Railways to Freeways / First State, Second Phase by Dave Tabler
Category: Adult Non-Fiction, 110 pages
Genre: American History, Colonial
Publisher: Dave Tabler
Publication Date: Nov 1, 2023
Tour dates: Jan 8 to Jan 26, 2024
Content Rating: G. Suitable for all audiences.
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Sounds really interesting, great review!