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The Great Allegheny Passage Companion: Guide to History & Heritage Along the Trail | 
 enlarge | Author: William Metzger
Publisher: Local History Co.
Category: Book
Buy New: $19.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 429665
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 224
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6 x 0.6
ISBN: 097118352X
Dewey Decimal Number: 974.87
EAN: 9780971183520
ASIN: 097118352X
Publication Date: April 1, 2003
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Book Description
The most comprehensive guide to the rail-trail on the market.
Divided into 22 chapters with maps, photos, illustrations, and descriptions for each five mile section of the over 100 mile long trail that will link Pittsburgh, PA to Cumberland, MD and eventually to Washington D.C. Hikers, bikers, rail buffs, armchair travelers and lovers of Pennsylvania history will find this the only book they need about the Great Allegheny Passage!
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Highly Recommended May 5, 2006
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This is what a tour book should be - it has great maps, detailed descriptions of the history of the trail and how you can see what remains of it. There are also many interesting sidebars and annecdotes which make the history more relevant and connect it to things you already know.
Superb Book that tells the Stories Behind the Maps May 15, 2004
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Absolutely a superb book. The author is a cartographer whose maps are the basis for many local trails. In this book he shares the history of the area and tells the stories behind the things you see on the trail. This book helps you understand the area you're passing through. Well written, highly usable; glad I bought it.
An invaluable travel planning resource and reference September 18, 2003
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
The Great Allegheny Passage Companion: Guide To History And Heritage Along The Trail by writer, editor, map maker, and enthusiastic bicyclist Bill Metzger is a detailed, mile-by-mail guidebook to the Allegheny Passage Trail. Especially written for bikers, hikers, rail buffs, armchair travelers and the non-specialist general reader interested in learning more about the colorful past of the great state of Pennsylvania, The Great Allegheny Passage Companion is replete with extensive historical anecdotes for every leg of the journey distinguishing this especial guide. Nicely enhanced with a profusion of black-and-white photographs, maps, and solid travel advice, The Great Allegheny Passage Companion is an invaluable travel planning resource and reference for anyone seeking to fully experience what the Allegheny Passage has to offer the contemporary traveler.
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