{"product_id":"the-story-of-delaware-in-100-landmarks-paperback","title":"The Story of Delaware In 100 Landmarks - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDoug Gelbert\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmerica turns 250. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLet's go find the candles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLooking for a history lesson that doesn't feel like homework? You've found it. At 250history.com, the Semiquincentennial Series brings each state's distinctive landmarks to center stage to tell their fast and fun story. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe've wandered through big cities, tiny towns, muddy trails, and neon-lit highways-uncovering 5,000 historic gems along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Semiquincentennial isn't just a mouthful-it's a reminder that history is alive, sometimes weird, and always waiting to be rediscovered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're traveling by road, by printed page, or by imagination; whether you are a lifelong native or visiting for a week, we invite you to explore 100 Delaware landmarks that illuminate the one-of-a-kind story of the First State.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSwedish souvenirs...Blue Hen football...the \"Penman of the Revolu-\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003etion\"...iron horses...kissing bridges...illustrious illustrators...cast iron\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003earchitecture...steamers...the CCC...sweet potatoes...horse racing... kit\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ehouses...the golden age of motoring...Three Lower Counties...broil-\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eers...early aviation... the rise of suburbia...peaches... This book will\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ehave you telling stories like a native in no time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe photos and stories collected here are a fast and fun way to learn the explanations behind the quirks, the traditions and the secrets that make Wisconsin uniquely Wisconsin. Who was the first Delawarean in the National Baseball Hall of Fame? Revealed. Why is Delaware the only state with a curved boundary? A mystery no more. Why are glass chards embedded in the walls of Nemours mansion? Investigated. Why is Delaware the only state besides Alaska not to have a Carnegie library? Explained. Who is responsible for the poison candy murders? No one knows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a story only Delaware can call its own. A story told in 100 landmarks. Almost all the selections within are open to the public, or a t least visible from public spaces. So, fire up the GPS and see the story of the First State standing in plain sight on Delaware streets!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 108\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.22 x 10 x 7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 12, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47457459601661,"sku":"9798295477386","price":23.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/3414\/0157\/files\/VZfMduW7pf9798295477386.webp?v=1777237773","url":"https:\/\/booktolia.com\/products\/the-story-of-delaware-in-100-landmarks-paperback","provider":"booktolia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}