Down The Historic Susquehanna: A Summer's Jaunt From Otsego To The Chesapeake (1899)

By Charles Weathers Bump

Book Overview

Down The Historic Susquehanna: A Summer�������s Jaunt From Otsego To The Chesapeake is a travelogue written by Charles Weathers Bump and originally published in 1899. The book chronicles Bump's journey down the Susquehanna River, which runs from Otsego Lake in New York to the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland. Along the way, Bump describes the natural beauty of the river and its surroundings, as well as the history and culture of the towns and cities he passes through. The book includes detailed descriptions of the landscape, wildlife, and people he encounters, as well as his reflections on the significance of the Susquehanna River in American history. Bump's writing style is lyrical and contemplative, and he frequently draws on literary and historical references to enrich his descriptions. Overall, Down The Historic Susquehanna is a vivid and engaging account of a journey through one of America's most scenic and historically significant regions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 112061273X
• ISBN13: 9781120612731
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"