Around Susquehanna State Park, Maryland (Images of America Series)

by Linda Noll

Overview

In 1608, Capt. John Smith navigated the waters of the Susquehanna River and named it “Smith’s Falles.” At that time, the surrounding land was occupied by the Susquehannock Indians, and after their departure, land grants were awarded to English colonists. These early settlers hewed timber from the dense forests for shelter and cultivated the land to grow crops of corn, wheat, and tobacco. The waterway served as a means of travel and as a source of food for these adventurers. They fished from the river and nearby streams and harnessed water power to operate their flint and grist mills.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780738518183
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	08/24/2005
Series:	Images of America Series
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	1,135,671
Product dimensions:	6.30(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

The Susquehanna River Valley, in Harford County, Maryland, still retains its rural beauty and rustic charm. The Susquehanna State Park and the Steppingstone Museum provide a recreational, educational, and historical experience for visitors. In Around Susquehanna State Park, Linda Noll, director of the Steppingstone Museum, invites readers to explore the past life of the Susquehanna River Valley through more than 200 vintage photographs.