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Over 250 photos and eloquent text reveal the majesty of Virginia's James River. Explore the river from its humble beginnings on private property to the point where it meets one of the nation's busiest seaports. See Class V rapids in the heart of Richmond as nowhere else in America. The text includes a final interview of country music legend Jimmy Dean, which took place a short time before his death, and whose estate and final resting place are on the James River. Read remarks from U.S. Senator Mark Warner and other government officials about the river's importance to Virginia. Learn the historical significance of this beautiful natural resource through anecdotal notes and period photographs.

More than 250 beautiful color photos, anecdotal text, and historical perspective make this a lively read. Enjoy the majesty of Virginia's beautiful rivers, from the famous James and Appomattox to the aptly named Cowpasture and Blackwater. Explore hundreds of scenic locations from the storied Shenandoah Valley to Hampton Roads and the Chesapeake Bay. Voyage along the mighty Potomac and rest beside the serene Blackwater Swamp, and more. Twenty-eight rivers are discussed, giving useful details about these historic waterways and their recreation potential. Interesting ports of call along these rivers are included for your travel convenience. Most of these waterways large and small are part of the Chesapeake Bay watershed, the nation's largest estuary, sprawling across two hundred miles. Whether you wish to travel these waterways yourself or choose to enjoy them from the comfort of your own home, this book will be a welcome addition to your library.

More than 250 photos, anecdotal text, and historical perspectives reveal the majesty and beauty of this vital East Coast water source. Explore hundreds of scenic locations from its beginning in the Catskill Mountains to its journey through the Delaware Bay and drainage into the Atlantic Ocean. Along its path, the Delaware touches the lives of millions of people in four states. Stand on the spot where the river begins in Hancock, New York; where George Washington and his army crossed the river in 1776 to defeat the Hessians at Trenton, New Jersey; where William Penn founded the colony that bears his name; and so much more. Visit one of the nation’s premier national parks, the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area with its magnificent vistas, waterfalls, creeks, mountains, and valleys. See Center City Philadelphia and the river from the perspective of the city’s tallest building.

Observations and Paradoxes contains sarcasm, humor, and cynicism. For a number of years, author Will Daniel maintained a simple database of observations that baby boomers might find interesting or amusing and turned those observations into this book. Interestingly, younger people also enjoy reading some of this stuff. Overly sensitive people who are offended easily by non-politically correct speech might be offended by this book. It's not that the author's goal is to offend folks; rather it's just that people are so easily offended these days. Before he worked on this book, Will looked at others written by baby boomers. What he saw were what he calls feeble attempts at humor and/or sarcasm (as you might find this one to be). What struck him most, though, was the way many baby boomer authors whine about the aches and pains of getting old. We all have our share of health issues on our way to senior citizenship, but he refuses to whine about it. Topics discussed in this book include aging baby boomers, alcohol, animal rights, annoying people, oxymorons, grandkids, consumerism, English teachers, paradoxes, and youthful thought processes. Information about his other books is on his website www.willdaniel.com.