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Book SynopsisWinner of a 2015 Book-of-the-Year award from the Society of American Travel Writers Eastern Chapter.Experience the founding of America in the city where it all began by strolling the newly created Philadelphia Liberty Trail. This guide takes a fresh approach to the historic district; going beyond such popular sights as the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, highlighting attractions and unique spots overlooked by other guidebooks. Philadelphia Liberty Trail provides the colorful history of each sight along with practical travel information. Historic tidbits sprinkled throughout engage visitors of all ages: Learn the shocking story of Benjamin Franklin''s electric turkey experiment. Tour the sight of the first bank robbery in America in 1798, and learn how the hapless criminal was captured when he deposited the pilfered funds back into the very same bank. Read about the unsung Quaker woman who saved George Washington''s army from destruction.Easy to follow maps break the trail into seg
Trade ReviewPhiladelphia Liberty Trail is simply wonderful, and a great read. . . .Philadelphia Liberty Trail is filled with history lessons. I learned that the first bank robbery in the United States occurred at Carpenters Hall, and that the first 'America's dumbest criminal' committed the act. . . .Their book goes beyond the four-mile Philadelphia Liberty Trail, and beyond the scope of the typical travel guide. It provides general travel information, including places to stay, places to eat, and tours to take. And it has a list of books to inspire young historians. This is a must-read for Philadelphia visitors and natives alike. * The Philadelphia Inquirer *
