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YAAmerican Historic Places series.
Illustrated with black-and-white photographs, this volume profiles ten early U.S. settlements, from a Pueblo community to a gold rush ghost town, that can currently be visited by tourists. This history lesson/tour book's mixed focus and its often dry tone--while informative--make for a less than engaging presentation. Bib., ind.