Download or read book Kalmar Nyckel The Tall Ship of Delaware written by Samuel W. Heed, Esq. and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2022-09-12 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Launched in Wilmington in 1997, Kalmar Nyckel--The Tall Ship of Delaware--is one of the region's great educational resources, a floating classroom and inspirational platform for a broad array of land-and sea-based programs. An accurate replica of the original Swedish naval vessel that launched the colony of New Sweden in the Delaware Valley in 1638, today's Kalmar Nyckel voyages over 2,000 nautical miles and reaches more than 30,000 students, passengers, and visitors a year. A photographer's dream wherever she goes, Kalmar Nyckel embodies America's maritime heritage and has become one of Delaware's defining treasures. Samuel W. Heed, Esq., is the senior historian and director of education at the Kalmar Nyckel Foundation, where since 2008 he has been developing the programs, exhibits, articles, and documentaries that bring the Kalmar Nyckel story to life and give it meaning. Heed serves on a number of nonprofit boards, including the Council of American Maritime Museums. The Kalmar Nyckel Foundation archives provided the primary resources for this book.
Download or read book Kalmar Nyckel written by Kalmar Nyckel Foundation and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Kalmar Nyckel written by Kalmar Nyckel Foundation and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Mallets Chisels Planes written by Charles E. Ireland and published by Cedar Tree Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mallets, Chisels and Planes is the story of the dream of a tall ship reborn. It traces the building and rebirth of the Kalmar Nyckel as Delaware's tall ship ambassador. The book takes the reader on a journey through the time-honored process of wooden boat building as seen through the eyes of a volunteer woodcarver and member of the building crew. The book includes a brief history of the colonization of the Delaware Valley and a description of shipbuilding hand tools that have survived the centuries virtually unchanged.
Download or read book Kalmar Nyckel and Fort Christina written by H. A. Maxson and published by . This book was released on 2002-04 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Brandywine Valley written by Sharon Hernes Silverman and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2004-02-01 with total page 502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • Museums, gardens, mansions, historic sites, wineries, and art galleries • Outdoor activities and family fun • Hotels, bed-and-breakfasts, and restaurants The Brandywine Valley, west of Philadelphia, where southeastern Pennsylvania meets northern Delaware, is an increasingly popular tourist destination offering a wide variety of attractions. This full-color insider's guide covers the region's rich history, natural beauty, and cultural diversity. Information on things to do, places to stay, where to eat, and special events make this an essential companion for anyone visiting the area. For more information about this book and Sharon Hernes Silverman's appearances and interviews please check out the Website: www.brandywinevalley.com
Download or read book A Life s Story written by Max Matteson and published by LifeRich Publishing. This book was released on 2021-11-30 with total page 539 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fairly detailed account of the life and background of a boy from the midwest that he was encouraged to publish
Download or read book The Swedish Settlements on the Delaware written by Amandus Johnson and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 648 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Delaware written by Helen Evans Walsh and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2022-08-01 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From learning about the past at historical buildings and museums in Wilmington to swimming in the Atlantic Ocean, there's a lot to see and do in Delaware. This state lies in the Mid-Atlantic region. Delaware introduces the state's history, geography, climate, economy, people, and places. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Download or read book Shipwrecks of the Outer Banks written by James D. Charlet and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-02-15 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 6,000 ships have met their doom in the waters along the North Carolina coast, weaving a rich history of tragedy, drama, and heroics along these picturesque beaches. Men have lost their lives and fortunes, and heroes have been made where the combination of mixing currents, treacherous coastline and shifting underwater sandbars spells disaster for even the most seasoned sailor. These are the stories of daring rescues, tragic failures, enduring mysteries, buried treasure, and fascinating legends.
Download or read book 100 Things to Do in Delaware Before You Die written by Rachel Kipp and published by Reedy Press LLC. This book was released on 2020-10-01 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There’s no place quite like Delaware. Where else can you drive the length of the state in three hours, bump into a US Senator at the grocery store, and see the preserved hull of a 1798 shipwreck—all in the same day? It may be one of the smallest states in the Union, but Delaware has countless hidden gems to offer visitors and residents alike. 100 Things to Do in Delaware Before You Die is your handbook to discovering these diamonds in the Diamond State, from the warm ocean beaches to bucolic farm country, complete with family-friendly listings and must-do itineraries. Try the best beach popcorn and the unique creation known as scrapple. Get ready for outdoor adventure like paddling into primeval forests or watching birds from all over the Atlantic flyway. Tour a Civil War island prison, watch a movie in a classic single-screen theatre, and find the best antique shopping around. Delaware experts Rachel Kipp and Dan Shortridge will escort you around the First State’s best-kept secrets. From horseshoe crabs to Colonial architecture, their detailed inside scoops will fascinate visitors and locals alike.
Download or read book F is for First State written by Carol Crane and published by Sleeping Bear Press. This book was released on 2010-10-08 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the first state to ratify the United States Constitution, Delaware rightfully earned its nickname of "First State." Though small in size, it is a treasure trove of history (Fort Delaware), inventions (the Victrola), and garden wonders (Winterthur). State symbols such as the Blue Hen Chicken and peach blossom speak to the character and traditions that formed the state. Historian Carol Crane loves looking through the kaleidoscope of the past and has taken many delightful journeys through Delaware. She loves to imagine her Swedish ancestors coming to this country on the Kalmar Nyckel, building log cabins, or starting the first Swedish church in Wilmington. Carol lives with her husband in North Carolina and travels the country speaking at education conferences across the nation."F is for First State" is Carol's 11th book with Sleeping Bear Press. Elizabeth Traynor decided to be an illustrator when she was fifteen years old, while taking art classes at the Delaware Art Museum. She received her BFAin illustration from Rhode Island School of Design. An illustrator as well as an illustration professor, her work can be seen throughout the country, from book covers, newspapers and magazines, to ads and packaging. Elizabeth lives in Massachusetts and California.
Download or read book Delaware Trivia written by and published by HarperChristian + ORM. This book was released on 2001-02-11 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fun facts about the first state! Delaware Trivia is the ultimate quiz book on the great state of Delaware. This updated and revised edition provides hours of entertainment and education about America’s first (and second-smallest) state with Q&As on: History Geography Famous Figures Nature Literature and more
Download or read book Highpoint Adventures written by Charlie Winger and published by Winger & Associates Inc. This book was released on 2002 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Whether you're a first-timer on a drive with all the kids to your state's highest spot or you're a veteran climber seeking the ultimate challenge of Alaska's Mount McKinley -- it's all right here, packed with the information you need!" - From back cover.
Download or read book See the U S A the Internet Way written by Paula Patton and published by Teacher Created Resources. This book was released on 2002-05 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An interactive collection of activities for learning about the United States by means of the Internet.
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