Download or read book The Great Falls of the Potomac River of Virginia with Its Resources and Outlets as the Manufacturing Center of the United States written by Andrew Jackson Rogers and published by . This book was released on 1873 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Great Falls of the Potomac River of Virginia written by Andrew J. Rogers (of Washington, D.C. [from old catalog]) and published by . This book was released on 1873 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Great Falls of the Potomac River of Virginia written by Andrew J. Rogers and published by . This book was released on 2017-07-07 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Great Falls of the Potomac River of Virginia - with its resources and outlets, as the manufacturing center of the United States is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1873. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
Download or read book The Great Falls of the Potomac River of Virginia written by Andrew J. Rogers and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-01-13 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Great Falls of the Potomac River of Virginia: With Its Resources and Outlets, as the Manufacturing Center of the United States Our several steam-packet lines, and other water crafts, which relatively apply the same to the Great Falls as they do to Washington, furnishes safe, accommodating and cheap transportation between this point and Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Norfolk, and via Norfolk and Acquia Creek (and thence via rail) with Rich mond and other points along the Atlantic coast. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The Great Falls of the Potomac River of Virginia with Its Resources and Outlets As the Manufacturing Center of the United States written by Andrew J. Of Washington Rogers, D. C. and published by Wentworth Press. This book was released on 2016-08-26 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book The River and the Rocks written by Geological Survey (U.S.) and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The River and Rocks written by U. s. Government Printing Office and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-10-24 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Great Falls of the Potomac River has figured prominently in the purposes of men since prehistoric time. Long before John Smith reached the falls in 1608, groups of Indians from East and West met at this great river barrier to trade and perform ceremonies in honor of the spirit of the "Roaring Waters." As early as 1754, George Washington visualized the Potomac River as an important avenue of trade and communication with the interior. Records show that, with the exception of Mount Vernon, Great Falls was perhaps as intimately associated with George Washington's everyday life as any other place in the country. As first President of the "Potomac Canal Company," Washington frequently visited the working parties as they constructed the canal and lock system which skirted the treacherous falls on the Virginia side. Matildaville, a town of about 16 hectares named after the wife of "Light Horse" Harry Lee and consisting of various dwellings, grist mill, market house, forge, sawmill, and tavern, sprang up along the banks of the canal. In 1802, the Patowmack Company canals were essentially completed, and hundreds of boats plied the river, bringing corn and wheat, coal and limestone, flaxseed, and furs downstream from the mountainous region around Cumberland. Many of the boats were sold for lumber in Georgetown, thus sparing the boatmen an arduous upstream journey. After the establishment of the Nation's Capital, Great Falls became a popular scenic attraction for residents and visitors alike. But Great Falls was not always as easily accessible as it is today. In 1845, a newspaper columnist, after praising the beauty and historic interest of the region, added, "... the access to this interesting spot is, on both sides of the river, by the most infamous roads and the accommodations for visitors anything but what they ought to be!" Visitors to Great Falls now number more than one-half million annually and, because of this continuing and mounting interest, the U.S. Geological Survey has joined with the National Park Service in preparing this booklet for better understanding and enjoyment of the Great Falls of the Potomac River. The original edition was published in 1970. The current edition has been revised and expanded to incorporate new information, an enlarged trail log, and changes in trail locations. Because the policy of the Geological Survey is to foster use of the International System of Units, all measurements in this edition are in the metric system.
Download or read book Great Falls written by Steve Watkins and published by Candlewick Press. This book was released on 2016-04-12 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One brother home from war. The other desperate to save him. A gripping journey together to the river's end. Shane has always worshiped his big brother, Jeremy. But three tours in Iraq and Afghanistan have taken their toll, and the easy-go-lucky brother Shane knew has been replaced by a surly drunk who carries his loaded 9mm with him everywhere and lives in the basement because he can’t face life with his wife and two small children. When Jeremy shows up after Shane’s football game and offers to take him to the family cabin overnight, Shane goes along — both to get away from a humiliation on the field and to keep an eye on Jeremy, who’s AWOL from his job at Quantico and seems to have a shorter fuse than ever. But as the camping trip turns into a days-long canoe trip down the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers, Shane realizes he’s in way over his head — and has no idea how to persuade Jeremy to return home and get the help he needs before it’s too late. In a novel at once gripping and heartbreaking, Steve Watkins offers a stark exploration of the unseen injuries left by war.
Download or read book Great Falls written by John Lopas and published by . This book was released on 2013-06-01 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An accident sends Dakota to the past; a modern gadget threatens his future. Great Falls National Park, Virginia: Dakota Wesley drops his kayak into the river s shallow edge. Below him the waterfalls roar in a maelstrom of nature s fury. Shaking off last-second jitters, he peels out into the Potomac s chilly waters, the fast current sweeping his boat downstream and into the realm of no turning back chasing the big whitewater thrill. But then something goes terribly wrong. When he comes to, Dakota finds that his modern surroundings have vanished. Instead, he discovers the Virginia landscape of an era long past nearly 150 years earlier a time torn by civil war. In order to survive, he joins another man s desperate plight, and together they fend off starvation, foraging parties, and locals who question Dakota s identity. Desperate to return to his future, Dakota finds hope in the form of a modern gadget, one that can change his fortunes. But it may also lead to his demise Expertly weaving a passion for the great outdoors with historical events, Great Falls is a unique and compelling new novel of unexpected journeys and chance encounters. John Lopas pursues his passions with an imaginative mind that incorporates his love of art, music, history, and literature. While whitewater kayaking the Potomac River and its tributaries, as well as exploring and hiking through Virginia and Maryland, he found the perfect backdrop for an encompassing tale along the Potomac River in the greater Washington D.C. area. John lives with his wife and two cats in the Baltimore area and is working on his next novel in the series.
Download or read book Great Falls Park Virginia written by United States. National Park Service and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Potomac Canal written by Robert J. Kapsch and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Geologic Story of Great Falls and the Potomac River Gorge Classic Reprint written by John C. Reed Jr. and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-10-10 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Geologic Story of Great Falls and the Potomac River Gorge The Great Falls of the Potomac River is the most spectacular landscape feature of the Washington metropolitan area. It has influenced the lives and fortunes of man in the Potomac Valley for centuries. Countless generations of Indians used it as a place to gather, to trade, and to fish. For the early settlers it was a barrier to river navigation, an obstacle that canal builders struggled to overcome. The river above the falls has been the principal source of water for the city of Washington for more than 100 years. In its seaward course, the Potomac River crosses many small rapids and cascades, but these are insignificant in comparison with the foaming fury of Great Falls, where the river drops 12 meters in about 180 meters and is channeled into a narrow rock-walled gorge less than 25 meters wide in places. In the summer the flow may be less than liters a second, but during floods the flow commonly reaches 40 million liters a second. The average flow pouring over the falls is liters of water every second and in a year, more than trillion liters - enough water to flood the entire District of Columbia to a depth of 55 meters, converting the Washington Monument (169 meters high) into a tall lighthouse. During three periods of recent flooding in 1936, again in 1942, and still again in 1972 - water covered the towpath of the Chesapeake and Ohio (c and 0) Canal on the Maryland side of the river and spread across the area of the Visitor Center and parking lots on the Virginia side. Floods of this size are unusual; but about once every 2 years, floodwaters rise to the brink of the gorge at the falls, reaching to within 4 to 6 meters of the trails and overlooks along the cliffs. There have been 20 such floods since 1930. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Bridge Across the Potomac River at Or Near Great Falls written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce and published by . This book was released on 1932 with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Potomac River written by Garrett Peck and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2019-10-21 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of the Potomac is the story of America—take a historic hike with this fascinating guide. The great Potomac River begins in the Alleghenies and flows 383 miles through some of America's most historic lands before emptying into the Chesapeake Bay. The course of the river drove the development of the region and the path of a young republic. Maryland's first Catholic settlers came to its banks in 1634 and George Washington helped settle the new capital on its shores. During the Civil War the river divided North and South, and it witnessed John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry and the bloody Battle of Antietam. In this book, Garrett Peck leads readers on a journey down the Potomac, from its first fount at Fairfax Stone in West Virginia to its mouth at Point Lookout in Maryland. Combining history with recreation, Peck has written an indispensible guide to the nation's river.
Download or read book Climbers Guide to the Great Falls of the Potomac written by Potomac Appalachian Trail Club. Mountaineering Section and published by . This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revised and enlarged with dozens of new climbing routes.
Download or read book The Spell of Music written by John Alexander Fuller-Maitland and published by . This book was released on 1926 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Brief Regarding Great Falls and Gorge of Potomac River as Major Park Project written by Ulysses S. Grant and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
