Cities of America

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Cities of America Eric Inglefíeld With 200 full-color illustrations and 50 maps Much of the fascination of the United States lies not in its unbelievably beautiful scenery, but in its cities with their unique buildings, and in the rich and varied populations that have given America its heart and its lifeblood. The stately elegance of Washington D.C., the brash neonlit vivacity of New York and Las Vegas, the flowerdecked serenity of Salt Laké City's Temple Square, the thrusting new skyline of downtown Denver, the waterside beauty of San Francisco . . . the great cities of the United States offer the visitor an endless kaleidoscope of colorful sights, sounds, and impressions that together make up a rich and memorable experience. Illustrated descriptions of fífty of these great cities are contained in this book in alphabetical order, and are listed fully on the back flap. They have been chosen not only on the basis of the size of their populations, but alsó on their popularity rating... Tovább

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Cities of America Eric Inglefíeld With 200 full-color illustrations and 50 maps Much of the fascination of the United States lies not in its unbelievably beautiful scenery, but in its cities with their unique buildings, and in the rich and varied populations that have given America its heart and its lifeblood. The stately elegance of Washington D.C., the brash neonlit vivacity of New York and Las Vegas, the flowerdecked serenity of Salt Laké City's Temple Square, the thrusting new skyline of downtown Denver, the waterside beauty of San Francisco . . . the great cities of the United States offer the visitor an endless kaleidoscope of colorful sights, sounds, and impressions that together make up a rich and memorable experience. Illustrated descriptions of fífty of these great cities are contained in this book in alphabetical order, and are listed fully on the back flap. They have been chosen not only on the basis of the size of their populations, but alsó on their popularity rating with visitors and tourists. Each entry traces the origins and growth of the city, describes the generál layout and the most important and exciting sights, and refers to the colorful personalities associated with them. As well as photographs of notable city features, the illustrations in each entry include a plan of the downtown area, locating the major landmarks. Whether you visit these cities or explore them in your imagination, you will fínd this book a fascinating guide. Vissza