Accidental Paradise: a Natural, Political, and Social History of Presque Isle

Accidental Paradise: a Natural, Political, and Social History of Presque Isle
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ISBN-10 : 0578761386
ISBN-13 : 9780578761381
Rating : 4/5 (86 Downloads)

Synopsis Accidental Paradise: a Natural, Political, and Social History of Presque Isle by : David Frew

To coincide with the celebration of Presque Isle State Park's 100-year anniversary in 2021, "Accidental Paradise: A Natural, Political, and Social History of Presque Isle" is targeted for publication by the Jefferson Educational Society in November 2020. Written by Erie historian David Frew with images coordinated and photographed by historian Jerry Skrypzak, the book marks the fifth collaboration by the two authors. Publication follows a three-year project in which Frew and Skrypzak address the geological formation of the peninsula, its natural history, and colorful political history leading to its creation as a state park. It also features the many people, events, and roles played by Erie's peninsula to the present day. Included is naval history, ecology, the Presque Isle Lighthouse, the story of famous squatter Joe Root, the Tom Ridge Environmental Center, Waldameer Park, fishing, environmental issues, the forerunners of the U.S. Coast Guard, and much more.

Tucker and Ripley's Adventure on Presque Isle

Tucker and Ripley's Adventure on Presque Isle
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Publisher : Outskirts Press
Total Pages : 36
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ISBN-10 : 1977213359
ISBN-13 : 9781977213358
Rating : 4/5 (59 Downloads)

Synopsis Tucker and Ripley's Adventure on Presque Isle by : Eugene H. Ware

On a bright and sunny summer morning, Tucker Turtle and Ripley Rabbit decide to meet the many animals, birds, and insects that live on Presque Isle State Park located near Erie, Pennsylvania. Their journey is fun, exciting, and educational. Children are sure to be delighted in joining them on their travels throughout the park. The book is about Tucker, a Painted Turtle, and Ripley a Cottontail Rabbit that live on Presque Isle State Park, but it also takes the reader and child on a tour of the 3,200-acre peninsula that stretches seven miles along the shoreline of Lake Erie. The park welcomes over 4 million visitors each year and is the leading State Park in Pennsylvania. In the book, the child will visit twenty-five places on the park while meeting the various animals that live there. This heartwarming children's animal book contains many lighthearted illustrations, an informative storyline, and is ideal for reading to children from 2 to 7 years of age. Within the illustrations are many hidden features such as worms racing with an ant flagman declaring a winner, a guitar-playing mouse and many more. The book has over 50 animals, birds, and insects that call Presque Isle their home. This is a book that adults will enjoy reading over and over to children.

Presque Isle State Park

Presque Isle State Park
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Publisher : Imaginary Lines, Inc.
Total Pages : 132
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ISBN-10 : 0738575410
ISBN-13 : 9780738575414
Rating : 4/5 (10 Downloads)

Synopsis Presque Isle State Park by : Eugene H. Ware

Presque Isle State Park, a peninsula extending seven miles into Lake Erie, attracts four million visitors each year. Since the late 1800s, it has been both an ecological and recreational paradise. It is a place where visitors can enjoy solitude, reflection, and the wonders of nature in addition to the sand and sun. Since 1814, man has been struggling against the forces of nature to protect Presque Isle from the storms that move in off Lake Erie and cause destruction and erosion. Through vintage images gathered from the collections of the author, Erie County Historical Society, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, and various local sources, Presque Isle State Park reflects the history and special aura of the park known as a place for all seasons.

A History of Presque Isle

A History of Presque Isle
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Publisher : iUniverse
Total Pages : 333
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ISBN-10 : 9781475983975
ISBN-13 : 1475983972
Rating : 4/5 (75 Downloads)

Synopsis A History of Presque Isle by : Eugene H. Ware

Presque Isle State Park, a peninsula extending seven miles into Lake Erie, attracts four million visitors each year. Since the late 1800s, the park has been an ecological and recreational paradise where visitors can enjoy solitude, reflection, and the wonders of nature. At times strong storms are driven in off of Lake Erie, however, and since 1814, man has been struggling to protect Presque Isle against the forces of nature that constantly cause destruction and erosion on the park. Through extensive research and vintage images gathered from the collections of author Eugene Ware, the Erie County Historical Society, Erie County Public Library, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, and various local sources, A History of Presque Isle reflects the history and special aura of the park. It traces the long and rich past of Presque Isle and Erie, Pennsylvania, from the peninsulas formation in the ice ages to the early 1950s. Through a series of conversations with Joe Root, the legendary hermit who lived in the park from approximately 1880 until nearly 1915, as well as his own personal reflections, Ware provides an unforgettable glimpse into the beauty and majesty of Presque Isle, including what it offers visitors today. A History of Presque Isle documents the history and complete story of a Pennsylvania park known for its ghosts, legends, and gift for influencing visitors to this day.

The Moods of Presque Isle

The Moods of Presque Isle
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Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages : 61
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ISBN-10 : 9781477165577
ISBN-13 : 1477165576
Rating : 4/5 (77 Downloads)

Synopsis The Moods of Presque Isle by : Eugene H. Ware

The Moods of Presque Isle is a book of photography, poetry, and prose which provides a visual treat for your mind and eyes. The poetry and photography blend to produce reflections and emotions within the reader. The setting is an eight mile long sand peninsula jutting out into Lake Erie. Formed over the last thousand years and constantly moving with Lake Erie currents, it is the most visited state park in the Pennsylvania system of parks. It is a haven for natural beauty, birds, animals and rare plants. Presque Isle seems to be one of the places on earth that God paused to create something special. A place where man could stop and reflect on what is right about the world. A place to pause for a moment to drink in the beauty that nature has to offer. It is an enchanting place where colors seem brighter, air softer and where time moves slowly. Presque Isle is one of those places calm enough for you to get quiet inside yourself. A place where solitude and reflection are greater gifts than sun and sand. The subjects of the poems and prose in the book are varied. They run from colors of fall to the tiny kingdom found on the forest floor; from water lilies to the horrors of 9/11; from an approaching storm to a lovers hand and hand walk on the beach. Season, colors, moods, and dreams fill the pages of this book of reflections and life experiences. As you read each poem, you will be able to slow down, take a minute to reflect on the complementary photographs accompanying the words. The theme of the book is the beauty, quiet, and solitude offered by nature. The author believes that if you love nature, nature will open up a whole new world for your enjoyment. The book is an attempt to paint words and photography as one and create a “Mood” with nature for the reader.

Lost in Michigan

Lost in Michigan
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Publisher : Huron Photo
Total Pages : 169
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ISBN-10 : 0999433202
ISBN-13 : 9780999433201
Rating : 4/5 (02 Downloads)

Synopsis Lost in Michigan by : Mike Sonnenberg

Based on the popular Lost In Michigan website that was featured in the Detroit Free Press, It contains locations throughout Michigan, and tells their interesting story. There are over 50 stories and locations that you will find fascinating.

Waterfalls of Pennsylvania

Waterfalls of Pennsylvania
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Publisher : Best Waterfalls by State
Total Pages : 232
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ISBN-10 : 1591939119
ISBN-13 : 9781591939115
Rating : 4/5 (19 Downloads)

Synopsis Waterfalls of Pennsylvania by : Jim Cheney

This comprehensive guidebook profiles more than 180 waterfalls in Pennsylvania, all scouted by award-winning photographer Jim Cheney.

Erie, Pa and Presque Isle State Park Facts and Legends

Erie, Pa and Presque Isle State Park Facts and Legends
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Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages : 186
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ISBN-10 : 9781503580053
ISBN-13 : 1503580059
Rating : 4/5 (53 Downloads)

Synopsis Erie, Pa and Presque Isle State Park Facts and Legends by : Susan L. Duda

Erie, Pennsylvania and Presque Isle State Parks rich history is encapsulated in this book of facts and legends. It contains many beautiful pictures of Eries heritage and is in bullet format to make for easy reading. If you are looking for entertainment, this book highlights many cultural activities Erie has to offer.

Presque Isle State Park

Presque Isle State Park
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Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages : 96
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ISBN-10 : 9781467115902
ISBN-13 : 1467115908
Rating : 4/5 (02 Downloads)

Synopsis Presque Isle State Park by : Eugene H. Ware

Located on a seven-mile peninsula on the shores of Lake Erie in Erie, Pennsylvania, Presque Isle State Park attracts four million visitors each year. With its designation in 1921, Presque Isle became the second state park in Pennsylvania. From this beginning, the citizens of Erie and surrounding areas developed an affinity and appreciation for the park. Presque Isle has been left relatively unchanged over the years, and when improvements have been made, they have been executed in ways that have not altered the park's natural beauty. Through images gathered from the collections of the author, Erie County Historical Society, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, and various other local sources, Presque Isle State Park reflects the history and unique atmosphere of a park that has come to be known as "a place for all seasons."

Isle Royale National Park

Isle Royale National Park
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Publisher : Mountaineers Books
Total Pages : 154
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015071356052
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Rating : 4/5 (52 Downloads)

Synopsis Isle Royale National Park by : Jim DuFresne

Provides advice for visitors to the park, and describes places to hike and canoe.