Nearly 100 photographs highlight the history, culture, and sparkle of Charleston, South Carolina, once considered the jewel of England's crown. Tag along on this tour of a town with a storied past, from grand tourist magnets like Middleton Place to the humbling Old Slave Mart Museum. Meander along streets lined with live oak trees. Glimpse lovely gardens behind wrought iron gates. Imagine the smell of blooming jasmine thick in the air and the clip-clop sounds of horse-drawn carriages. For the resident, frequent visitor, or armchair traveler, these photographs capture the soul of an assertive southern belle.

The 82 photographs in this book artfully capture the sights and scenes on a journey through picturesque Brandywine valley and adjacent areas, arguably one of the more historic and desirable places to visit and live in the country. They begin at the headwaters of famed Brandywine Creek among Amish farms in the Welsh Mountains of Chester County, Pennsylvania, and roughly follow its valley through farmland and woods; over green rolling hills; past mills, forges, and battlefields; and by houses and farms, into Chadds Ford and the outskirts of Wilmington, Delaware.

Come on a journey along the visually and historically rich Maine coast from Kittery, on the southern border, and east to Eastport, where the sun first rises on the US. Travel past shores where ships have wrecked and where lighthouses warn of the rocks, stop at towns where large sailing schooners were built, and visit villages where fishing and lobstering activities continue today. The 86 images are only a sample of the eye-captivating and colorful sights and scenes to be found from early morning into night along the Maine coast.

Take a photographic journey around picturesque Chester County, Pennsylvania a place famous for its history and beauty. Over 220 colorful images offer glimpses of the countys life and spirit today, as well as reminders of its colorful past. From sunrise to sunset, travel through the seasons. Pass stone houses and outbuildings and climb to the hilltops overlooking rolling farmland. Explore historic churches and meeting houses. Visit the place where a Lenni-Lenape Indian village once stood, and walk along rivers and creeks that once were lined with mills. Explore dirt lanes traveled by Amish carriages, and stop in the quaint towns and villages. Life in Chester County is punctuated with a variety of fairs and festivals. The land, the architecture, events, and people are captured in these beautiful, full color, art photographs.

From 30,000 feet the shore looks to be all the same-130 miles of a very thin and vulnerable line of sand-and Long Beach Island is the poster child. A closer look reveals an intense, dense variety of buildings and human activity with a few preserved bits of land. Behind it are bays, estuaries, and marshes-essential nurseries for fish and habitats for shore birds. These 85 images are a variety of eye-catching and colorful scenes that await a willing photographer or painter.

From the "most historic square mile" in the country to one of the largest urban parks in the world and then to the realms of sports and cheesesteaks, 120 images take the viewer on a journey through the rich history, sights, and pop culture of Philadelphia. Included are oft-visited iconic spots, such as Independence Hall, where the country's founding fathers committed to rebellion, hammered out the Constitution, and governed the nation, and the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, immortalized in the movie "Rocky." Interwoven are many historic and contemporary scenes that are associated with what is locally and loosely known as "center city." The book is a brief travelogue through the time and space of this old and venerable but very much alive place.

The Eastern shore of Maryland is a peaceful and tranquil land unto itself, off the beaten and frenzied track of I-95 and the cities along it. From the top of the Chesapeake Bay to the Virginia border, Devereux's photographs explore this region famous for its beauty, history, and culture, and its vast estuary wetlands that are so vital to the local economies dominated by farming, fishing, hunting and boating. Over 130 images propel the reader along a photographic journey along the coast: experience the sunrise over the water, and pass wildlife in marshes where boats appear to be sitting on the grasses. Visit picturesque colonial towns with their historic churches and houses, and fishing villages where harbors churn with crab boats. Pass by large farms planted with corn or wheat - or smothered with snow geese in the winter. This book captures the magnificence of Maryland's Eastern shore in an informative, thoroughly engaging and beautiful way.

220 vibrant color images take the reader on an armchair tour through the vast and rugged Maine landscape. From Eastport to Jackman, from Kittery to Madawaska, covering an area greater than the other five New England states combined, the photographs artfully capture sights and scenes that speak to the character of Maine. From day to night, from brilliant sunrise to starry sky, from spring to winter, this visual feast spans rocky, ocean-splashed shores, scenic bays, schooners under sail, lighthouses, historic villages and towns, museums, sea captains' houses, lighthouses, 18th and 19th century forts, bold granite mountains, blueberry covered hills, vast forested tracts, and powerful rivers. Also included are a few bits of wry, New England humor among the images.

The middle coast of Maine is dotted with quaint fishing villages and green landscapes, drenched in sunlight or shrouded in thick fog. This collection of photographs artfully captures the harbors and lighthouses, small towns and hidden coves. Glimpse of the people's lives, the toil of the fishing industry and the joy of a Fourth of July jubilee or a farmer's market. The book concentrates on the area along Route 1 between Maine's two largest navigable rivers, the Kennebec and the Penobscot, that is rich in colonial and maritime history. From the mouth of the Kennebec River, where the Popham Colony was settled in 1607, the book goes on a grand tour of Bath, Wisscaset, Boothbay Harbor, Southport, New Castle, Damariscotta, Pemaquid, Waldoboro, Friendship, Thomaston, Port Clyde, Rockland, Rockport, Camden, Isleboro, Bayside, Belfast, and Searsport, with many points between. It offers landscapes, seascapes, architecture, and monuments that make this area special. Each place is enriched with interesting information from an insider's point of view and photographs that reveal the artist's eye. The book is encourgement to explore this region more deeply and a reminder of places visited.

Engaging colour photographs show off the sights, history, and culture of Baltimore, Maryland. The spirit of Baltimore, a historic East Coast city and major port that was founded in the early 18th century on the Chesapeake Bay, is deeply entwined with the water. Much has changed since then, but remnants of the city's history are mingled with new growth and offer the visitor a wealth of memorable sights and scenes by both day and night. From Fort McHenry to the National Aquarium, Fells Point to Little Italy, Johns Hopkins University to Rawlings Conservatory, these photos show off Baltimore's many gems. Perfect both for lifetime Baltimoreans as well as visitors looking to remember their trip.

Chester County, Pennsylvania, is arguably one of the more historic and naturally beautiful places in the United States. While much has changed since colonial days, when its abundant natural resources helped support a nation-to-be, visible reminders of past activities remain intermingled with elements of 21st century progress and growth. Some of the reminders are simply names, ghosts of times past when travel was slow, crossroads mattered and distances between activities necessarily were shorter than today. Others are visible - buildings, farms, and ruins - in the context of a photogenic countryside. The 130 color photographs form a memorable journey through the countryside, artfully capturing bits and pieces of its history, and giving glimpses of its present-day character.

There is something peaceful and serene about the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay. Away from I-95's busy metropolitan corridor, the region's tranquil and picturesque towns reveal glimpses of history dating back to colonial days in their architecture and festivals and fairs. First occupied by Native Americans and then colonized by the English, this portion of Maryland has been fertile ground for farming, hunting, and fishing for generations. Ninety photographs capture the history, culture, and scenes of many towns and villages that have grown along the region's waterways and marshes. Full-color images of quaint towns and fishing villages, waterfowl and crabs, historic churches and graveyards, and boats out on the water bring this unique area to life for visitors, armchair travelers, lifelong residents, and all who love the region.

Chester County, Pennsylvania, is arguably one of the more historic and naturally beautiful places in the United States. This photographic exploration of the region includes memorable images of scenes such as the Devon Horse Show, the Kennett Square Mushroom Festival, and the Quaker settlement of Nantmeal. While much has changed since colonial days, when its abundant natural resources helped support a nation-to-be, visible reminders of past activities remain intermingled with elements of 21st-century progress and growth. Some of the reminders are simply names, ghosts of times past when travel was slow, crossroads mattered, and distances between activities necessarily were shorter than today. Others, such as buildings, farms, and ruins, are more visible. The 135 color photographs form a curated journey through the countryside, artfully capturing bits and pieces of its history and giving glimpses of its present-day character.