The Conestoga River: A History (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781467147569)

The Conestoga River meanders for sixty miles through the fertile farmlands of Lancaster County. From early Native American inhabitants to the European settlers who made the Conestoga Valley their home, the river has provided sustenance and transportation for generations. Victorian-era resorts and hotels were built along the river, providing new recreational activities as steam power drove innovative forms of transportation. As the region developed and the population grew, the river paid a heavy price in increased pollution from sewage runoff and industry. Conservation efforts toward the end of the twentieth century through the present day have restored the river's beauty and recreational reputation. Join author and photographer Donald Kautz as he takes a journey on the historic waters of the Conestoga River.

Author: Donald Kautz
ISBN-10: 1467147567
ISBN-13: 9781467147569
Publisher: History Press
Language: English
Published: 03/15/2021
Pages: 176
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.40d