Reviews
“An increasingly popular tourist destination in southeastern Pennsylvania, Brandywine Valley boasts art museums, good restaurants, antiques shopping and many other attractions. Until now, however, inquisitive travelers have had to rely on Web sites and brochures for information about the region. Silverman’s comprehensive guide fills that void, giving readers an in-depth geographical, social, popular, literary and culinary history of the land. She breaks her guidebook into four sections: Chadds Ford, where the biggest conflict of the Revolutionary War took place; West Chester, a small town with a thriving contemporary arts scene; Kennett Square, home to the horticultural jewel Longwood Gardens; and Wilmington, Del., the biggest city in the region. Throughout her volume, Silverman lists parks, spas, hotels, bed and breakfasts, shops, museums, restaurants and activities for children. Illustrated with 117 color photos, Silverman’s volume provides an intelligent, useful guide to the area’s attractions. Maps.” —
Publishers Weekly
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“Sharon Hernes Silverman holds the Brandywine Valley in the palm of her hand. She’s plumbed the history, the art, the shops, the kitchens and – most impressive of all – the beautiful spaces that make the place so special....[Y]ou
couldn’t cover anything more completely in a guidebook.” — Howard Shapiro,
Philadelphia Inquirer travel columnist
“For travelers off to New Jersey and Pennsylvania, these guides have such
energy – to say nothing of the liberal amount of information – that, with them in hand, having a less than fantastic time is unimaginable.” —
Booklist, published by the American Library Association, referring to three Stackpole guides, including
Brandywine Valley
“Written in a witty, pleasantly conversational style, it nonetheless manages to pack every page with useful information about the region’s rich history, natural beauty and cultural diversity… It also wanders off the beaten path to point out gems the ordinary tourist might miss, and makes sure you know about each season’s special events. There’s something for everyone in the Brandywine Valley – and in this delightful book.” —
Romantic Country
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