Explore America on Amtrak's 'The Crescent': New York to New Orleans

Why be bored on a long train journey?This inexpensive and enlightening route guide by Thomas Baker, will transform your experience aboard one of Amtrak's most scenic rail journeys. It's like having an entertaining tour guide beside you giving informative commentary as you travel from 'The Big Apple' to 'The Big Easy'.

This illuminating travel guide brings to life hundreds of fascinating points of interest you might otherwise miss. You will encounter the Northeast and the Deep South like never before. Baker explains the unique landscapes, cultural and historical richness, pivotal events, and colorful characters that shaped the nation.What's here?This carefully researched railway travel guidebook tells you what's outside the window. It gives you a front-row seat to the absorbing stories that unfold as you travel from the towering skyscrapers of Manhattan, through Washington D.C., the rolling hills of Virginia, the Blue Ridge Mountains, to the steamy swamps of Cajun Country, on this one-of-a-kind trip.
Baker recounts absorbing stories from Broadway, the roots of Jazz and the Blues, the Civil War and the War of Independence battlefields, and the joys of the Deep South's hospitality and cuisine. He also concisely explains the significance of the Continental Congress, The Founding Fathers, the Antebellum Era, and the economic resurgence of The South.The essential Amtrak travel companionThis expertly crafted USA travel guidebook is perfect for inquisitive, on-the-go rail travelers. It is your passport to enjoyment on 'The Crescent' with unique insights, fun trivia, and fascinating anecdotes about small towns off the beaten track. It presents a glimpse into the past and present at each stop in a concise, easy-to-read format, where Baker highlights:

• What is special about the place?

• What's happened here?
• What's quirky and fun about the place?
• Is anyone famous from here?