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The book became an instant classic upon its initial release in 2016, ranking as a best seller in the regional travel and history categories. It has now been updated with orientation maps, new recommendations, fresh historical anecdotes, and two bonus trips. Author Jim Duffy is the founder of Secrets of the Eastern Shore website and Facebook page, which rank as the go-to sources for travel tips and interesting stories about the Eastern Shore of Maryland, the Eastern Shore of Virginia, and Delaware.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe revised second edition of this 2016 book includes orientation maps, expanded storytelling, and two bonus trips.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51367955366111,"sku":"9781735674117","price":23.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/dQuQAcppAx9781735674117.webp?v=1789116962"},{"product_id":"eastern-shore-roade-trips-2-26-more-one-day-adventures-on-delmarva-paperback","title":"Eastern Shore Roade Trips #2: 26 MORE One-Day Adventures on Delmarva - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoin award-winning writer Jim Duffy as he ventures out in search of the heart and soul of the storied Delmarva Peninsula-wandering along backroads, visiting Chesapeake islands, touring quaint towns, and strolling beaches and parks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA follow-up to the regional bestseller \"Eastern Shore Road Trips,\" \"Eastern Shore Road Trips 2\" has been updated in this second edition for the mid-2020s and beyond. The book serves up 26 all-new excursions that mix itineraries full of insider tips with fascinating stories from days gone by. The author is the co-founder of Secrets of the Eastern Shore, the go-to online source among locals and tourists alike for travel tips and engaging stories about the region. Whether you are a road tripper or an armchair traveler, \"Eastern Shore Road Trips 2\" is sure to give you a fresh sense for what makes the Delmarva Peninsula such a timeless American treasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn every chapter, the book delves into the fascinating events and key personalities that shaped the destination at hand. Trips are evenly divided among the lower, middle, and upper parts of the peninsula, which covers the Eastern Shore of Virginia, the Eastern Shore of Maryland, and the state of Delaware. 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War, greed, oppression? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThink again. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOrdinary Heroes of Old Delmarva\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e brings good news from America's days gone by, with \u003cstrong\u003e34 inspiring true tales of courage, kindness, and community.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe setting is a national treasure. The \u003cstrong\u003eDelmarva Peninsula\u003c\/strong\u003e encompasses the \u003cstrong\u003eEastern Shores of Maryland and Virginia, \u003c\/strong\u003e along with much of \u003cstrong\u003eDelaware\u003c\/strong\u003e. It's a landscape thick with history, blessed with Chesapeake beauty, and filled with unique cultural traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor \u003cstrong\u003eJim Duffy \u003c\/strong\u003ehas written five previous books about this region. He's a gifted storyteller with a down-home writing style that brings people of the past back to life, letting readers see their world and step into their old-time shoes. Rich and famous folks are few and far between in these pages. The heroes are \u003cstrong\u003eordinary folks doing extraordinary things.\u003c\/strong\u003e What to expect: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Thrilling tales of survival and shipwreck\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - Heartwarming tales of everyday women and men reaching out to strangers and neighbors with brave helping hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - Inspiring tales of can-do community togetherness\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOrdinary Heroes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is an uplifting blend of history, storytelling, and inspiration. It's set on Delmarva, but it speaks to the broader American experience. Grab a copy to revive your spirit, connecting with a fresh array of kind and resilient role models. The footprints these ordinary heroes left aren't just remnants from the past. 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