{"title":"Adam Van Doren","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by Adam Van Doren, a distinguished author known for his captivating explorations of American history and his unique ability to bring the past vividly to life. Van Doren is not just an author; he is an accomplished artist and architectural historian, which is reflected in his rich, descriptive narratives and the intricate detail he provides in his works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout books in this collection is \u003cem\u003eIn the Founders' Footsteps\u003c\/em\u003e, where Van Doren takes readers on a historical journey across the United States. With keen insights and a personal touch, he retraces the steps of the founding figures of America, sharing their stories and the lasting impact they've made on the nation. His travels and observations are richly illustrated, blending historical perspectives with visual artistry, making this book an enjoyable read for both history enthusiasts and casual readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Adam Van Doren’s collection today to delve into a world where history is not just studied but vividly experienced and appreciated through beautifully crafted prose and stunning illustrations. Whether you're a history buff or a newcomer to the genre, these books offer enlightening perspectives on America's storied past.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"in-the-founders-footsteps-by-adam-van-doren-9781567926620","title":"In the Founders' Footsteps","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeautifully alive.\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWinner of the 2022 Distinguished Book Award from The Society of Colonial Wars\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA tour through the original thirteen colonies in search of historical sites and their stories in America's founding. Obscure, well-known, off-the-beaten path, and on busy city streets, here are taverns, meeting houses, battlefields, forts, monuments, and homes which all combine to define our country—the places where daring people forged a revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere is always something new to be found in America's past that also brings greater clarity to our present and the future we choose to make as a nation. Author-artist Adam Van Doren travelled from Maine to Georgia in that spirit. There are thirty-seven landmarks included, with fifteen additional locations noted in brief. From the Bunker Hill monument in Massachusetts to the Camden Battlefield Site in South Carolina, this is a tour of an American cultural landscape with a curious, perceptive, and insightful guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe reader steps inside cabins at Valley Forge where nearly two thousand soldiers perished during a cruel winter, meets the chef at Philadelphia's City Tavern where the menu is based on 18th century fare, seeks out the Swamp Fox in Georgia, visits the homes of Alexander Hamilton, John and Abigail Adams, the Joseph Webb House on the Connecticut River where French general Rochambeau made plans with Washington, and much more. An unvarnished view, we also see Philipsburg Manor, in Sleepy Hollow, New York, where Blacks were once held as slaves to work in the Hudson River Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor armchair travellers and anyone fascinated by Americana, Van Doren (\u003cem\u003eThe House Tells the Story: Homes of the American Presidents\u003c\/em\u003e) has created an unforgettable journey through history. We see the Founders—both their stunning achievements and chilling moral failures—where they lived, fought, and agreed on a common purpose, to create a nation whose future—and legacy—is continually evolving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849325138156,"sku":"9781567926620","price":74.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6486863482746.jpg?v=1759040560"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/adam-van-doren.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}