Dave Tabler

Delaware from Freeways to E-Ways

First State, Solid-State

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Curious about how America's second-smallest state has shaped both our physical and digital landscape? Wondering how the infrastructure of the past influences today's technology-based culture? Want to celebrate progress while honoring yesteryear? Popular blogger and award-winning author Dave Tabler has documented his love of historical milestones to thousands of loyal followers. And now he's here to educate and bring more fascinating Delawarean tales to life. Delaware from Freeways to E-Ways is a balanced blend of meticulous research and colorful anecdotes. From the first skyscraper in the early 20th century to the present day's crucial digital medical technology, the evolution of this small-but-pivotal state has played a role in shaping modern society. Tabler's painstaking work ensures readers will enjoy immersing themselves in the powerful local and national narratives that shape our country's history. In Delaware from Freeways to E-Ways, you'll discover: - The influence of the du Pont family and other local figures in forging the state's legacy - Key facts about important cultural institutions like the Delaware Art Museum, Smyrna Opera House, and the state fair - Sensational events such as the Lonely Hearts Murders, the Polio Epidemic, and World War I - How innovative transformation is integral to both economic and societal growth - The shift from physical to digital connectivity and much, much more! Delaware from Freeways to E-Ways is a must-have for any history connoisseur. If you like captivating storytelling, unique perspectives, and the interconnectedness of regional and country-wide initiatives, then you'll enjoy Dave Tabler's comprehensive resource.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Beall Research
• Seitenzahl: 134
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. November 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 279mm x 216mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 449g
• ISBN-13: 9798987000663
• Artikelnr.: 71262677

Autorenporträt

Ten year old Dave Tabler decided he was going to read the 'R' volume from the family's World Book Encyclopedia set over summer vacation. He never made it from beginning to end. He did, however, become interested in Norman Rockwell, rare-earth elements, and Run for the Roses.Tabler's father encouraged him to try his hand at taking pictures with the family camera. With visions of Rockwell dancing in his head, Tabler press-ganged his younger brother into wearing a straw hat and sitting next to a stream barefoot with a homemade fishing pole in his hand. The resulting image was terrible.Dave Tabler went on to earn degrees in art history and photojournalism despite being told he needed a 'Plan B.'Fresh out of college, Tabler contributed the photography for "The Illustrated History of American Civil War Relics," which taught him how to work with museum curators, collectors, and white cotton gloves. He met a man in the Shenandoah Valley who played the musical saw, a Knoxville fellow who specialized in collecting barbed wire, and Tom Dickey, brother of the man who wrote 'Deliverance.'In 2006 Tabler circled back to these earlier encounters with Appalachian culture as an idea for a blog. AppalachianHistory.net today reaches 375,000 readers a year.Dave Tabler moved to Delaware in 2010 and became smitten with its rich past. He no longer copies Norman Rockwell, but his experience working with curators and collectors came in handy when he got the urge to photograph a love letter to Delaware's early heritage. This may be the start of something.