<p>Experience the storied Delmarva Peninsula in a fresh new way through this collection of strange and wondrous tales from days gone by. Award-winning writer Jim Duffy of Secrets of the Eastern Shore shares 44 true-life tales in these pages that run the gamut from adventure to comedy and romance to murder and much more.\nThe tales are full of priceless moments and unforgettable characters. They unfold in small towns, at beach resorts, along back roads, and out on remote islands. Every story speaks to the rich history and vibrant culture of a historic landscape that covers the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Virginia, as well as the state of Delaware.\nA few teasers:\n• The Milford man who made ice cream taste better\n• Reedy Island, the refuge of scoundrels\n• The president who shot ducks (and marbles) on Hog Island\n• This Hollywood “degenerate” loved life on Bolingbroke Creek\n• Not just death by chocolate—murder by chocolate!\n• This crab might save your life—perhaps it already has!\n• Slippery Dickie: the “Jailbreak King” of Delmarva\n• These young lovers cooked up the ultimate Chesapeake honeymoon\n• Black Gold! The Great Delmarva Oil Craze\n• The starving time on Holland Island … or not?\n• A shopkeeper's surprise: "How much is that alligator in the window?\nJim Duffy has written two popular collections of "Eastern Shore Road Trips." His Secrets of the Eastern Shore website, Facebook page, and newsletter have become the go-to source for Delmarva lovers interested in travel destinations and fun stories about the region. Duffy is a frequent guest for "Throwback Thursdays" on WBOC-TV's "Delmarva Life." He puts on engaging storytelling shows up and down the Delmarva Peninsula.\nJoin him as he wanders through time in this collection of adventures, "You Wouldn't Believe! 44 Strange and Wondrous Delmarva Tales." Some stories will leave you laughing. Others will have you shaking your head in amazement. Every one of them will give you a little extra insight into a special all-American place, the Delmarva Peninsula. Happy reading!</p>

You Wouldn't Believe!: 44 Strange and Wondrous Delmarva Tales

History

Duffy, Jim

Americas

Jim Duffy

Shore Bets: The Delmarva Fun Guide

Travel

United States

<p>Wanderlust much? Author Jim Duffy of Secrets of the Eastern Shore is here to help.\nJim Duffy's fifth book devoted to travel, history, and culture on the Delmarva Peninsula is a 276-page idea factory that will connect you with hundreds of intriguing destinations and cool annual events. It will serve for years to come as a roadmap to discovering nature, culture, weirdness, history, and good times in one of the nation's great travel destinations--the peninsula that includes the state of Delaware and the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Virginia.\nThe book unfolds into two sections. The first connects you with more than 150 annual events, organized by the four seasons. These range from can't-miss classics like Ocean City Springfest, the Chincoteague Pony Swim, Chestertown's Downrigging Weekend, and the Delaware State Fair to idiosyncratic gems like the Apple Scrapple Festival, the Muskrat Skinning World Championship, and the Berlin Bathtub Races.\nThe second section delivers what-you-need-to-know info on 125 different destinations, organized into five geographic regions. Some of those destinations are one-stop affairs--a fabulous little museum here, or a breathtaking natural attraction there. Others describe multiple fun things to see and do in itineraries devoted to small towns, beach resorts, remote islands, and scenic backroads.\n"Shore Fun" puts everything that makes the peninsula special at your fingertips. That everything-everywhere-all-at-once approach is different from Duffy's earlier books. His two popular collections of "Eastern Shore Road Trips" and his collection of "Tubman Travels" contain extended travel essays filled with stories from days gone by and insights into local culture. They don't strive to be comprehensive in the way that "Shore Fun" is. This new one is focused on delivering quick-hitting, what-you-need-to-know info so you can decide which of Delmarva's countless travel options fit your priorities and timetable.\nSo ... another weekend is approaching. Does the weather look good? Are you feeling the itch to let loose, hit the road, and make some new discoveries? This is the book you'll pick up in those moments. "Shore Fun" is going to help you make the most of your Delmarva travels, from down in Cape Charles to up in Elkton and from sunrises on the ocean to sunsets on the Chesapeake Bay.\nGood times and fun finds await around just about every bend of this glorious peninsula, so start flipping through these pages to find your next fun adventure. Happy wandering!</p>

Shore Fun: The Wanderer's Guide to Delmarva

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