| A Guide to Historic Downtown Memphis Contributor(s): Patton, William (Author) |
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ISBN: 1540224007 ISBN-13: 9781540224002 Publisher: History Press Library Editions OUR PRICE: $28.79 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Travel | Special Interest - General - History | United States - State & Local - South (al,ar,fl,ga,ky,la,ms,nc,sc,tn,va,wv) - Travel | United States - South - General |
| Dewey: 976.819 |
| LCCN: 2010026593 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.82 lbs) 194 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - South - Geographic Orientation - Tennessee - Cultural Region - Mid-South - Cultural Region - Southeast U.S. - Locality - Memphis, Tennessee |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Need a practical, useful guide to downtown Memphis's historic streets, buildings and neighborhoods? Look no further than A Guide to Historic Downtown Memphis. From Beale Street to the Bluffs, this guidebook covers all the essentials that no explorer of the River City should be without. Each chapter provides a map for a different section of downtown Memphis, guiding readers on a journey to the historic reaches of this modern city. The destinations may vary from classic theatres to barbeque joints, from churches to saloons, but the road always leads to another fascinating Memphis discovery. Perfect for out-of-town visitors or Memphians who need a helpful guide to showcase the attractions that make their hometown one of a kind. |
Contributor Bio(s): Patton, William: - Attorney and business owner Bill Patton is the founder of Memphis-based tour company Backbeat Tours (www.backbeattours.com). His poetry and short fiction has appeared in the Potomac Review and other journals. He lives in Midtown Memphis with his wife and two dogs. |