The Great Valley Road of Virginia: Shenandoah Landscapes from Prehistory to the Present Book signing reception with Warren Hofstra, editor, and Scott Jost, contributing photographer, and an exhibit of original Valley Road photographs and note cards by Scott Jost Friday, October 1, 5-7 PM, at The Gaines Group, 107 S. Main St #2, Harrisonburg. More about the Book The Great Valley Road of Virginia is a history of U.S. Route 11 between the Potomac River at Williamsport, Maryland, and the James River at Buchanon, Virginia, edited by Warren R. Hofstra, Shenandoah University and Karl Raitz, University of Kentucky. The book features 53 photographs of vernacular architecture and physical geography along the Valley Road by contributing photographer Scott Jost. Contributing Authors include Michael N. McConnell, Gabrielle M. Lanier, Geraldine Wojno Kiefer, James K. Bryant II, Kenneth W. Keller, and Ann E. McCleary. "The Great Valley Road of Virginia strikes a very good balance between the academic and the popular. Those interested in cultural landscapes in general, and highway landscapes in particular, will love the book, as well as anyone with an interest in the Shenandoah Valley. This is an intelligent narrative and the depth of research, insight, and attention to detail will make this volume the 'go-to' book on the Shenandoah Valley." -Kevin Patrick, Indiana University of PA, author of Pennsylvania Caves and Other Rocky Roadside Wonders This book signing and exhibit coincide with the October First Fridays Downtown gallery walk in Harrisonburg. Come enjoy the book signing, photographs and reception, then take in the rest of the First Fridays exhibits and performances along with dinner or drinks downtown. Bring your friends! Directions The Gaines Group is located in downtown Harrisonburg at the intersection of South Main and Water Streets just above Oasis Gallery. The entrance is located on South Main between Oasis Gallery and Dance & Company. ______________________________________ To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html