Larry H Spruill

Mount Vernon Revisited Larry H Spruill

Publisher Marketing: An important gateway suburban community, Mount Vernon was formed around the construction of two commuter rail lines to and from New York City. In the first quarter of the 20th century, its contiguous borders with Greater New York, rapid population growth, automobiles, petroleum, and industrial development set the stage for the encroachment of urban realities on the upwardly mobile founders' hopes for a sustained and prosperous suburban lifestyle. Through images that illustrate the power of 20th-century transportation technologies, new energy sources, and dynamic demographic forces on this "City of Happy Homes," Mount Vernon Revisited commemorates pivotal milestones of the past 150 years while offering indicators of the city's potential and identity. Contributor Bio:  Jackson, Donna M Donna M. Jackson is an award-winning author of nonfiction books for children and holds a master's degree in journalism from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Her works include the critically acclaimed Elephant Scientists, BoneDetectives, Bug Scientists, and "Wildlife Detectives"--all honored by the NSTA/CBC's Outstanding Science Trade Book for Children award; ER Vets, an Orbis Pictus and ASPCA Henry Bergh honor book; and "Extreme Scientists", named a Smithsonian Notable Book for Children, 2009. When she's not writing about scientists in the field, Donna enjoys reading, skiing, gardening, hiking in the mountains, and spending time with her family. She lives in Colorado. Learn more about Donna at her website: http: //www.donnamjackson.net.