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The Book You Need When Traveling
Indiana’s Historic National Road

Richmond, IN --1/19/07 - - Recently released, "Driving the National Road in Indiana” is an extraordinary Paperback book capturing the expression and scenic beauty of Indiana’s 200 year old highway and its people. With 108 pages and more than 90 black and white photos, the guide book takes travelers on an incredible journey across one of the nation’s most fascinating historic highways by highlighting roadside attractions and curiosities from yesteryear — like the 1954 Plainfield Diner; marker commemorating fourteen pioneer travelers who died from food poisoning on their trek westward; Little Orphant Annie’s final resting spot; 1830s mile markers (only two remain) –- this handy guide book provides cover-to cover entertainment for both armchair and on-the-road travelers.

“Driving the National Road in Indiana” is currently available at the Old National Road Welcome Center, Richmond, Indiana, and with online retailers such as Amazon.com, and booklocker.com. The book will be arriving on the shelves of local bookstores and gift shops. Temple will be touring Indiana this spring to promote “Driving the National Road in Indiana.”

Author: Mary Beth Temple is a freelance writer based just outside New York City, who writes frequently on antiques and home decor. She discovered Indiana’s Historic National Road while researching an article on Indiana’s Antique Alley. She returned to Indiana for a 3-day excursion along Indiana’s National Road. Temple is also the author of “Touring New Jersey’s Lighthouses.” Schiffer Publishing,

2004; “Rescuing Vintage Textiles.” St. Johann Press, 2000.

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