The rich history and deep beauty of one of America's most beloved rivers is delightfully chronicled in this book for young people by a distinguished author. 

Describing the Shenandoah and its valley with great feeling, Miss Davis reconstructs its past from the days when the Indians used it as a hunting ground through the years of settlement by Germans, Scotch-Irish, and English, and concentrating on the heroic days of the Civil War.  In a style which suggests the softness and peace of the Shenandoah itself, the author reveals the valley as a way of life, a blue-green haven of rolling fields, brick houses, and serenity.

In a special chapter called "Valley Tour" Miss Davis leads youngsters through the valley, pointing out the natural and man-made showplaces of great interest. That Miss Davis loves the valley is evident.  That the young reader will be brought under its spell is the artistic achievement of the author.

From the dust jacket