Scenic Driving New England

Scenic Driving New England

Author: Stewart M. Green

Publisher: Falcon Guides

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780762740604

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Aimed at the travellers who prefer a short journey or a daylong excursion, weathered buildings or wave-swept beaches, this is a guide to the scenic wonders of the six New England states.


Scenic Driving New England

Scenic Driving New England

Author: Stewart M. Green

Publisher: Falcon Guides

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 348

ISBN-13:

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Illustrated with maps throughout, this is a year-round guide to all of the most scenic travel routes around New England. It includes recreational opportunities and information on historic sites and local natural history.


New England Icons

New England Icons

Author: Bruce Irving

Publisher: The Countryman Press

Published: 2011-08-23

Total Pages: 115

ISBN-13: 0881509272

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"Read the stories behind the scenery: Short, rich, uncommonly engaging histories and descriptions of New England's most notable and recognizable features are accompanied by pitch-perfect photos by one of the region's best architectural photographers."--P. [4] of jacket.


The Road Less Traveled

The Road Less Traveled

Author: Robert A. Geake

Publisher: America Through Time

Published: 2019-12-09

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781634991988

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Follow the author as he explores the once bustling stagecoach routes and turnpikes that crisscrossed communities throughout New England. Now quiet country lanes in the age of superhighways, traveling these routes today lets us explore the houses and buildings that still remain, and learn the history of the these homes and businesses, of the people who lived and worked within the communities these roads connected in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Each journey conveys a detailed description of the route and acts as a guide, as well as providing the history of the road. Long an avid hiker and kayaker, the author also provides information about those opportunities along the routes he has chosen, as well as suggestions for lodging, camping, and eating along the journey on some of the most picturesque roads in New England.


Scenic Routes & Byways New England

Scenic Routes & Byways New England

Author: Stewart M. Green

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2012-08-21

Total Pages: 400

ISBN-13: 0762789506

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Pack up the car and enjoy gorgeous drives through some of the most spectacular scenery the area has to offer. This series of indispensable highway companions maps out short trips for exploring scenic byways and back roads. Whether you embark on an adventure that winds along mountainsides, cuts through open fields, or shows off the shoreline, the road trips in our Scenic Driving guides will transform your passenger seat into a front row seat to experience natural beauty at its finest. This spring, discover four newly-updated guides: Scenic Driving Montana, Scenic Driving New England, Scenic Oregon, and Scenic DrivingYellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. Inside you’ll find: Itineraries from 20 to more than 200 miles Route map for each drive In-depth descriptions of attractions Optional side trips to museums, parks, and landmarks Tips on lodging, camping, dining, travel services, and best driving seasons


Highways, Byways, and Road Systems in the Pre-Modern World

Highways, Byways, and Road Systems in the Pre-Modern World

Author: Susan E. Alcock

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2012-03-20

Total Pages: 313

ISBN-13: 1118244303

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Highways, Byways, and Road Systems in the Pre-Modern World reveals the significance and interconnectedness of early civilizations’ pathways. This international collection of readings providing a description and comparative analysis of several sophisticated systems of transport and communication across pre-modern cultures. Offers a comparative analysis of several sophisticated systems of overland transport and communication networks across pre-modern cultures Addresses the burgeoning interest in connectivity and globalization in ancient history, archaeology, anthropology, and recent work in network analysis Explores the societal, cultural, and religious implications of various transportation networks around the globe Includes contributions from an international team of scholars with expertise on pre-modern India, China, Japan, the Americas, North Africa, Europe, and the Near East Structured to encourage comparative thinking across case studies