Railroads of Cape Cod and the Islands
Railroads of Cape Cod and the Islands

Author: Andrew T. Eldredge

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2003-03-01

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9780738511573

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In 1848, the railroad extended to Cape Cod to serve the Boston & Sandwich Glass Company. By 1887, fourteen of the fifteen towns on Cape Cod were connected by the railroad. For a short time, even the islands of Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard had railroad lines. As the highways expanded in the years following World War II, the automobile became the primary mode of transportation. By 1959, year-round Cape Cod passenger service had been discontinued. Today, many miles of track have been removed to accommodate recreational bike paths.Using hundreds of historic images, Railroads of Cape Cod and the Islands illustrates the rich heritage of passenger and freight rail transportation on Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket. Mainland connections once involved transfer between ship and rail at wharves in Provincetown, Hyannis, and Woods Hole. Since 1935, trains have crossed the Cape Cod Canal on the world's second longest vertical-lift bridge.

Railroads of the Eastern Shore
Railroads of the Eastern Shore

Author: Lorett Treese

Publisher: History Press

Published: 2021-03-15

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 9781540246585

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The history of the Delmarva Peninsula is inextricably entwined with the story of its railroads. The earliest railroads were short, locally funded lines. The dream to connect Norfolk directly to Eastern Seaboard cities farther north was first realized by the New York, Philadelphia & Norfolk Railroad in the 1880s. The line ran north-south along the peninsula to Cape Charles City, Virginia, where freight cars were loaded onto barges for the trip across the Chesapeake Bay. This line was eventually absorbed by the giant Pennsylvania Railroad, and the ferry service was eclipsed when the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel was completed in 1964. For more than a century, though, railroads played a critical role in the development of the Eastern Shore. Regional historian Lorett Treese tells this story.

Cape Cod, Nantucket & Martha's Vineyard
Cape Cod, Nantucket & Martha's Vineyard

Author: Andrew Bender

Publisher:

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 238

ISBN-13: 9781740597579

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Lonely Planet travel guides:- Inspirational colour Highlights sections and tailored Itineraries chapters make pre-trip planning a breeze- Lead titles feature handy full-colour foldout road map for easy navigation- Features insider tips and opinionated reviews from authors with intimate ties to the region- Special features and detours take travelers off the beaten trackCape Cod, Nantucket & Martha's Vineyard:- Highlights the region's best hiking, cycling, kayaking and whale-watching- Dedicated Food & Drink section on the Cape's distinctive cuisine, written by a food expert- Themed Itineraries covering Cape Cod's back roads and waterways, arts and antique trails, and coastal history- The region receives more than 4.7 million visitors each year"The essential companion, with well presented information on everything from folklore to reading lists to insider lunch spots." -Conde Nast Traveler

Cape Cod
Cape Cod

Author: William Martin

Publisher: Grand Central Publishing

Published: 1992-07-01

Total Pages: 740

ISBN-13: 9780446363174

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "Engrossing...entertaining...the perfect book to take to the beach." - Boston Herald Two families, both carried by the Mayflower across stormy seas... both destined to generations of proud leadership, shameful intrigue, and passion for the sandy crest of land that became their heritage... This is the story of the Bigelow and Hilyard clans, from their first years on America's shores, through the fury of her wars and the glory of her triumphs, to our own time when young Geoff Hilyard must fight to save both his marriage to a Bigelow heir and the windswept coast he loves. It is a struggle that will take him deep into the past, to a centuries-old feud that never died..And on a dangerous quest for a priceless relic of American history that has lain hidden in the Cape for over two hundred years.

Cape Cod
Cape Cod

Author: Robert Finch

Publisher: U.S. Government Printing Office

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13:

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Spine title reads: Cape Cod National Seashore. On cover: Official National Park Handbook. Describes the cultural and natural history of Cape Cod. Examines the land, the sea, and recent transformations in the peninsula. Provides a concise travel guide and reference materials.

Train
Train

Author: Tom Zoellner

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2014-01-30

Total Pages: 420

ISBN-13: 0698151399

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An epic and revelatory narrative of the most important transportation technology of the modern world In his wide-ranging and entertaining new book, Tom Zoellner—coauthor of the New York Times–bestselling An Ordinary Man—travels the globe to tell the story of the sociological and economic impact of the railway technology that transformed the world—and could very well change it again. From the frigid trans-Siberian railroad to the antiquated Indian Railways to the Japanese-style bullet trains, Zoellner offers a stirring story of this most indispensable form of travel. A masterful narrative history, Train also explores the sleek elegance of railroads and their hypnotizing rhythms, and explains how locomotives became living symbols of sex, death, power, and romance.

Cape Cod Camino Way
Cape Cod Camino Way

Author: Peggy Jablonski

Publisher:

Published: 2021-07-02

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781006771309

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What do you do when a pandemic forces you to stay close to home while current issues of social and racial justice are sparking a reckoning with the past? You seek answers right where you live by walking and discovering the stories of the people who came before you, and of those around you today.Over the summer of 2020, Peggy Jablonski walked through every town on Cape Cod, the peninsula she calls home, on a pilgrimage to reflect, listen, understand, and take action. The Cape Cod Camino Way is her story of asking questions, finding answers, and sharing what she has found. It is the story of building awareness toward true social justice action for the future. And it is a guide for creating a Camino Way walk of your own!Cape Cod Camino Way: Walking with a Purpose continues with its walks on Cape Cod to invite others to explore contemporary social issues from a historically accurate lens, and to enjoy the natural beauty of the Cape.

U. S. Chart No. 1 - 13th Edition: Symbols, Abbreviations and Terms Used on Paper and Electronic Navigational Charts
U. S. Chart No. 1 - 13th Edition: Symbols, Abbreviations and Terms Used on Paper and Electronic Navigational Charts

Author: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Publisher:

Published: 2019-05-07

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781937196295

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As in previous editions, the symbols used on paper nautical charts produced by NOAA and the NGA and digital raster representations of those charts, such as NOAA Raster Nautical Chart (NOAA RNC's), are presented in lettered sections organized in categories, such as Landmarks, Depths, and Lights.