Masterfully photographed, and printed on high quality paper, this book is a must have for any armchair traveller.
The book provides a map of the region on the inside cover, and then follows a brief and informative historical overview, which introduces the region to the reader. From that point onwards the book consists of one splendid photograph after the other, very often on a full page, or even spread over double pages, all with short descriptions to accompany them.
I am also the proud owner of Ireland (Photographic Tour) by the same author and photographer and as such, I can highly recommend any one of the books in this series.

If you love to snuggle up with a wonderful cookbook to read, buy this one! I've had this book for at least 10 years and I still pull it off the shelf to look at the wonderful illustrations by Tasha Tudor and read the interesting anecdotes. The book is divided into chapters, each reflecting a holiday or cherished event -- from Easter to New Year's Open House to Picnic by the River -- and opens with a short story on the family traditions so associated. I like it most because it is both modern and quaint at the same time. As for the recipes, I must admit I haven't tried very many...

If you are looking for an exciting plot, this book is not for you. If you are seeking a book full of vivid imagery of the past mixed with sentiment and spirituality, this book IS for you. You will be transported back to Victorian Era working class New England, the memories of the author, connections to her family, community and natural world. I'm not sure if the reprint contains the beautiful engravings of the original printing, but they are also lovely.

i think that it was a great book since i live in new endland it was kinda scarry

I love the book, it is a New Englanders treat. Definetly for the person who would enjoy researching the wonderfully rich history of northern cemeteries. Although out of print it would be available with the press of your mouse button. This book was pressed to the fullest by the author and is an excellent book for the very rare subject. It helps New England (especially Vermont,) get some publicity. Thank You!

It may be out of print, but this book has a wonderful collection of traditional New England recipes, from Boston Baked Beans, to Cape Cod Clam Chowder, to Boston Brown Bread. One of my favorites is the recipe for Ravine Brownies, which calls for so little flour, they're almost like fudge. I treasure my copy of this book.

New England Encounters: Indians & Euroamericans, ca. 1600-1850 is an impressive anthology of informative and scholarly essays focusing on key episodes of Indian-European contact in the first 250 years of New England history. The contributors cover a wide spectrum of Native American - European relations ranging from the Abenaki territory in Northern Maine to Pequot lands in southern Connecticut; from profitable commerce to devastating warfare; from religion persuasion to labor exploitation; from cultural mixing to nonviolent resistance; from literary representation to political argumentation. Editor Alden Vaughan enhances New England Encounters for the reader with an insightful introduction which places the diverse essays within the broader context of New England ethno-history. Of special merit is having the various contributors append postscripts to their original essays commenting on recent scholarship and interpretations since their essays were first written. New England Encounters is a truly impressive and very welcome contribution to Native American studies, American colonial and post-colonial history.

Everyone knows that fish is a healthy main dish, but few know how to cook it well and what goes best with it for a complete meal. Martha Murphy, the wife of a fisherman and owner of the award-winning Murphy's Bed & Breakfast, provides all the guidance a cook needs to create a wide variety of recipes that will consistently please family and friends. From simple broiling and poaching to exotic sauteed dishes, pastas, hearty chowders, and even pizzas, she shows how seafood can become the dish that is savoured and remembered. Our family favorites are her Oven-Baked Fish Chowder, New England Fish and Shellfish Stew, and Roasted Salmon with Crispy Skin and A Citrus Sauce. We've also been very pleased with her side-dish recipes (e.g. Balsamic Green Beans and Creamy Coleslaw). Her Baked Pears, Gingerbread With Lemon Sauce, and Blueberry-Lemon Sponge Pie are a few examples of the wonderful dessert recipes she offers that are light, fresh, finishes to a delicious fish meal.

All the recipes I've tried have yielded wonderful results and I've found the instructions clear and easy-to-follow.

An added plus is the charm of the cookbook, which is beautifully illustrated with photos of fishermen obtained from museums and private collections. Her text and captions also give an insider's view of the fisherman's life, past and present.

This is a must-buy for anyone who would like to learn to cook fish well. It would also make a thoughtful gift to someone who enjoys fish or should be eating more of it for health reasons.

This calendar is salute the brave men and women who've risked their lives on the sea as commercial fishermen. The dramatic black & white historical photos make it an artistic and highly attractive wall display. The date boxes are nice and big and include moon phases--a necessity for boaters and fishermen! There's also an adaptable tide chart. Those who love the drama and setting of The Perfect Storm will enjoy this calendar. In fact, it has a wonderful photo of Gloucester Harbor on the cover.

The New England Gardener's Book Of Lists provides gardeners in the states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont everything they need to know about in order to have a successful gardening experience and create a beautiful, climate appropriate garden. New England gardeners must learn to deal with acid soil, harsh winters, short growing seasons, and more. In The New England Gardener's Book Of Lists, Karan Cutler offers her own personal experience abetted with advice from several other New England Gardening experts to provide features and lists on choosing appropriate annuals, biennials, perennials; tending bulbs, roses, shrubs, and vines; selecting trees, native plants, ferns, grasses and groundcovers, and more. A compendium of fact-filled features an informative lists, The New England Gardener's Book Of Lists is organized by plant type and categorized by zones. No New England gardener should proceed to cultivate a garden without first reading through The New England Gardener's Book of Lists!