Even though this one is currently out of print, it is worth getting your hands on a copy of this book, as many of the state by state directories of nurseries in New England are still current, as is the Gardener's Calendar of Events and areas which feature the year's award winners for fruits and vegetables.

This is the 2nd edition of her book and I just found out there is a new edition dated Feb., 2000, which I plan to buy immediately. An excellent starting point - this book will save you a lot of research time when planning a trip and will help you immediately pinpoint the best dining and accomodation choices. It's one of the first books I turn to when planning a trip or where to eat and has given me ideas for other trips (e.g. Brandywine Valley and Wilmington). The writeups are accurate and give a sense of the foods and surroundings. My only criticism is that the photography could be better. But then, the reader can always follow up by visiting an establishment's web site (if they have one).

A lot of information, mostly very interesting and well-presented. It's appeal is quite general, to anyone interested in colorful local history and the sea, not just to those with esoteric fascinations with fishing industry history or old boats. The main draw, though, is the collection of photographs, some very old, capturing a largely vanished way of life and yet showing a lot of similarities between they that go down to the sea in ships today and their ancestors. The text and photos work together beautifully to give a feeling for a very difficult way of life and the very real and ever-present danger.

Perfect for reading to oneself or sharing with the whole family. Hastings manages to bring alive the past, sharing tales of a long-ago culture. My only complaint with this book is that I wished there'd been a bit more dialogue and less description. Do try the recipe for old-fashioned baked beans - it was popular in our house.

This guide was extremely helpful in the Boston area. Use of the guide helped us maximize our time. We we able to do a great many things in a limited period of time with the assistance of this book. Well worth the investment.

The word "unique" is a cliche'. Yet it certainly applies to Sean Connolley's travelogue within a buddy novel within a dadaist word salad, within a dinner conversation. Whew!

Stay awake on this wild ride. You won't be traveling in a straight line for long. You'll veer off into evolutionary biology, or Mafia drug deals, or pyromania, or the political intrigues of the stone cult, or... There's even a cohesive plot in there somewhere!

The book moves along nicely, but Connolley's formal style of dialogue-within-dialogue takes some getting used to. This isn't a book you read half asleep in front of the TV. Concentrate, and your attention will be amply rewarded with clever gems of writing you'll find sprinkled liberally throughout this book.

I loved "A Great Place to Die". Read it for its metaphysical parody, for its seductive lyricism, or, heck, just read it for fun...

...and wait until you find out how it ends!

This book is filled with photographs that make me miss my home and make me excited to move back. The photos are stunning and the book is well done.

My only minor critique is that some of the captions are slightly confusing. I spent a few minutes wondering where the 'train' was in the picture of the train station, only to reread the caption and realize that they are referring to a theoretical train and not one in the picture. Also, the little intro picture in the Newburyport section is really the southern point of Salisbury Beach, which also puzzled me a bit. Both minor points, but thats why only 4 stars from me.

Connie Baxter Marlow has put together a tribute to Mount Katahdin and Baxter State Park. The people of Maine have a right to be proud of their mountain. This is not a trail guide to the mountain but rather a presentation of its flora and fauna. The photography is very good. However, the text tends to the mystical. This is not a total surprise. Mountains like Katahdin that stand by themselves tend to be regarded differently from those that are found in mountainous regions. For example, Mt. Shasta which looms over Northern California, just as Katahdin looms over the center of Maine, is the subject of legends about lost civilizations. However, this book is worthwhile for its photographs.

Want to know the Village's history? Want to know about all the odd buildings you walk by every day? Want to read about where Bob Dylan played before he was famous? Where did F. Scott Fitzerald eat & drink(there's no sign on the restaurant, even today)?

A nice reference whether you live here, work here, pass through, or plan to visit jsut once.

The text is well-written, informative, and readable.

The only down-side: it was published in 1992 and is getting a bit dated. The listings, particularly the restaurant list, are particularly vulnerable to the aging process. In the Village, the restaurant list will be outdated by tomorrow...

a newspaper photographers visual diary of new york from the 40's thru the 60's
some great images in this book and some not so great images in this book