9781334057762 - The Bay State Excursion of 1871: A Record and Souvenir of Eight Days' Pleasure on the Eastern Coast (Classic Reprint) di Author, Unknown (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is a fascinating and detailed account of an 8-day steamboat excursion taken by the author and nearly 250 fellow travelers along the coast of Maine and into Canadian territory in August of 1871. The author provides an entertaining chronicle of their journey, including stops in Portland, Eastport, St. John, and Bar Harbor. The book is filled with vivid descriptions of the scenery, warm receptions from the locals, and camaraderie shared by the excursionists. Beyond the travelogue, the book offers insight into New England culture, history, and the social climate of the time. The author ponders topics as wide-ranging as the role of women in society, the rise of industry, the impact of the Civil War, and the importance of appreciating the natural world. As the steamboat glides past picturesque islands, rocky shores, and bustling cities, the author reflects on the relationship between man and nature, the fragility of the environment, and the importance of conservation. This book offers not only a historical account of a specific journey but also a series of philosophical reflections on the meaning of travel, the beauty of nature, and the ever-changing tapestry of the human experience. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.