The Concord Guide Book (1880)

von George Bradford Bartlett

168 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Concord Guide Book, written by George Bradford Bartlett and first published in 1880, is a comprehensive guide to the historic town of Concord, Massachusetts. The book is divided into several sections, each of which provides a detailed overview of a different aspect of the town's history and attractions.The first section of the book provides an overview of the town's early history, including its settlement by English colonists in the 17th century, its role in the American Revolution, and its emergence as a center of literary and intellectual activity in the 19th century. This section also includes information on the town's historic landmarks, such as the Old North Bridge and the homes of famous Concord residents like Ralph Waldo Emerson and Louisa May Alcott.The second section of the book is devoted to the town's natural beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities. This section includes detailed descriptions of the town's parks, trails, and waterways, as well as information on local wildlife and plant life.The third section of the book is a guide to the town's cultural attractions, including museums, galleries, and performing arts venues. This section also includes information on local festivals and events.The final section of the book is a practical guide for visitors, including information on transportation, lodging, dining, and shopping.Overall, The Concord Guide Book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring the rich history and natural beauty of this historic New England town.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Lifestyle, Hobbys und Freizeit Reisen und Urlaub Reiseberichte, Reiseliteratur
• ISBN: 9781437286526
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 26.11.2008
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC