One of the attractions of Massachusetts destinations of Cape Cod, Nantucket, and Martha's Vineyard is their rich array of lighthouses. These architectural feats pepper the shores, where most continue to warn passing ships of the dangers of landfall. Arthur P. Richmond, a well-known photographer of the Cape and Islands, has gathered forty views of their lighthouses, including some views of some interiors and at various seasons. Active lights and inactive lights are presented as beautiful color postcards. Perforated, they can be detached and sent to friends (at 40 cents apiece they are a good...

Take a leisurely stroll through one of the most charming and desirable areas on Martha's Vineyard -- or anywhere in the country, for that matter. Founded in 1835 as a Methodist campground, the Martha's Vineyard Campmeeting Association began as a group of tents surrounding an impressive tabernacle. Soon the tents were replaced by cozy Victorian cottages featuring bright colors, welcoming porches, and sumptuous decoration. Lovingly preserved, often with little changed since the nineteenth century, these cottages today transport residents and visitors back to an era when life was simpler and...

If you can own only one coffee table book of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, this is the one you'll treasure. Wide-angle views of the beautiful Cape will take you back to seaside scenes, fabulous sunsets, and views of your favorite harbors and lighthouses. This oversize edition provides a beautiful medium for the art of panorama depiction perfected by this talented Cape photographer. You'll savor every turn of each page, time and again.

Panoramic photography of North Shore, Massachusetts, captures 120-degree views. Favorite vistas are beautifully exposed, including Rockport from seawall to seawall, and beaches from Revere to the playlands in Salisbury. Images portray waterfront scenes including the areas beloved lobster boats, yachts, and sailboats, along with portrayals of popular places including Pigeon Cove, the Old Newbury Town Square, the Eastern Point Lighthouse, Manchester, and Ipswich.

Provincetown, Massachusetts, one of America's favorite tourist destinations, attracts sightseers from around the world. The sights and memories of the town at the tip of Cape Cod are brought together in this beautiful photographic book. The reader flies over the town and shore to observe quaint dune shacks and three lighthouses. Here are the stunning beaches, with warm bayside water, and the historic coastline where the Pilgrims landed in 1620. Hike up to Pilgrim Monument and view the town, stroll down Commercial Street and wander around the harbor. Watch lively and festive downtown parades...

For visitors to Cape Cod & the Islands and their quaint harbors, this is an essential reference book. Filled with spectacular photography and wide-angle views, it takes you to the waterways and ports that have made Cape Cod so important in maritime history. Ranging from Buzzards Bay and Sandwich to the tip of Provincetown, 56 picturesque harbors in 19 towns and villages are portrayed, with glimpses of their activity and surroundings. A helpful geological history is included, as are informative captions. Each town is highlighted with its harbors and unique characteristics, including charts,...

Over 130 magnificent panoramic photographs bring Boston to life. These wide-angle images of 120 degrees or more offer a unique and exciting portrayal of this nearly 400 year-old city. It begins with views of the characteristic lighthouses that mark the channels in the outer harbor and for centuries have guided mariners into port. Sights around Boston include the historic forts built to protect the city, the Harborwalk around the waterfront, and world-class museums, cultural sites, and architectural landmarks steeped in history. Boston's charming and diverse neighborhoods, the source of the...

Enjoy the South Shore of Massachusetts in breathtaking panoramic images of favourite vistas. From Quincy to Plymouth and Hingham to Foxboro, these magnificent 120-degree images capture the region's beloved scenes. Visit the shore of Quincy Bay and the beaches and harbours along the coast leading to the Cape Cod Canal. See Wollaston Beach at sunset with the Boston skyline in the distance; watch the sunrise at Scituate Lighthouse, visiting the historic and picturesque greens of the towns that dot the area. Over 250 stunning panoramas include some familiar scenes, the classic charm of old New...

This is an indispensable reference for the lighthouse enthusiast, required reading for those interested in maritime history, and a necessity for anyone who loves Cape Cod. Step back in time and observe the lighthouses and lightships that marked the shores and guided mariners through dangerous waters surrounding Cape Cod. Experience these maritime marvels and trace through the history of these lighthouses and lightships. Archived plans describe the details of these aids to navigation with more than 500 images, including some that have never before been published. Complete your journey with a...

Martha's Vineyard, the idyllic island off the coast of Cape Cod, is captured in picturesque photographs of its common vistas and extraordinary scenery. The journey starts with an aerial tour around the coast of the island; then takes to the road and heads "up island" from Tisbury. You will pass through the towns of West Tisbury, Chilmark, and Aquinnah and visit a range of attractions including the cliffs of clay and the Gay Head Lighthouse. From the south shore, you will head east to the old whaling town of Edgartown where you will see the architectural styles of previous generations,...