Detailed history of one of America's most popular architectural styles-the Cape Cod house-from its beginnings more than six centuries ago to the present. The story starts in rural England where yeomen and tradesmen built their small one to one-and-a-half story timber framed cottages. The first settlers that came to the New World and settled in Massachusetts built comparable cottages in the 1620s. After explaining the three basic variations-half cape, three quarter cape, and full cape-the book examines more than 100 historic houses spread throughout southeastern Massachusetts and Cape Cod....

This pictorial guide provides a photographic tour of the last 400 years of Rhode Island lighthouse history. Over thirty lighthouse stations are described, from Watch Hill, near the Connecticut border in the south, to the inner harbour of Providence. The lighthouse station locations are identified using navigational charts and their characteristics, including date established, tower structure, optics, and fog signals. Also included are the dozen or so lighthouses that no longer exist. Probably not as well known, images and characteristics of these aids are similarly discussed. Over 300 images,...

Here is an indispensable addition to the lighthouse enthusiast's library, required reading for those interested in New England maritime history, and a delight for anyone who enjoys coastal Massachusetts. More than 800 images, many never before published, include historic plans that describe the details of these aids to navigation, and archival and contemporary photos that trace through their history. The book covers all the lighthouses and lightships that marked the shores (exclusive of Cape Cod and the Islands) and guided mariners through the challenging waters surrounding Massachusetts....

Enjoy the idyllic island of Martha's Vineyard for years to come with this treasury of images captured at some of the most unforgettable locations. South of Cape Cod and west of Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard offers year-round charm, and these photos allow you to visit every corner. From the town of Vineyard Haven, head "up island" to travel through West Tisbury, Chilmark, and Aquinnah with its farms and rolling hillsides. Tour Edgartown with its impressive stateliness and distinctive architecture. Then enjoy the lively town of Oak Bluffs with its carousel and Campground. Included too are the...

A souvenir, a gift, or a portable way to immerse yourself in the charm of Cape Cod, this small-format book captures on each page a new colorful image to treasure for years to come. One of the finest places to enjoy ocean shore activities, Cape Cod--that finger of sand extending from mainland Massachusetts into the Atlantic Ocean--here reveals its pristine and unspoiled beauty. Enjoy exploring along the shoreline, including not only the ocean but its plants and wildlife. These images offer you the beauty of the sunrise behind Race Point Light, Nauset Marsh on a foggy morning, beach plums and...

This small-format book captures on each page a new colorful image that lets you relive your visit to Nantucket for years to come. This treasury of images captured on the quaint and beautiful little island 30 miles south of Cape Cod covers every corner of the island. Walk along the harbor, climb the church tower, and stroll around the town as you enjoy sites that you will remember from your visit. From Madaket Harbor at the western end of the island to quaint and quintessential Sciasconset in the east, this collection of photographs is a perfect souvenir, a gift, or a portable way to immerse...

A souvenir, a gift, or a portable way to immerse yourself in the island charm of Oak Bluffs, this small-format book captures on each page a new colorful view to treasure for years to come. The town of Oak Bluffs on Martha's Vineyard shines here in beautiful images showing all the seasons. Revisit the paths and walkways as you tour the Campground, Ocean Park, and many more iconic sites. Boats docked in the harbor, the 1870s carousel complete with brass rings to grab, the sandy beaches, the intricately-decorated cottages--these photos provide an enjoyable keepsake of magnificent Oak Bluffs and...

A souvenir, a gift, or a portable way to immerse yourself in Boston, this small-format book captures on each page a new colorful image to treasure for years to come. From the famous Boston harbor to the many historical and contemporary attractions in the city itself, the book covers aspects that are well-known and some that are surprising. Boston is a modern, active city with old world roots, and this attractive book of photos captures every bit of its 400-year-old charm. Visit Faneuil Hall, the Old North Church, the swan boats, the waterfront with its distinctive architecture, the...

As a souvenir or a gift, this small-format book captures Nantucket vistas in wide-view format, offering colorful panoramas to treasure for years to come. From the harbor with its iconic lighthouse to the streets of the town featuring cobblestones and quaint and upscale shops, the pages capture the highlights of time spent on the island. Continue your tour through the island's landscapes, by viewing the beaches along the north shore en route to the western end of the island and the area around Madaket. Heading east, pass the beaches on the Atlantic Ocean including Cisco and Surfside. Enjoy...