Product Description: In 1909, Edward Payson Weston walked from New York to San Francisco, covering around 40 miles a day and greeted by wildly cheering audiences in every city. The New York Times called it the "first bona-fide walk . . . across the American continent," and eagerly chronicled a journey in which Weston was beset by fatigue, mosquitos, vicious headwinds, and brutal heat...read more

Product Description: "One could do worse than to grow up on a river." In his new collection of essays, Wayne Curtis voyages back through the tributaries of his past, throwing a pastoral net over the backwaters of his childhood to ensnare the sepia-tinged moments of love, loss, and life lessons he gleaned through his rise to maturity on the waterways of New Brunswick...read more

A series for the individual with a unique taste in travel presents easy-to-use, state-by-state or province-by-province handbooks that describe the unusual, offbeat, and little-known places that most tourists miss, in guidebooks that come complete with maps, illustrations, and other special features.

Traces the history of America from the perspective of ten different cocktails, discussing the role of rum in the New World, from the colonial period to the present day, in a study that blends pop culture, historical trivia, and libation lore.

America's #1 bestselling travel series Written by more than 175 outspoken travelers around the globe, Frommer's Complete Guides help travelers experience places the way locals do. More annually updated guides than any other series 16-page color section and foldout map in all annual guides Outspoken opinions, exact prices, and suggested itineraries Dozens of detailed maps in an easy-to-read, two-color design Frommer's New England is packed with candid opinions on the best country inns and restaurants, lobster pounds, antique shops, foliage tours, beaches, hiking, biking, and other outdoor adventures. We've covered all the perennial favorites, from the Freedom Trail to the Berkshires and beyond, but we'll also take you off the beaten track to discover New England's best small towns and most pristine wild places. Whether you want a romantic getaway in a Vermont country inn or family fun on the Cape's best beaches, Frommer's will help you design the trip that's right for you. You'll even find a color fold-out map!

Product Description: For travelers looking to avoid the crowd, this guide will help them discover the unique must-see attractions of the Pine Tree State. Go beyond the usual tourist attractions to discover such hidden treasures as the Seashore Trolley Museum, Reid State Park, or Gulf Hagas...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: There is a dreamlike quality to many of the stories in this new collection from Wayne Curtis. In Wild Apples, he returns to familiar themes of love and longing, and the push-pull emotions which inevitably accompany any attempt to break free of the ties that bind...read more

Product Description: Whether you're a visitor or a local looking for something different, let Maine Off the Beaten Path show you the Pine Tree State you never knew existed. Visit a historic three-story jail maid from granite slabs; view thousands of North Woods artifacts and a reconstructed logger's cabin at the Lumbermen's Museum; or seek out the colorful planets of the largest scale-model solar system...read more

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Frommer's Portable Guides offer all the detailed information and insider advice of a Frommer's Complete Guide -- but in a concise, pocket-sized format. Perfect for the short-term traveler who insists on value and doesn't want to wade through or carry a full-size guidebook, this series selects the very best choices in all price categories and takes you straight to the top sights. Get the latest on hotels, restaurants, sightseeing, sports, shopping, and nightlife in a nutshell in these lightweight, inexpensive guides. Our expert author, a longtime resident of Maine, has chosen all the best inns, lobster pounds, and outlet shopping centers. He'll show you how to enjoy the great outdoors along this gorgeous coast, from family-friendly beaches to solitary sea kayaking, and he'll help you explore the wonders of Acadia National Park. With detailed maps, candid reviews, and a few jaunts off the beaten track, Frommer's puts gives you the best of the Maine Coast at a glance! If you're exploring beyond the coast, check out Frommer's Vermont, New Hampshire & Maine. (view table of contents)

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Highlights dining, shopping, nightlife, lodging, and points of interest in New England (view table of contents)

Product Description: You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go--they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Wonderful suggestions for family fun, such as the Mystic Aquarium, as well as a comprehensive look at Boston, highlight a complete reference guide to the New England states, which includes a full-color photo insert and a colorful fold-out map. Original. (view table of contents)

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Provides descriptions and cost and contact information for restaurants, accommodations, shops, recreation, and attractions, and offers travel tips for people with special needs. (view table of contents)

From complete coverage of Canada's major cities to adventures for the whole family, an up-to-date, illustrated guide features detailed information on the region's national and provincial parks, new color maps, hotel and restaurant reviews, and more. Original.

Product Description: In Currents in the Stream, Wayne Curtis sketches an affectionate portrait of the Miramichi, describing communities from Juniper to Loggieville and writing stories about some of the notable people and events which have contributed to the history of this special region.

A complete guide to New England travel presents the reader with the diverse activities, outings, and events that take place throughout the year, complete with a review of the best country inns available and off-the-beaten-track adventures. Original.

Product Description: Watched carefully by their guides, anglers have been casting flies over the Miramichi River for at least a century and a half, hoping to catch the king of fish, the wily and fierce Atlantic salmon. Today’s guides are living encyclopedias, with techniques for canoeing, fishing and managing "sports" passed down from generation to generation...read more

Provides information on shopping, accommodations, restaurants, sights, events, and sports activities

A fact-filled guide to the New England states covers the country inns, must-see sights, tourist attractions, and scenic drives, as well as the literary landmarks and farmstands of the region. Original.

Product Description: One Indian Summer tells the timeless story of a boy growing up on a farm in the 1950s. Steven Moar, a teenager with intellectual leanings, feels an irresistable pull toward the city and a university education, yet his loyalty to his father and the family farm pulls him just as hard in the other direction...read more