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New England: A Photographic Tour (Photographic Tour (Random House)) [Hardcover]

Carol Highsmith (Author), Ted Landphair (Author)
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March 25, 1997 Photographic Tour (Random House)
If ever the word "character" fit an American region, it perfectly describes New England: principled, patriotic, conservative here, liberal there, colorful in fall, forbidding in winter. Linked by a common past of colonial settlement and the search for religious and political freedom, these six historic states—Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont—are as notable today for their differences of terrain and temperament. From Maine's bouldered coast to the mountains of New Hampshire and Vermont, from historic, cultivated Boston to the beautiful Berkshires, New England is a visitor's paradise. Throughout, there is a seemingly endless array of covered bridges, grand hotels, old-fashioned general stores, stone fences, colonial battlefields, and quaint bed-and-breakfast inns.
Carol M. Highsmith, eminent photographer, celebrates the diverse and varied landscapes of New England, from architectural masterpieces to majestic sunsets; little villages to lofty mountain peaks; historic lighthouses to living-history museums. Award-winning writer Ted Landphair's lively and informative introduction and captions offer insights into the area's historical roots, cultural vitality, and the distinct personalities of these six individualistic states.
New England: A Photographic Tour explores all the treasures of this picturesque region. It is a wonderful keepsake of a memorable visit, and the ideal gift for anyone who savors unforgettable architecture, the lure of history, and the incomparable natural beauty of the Northeast.

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If ever the word "character" fit an American region, it perfectly describes New England: principled, patriotic, conservative here, liberal there, colorful in fall, forbidding in winter. Linked by a common past of colonial settlement and the search for religious and political freedom, these six historic states?Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont?are as notable today for their differences of terrain and temperament. From Maine's bouldered coast to the mountains of New Hampshire and Vermont, from historic, cultivated Boston to the beautiful Berkshires, New England is a visitor's paradise. Throughout, there is a seemingly endless array of covered bridges, grand hotels, old-fashioned general stores, stone fences, colonial battlefields, and quaint bed-and-breakfast inns.
Carol M. Highsmith, eminent photographer, celebrates the diverse and varied landscapes of New England, from architectural masterpieces to majestic sunsets; little villages to lofty mountain peaks; historic lighthouses to living-history museums. Award-winning writer Ted Landphair's lively and informative introduction and captions offer insights into the area's historical roots, cultural vitality, and the distinct personalities of these six individualistic states.
New England: A Pictorial Souvenir explores all the treasures of this picturesque region. It is a wonderful keepsake of a memorable visit, and the ideal gift for anyone who savors unforgettable architecture, the lure of history, and the incomparable natural beauty of the Northeast. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Crescent (March 25, 1997)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0517183331
  • ISBN-13: 978-0517183335
  • Product Dimensions: 12.1 x 9.1 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,710,324 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2.0 out of 5 stars Falls way short of the mark, April 18, 2004
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I expected this book to be filled with beautiful shots of the New England countryside, scenic lighthouses, and historic sites. While there are certainly some fine photos here, there are way too many shots which are nondescript at best. The first twenty pages are devoted to brief history and old b/w photos from the 1890's and this section is enjoyable. Unfortunately its downhill from there. I wasn't looking for photos of the Kennedy birth home, a two page spread of a rusty "junk shop", a full page dedicated to a boat shed and buoys, an oversized photo of a barge on the river, or two pages allocated to a diner in RI. The photography is sharp and colorful and the few photos of the NE countryside and Sturbridge Village are good. Unfortunately the less interesting subjects prevail.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Wish I was there., August 4, 2002
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This review is from: New England: A Photographic Tour (Photographic Tour (Random House)) (Hardcover)
Masterfully photographed, and printed on high quality paper, this book is a must have for any armchair traveller.
The book provides a map of the region on the inside cover, and then follows a brief and informative historical overview, which introduces the region to the reader. From that point onwards the book consists of one splendid photograph after the other, very often on a full page, or even spread over double pages, all with short descriptions to accompany them.
I am also the proud owner of Ireland (Photographic Tour) by the same author and photographer and as such, I can highly recommend any one of the books in this series.
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NEW ENGLAND IS AMERICA'S MOST DEFINED REGION. Read the first page
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New England, New Hampshire, New York, Mount Washington, Connecticut River, Norman Rockwell, Revolutionary War, Strawbery Banke, Cape Cod, Marble House, Mystic River, National Park Service, White Mountains, Atlantic Ocean, Beacon Hill, Laudholm Farm, New Haven, Paul Revere
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