Rambles In Mount Desert: With Sketches Of Travel On The New England Coast, From Isles Of Shoals To Grand Menan (1871)

By Benjamin Franklin DeCosta

Book Overview

Rambles In Mount Desert is a travel book written by Benjamin Franklin DeCosta in 1871. The book covers the author's travels along the New England coast, from Isles of Shoals to Grand Menan, with a particular focus on Mount Desert Island in Maine. Throughout the book, DeCosta describes the natural beauty of the region, including its mountains, forests, and coastline. He also shares his observations on the local people, their customs, and their way of life. The book includes detailed sketches of the landscape and landmarks, as well as historical information about the area. DeCosta provides insights into the early European settlement of the region, as well as the Native American tribes that once inhabited the area. Overall, Rambles In Mount Desert is a fascinating and informative travelogue that provides a vivid picture of life along the New England coast in the late 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and natural beauty of the region.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165681498
• ISBN13: 9781165681495
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"