United States: Massachusetts Books and Travel Guides


Fifty Hikes in Massachusetts : Hikes and Walks from the Top of the Berkshires to the Tip of Cape Cod
Written by two geology professors, this hiking guide takes you from the highest point in Massachusetts--Mount Greylock in the Berkshires--to the great sand dunes of Cape Cod, along the way highlighting the area's flora and fauna, and human and natural history.
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Massachusetts : An Explorer's Guide
This encyclopedic guide to one of the country's most beautiful--and underrated--travel destinations, offers tourists information on the heart of New England. 50 photos. 24 maps.
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Massachusetts : Off the Beaten Path
For travelers looking to avoid crowds, this guide will help them discover the unique "must-see" attractions of the Bay State. Go beyond the usual tourist attractions to discover such hidden treasures as the Hood Milk Bottle, South Hollow Vineyards, or the Indian Motorcycle Museum. Whatever you do when you get to Massachusetts, get off the interstate-and take this book with you!
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Massachusetts Atlas & Gazetteer
The beautiful and practical Massachusetts Atlas and Gazetteer features incredibly detailed, full-color, topographic maps, as well as in-depth listings of things to do and places to see in the Bay State. In addition to the beautiful, shaded-relief maps for all areas of the Commonwealth, the Atlas also provides six pages of maps for three urban areas
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Massachusetts Handbook
Covering the whole state in depth, the "Massachusetts Handbook" weaves historical background and natural history into its test, presenting the latest findings in Massachusetts' history, geology, and ecology. Information on lodging and outdoor activities rounds out this resource. 117 photos. 84 illustrations.
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Massachusetts Lighthouses Map & Guide
Illustrated map and guide to all Massachusetts lighthouses. Informative highway map shows the name and location of each lighthouse. More than four dozen original watercolor paintings surround the map. The guide gives the history of each lighthouse and directions to the site or the best viewing spot.
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Quiet Places of Massachusetts : Country Rambles, Secluded Beaches, Backroad Excursions, Romantic Retreats
If you're living a hectic lifestyle, Quiet Places of Massachusetts will make you want to pack your bags immediately and head for New England. If you already live there, this book will help you get to know its peaceful secrets even better.
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Walking Towards Walden : A Pilgrimage in Search of Place
Starting from an ancient burial site, John Mitchell and friends began a 15-mile hike to the tomb of Henry David Thoreau. They sauntered through the landscape where our literature and history began--the woods favored by the Transcendentalists. On each mile, they explore not only the landscape before them but also certain timeless themes.
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See also
Boston
Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket



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