Author: Fessenden Seaver BlanchardPublisher: Princeton, N.J. : Van Nostrand
ISBN:
Category : Yachting
Languages : en
Pages : 318
Book Description
Block Island to Nantucket
Author: Fessenden Seaver BlanchardPublisher: Princeton, N.J. : Van Nostrand
ISBN:
Category : Yachting
Languages : en
Pages : 318
Book Description
Block Island to Nantucket
Author: Fessenden Seaver BlanchardPublisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
ISBN: 9781258217044
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
Waterproof Chart from Block Island to Nantucket Sound
Author: Embassy Guides StaffPublisher: Embassy Publishing/Resolution
ISBN: 9780930527242
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
The Outer Lands
Author: Dorothy SterlingPublisher:
ISBN: 9780385075213
Category : Natural history
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A Cruising Guide to Narragansett Bay and the South Coast of Massachusetts: Including Buzzard's Bay, Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard, and Block Island
Author: Patrick ChildressPublisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
ISBN: 9780070163041
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 504
Book Description
Between Long Island Sound and the elbow of Cape Cod lies a richly varied cruising ground. A Cruising Guide to Narragansett Bay and the South Coast of Massachusetts is the definitive cruising guide to these waters. Its coverage extends to the headwaters of Narragansett Bay and miles offshore to the solitude of Block Island and Nantucket. Longtime area boaters Lynda and Patrick Childress and Tink Martin take you on a personal tour with all you need for a day, a weekend, or several weeks of cruising. They provide essential information on weather, tides, currents, and pilotage, as well as the availability of moorings and the closest place to pick up provisions. The unique harbor rating system shows at a glance what each anchorage offers in facilities, protection, beauty, and interest. Maps and charts help negotiate tricky channels or find that hidden marina. When you've dropped anchor and are sitting back in the cockpit after a day's cruising, the guide continues to inform you, pointing out places to go for food and entertainment, where to find hiking trails, picnic and fishing spots, wildlife sanctuaries, museums, and more. In addition, the authors give cruisers the historical context in which to view the passing scenery, and they impart a deep affection for the region's unique character.
Stories From Marthas Vineyard - 23 stories, myths and legends from Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, Block Island and Cape Cod
Author: Various Publisher: Abela Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1909302902
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
VINLAND, Claudia and Cabo de la Arenas have been but a few of the names given previously to Cape Cod. As far back as 985AD the Cape had been visited by the likes of the Viking, Leif Eiriksson, although this is disputed, Giovanni da Verrazzano (1524AD), Estêvão Gomes (1525AD), Samuel de Champlain (1606AD), Bartholomew Gosnold (1602AD), Henry Hudson (1609AD) and Captain John Smith (1614AD). It was Gosnold who had the honor and privilege of being the final arbiter of the Cape’s name in 1602. With such a long history it is therefore not surprising that much has been written and said about Cape Cod. Herein readers will find 23 such stories, collected from various sources, with origins in Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket, Cape Cod and Block Island. Stories like: The Headless Skeleton of Swamptown, The Crow And Cat Of Hopkinshill, The Old Stone Mill, The Windam Frogs, Moodus Noises and many more. Appropriately, the book is commenced with a facsimile of The Mayflower Compact and ends with the Story of King Philip, Grand Sachem and Chief of the Wampanoag Tribe. MARTHA'S VINEYARD, called "Noepe" by the Native Americans, which in their picturesque language means "In the Midst of the Sea," is the largest island on the south-eastern coast of Massachusetts. However, there are those who correctly point out that there is no such place as Martha's Vineyard, except in geography and common speech. That it’s correct name is Martin Wyngaard's Island, so was named by Skipper Block, an Albany Dutchman. Sea fog is not uncommon in the area. When a fog started rising the Native Americans would say, "Here comes old Maushope's smoke"—but you will have to read the book to find out just why they say this.
A Field Guide to Cape Cod
Author: Patrick J. LynchPublisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300226152
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 449
Book Description
A richly illustrated full-color guide to the unique plants, wildlife, and environments of Cape Cod and the other nearby "Outer Lands" that face the Atlantic Ocean This essential guidebook presents the most abundantly illustrated and fascinating account of the natural history of Cape Cod, its nearby islands, Block Island, the western coast of Rhode Island, and southeastern Long Island ever published. Exploring the ecology and most common plants and animals of the various regional environments--beaches, dunes, salt marshes, heathlands, and coastal forests--the book also encompasses marine mammals, sea turtles, and fish offshore. For nature-loving local residents and visitors alike, this essential book will be a treasured resource.
The Outer Lands
Author: Dorothy SterlingPublisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 9780393064414
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Did you know that horseshoe crabs have been around for 200 million years? That mussels spin long anchor lines and climb steep slopes with them? Do you know what a Beetlebung tree is?
Steamboats to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket
Author: William H. Ewen, Jr.Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1467122823
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
The islands of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, off the Cape Cod coast of Massachusetts, were first inhabited by members of the Wampanoag tribe. English settlements were established in the mid-1600s. As the populations and commerce grew, so did the need for reliable transportation. The islands were first served by privately owned sailing vessels, but things began to change with the introduction of marine steam power. In 1818, the little steamer Eagle was the first to cross Nantucket Sound. Although she only remained in these waters for three months, she began what was to become a tradition of steamboat travel to the islands that lasted for 170 years. The images in this volume include well-known steamers with familiar names like Nobska, Naushon, Gay Head, and Uncatena, as well as many others.
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