The Smithsonian Guide to Historic America: Northern New England

Smithsonian Guides to Historic America

by Vance Muse

A series of guides to the historic sites of America consisting of 12 volumes, each devoted to a particular region of the country. The entries are arranged geographically and include sections on the history of art and literature, the building of homes and the making of fortunes. Vance Muse is an editor of "Life" magazine and author of "Old New Orleans".

Genres: Travel, History, Nonfiction

294 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1989

Reviews

[Carrie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was published in 1989, but the fact that it focuses so much on the history (and historic homes, churches, libraries and other public buildings) of the region, means that it's not as dated as the publication date might have you think.

Also, Maine was a part of Massachusetts until 1820? Who knew?

[Marissa · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is definitely filled with lots of history in the northeastern part of the U.S. I found most parts not very interesting. But I did like the photos. This is ideal for history buffs.

[Andrés · Rating 2 out of 5]

Much of the photography in this book is gorgeous. The same cannot be said of the text. Most of his volume deals with architecture and his descriptions quickly become formulaic. His forays into history hit up upon such redundancies as "the French-Acadians." This is very much a guidebook to be read in spurts, not a book to read cover to cover.