Summer Excursion Routes, and Catskill Mountain Resorts, 1910: With Supplementary List of the Resorts on the Line of the New Paltz, Highland Poughkeepsie Traction Co (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

E. E. Olcott

9780267849437: Summer Excursion Routes, and Catskill Mountain Resorts, 1910: With Supplementary List of the Resorts on the Line of the New Paltz, Highland Poughkeepsie Traction Co (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0267849435 ISBN 13: 9780267849437

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore historic Hudson River routes and early 20th‑century Catskill resorts, with detailed excursion options and travel ideas.

This book turns ancient river routes into a practical guide for travelers and history lovers. It blends a vivid account of the Hudson’s role in American history with a catalog of resorts, steamer connections, and rail links from the era. Use it to imagine how travelers planned excursions, where they stayed, and how they moved along the region’s famed waterways.

Overview of the Hudson River’s history, landmarks, and the rise of steam and rail travel in the era.
Practical listings of excursion routes, steamship lines, and railway connections to towns and resorts.
Hotel and resort notes with weekly or seasonal stay options across the Catskills and Hudson Valley.
Geographic scope that includes the New Paltz–Highland–Poughkeepsie corridor and popular stopping points along the line.

Ideal for readers who enjoy early 20th‑century travel guides, regional history, and nostalgic resort culture of the Catskills and Hudson Valley.

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