Acadia and Thereabouts (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Frank Presbrey

 
9781330516676: Acadia and Thereabouts (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Discover a vintage guide to the Maritimes and coastal travel, presented in a classic Exposition Flyer style.

This nonfiction work compiles itineraries, ferry and rail connections, ship routes, and practical travel details through Halifax, Charlottetown, Sydney, and beyond. It also offers vivid, era-specific glimpses of maritime towns, lodgings, and regional attractions, including sports, fishing, and scenic routes along the coast.

Ideal for readers who enjoy historical travel writing and maps of early 20th‑century tourism, this edition presents concrete trip options, fare tables, and hotel notes that reveal how travelers planned a summer across Canada’s Atlantic provinces.

  • Detailed tour listings with routes between Boston, Halifax, Charlottetown, and Cape Breton.
  • Practical information on fares, berths, meals, and transportation options.
  • Descriptions of regional scenery, fishing grounds, and hunting country in Nova Scotia and nearby islands.
  • Hotel notes and post‑tour logistics for visitors exploring the maritime provinces.

Ideal for readers of travel history and maritime tourism, especially those curious about early excursion culture in the Atlantic provinces.

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