Summer Homes Among The Mountains: On The New York, Ontario And Western Railway (1890)

""Summer Homes Among The Mountains"" is a historical travel guidebook written by J. E. Childs in 1890. The book focuses on the New York, Ontario and Western Railway, a popular transportation system during the late 19th century. The author describes the various destinations and attractions along the railway route, specifically highlighting the scenic mountain regions of New York State. The guidebook provides detailed descriptions of the summer homes, hotels, and resorts available for tourists to stay in while visiting the area. The book also includes helpful information about transportation, local customs, and recreational activities such as fishing, hiking, and boating. Overall, ""Summer Homes Among The Mountains"" is a fascinating glimpse into the travel and tourism industry of the late 19th century, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of New York State or the development of tourism in America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: J. E. Childs
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: 11/21/2009
Pages: 164
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.35d
ISBN: 9781120717580

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