Manchester-By-The-Sea

by Roberts Holt, Stephen
ISBN: 9780738562827
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Manchester-by-the-Sea is known today for its historic summer colony, made famous by the rich and illustrious seeking relief from the sweltering city. Its sandy beaches, rocky irregular coastline, and cool breezes provided the perfect habitat for massive summer cottages. Presidents, ambassadors, Brahmans, and robber barons escaped, with a full staff of servants, to an exclusive enclave where they romanticized an idealized past. Prominent artists captured the idyllic environment on canvas, the most famous being Winslow Homer s painting of Singing Beach. Originally farmers, the first colonists learned to build boats, fish, and trade along the coastal waters, becoming clipper ship captains in the late 18th century. Located on Boston s famous North Shore, Manchester-by-the-Sea remains a quiet, isolated place enjoyed by residents and tourists alike."
  • Format: TradePaperback
  • Author: Roberts Holt, Stephen
  • ISBN: 9780738562827
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 9.16 x 0.35
  • Number Of Pages: 127
  • Publication Year: 2009
Language: English