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Publisher: Methuen
Format: Hardcover
Condition: Vintage
Stretching from the sunlit beaches of the Gulf Coast to the bustling shores of New Jersey, from the tranquil lakes of Ontario to the scenic landscapes of British Columbia and California, Summer Places celebrates the destinations that have shaped North America's vacation traditions.
As summer arrives, the continent transforms into a vast playground of natural beauty, recreation, and cherished memories. This volume explores the resorts, retreats, and seasonal communities that generations of travelers have sought for relaxation, adventure, and escape. Featured are mountain ranches in the Rockies, wilderness camps in the Adirondacks, elegant seaside homes on Long Island, and beloved summer regions in the Berkshires, Maine, the Maritimes, and the Muskokas.
Through the photography of Dudley Witney and the accompanying text by Brendan Gill, readers are taken on a richly detailed journey through these treasured destinations. Gill provides historical background, regional insights, and personal reflections on the enduring appeal of summer holidays, while Witney's photographs capture the distinctive character and atmosphere of each location.
Illustrated with 223 photographs in both color and black-and-white, Summer Places offers a vivid portrait of North America's favorite seasonal retreats. Together, its images and narratives evoke fond recollections of summers past while inspiring dreams of future journeys and carefree days ahead.
Publisher: Methuen
Format: Hardcover
Condition: Vintage
Stretching from the sunlit beaches of the Gulf Coast to the bustling shores of New Jersey, from the tranquil lakes of Ontario to the scenic landscapes of British Columbia and California, Summer Places celebrates the destinations that have shaped North America's vacation traditions.
As summer arrives, the continent transforms into a vast playground of natural beauty, recreation, and cherished memories. This volume explores the resorts, retreats, and seasonal communities that generations of travelers have sought for relaxation, adventure, and escape. Featured are mountain ranches in the Rockies, wilderness camps in the Adirondacks, elegant seaside homes on Long Island, and beloved summer regions in the Berkshires, Maine, the Maritimes, and the Muskokas.
Through the photography of Dudley Witney and the accompanying text by Brendan Gill, readers are taken on a richly detailed journey through these treasured destinations. Gill provides historical background, regional insights, and personal reflections on the enduring appeal of summer holidays, while Witney's photographs capture the distinctive character and atmosphere of each location.
Illustrated with 223 photographs in both color and black-and-white, Summer Places offers a vivid portrait of North America's favorite seasonal retreats. Together, its images and narratives evoke fond recollections of summers past while inspiring dreams of future journeys and carefree days ahead.