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9780976350033

Around the Quabbin : Where Nature Flourishes and History Comes to Life

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  • ISBN13:

    9780976350033

  • ISBN10:

    0976350033

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2006-01-30
  • Publisher: Pentacle Pr
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Summary

This guide introduces the unrivalled natural beauty of Quabbin Reservoir's 'accidental' wilderness where eagles now soar, and tells the sad story of its creation. We visit magnificent 18th century towns largely frozen in time. In addition to the awesome aquatic views you will enjoy spacious commons ringed with historic structures, real country stores, endless nature walks, great birding and fishing and best of all, history at every turn. Must-See Attractions: Swift River Valley Historical Society; Historic Center of New Salem; Lake Wyola; Pelham Town Hall -- Daniel Shays Monument; Stone House Museum in Belchertown; Quabbin Park; Ware Congregational Meeting House; Aspen Grove Cemetery; Gilbertville Covered Bridge; Hardwick Common; Hikes into Quabbin from Gates 30 and 40; Town of Petersham; Fisher Museum of Forestry; Bald Eagle Viewing; Fall Foliage.

Author Biography

David McLaughlin is a widely traveled writer and photographer with five books to his credit. Laren Bright is an Emmy-nominated, award-winning writer whose diversifed writing career spans more than three decades.

Table of Contents

History of the Quabbin; North New Salem; New Salem; Shutesbury; Pelham; Belchertown; Quabbin Park & Cemetery; Ware; Gilbertville; Hardwick; Special Quabbin gates; Petersham; Final thoughts; Accommodations; Supplemental Reading; Index.

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