In and Around Cape Ann is a meticulously detailed handbook designed for the late 19th-century traveler. Originally published in 1885, this guide by John S. Webber offers a comprehensive look at Gloucester, Massachusetts, and its surrounding areas. Tailored for both the â~wheelman tourist’ (cyclist) and the summer visitor, the book provides valuable insights into the region’s attractions, routes, and local amenities.
Webber’s handbook is more than just a travelogue; it is a historical snapshot of Cape Ann during a period of burgeoning tourism and recreational exploration. Readers will discover detailed descriptions of scenic routes, notable landmarks, and local establishments, reflecting the charm and character of the area. This edition preserves the original text and illustrations, making it an invaluable resource for historians, researchers, and anyone interested in the historical landscape of New England.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.