BYGONE BACKWOODS A Postcard Tour of Rustic New England

Just when industrious, no-nonsense New England Yankees began spending some of their newly discovered leisure time visiting local landmarks and rustic sporting camps, souvenir picture postcards appeared on the scene. They could be mailed for only a penny and soon became popular keepsakes. Here are 100 such postcards, collected and compiled by Earl Brechlin, complete with background information and historical introduction.