Wildsam – New England

A field guide to New England: bookshops and lobster shacks, lighthouse keepers and fishing guides, maritime stories and enduring colonial charm.

Inside Wildsam New England, you’ll find tales from prize-winning writers, past and present; detailed road trip itineraries and profiles of towns stretching from Massachusetts to Maine; interviews with boat captains, poets and orchestra conductors; archival miscellany; select recommendations for authentic coastal and inland experiences; and offbeat intel that reveals the depth and character of this iconic American region.

"Late 1800s. Prouts Neck, Maine. Winslow Homer studies the ocean and paints what he sees—the crashing breakers, bruising surf, winter gales, the sea in all its beautiful power."

Highlights

• Road trip routes across New England’s coastline and countryside

• Profiles of historic and contemporary small towns

• Interviews with regional experts and cultural figures

• Curated recommendations for authentic New England experiences

• Archival pieces that illuminate maritime and colonial heritage

Perfect For

• Travelers exploring the Northeast

• Readers drawn to culture, scenery and regional history

• Collectors of Wildsam’s field guide series

• Anyone seeking meaningful insight into New England’s spirit