New England Wildsam Field Guides

Some places deserve more than a map. New England is one of them.

This gorgeous little field guide leads curious travelers into the most authentic experience of this storied American region, shaped by an eclectic team of trusted locals who actually know its rhythms. Contributors include writer Michael Paterniti, legendary boat captain Linda Greenlaw Wessel, geologist Robert Thorson, celebrated chef Cara Stadler, waterkeeper Cyrus Buffum, and novelist Julia Glass — voices that feel as lived-in and real as the coastline itself.

Inside, you’ll find beautifully curated essays and dispatches on everything that makes this corner of the world worth lingering in:

• Oysters and clam chowder worth crossing state lines for
• Historic lighthouses and legendary shipwrecks
• The foliage that stops you mid-sentence
• Martha’s Vineyard, overfishing, and the ghost of Louisa May Alcott

The Wildsam series has earned a devoted following among travelers who prefer discovery over itinerary — readers who want to feel a place, not just visit it. Compact enough to tuck into a jacket pocket, rich enough to read cover to cover on a rainy afternoon by the water.

Whether you’re a lifelong New Englander or planning your first drive up the coast, this handsome volume offers something rare: a sense of genuine belonging in a place full of stories.

A perfect companion for the road, the inn, or the bookshelf waiting at home.

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