{"product_id":"1899-fall-river-line-tourist-guide-steamships-railroads-maps-new-england","title":"1899 Fall River Line Tourist Guide: Steamships, Railroads \u0026 Maps, New England","description":"Offered for sale is a rare original promotional booklet, The Tourist's Guide, published by John F. Murphy, General News Agent for the N.Y., N.H. \u0026amp; H. R.R. (New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad). This guide was designed to assist passengers traveling via the famed \"Fall River Line\"—the premier steamship route between New England and New York City at the turn of the century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRegional Coverage: The guide provides historical context and travel information for transit through Mount Hope Bay, Narragansett Bay, Long Island Sound, and the East and Hudson Rivers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncluded Maps: This copy is complete with 3 distinct illustrated fold-out maps detailing the steamship routes, lighthouse locations, and coastal landmarks along these major waterways.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Content: The booklet contains period descriptions of New York City and Boston, including a contemporary account of the then-new South Terminal Station in Boston (opened January 1, 1899).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: The booklet shows significant age and use, consistent with an item that would have been carried by a traveler. It features heavy foxing, staining, and edge wear to the covers and some internal pages. The binding is fragile, and the fold-out maps show wear at the creases. Please view all photos to assess the condition of this historical document.","brand":"The Vintage Paper Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58739870990496,"sku":null,"price":89.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1056\/6284\/0992\/files\/29ec7f06-7f0a-4b25-b678-e9aa116a9b14.jpg?v=1787094579","url":"https:\/\/vintagepapervault.com\/products\/1899-fall-river-line-tourist-guide-steamships-railroads-maps-new-england","provider":"Vintage Paper Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}