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Nature Walks In Central & Western Massachusetts, 2nd 1 review
René Laubach, Michael Tougias
Appalachian Mountain Club Books, 2000
Great book for "Family Days"
LOVE this book! Great detail, directions and trail maps, very accurate difficulty ratings as well. We have used this book on many family hikes, and plan to use it for years to come!! Definatly a good investment, we have had some really good times thanks to this book.
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Ten Hours Until Dawn: The True Story of Heroism and Tragedy Aboard the Can Do 29 reviews
Michael Tougias
St. Martin's Griffin, 2006
Grand slam for Mike Tougias
I like to keep my reviews as simple so here goes. This book is absolutely incredible! I read it in the span of one day! The story of the pilot boat the "Can Do" with its Captain and crew will have you eager to reach the next page just to find out what is going to happen. I am not spoiling anything by saying there is not a happy ending, but just the bravery of these men alone is a testement to ...
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AMC's Best Day Hikes Near Boston: Four-Season Guide to 50 of the Best Trails in Eastern Massachusetts (Amc ...3 reviews
Michael Tougias
Appalachian Mountain Club Books, 2006
Many great hikes
This is one of my favorite hiking guides for the Boston area -- varied hikes, easy maps, mostly accurate. Crane Beach and Halibut Point are two of the prettiest places in New England & shouldn't be missed.
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The Finest Hours: The True Story of the U.S. Coast Guard's Most Daring Sea Rescue26 reviews
Michael J. Tougias, Casey Sherman
Scribner, 2009
The Finest Hours
Mr. Sherman came and spoke to our group. He did an excellent job on the book. He brought the heros to life in saving others.
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Overboard!: A True Blue-water Odyssey of Disaster and Survival
Michael J. Tougias
Scribner, 2010
From masterful storyteller Michael J. Tougias comes a new, heart-stopping true-life tale of maritime disaster, his most thrilling and amazing story yet. In May 2005, Tom Tighe, captain of a forty-five-foot-long sailboat named the Almeisan, and his first mate, Loch Reidy, welcomed three new crewmembers for a five-day voyage from Connecticut across the blue waters of the Gulf Stream to sun-drenched Bermuda. The new crew included ...
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When Man is the Prey: True Stories of Animals Attacking Humans 4 reviews
Michael Tougias
St. Martin's Griffin, 2007
Excellent book!
Loved this book. I couldn't put it down once I started. The author does an excellent job recounting the horrendous animal attacks experienced by those unfortunate ones. Although the accounts are sad, they are also educational for those of us who ever spend time outdoors.
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Good Night Vermont (Good Night Our World series)3 reviews
Michael Tougias
Our World of Books, 2007
Good Night Vermont/Board Book
We bought this book for our granddaughter because her relatives are all from Vermont. A great book, lots of colorful pictures of different things that is associated with Vermont.Cows, maple syrup,snow etc.This is a board book so no torn pages, easily cleaned if something spills on it.I think these books are great. Thanks
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King Philip's War: The History and Legacy of America's Forgotten Conflict22 reviews
Eric B. Schultz, Michael J. Tougias
Countryman Press, 2000
Excellent Book
I truly enjoyed this book. I live in MA and found the "local" history fascinating. This is a must read book for anyone who lives in the northeast and loves history. I highly recommend this book.
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The Blizzard of '7810 reviews
Michael Tougias
On Cape Publications, 2002
Great Gift Idea!
"The Blizzard of '78" is an engaging and fun read. I loved the pictures, which brought back the innocence of that time, when there was no school for two weeks and everyone had to pull together to survive. I think this makes a great gift and can start some wonderful conversations. Anyone in New England who lived through the great "Blizzard of '78" and has a story to tell, will enjoy this book as ...
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Fatal Forecast: An Incredible True Tale of Disaster and Survival at Sea14 reviews
Michael J. Tougias
Scribner, 2009
Death and Survival on the Georges Bank
The Georges Bank lies about 120 miles east of Cape Cod. It is no place to be in a small boat; especially when the weather turns bad. Wind-driven waves building from the fetch of the Atlantic collide with the shallows beyond the continental shelf and can build to frightening proportions. And weather in the month of November on the Georges Bank can be extreme. Ordinarily, automated buoy data ...
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Nature Walks In Eastern Massachusetts, 2nd: Nature-rich Walks within and Hour of Boston, features the Bay ...
Michael Tougias
Appalachian Mountain Club Books, 1999
Enjoy 40 picturesque trails and a wealth of wildlife within an hour of Boston.
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More Nature Walks In Eastern Massachusetts: Discover 47 New Walks Throughout the Area Including Scenic Cape ...1 review
Michael Tougias
Appalachian Mountain Club Books, 1998
A wealth of walks in SE Mass
This book covers more of SE Mass (Seekonk, Fall River, Dartmouth, etc) than does the author's first volume ("Nature Walks in Eastern Massachusetts"). This book has seven nature walks south of I-495 and I-95. You might also check out Falcon's "Hiking Massachusetts" which offers more information on each hike and doesn't overlap much with this volume.
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Quabbin: A History and Explorers Guide4 reviews
Michael Tougias
On Cape Publications, 2002
A guidebook for historians and nature-lovers in western Mass
If the name "Quabbin" is unfamiliar to you, then you're probably not from Massachusetts. This 18-mile-long reservoir was created in the late 1930s and early 1940s when the Swift River Valley in western Mass. was deliberately flooded. The goal of the project was to provide water to Boston and to other selected cities in the commonwealth, which the reservoir still does today. Four towns were ...
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Theres a Porcupine in My Outhouse: Misadventures of a Mountain Man Wannabe (Capital Discoveries)5 reviews
Michael Tougias
Capital Books, 2003
Cover to Cover , a Smile on Every Page
After putting my three year old to bed for the night, I collapsed into my favorite chair, picked up "There's a Porcupine in My Outhouse", and found myself welcoming the morning sun with a smile on my face, memories my own misadventures, and thoughts of childhood friends. A thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining book. Michael Tougias has the uncanny nack of combining an extensive knowlege of the ...
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There's a Porcupine in My Outhouse: The Vermont Misadventures of a Mountain Man Wannabe
Michael Tougias
On Cape Publications, 2006
Winner of Nature Book of the Year from the Independent Publishers Association, this is a humorous, thought-provoking account of one man's struggle to acclimate to primitive life in Vermont. In the tradition of Bill Bryson, syndicated columnist and author Michael Tougias shares the hilarious tales of his transformation from a naïve flatlander into an accomplished outdoor writer coping with?and learning to love?a little piece of wilderness in New ...
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Fatal Forecast: An Incredible True Story of Tragedy and Survival at Sea3 reviews
Michael Tougias
Blackstone Audio Inc., 2007
Terrific page-turner!
Michael Tougias has crafted a fast-paced and chilling account. His writing choices and style are economical but still tell you all there is to tell. It's a strikingly honest book; there isn't even a hint of hyperbole. The author's voice is calm and matter of fact. It is the unadorned details, conveyed in the plain language of the people involved and interspersed with pertinent historical details, ...
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Quiet Places of Massachusetts: Country Rambles, Secluded Beaches, Backroad Excursions, Romantic Retreats9 reviews
Michael J. Tougias
Hunter Publishing (NJ), 1996
Interesting and charming
"An interesting and charming book where Tougias writes free and poetic. He recounts his experiences in a concise and welcoming way." The Standard Times
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Until I Have No Country: A Novel of King Philip's War in New England4 reviews
Michael J. Tougias
Douglas Charles, Limited, 1996
A good way to get a taste of King Philip's War
This is a very good read. It is a fictionalized account of many of the true events that occurred in King Philip's War. King Philip (Metacom) was the son of Massasoit who was helpful to the first settlers in the Massachusetts Bay Colony (the Pilgrims).
Several incidents occurred to lead Philip to decide that his tribe had to get rid of the Settlers once and for all and get their country back ...
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Autumn Rambles: New England : An Explorer's Guide to the Best Fall Colors (Hunter Travel Guides)3 reviews
Michael Tougias, Mark Tougias
Hunter Publishing (NJ), 1998
Here's your guide
"... each trip includes descriptions of historic sites along the route and of shops, inns, B&Bs, restaurants and other establishments of interest. Hand-drawn maps are provided for each route, and reproductions of eight beautiful watercolors of autumn scenes by Mark Tougias are featured prominently. For motorists who don't want to risk a bad turn, here's your guide." Travel Reference Library ...
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