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Archive for August, 2010
New England Colonies (youtube edit)
Saturday, August 21st, 2010Adjustment to Empire: The New England Colonies, 1675-1715
Tuesday, August 17th, 2010Pilgrim Boy Childrens Halloween Costume Large Size 12-14
Friday, August 13th, 2010
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Kids costumes from early America!! This Pilgrim Boy costume is perfect if you�re going for the early American look this year!! Take a trip back in time and do it in style! Includes shirt with collar, pants, and belt. Available in Child sizes Small, Medium, and Large. Other Pilgrim costumes also available. … More >>
1652 Colonial New England Silver Coinage Three Coin Replica Set
Monday, August 9th, 2010
- Exact reproduction of the original colonial America coins.
- Great educational piece for numismatic coin collecting.
- First coins to be struck in the 13 Colonies for use in America.
- Silver plated lead free fine pewter made in the USA.
- The original coins are extremely rare and worth $335,000.
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The Massachusetts Colony General Court granted permission in 1652 to have die prepared for silver coinage. The first coins in the series were the New England (NE) coinage, Shilling, Sixpence and Threepence. The obverse of the New England series has NE struck on the obverse and a Roman numeral on the reverse designating the valuation of the coin (XII, for the Shilling, VI for the sixpence,and III for the threepence). The New England silver coins were only produced fo… More >>
1652 Colonial New England Silver Coinage Three Coin Replica Set
HANDBOOK OF THE TREES OF NEW ENGLAND
Thursday, August 5th, 2010
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PREFACE.
There is no lack of good manuals of botany in this country. There still seems place for an adequately illustrated book of convenient size for field use. The larger manuals, moreover, cover extensive regions and sometimes fail by reason of their universality to give a definite idea of plants as they grow within more limited areas. New England marks a meeting place of the Canadian and Alleghanian floras. Many southern plants, long after they have aband… More >>
Discover Cape Cod New England
Sunday, August 1st, 2010Cape Cod is a narrow peninsula that stretches seventy miles into the Atlantic Ocean. It is connected to the mainland by two bridges over the channels. Cape Cod is approximately one and half hour drive from Boston. There are many coastal villages and picturesque harbors here, freshwater lakes, and miles of beautiful scenic beaches!
The climate of Cape Cod is milder, making it an ideal destination all year round. Normally, the sea remains warm enough to swim right up to mid-fall. Cape Cod, along with the islands of Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard are miles of beautiful beaches. Most beaches are open to the public but there are some beaches require permits in season.
The islands of Cape Cod are easily accessible from the peninsula and are ideal for day trips. These islands were formed by some of the first British colonies, which began as commercial whaling or office. Now, these islands are some of the richest regions, with large farms owned by some of the richest families in the country.
Cape Cod is one of the few places in the North Atlantic whale right can still be found, because they are one of the world’s most endangered species. What better way to see one in your holiday to take a whale watching cruise!
The Olde Kings Highway has been named one of the most picturesque highways in the United States. Run along the Cape, and has many boutiques, antique shops, boutiques up and down.
Cape Cod offers some of the best fish and seafood throughout the clam chowder in New England fresh lobster at the end, be sure to try one of them in various restaurants in the Cape!
A total of Cape Cod makes a perfect destination for a vacation in New England!