Onset and Point Independence

Inaugurated in 1877 as a camp meeting ground by eastern Massachusetts residents who believed in communication with the dead, Onset quickly emerged as the nation s leading spiritualist summer community. By 1900, however, spiritualism had been overwhelmed by an influx of tourists, and Onset subsequently developed as a secular summer resort noted for its scenic bluffs, recreational pursuits, and beaches. At this same time, neighboring Point Independence found wide appeal among middle-class vacationers interested in swimming, sailing, and relaxation."

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions
Published: 06/06/2016
ISBN: 9781531698553
Pages: 130
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.38d