Country Inns and Back Roads by Norman T. Simpson, known as The Berkshire Traveller, is an insightful travel guide published in 1975 by The Berkshire Traveller Press in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. This volume IX edition features a charming cover painting by Sheila Granda, depicting a Massachusetts Colonial village scene circa April 1775. The book design is by Janice Lindstrom, with detailed scratchboard drawings by Janice Lindstrom, Jane McWhorter, and Linda Winchester, offering a beautifully illustrated and engaging experience.
This guide is part of The Berkshire Traveller travel shelf series, including titles like Very Special Resorts and Farm, Ranch and Countryside Guide. The book includes historical context, picturesque inns, and scenic back roads in Eastern and Massachusetts countryside, making it a valuable resource for travelers, history enthusiasts, and collectors. With an ISBN of 0-912944-28-5 and Library of Congress number 75-2519, this illustrated edition is a noteworthy addition for those interested in American travel literature and colonial heritage.
