The Landscapes of Anne of Green Gables: The Enchanting Island that Inspired L. M. Montgomery

One of Smithsonian magazines Best Books About Travel of 2018 The Landscapes of Anne of Green Gables explores L. M. Montgomerys deep connection to the landscapes of Prince Edward Island that inspired her to write the beloved Anne of Green Gables series. From the Lake of Shining Waters and the Haunted Wood to Lovers Lane youll be immersed in the real places immortalized in the novels. Using Montgomerys journals archives and scrapbooks Catherine Reid explores the many similarities between Montgomery and her unforgettable heroine Anne Shirley. The lush package includes Montgomerys hand-colorized photographs the illustrations originally used in Anne of Green Gables and contemporary and historical photography.