This beautiful compendium of words, images, and artworks is your indispensable companion for a trip to the coast. "When I sit here by the sea and listen to the sound of waves, I feel free from all the obligations and people of the world." Henry David Thoreau Beach vacations are the most popular among the majority of US travelers, with more than half taking a trip to the coast. Nearly all of us are drawn to the tranquil allure...