National Geographic August 1962

The Old Boston Post Roads
Not just for mail, New England’s early network of thoroughfares eased the way for peddlers, artisans, and other travelers.
Along the Post Road Today { The Post Road Today}
A photographic portfolio depicts modern life along a historic trail.
Cape Cod, Where Sea Holds Sway Over Man and Land
Fishing, sailing, and beach combing draw tourists to this hook- shaped peninsula, where no point is more than six miles from the ocean.
Aboard the N. S. [ Savannah: ] World’s First Nuclear Merchantman
The world’s first nuclear- powered merchant ship makes her maiden voyage.
East From Bali by Seagoing Jeep to Timor
Despite the Balinese conviction that demons inhabit the sea, the authors enjoy a splendid adventure aboard their amphibious vehicle.