Legends, Lore and Secrets of New England
9781609499464
Regular price $21.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%The stories, legends, and lore surrounding New England's most haunted places. A must-read for fans of the supernatural and New England history.
New England's history is marked with witch executions, curses and an untold number of cemeteries hiding mysteries beneath their stones. In this sometimes harsh landscape, the truth is often stranger than fiction. Examine the footprints burned into the ledge of Devil's Foot Rockin Rhode Island. Spend a night at the Kennebunk Innin Maine, where the mischievous specter of Silas Perkins still resides. Traverse an old dirt road near Sterling, Connecticut, where the Darn Man'sfrozen body was uncovered in 1863.
Authors Thomas D'Agostino and Arlene Nicholson uncover the history behind the region's best-kept secrets and lore. As you flip through these pages of New England's legends, tread lightly--you just might find a story that will follow you home.
Concord and the Civil War:
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9780738554549
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9781609499815
Regular price $21.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%The Dorr War: Treason, Rebellion & the Fight for Reform in Rhode Island
9781596299597
Regular price $21.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Kennebunkport
9780738588407
Regular price $24.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%With over 200 photographs, many of them never before published, Kennebunkport offers an intimate glimpse into the past that will delight resident and tourist alike.
Since the development of photography in the mid-nineteenth century, the camera has been used as a tool of both discovery and preservation. Photographs bring alive our image of the past and can open a floodgate of memories and nostalgia or inspire curiosity and a sense of history.
From its early settlement in the 1600s to the present, the area known as ""the Port"" and ""the Cape"" has typified what it means to live or vacation on the Maine coast. Kennebunkport is a study in contrasts: fishermen work the sea while tourists fill Dock Square in search of art, ""lobstah,"" and steamers; fish shanties dot the shore of the Cape while estates and luxury hotels dominate Ocean Avenue; sailboats glide serenely through the harbor while carnivals take place on the Kennebunk River. It is this variety of people, places, and events that has always made Kennebunkport one of the most dynamic and vivacious communities on the Northeastern seaboard.
Central Connecticut State University
9780738501604
Regular price $24.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Around Newfound Lake
9780738509600
Regular price $24.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Newfound Lake occupies some 4,106 acres in the foothills of New Hampshire's White Mountains. Fed by underground springs, this pristine lake is nature's own recreation center. In quiet harmony with the lake are centuries-old towns and villages embracing its bounds: places such as Hill, Hebron, Groton, and New Hampton, known by other names and proprietary boundaries when first settled; Alexandria and Danbury, nestled at the foot of Mountains Cardigan and Ragged, respectively; Bridgewater, claiming the lion's share of the Newfound shoreline; and Bristol, the industrial hub.
Boston and the Civil War
9781609499495
Regular price $14.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Concord's Wright Tavern
9781467157377
Regular price $24.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Built in 1747 in the center of Concord, the Wright Tavern has witnessed the evolution of America for over 200 years. The Minutemen met here the morning of April 19, 1775, and a few hours later, the British Redcoats searched for munitions and supplies of the rebels before being defeated in the Battle of Concord.  The building has been used as a tavern, inn, bakery, bookseller, and office as it witnessed the transformation of the town from a frontier agricultural community to a bustling commercial center and commuter hub. Closed to the public for most of the last forty years, The Wright Tavern Legacy Trust was established in 2021 to oversee the restoration and renovation of the building. From modest beginnings under Amos Wright to the Battle of Concord, author Tom Wilson uncovers the fascinating history of this National Historic Landmark. All royalties from the sale of this book will go to the Wright Tavern Legacy Trust.Â
New England Sea Glass
9781467156004
Regular price $24.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%The lure of beachcombing in New England has been around since Colonial times. From shipwrecks, relentless storms and spooky maritime mysteries, pieces of sea glass are tumbled treasures speaking to us about our past.
Many frosty cobalt blue shards come from medicine bottles from the early 20th century and can be found on beaches surrounding Boston Harbor. The seaside town of Rockport, where Hannah and the Hatchet Gang launched a destructive raid on liquor, still holds brilliant fragments of the past. The treasures of Captain Kidd are rumored to be hidden somewhere in Jamestown, Rhode Island, while lost seaside amusement parks in Connecticut produced shimmering treasures now rolling in the tides.
Roxie Zwicker reveals the secret clues hidden in the colorful glass, their origins, and the best places to discover them.
Hampstead
9781467161626
Regular price $24.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Hampstead is a charming New Hampshire town with a deep history dating back to its founding in 1749, when Gov. Benning Wentworth incorporated the land surrounding his farm property on what is now known as Governors Island. Hampstead, both past and present, evokes an appreciation of a quaint village lifestyle. Included in this curated collection of the town’s history are early photographs of well-known landmarks like the Old Meeting House, built in 1745, and its Paul Revere Jr. bell that still proudly rings today as well as generations of Hampstead families enjoying everyday recreation, including summers spent on the three town lakes. The impact of the railroad coming to town in 1876, the factories and farming economies, celebrated town officials, and school days of the past can all be found in these pages.
A Culinary History of Martha's Vineyard
9781467157643
Regular price $24.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Martha’s Vineyard is known as a popular vacation destination with high profile visitors. Below the surface, however, bubbles a culinary melting pot.Â
Native Americans, Blacks, European settlers and Azoreans all contributed to the island’s diverse culinary history. The Scottish Society still celebrates Robert Burns annually with a feast. Two towns have streets called Chicken Alley for the Portuguese families who raised chickens there, while native beach plums are used to create a delicious jelly that can be found across the island. Restaurants like Giordano’s and the ArtCliff Diner have been in business for more than fifty years and are still putting out great dishes. Learn the back-story of the island’s first—and only—commercial vineyard.Â
From codfish souffle to espirito santo soup, local authors Tom and Joyce Dresser share the ingredients, recipes and images of this flavorful island. Â
Blair Hill and Highlands on Moosehead Lake
9781467154727
Regular price $24.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Islands of Southern Lake Winnipesaukee
9781467155465
Regular price $24.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Loons of New Hampshire
9781467155434
Regular price $29.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Noted for its stunning plumage and haunting cries, the common loon is an iconic symbol of nature in the Granite State.
Once a familiar site on local ponds and lakes, by the early twentieth century their numbers had dwindled due to human activity. By the 1970s less than two hundred remained. It was only with the formation of the Loon Preservation Committee in 1975 by pioneer conservationist Rawson Wood that the plight of loons in New Hampshire changed for the better.
Author Glenn Knoblock, in collaboration with leading experts from the organization, reveals the sometimes-mysterious nature of this beloved bird, its presence throughout the state’s history, the threats it faces today and the extensive efforts to recover the population.
The Loon Preservation Committee is the only organization in New Hampshire working directly on their behalf. A portion of the proceeds of the sales of this book will go directly to the organization to fund ongoing conservation efforts.
Lighthouses of New Hampshire
9781467161565
Regular price $24.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Franconia Notch
9781467161558
Regular price $24.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%In 1805, a member of a survey crew working on building a road through New Hampshire’s Franconia Notch walked down to Ferrin’s Pond (today’s Profile Lake), gazed up the side of Cannon Mountain, and was mesmerized by what he saw—the state’s most iconic symbol, the Old Man of the Mountain profile. A few years later, the Flume Gorge, an 800-foot-long natural gorge, was discovered. These natural curiosities quickly gained national attention, and by the mid-1800s, Franconia Notch was a tourist mecca; the limited stagecoach travel through the notch became daily, and the simple overnight accommodations were replaced with the Flume House and the Profile House, two grand hotels that could accommodate hundreds of overnight guests. After fire destroyed the Profile House in 1923, the property was put for sale. A joint effort between the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests, the State of New Hampshire, and the New Hampshire Federation of Women’s Clubs led to the creation of the Franconia Notch Forest Reservation and Memorial Park (today’s Franconia Notch State Park) in 1928. This book takes readers on a journey through the rich and fascinating history of Franconia Notch during the mid-19th to late 20th century.
Lost Providence
9781625859082
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9780738591636
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9780738562834
Regular price $7.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Boston Marathon Traditions & Lore
9781467155977
Regular price $24.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%First run in 1897 as America's second and the world's fourth, the Boston Marathon attracts thousands thanks to its long and unique history.
What began as simple start and finish lines has grown to encompass a lavish colorful artistry. An athlete and cultural exchange program with the Ohme-Hochi 30K in Japan started with four-time winner Bill Rodgers in the 1970s. Artist Bobbi Gibb was the first female finisher of the race in 1966, and she was later asked to create her own statute along the route to commemorate the event.
Author Paul C. Clerici explores the history and iconic traditions of America's most famous road race.
The Deadliest Train Wrecks of New England
9781467155540
Regular price $24.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Wrecks and disasters have been part of New England's railroad history since the 1830s. Derailments, head-on collisions, equipment failures, and human error all contributed to the tragic list of events between 1853 and 1966.
Forever etched in the public's memory is the horrific bridge disaster at South Norwalk, Connecticut - the deadliest railroad event to occur in the region that claimed forty-six lives. The catastrophic rear-end collision at Revere, Massachusetts, and the head-on crash of the Quebec Express in West Canaan, New Hampshire are among the eighteen wrecks explored herein.
Renowned railroad author Gregg M. Turner details the deadliest rail disasters across six states, their causes and some of the safety improvements they inspired.
Litchfield County and the Civil War
9781467156219
Regular price $24.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Union victory in the Civil War was far from guaranteed. The Northern war effort depended upon local communities to raise the troops and supplies needed for the battlefield.
The history of Litchfield County highlights the challenges Northern communities faced. Armed confrontation erupted over the flying of secession flags. Supporting the war effort provided women with skills and experiences that would aid in the suffrage movement. Scandal swirled around the local army medical examiner. Family and friends actively supported their loved ones as they transformed from civilians to soldiers.
Author Peter C. Vermilyea uses first-hand accounts-many never published before-to investigate these events and show how the process of preparing for war created a lasting bond between a community and its soldiers.