This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1860 Excerpt: ...The northeastern part is less stony, and presents a valuable fanning country, particularly the flats along the river, which are a deep alluvial deposit, and very productive. Connecticut river waters the southeastern part, and near the south corner commence the Fifteen Mile Falls, the head of which is 822 feet above the ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1860 Excerpt: ...The northeastern part is less stony, and presents a valuable fanning country, particularly the flats along the river, which are a deep alluvial deposit, and very productive. Connecticut river waters the southeastern part, and near the south corner commence the Fifteen Mile Falls, the head of which is 822 feet above the sea. Its other waters are Ncal's pond, Neal's branch, and Catbow branch. The town has one village, which, in July, 1849, was visited by fire, resulting in the destruction of the town hall, Congregational church, public-house, a dwelling-house, with the outbuildings, and several barns, making about twenty buildings. The two first-mentioned structures have been rebuilt. There are three church edifices--Congregational, Baptist, and Methodist; nine school districts, which are furnished with schoolhouses; a high school, and one post-office: also, one starch factory, one sleigh factory, and several saw-mills and grist-mills. Population, 1,123; valuation, 8250,000. Lyndon, in the eastern part of Caledonia county, thirty-four miles from Montpelier, was granted November 2, and chartered November 20, 1780, to Jonathan Arnold and fifty-one others. The settlement was commenced by Daniel Cahoon, Jr., in April, 1788, who continued here with several workmen till the ensuing fall, when he returned to "Windham, N. H., his former place of residence, to pass the winter. In March, 1791, there were six or seven families here, and several young men without families had commenced operations. Of these, Nathan Hines, James Spooner, and Daniel Reniff were among the first town officers. General Isaac Fletcher, who had been in the state legislature, and in congress from 1837 to 1841, died here October 19,1842. Lyndon was organized on the 4th of July, 1791, and cont...
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New. No Jacket. Private Press. 8.5" x 11" Early days in Grand Isle, VT, are recalled through a mix of colorful tales, factual data and trivia, in this booklet comprised of excerpts from three rare vintage books: The Geography and History of Vermont by S.R. Hall (1871); History and Description of New England-Vermont by A.J. Coolidge and J.B. Mansfield (1860); and Vermont, a Guide to the Green Mountain State, written by the Workers of the Federal Writer's Project of the WPA (1937), plus information from the US Census Bureau. The 18 page booklet is printed single-sided on 60# opaque paper with the print size enlarged as needed to fit the 8 1/2 x 11 size. A vinyl sheet has been added to protect the front cover. The booklet includes brief histories of each of the county's five townships: Alburgh, Grand Isle, Isle La Mott, North Hero, and South Hero. The WPA excerpts, while not up-to-date as a tour guide, remain a fascinating source of historical tidbits and quite possibly reveal travel stops that modern books overlook. The booklet has a few illustrations, but their quality is only fair.
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New. No Jacket. Private Press. 8.5" x 11" Early days in Essex County, VT, are recalled through a mix of colorful tales, factual data and trivia, in this booklet comprised of excerpts from three rare vintage books: The Geography and History of Vermont by S.R. Hall (1871); History and Description of New England-Vermont by A.J. Coolidge and J.B. Mansfield (1860); and Vermont, a Guide to the Green Mountain State, written by the Workers of the Federal Writer's Project of the WPA (1937), plus some info from the census bureau. The 26 page booklet is printed single-sided on 60# opaque paper with the print size enlarged as needed to fit the 8 1/2 x 11 size. A vinyl sheet has been added to protect the front cover. A major part of the booklet consists of histories of each township (town), which vary in size depending on the prominence of the town and its historical significance. The towns and villages include Averill, Bloomfield, Brighton, Canaan, Concord, Ferdinand, Granby, Guildhall, Island Pond (originally Random), Lemington, Lewis, Lunenburg, Maidstone, and Victory. The WPA excerpts, while not up-to-date as a tour guide, remain a fascinating source of historical tidbits. The booklet has a few illustrations, but their quality is only fair.
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New. No Jacket. Private Press. 8.5" x 11" Early days in Lamoille County, VT, are recalled through a mix of colorful tales, factual data and trivia, in this booklet comprised of excerpts from three rare vintage books: The Geography and History of Vermont by S.R. Hall (1871); History and Description of New England-Vermont by A.J. Coolidge and J.B. Mansfield (1860); and Vermont, a Guide to the Green Mountain State, written by the Workers of the Federal Writer's Project of the WPA (1937). The 29 page booklet is printed single-sided on 60# opaque paper with the print size enlarged as needed to fit the 8 1/2 x 11 size. A vinyl sheet has been added to protect the front cover. A major part of the booklet consists of histories of each township (town), which vary in size depending on the prominence of the town and its historical significance. The towns and villages include Belvidere, Cambridge, Elmore, Hydepark (the shire town), Mansfield, Morristown, Waterille, and Wolcott. The Long Trail, a 260 mile long trail with many side trails, runs through this county. The WPA excerpts, while not up-to-date as a tour guide, remain a fascinating source of historical tidbits. The booklet has a few illustrations, but their quality is only fair.
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New. No Jacket. Private Press. 8.5" x 11" Early days in Franklin County, VT, are recalled through a mix of colorful tales, factual data and trivia, in this booklet comprised of excerpts from three rare vintage books: The Geography and History of Vermont by S.R. Hall (1871); History and Description of New England-Vermont by A.J. Coolidge and J.B. Mansfield (1860); and Vermont, a Guide to the Green Mountain State, written by the Workers of the Federal Writer's Project of the WPA (1937). The 35-page booklet is printed single-sided on 60# opaque paper with the print size enlarged as needed to fit the 8 1/2 x 11 size. A vinyl sheet has been added to protect the front cover. A major part of the booklet consists of histories of each township (town), which vary in size depending on the prominence of the town and its historical significance. The towns and villages include Bakersfield, Berkshire, Enosburgh, Fairfax, Fairfield, Fletcher, Franklin, Georgia, Highgate, Montgomery, Richford, St. Albans (shire town known as "the Railroad City"), and Swanton. Early settlers, physical features, industrial development, involvement in "Papineau War", and "St. Albans Raid, " the most northerly engagement of the Civil War, are among the topics in this booklet. The WPA excerpts include a section on St. Albans, including points of interest. The WPA writings, while out-of-date as a tour guide, remain a fascinating source of historical tidbits. The booklet has a few illustrations, but their quality is only fair.
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New. No Jacket. Private Press. 8.5" x 11" Early days in Caledonia County, VT, are recalled through a mix of colorful tales, factual data and trivia, in this booklet comprised of excerpts from three rare vintage books: The Geography and History of Vermont by S.R. Hall (1871); History and Description of New England-Vermont by A.J. Coolidge and J.B. Mansfield (1860); and Vermont, a Guide to the Green Mountain State, written by the Workers of the Federal Writer's Project of the WPA (1937). The 38 page booklet is printed single-sided on 60# opaque paper with the print size enlarged as needed to fit the 8 1/2 x 11 size. A vinyl sheet has been added to protect the front cover. A major part of the booklet consists of histories of each township (town), which vary in size depending on the prominence of the town and its historical significance. The towns and villages include Barnet, Burke, Danville, Groton, Hardwick, Kirby, Lyndon, Newark, Peacham, Ryegate, Sheffield, St. Johnsbury (shire town), Sutton, Walden, Waterford and Wheelock. Early settlers, physical features, industrial development, notable citizens, Hazen Military Road, Indian alarms and political events are among the topics in this booklet. The WPA excerpts include a section on St. Johnsbury, including points of interest. The other WPA excerpts, while not up-to-date as a tour guide, remain a fascinating source of historical tidbits. The booklet has a few illustrations, but their quality is only fair.
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New. No Jacket. Private Press. 8.5" x 11" Early days in Chittenden County, VT, are recalled through a mix of colorful tales, factual data and trivia, in this booklet comprised of excerpts from three rare vintage books: The Geography and History of Vermont by S.R. Hall (1871); History and Description of New England-Vermont by A.J. Coolidge and J.B. Mansfield (1860); and Vermont, a Guide to the Green Mountain State, written by the Workers of the Federal Writer's Project of the WPA (1937). The 45 page booklet is printed single-sided on 60# opaque paper with the print size enlarged as needed to fit the 8 1/2 x 11 size. A vinyl sheet has been added to protect the front cover. A major part of the booklet consists of histories of each township (town), which vary in size depending on the prominence of the town and its historical significance. The towns and villages include Bolton, Burlington, Charlotte, Colchester, Essex, Hinesburgh, Huntington, Jericho, Milton, Richmond, Shelburne, St. George, Underhill, Westford and Williston. Early settlers, physical features, industrial development, notable citizens, like the Ethan Allen family, the Rev. Daniel C. Sanders, Zadock Thompson, John G. Saxe, and others, the University of Vermont, a remarkable fossil, "the imperishable potato factory, " and Indian incidents are among the topics in this booklet. The WPA excerpts include a separate section on the Burlington, including points of interest: various churches, the University of Vermont college green, Ethan Allen Park, etc. The other WPA excerpts, while out-of-date as a tour guide, remain a fascinating source of historical tidbits. The booklet has a few illustrations, but their quality is only fair.
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New. No Jacket. Private Press. 8.5" x 11" Early days in Washington County, VT, are recalled through a mix of colorful tales, factual data and trivia, in this booklet comprised of excerpts from three rare vintage books: The Geography and History of Vermont by S.R. Hall (1871); History and Description of New England-Vermont by A.J. Coolidge and J.B. Mansfield (1860); and Vermont, a Guide to the Green Mountain State, written by the Workers of the Federal Writer's Project of the WPA (1937). The 51page booklet is printed single-sided on 60# opaque paper with the print size enlarged as needed to fit the 8 1/2 x 11 size. A vinyl sheet has been added to protect the front cover. A major part of the booklet consists of histories of each township (town), which vary in size depending on the prominence of the town and its historical significance. The towns and villages include Barre, Berlin, Cabot, Calais, Duxbury, Fayston, Marshfield, Middlesex, Montpelier, Moretown, Northfield, Plainfield, Roxbury, Waitsfield, Warren, Waterbury, Woodbury, Worcester. Montpelier, capital of Vermont is tucked away in this north central county. A number of early settlers are mentioned: Charles Pine, the Wheelock family, Francis West, Samuel Twiss, Colonel Jacob Davis, Capt. Samuel Upham, and many others. Bears and wolves, a vanishing pot of gold, the adventures of General Wait, are a few of the other items of interest. The WPA excerpts include separate sections on the cities of Montpelier and Barre, including points of interest like Goddard Junior College and the capitol. The other WPA excerpts, while not-up-to-date as a tour guide, remain a fascinating source of historical tidbits. There are some illustrations, but their quality is only fair.
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New. No Jacket. Private Press. 8.5" x 11" Early days in Addison County, VT, are recalled through a mix of colorful tales, factual data and trivia, in this booklet comprised of excerpts from three rare vintage books: The Geography and History of Vermont by S.R. Hall (1871); History and Description of New England-Vermont by A.J. Coolidge and J.B. Mansfield (1860); and Vermont, a Guide to the Green Mountain State, written by the Workers of the Federal Writer's Project of the WPA (1937). The 55 page booklet is printed single-sided on 60# opaque paper with the print size enlarged as needed to fit the 8 1/2 x 11 size. A vinyl sheet has been added to protect the front cover. A major part of the booklet consists of histories of each township (town), which vary in size depending on the prominence of the town and its historical significance. The towns include Addison, Bridport, Bristol, Cornwall, Ferrisburgh, Goshen, Granville, Hancock, Leicester, Lincoln, Middlebury, Monkton, New Haven, Orwell, Panton, Ripton, Salisbury, Shoreham, Starksboro, Vergennes, Waltham, Weybridge and Whiting. Some villages have names different from the town name, such as: Ackworth, Borough, Barnumown, Monkton Ridge, East Monkton, New Haven Centre, New Haven East Mills, Brooksville, Lower Falls, and Upper Falls. The WPA excerpts include a section on Middlebury, including points of interest: the Middlebury College Campus, the Congregational Church, the Sheldon Art Museum, etc. The tour portions, while not up-to-date as a tour guide, remain a fascinating source of answers to history and trivia questions. What mountain was once called "Potato Hill? " What's the story behind Uncle Sim's Lost Gold? Where's the Morgan Horse Monument? Who was in exile for 12 years because he thought he'd killed a man? The booklet has a few illustrations, but their quality is only fair.
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New. No Jacket. Private Press. 8.5" x 11" Early days in Bennington County, VT, are recalled through a mix of colorful tales, factual data and trivia, in this booklet comprised of excerpts from three rare vintage books: The Geography and History of Vermont by S.R. Hall (1871); History and Description of New England-Vermont by A.J. Coolidge and J.B. Mansfield (1860); and Vermont, a Guide to the Green Mountain State, written by the Workers of the Federal Writer's Project of the WPA (1937). The 61 page booklet is printed single-sided on 60# opaque paper with the print size enlarged as needed to fit the 8 1/2 x 11 size. A vinyl sheet has been added to protect the front cover. A major part of the booklet consists of histories of each township (town), which vary in size depending on the prominence of the town and its historical significance. The towns and villages include Arlington, West Arlington, East Arlington; Bennington, Centre Bennington, North Bennington; Dorset, South Dorset, East Dorset and North Dorset; Glastenbury; Landgrove, Clarksville; Manchester, Factory Point; Peru; Pownal, Pownal Centre, North Pownal; Readsborough, Readsboro' City, Hartwellville; Rupert, East Rupert, West Rupert; Sandgate, East Sandgate, West Sandgate; Searsburgh; Shaftsbury, South Shaftsbury; Stamford, Stamford Hollow; Sunderland, North Sunderland, Piety Hill, Mount Pleasant and Sunderland Borough; Winhall, Bondville; Woodford. This county is famous as the home of Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys and the site of the Bennington Battle of 1771 (the result of a land dispute between Vermont and New York). Prominent Bennington residents included Samuel Robinson, James Breakenridge, Seth Warner, Samuel Robinson and sons, John Fassett and son, Stephen Fay family, Isaac Tichenor, and son, Nathan Clark, Martin Scott and Hiland Hall. Because the early history of Vermont is closely tied to this county, we have included additional excerpts pertaining to the Vermont-New York dispute. These excerpts are from the general history of Vermont section of the 1860 book cited above. (One gets the feeling from reading this that there really should have been 14 stripes in our flag! ) The WPA excerpts include a section on the historic shire town of Bennington, including points of interest: the Old Burying Ground, the Jedediah Dewey House, oldest frame house in the state, the First Congregational Church, site of Catamount Tavern, Bennington Battle Monument, etc. The other WPA excerpts, while out-of-date as a tour guide, remain a fascinating source of historical tidbits. The booklet has a few illustrations, but their quality is only fair.
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New. No Jacket. Private Press. 8.5" x 11" Early days in Orleans County, VT, are recalled through a mix of colorful tales, factual data and trivia, in this booklet comprised of excerpts from three rare vintage books: The Geography and History of Vermont by S.R. Hall (1871); History and Description of New England-Vermont by A.J. Coolidge and J.B. Mansfield (1860); and Vermont, a Guide to the Green Mountain State, written by the Workers of the Federal Writer's Project of the WPA (1937) and A History of Coventry, Orleans County, Vermont by Pliny H. White (1859). The 62 page booklet is printed single-sided on 60# opaque paper with the print size enlarged as needed to fit the 8 1/2 x 11 size. A vinyl sheet has been added to protect the front cover. A major part of the booklet consists of histories of each township (town), which vary in size depending on the prominence of the town and its historical significance. The towns and villages include Albany, Barton, Brownington, Charleston, Coventry, Craftsbury, Derby, Glover, Greensboro, Holland, Irasburgh, Jay, Morgan, Newport, Salem, Troy, Westfield, Westmore. Tales of Rogers Rangers, the international border, Lake Willoughby, Craftsbury Common, the phenomenon of Runaway Pond, Early settlers, etc. are among the items of interest. The special section on the town of Coventry is filled with details of early life in Orleans County, as well as names of many early residents. The WPA excerpts include a separate section on Newport. The other WPA excerpts, while not up-to-date as a tour guide, remain a fascinating source of historical tidbits. There are some illustrations, but their quality is only fair.