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Kingdom County, Vermont, is tucked between the Green Mountains and the White Mountains not far from the Canadian border, a small town of proud people with long memories. When the new preacher, Walter Andrews, came to town, he was an outsider, a stranger. He was also a black man. It was the summer James Kinneson turned thirteen. Son of the newspaper owner and younger brother of the town's fiery defense lawyer, James witnessed the shattering events...
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The stories of Where the Rivers Flow North are “superior work, rich in texture and character,” says the Wall Street Journal; “the novella is brilliantly done.” That novella, the title story of the collection, was also made into a feature film starring Rip Torn and Michael J. Fox. These six stories, available again in this new edition, continue Mosher’s career-long exploration of Kingdom County, Vermont. “Within the borders of his fictional...
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2014.
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Vermonters love all things local, so itis no surprise that the Green Mountain State has had a thriving craft beerscene for more than twenty years. Early Vermont brewers, though, faced manyobstacles in bringing their beer to the thirsty masses, including astate-imposed prohibition beginning in 1852. Conditions remained unfavorableuntil Greg Noonan championed brewing legislation that opened the door forbreweries and brewpubs in the 1980s. About the...
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1976
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"Vermonters usually respond to necessity. To floods, fires and wars. To raising barns and laying down streets. Helping neighbors, Accepting challenges. Making changes. Improving our quality of life. It is in that tradition of meeting a community need that a large number of volunteers have created this collection of significant, minor, personal and non-essential facts, events, happenings and reminiscences".
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"This book is a must-have for anyone wanting to understand Vermont’s forests, wetlands, mountaintops, and shores. Richly illustrated with beautiful line drawings and stunning color photographs, this accessible field guide will delight outdoor explorers and armchair naturalists alike. The book starts with an introduction to the natural community concept and the factors influencing our natural systems, from wind and water to soil and rocks. Then,...
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2012
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"Vermont's constitution, drafted in 1777, was one of the most enlightened documents of its time, but in contrast, the history of Vermont has largely been told through the stories of influential white men. This book takes a fresh look at Vermont's history, uncovering hidden stories, from the earliest inhabitants to present-day citizens striving to overcome adversity and be advocates for change...Educator and historian Cynthia Bittinger unearths these...
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c2010
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In 1790, about 90% of Vermonters lived on and earned at least part of their livelihood from farming. In 2009, about 1% of the state's population lived on Vermont's 1,050 dairy farms. As historians have noted, America was born in the country and has moved to the city. By our breakfast, dairy farmers have put in half a day's work. By noon, many have logged an eight-hour day. By nightfall, they have often added another eight-hour day. Given the long...
