Over 100 evocative images and a rich collection of first-person recollections of rural life in Vermont in the thirties.

"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,...

A general practitioner in Vermont shares his observations and experiences with his patients that taught him how to be a doctor.

"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...

This work examines social, ethnic and religious tensions and reveals how population studies, theories of human heredity, and a rhetoric of altruism became subtle, tools of social control and exclusion in a state whose motto was freedom and unity.

The Vermont Difference offers a dynamic look at the best of Vermont through beautiful images and engaging essays from 19 contributors including Vermont politicians, historians, academics, writers and business leaders. The essays feature aspects of the Vermont experience to create a book rich in personal perceptions, insights and noteworthy traditions, policies and practices. Vermonters, visitors, and others who love Vermont will come away with a fresh...