The author "examines how the state's eugenics movement emerged out of the public policies of the nineteenth century and led to state-sanctioned programs of institutionalization, sterilization, family separation, and education aimed at the most vulnerable Vermonters. Exploring the social and political legacy of the movement, de Guardiola brings new scholarship and context to one of Vermont's darkest chapters." --

"Northern Vermont played a pivotal role in the American Revolution...Benedict Arnold and Benjamin Franklin spent significant time in the Champlain Valley. George Washington kept a keen eye on events in the region as raiding parties descended on numerous Vermont communities. The isolated waters of Missisquoi Bay were as vital as any waterway in America, and the Lake Champlain islands formed some of the most strategic territory in the thirteen colonies....

"The collected ephemera in this book testify to the vibrant cultural ecosystem of Burlington and Vermont; they represent a symbiotic relationship of art and music over the past quarter century. Few partnerships have contributed more to the terroir than that of music venue Higher Ground and Solidarity of Unbridled Labor, a leading design and brand strategy studio, along with the Iskra Print Collective. Together they have helped to shape Burlington...

"Since Burlington was first settled over two centuries ago it has seen the establishment of a rich historic and architectural legacy, much of which has been lost. The Strong and State Theaters, St. Paul's Cathedral, Converse School, Cathedral High School, and a neighborhood lost to urban renewal are just of few of the landmarks that still live within the memories of many who grew up in the Burlington area. The industrial waterfront, the clubhouses...