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.
Wouldn't this make a unique gift?
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