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WPA writings, while out-of-date as a tour guide, remain a fascinating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.
Wouldn't this make a unique
gift?
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