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Reviewed By... Louise Jones

More than 10% of Vermont's population served in the Civil War, a greater percentage than any other state. Coffin describes the political and intellectual history of pre-war Vermont, the fervor to fight, and the battles in which Vermonters saw action. Meticulously researched and well-illustrated, this is a book that helps bring alive a vital era in Vermont and US history, mainly through letters, diaries and me... read more>>>

 

 
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A scholarly yet readable account of what anthropologists have learned and are still learning about how people lived in Vermont before the arrival of the first Europeans. The prevailing myth that Indians never lived in Vermont has been erased by the decision of the Abenaki tribe to "go public" in the 1970's and the subsequent interest they, and others, have taken in the native population of the state.History a... read more>>>

 

 
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Reviewed By... Sarah Costin

If you want a comprehensive guide to Vermont's 106 historic covered bridges, look no further. Thirteen area tours are listed, with information including names, locations and directions, age, builder, type, dimensions, even photography tips and parking for each bridge. A wonderful introduction includes tips on how to look at a covered bridge. A checklist for viewing the bridges and many black & white photograp... read more>>>

 

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