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Captors and Captives

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Captors and Captives: The 1704 French and Indian Raid on Deerfield (Native Americans of the Northeast) By Evan Haefeli, Kevin Sweeney Cover Image
$27.95
ISBN: 9781558495036
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Published: University of Massachusetts Press - August 24th, 2005

An outstanding addition to New England history and the larger stories of North American imperial confrontation and Indian efforts at accommodation. Superb research and strong writing. ~ Reviewed by Bill Lewis


Changes in the Land William Cronon - Book Review

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Changes in the Land, Revised Edition: Indians, Colonists, and the Ecology of New England By William Cronon, John Demos (Foreword by), William Cronon (Afterword by) Cover Image
By William Cronon, John Demos (Foreword by), William Cronon (Afterword by)
$18.00
ISBN: 9780809016341
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Published: Hill and Wang - September 1st, 2003

The beautiful, modern classic is an essential starting point in understanding colonial New England history. Memorable and Important. Highest Recommendation. ~ Reviewed by Bill Lewis


A Delusion Of Satan: The Full Story Of The Salem Witch Trials

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A Delusion Of Satan: The Full Story Of The Salem Witch Trials By Frances Hill Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9780306811593
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Published: Da Capo Press - May 30th, 2002

In an illuminating examination of the Salem Witch Trials of 1691, Hill places the horrifying events in a larger context of mass hysteria and intolerance. She tries to understand the motives of the accusers and those who conducted the trials. She humanizes them as well as those who suffered from the accusations, placing the events in social, political and religious context. An outstanding attempt to explain and understand this dreadful episode in early American history. ~ Reviewed by Louise Jones


Spiked Boots

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Spiked Boots: Sketches of the North Country By Robert E. Pike Cover Image
$22.95
ISBN: 9780881504361
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Published: Countryman Press - November 17th, 1999

An ornery backwoodsman relates legends and stories of the logging days in New England, in this fascinating book by Pike, the author of the classic Tall Trees, Tough Men. With 15 black and white photographs.


Green Mountain Farm

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Green Mountain Farm By Elliott Merrick, Lawrence Millman (Foreword by) Cover Image
By Elliott Merrick, Lawrence Millman (Foreword by)
$19.95
ISBN: 9780881504354
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Published: Countryman Press - November 17th, 1999

Originally written more than 50 years ago, this book still delights. In 1934, Merrick and his wife bought a dilapidated farm where he planned to become a famous writer. The book describes how the Merrick family survived, through hard work, love of the land, and a good sense of humor. This is still one of the best evocations of the joys of living in the Vermont countryside.


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