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Whether it's for their solace and beauty or for the sense of history that seeps from the ground, cemeteries are fascinating places to visit, this guide shows where to find the most interesting and unusual ones in all of New England. Some have headstones that are fine art, others are associated with notorious events, and others are the final resting place of famous poets, soldiers, and statesmen. Included are large public facilities as well as the...
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Publisher
Globe Pequot
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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"New England has nurtured countless women who shook off the expectations of their gender to forge their own destinies. This book features fifty sites in New England's six states and narrates the lives of historic and contemporary women who lived there"--
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Publisher
Down East Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
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"New England is so compact that even casual visitors can sample its diverse history in just a short time. But travelers and residents alike can also pass right by historic buildings, landscapes, and iconic objects without noticing them. New England's Hidden Past presents the region's history in an engaging new way: through 58 lists of historic places and things usually hidden in plain sight in all six New England states"--
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Union Park Press
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
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"The history of New England -- indeed, the history of the United States -- can be experienced first-hand by visiting the homes and estates of the region's most notable residents. From presidents and war heroes to icons of American literature and the arts, the grace and grandeur of these homes offer a glimpse into the lives of the men and women who shaped our nation. [The author and photographer] breathe life into the history of the region's thirty-six...
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iUniverse
Pub. Date
©2017
Language
English
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..." Willit Mason wrote this comprehensive guide of 71 historic New England houses and gardens to provide an overview of each stie. Organized by region, it makes it easy to see as many historic houses and gardens in a limited time. Filled with family histories, information on the architectural development of properties and overviews of gardens and their surroundings, this is a must-have guide for any New England traveler." -- back cover.
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