Vermont Books

This book provides the reader with a clear view on capturing the home you desire to build. We are given the ability to use our imagination in building or renovating a home with smart environmental choices.

I thought this book was well edited and writen and was especially well by Alison Alsbury she is an excelent writer and should write more books i think she is brilliant

This is an excellent historical document which has been very accurately researched by Daniel Chipman, a person who actually knew Seth Warner.

A "Band of Cousins", Seth Warner, Remember Baker and Ethan Allen were three very important individuals in the establishment of Vermont as a state.

Anyone interested in the early history of Vermont and the beginnings of the Revolutionary War should read this book.

When I first came across this book it was in the basement level of the Burlingame library. I completed it in one weekend. Visions of apple trees danced thru my head, the sound of pages ruffling and a cozy chair were all that my mind imagined.

Books are the greatest thing in the whole world what could be better to read than a book about a book store, and the family who owns it.

I highly recommend this book, take a weekend, build a fire and join this family.

The Green Mountain State sent slightly more than 10 percent of its population to fight in the Civil War, but Vermont African Americans enlisted at a rate of over 21 percent (152 out of a population of 709 according to the 1860 census)! But no one has adequately documented these contributions, until now.

"Men of Color, To Arms!" details Vermont's unique relationship with African Americans, from its 1771 constitution outlawing slavery to its rabid support of the Abolitionist movement. It also explains the difficulties facing African Americans in general, in the early days of the war when they tried to enlist and serve, but were denied the privilege, and finally, the prejudices, lack of pay and uniforms and other difficulties they faced once they were allowed to join.

Among other units, Vermont African Americans served in the 10th, 31st, 41st, 43rd, 45th U.S. Colored Infantry, and the 54th and 55th Massachusetts Infantry (Colored). After brief regimental histories of each of these, Jim details the service of each man and often details of their pre and post-war lives. His Appendices include a complete roster, including regiment, company, rank and town, and known burial places for these Vermont veterans.

The highlight of this study, in this reviewer's humble opinion, are two letters written by Louden S. Langley, of Rutland, who served as a Private in the 54th Massachusetts and later as Sergeant-Major of the 33rd U.S. Colored Infantry. Eloquent and obviously well educated, Langley is troubled by the treatment of African Americans in the service; nevertheless he provides a balanced report of the activities of his regiment in battle and provides ample evidence that African Americans had `the right stuff,' to be and call themselves American soldiers.

Jim Fuller has produced a definitive work, well written and carefully researched. It should be required reading in every high school in the state that proudly claims to be the first to outlaw slavery. The contributions of these men should not be forgotten. Jim's work has made sure they won't be.

I found Mrs.Appleyards Family Kitchen at a garage sale about 4 years ago. Quite frankly, I bought it because it was rather unique and I was looking for books to put on a shelf. I liked the way it looked. My Aunt Frieda used to make a wonderful cranberry bread and I had just taken over doing Thanksgiving dinner for my family. On a lark, I began flipping through this book and found a recipe that used white raisins (like my aunt Frieda's). It was a fabulous recipe! Then I tried the pie dough and recieved compliments EVERY time I make a pie.(I rather shamlessly have taken credit for "my" pie dough even though it is actually Mrs. Appleyard's thousand layer pie dough. I not only love the recipes, but the humor involved with the text. I wish I could meet her! I'm afraid I keep this book in my kitchen close at hand...and not as decoration on the shelf!

Everyone with whom I've shared this novel has expressed delight with it equal to mine. The author captures perfectly the eccentric flavor of small-town characters and their neighbors' acceptance of them. My wife expressed it best. "What are all these people I grew up with in my Alabama country town doing in Vermont?"

This book is an introduction to the ecology of Vermont. Johnson, the state naturalist, visited every corner of the state in compiling this concise guide. The book is divided into several sections, covering geology and prehistory, mountains and forests, waters and wetlands, and open land. In his descriptions of the separate environment types, Johnson details some of the common trees, plants, reptiles, birds, and mammals that are characteristically found there. Appendices include an annotated list of places to visit, a list of conservation organizations, references, and common and scientific names of plants of animals mentioned in the text. The book is illustrated with black-and-white photographs.

The text is quite informative and clearly written. Whether you are looking for wild places to visit, or want to learn more about your favorite parks or scenic spots, this book is a great place to start and would make a fine reference for anyone interested in the nature of Vermont.

Ideal for planing your trip to New England area. You will have several routs to explore this part of the country. Tips, Maps and Photographs that give you a very good picture of your trip. This will help you to don't miss any of the important places of the road.

Young Mason hides from the high-school bully, Aden, and argues with his own brother, Ira. Yet Aden proves to be unusually kind. When Mason hears Aden's death, he seeks common ground with Ira.