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  • One-Room Schoolhouses of New Hampshire

    Primers, Penmanship & Potbelly Stoves

    by Bruce D. Heald ...
    Series series Landmarks
    The quaint one-room schoolhouses dotting New Hampshire formed the backbone of the early Granite State education system. Education-minded communities began building these bare-bones schools in the late seventeenth century. In a modest log or clapboard structure, a single teacher faced the challenge of instructing students of all grades through farming seasons and the daily rigors of rural life. ... Read more

    $17.91 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Lake Winnipesaukee

    by Bruce Heald ...
    Series series Making of America
    A world unto itself, Lake Winnipesaukee and its environs have attracted and sustained a variety of cultures over the past centuries, from early American Indian tribes, to New World settlers, to today's seasonal tourists. Whether Indian hunter, aspiring pioneer, or modern-day angler, each, in turn, fell for the region's wild allure: its sheer natural beauty, fertile soils, and waters teeming with ... Read more

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  • The Franconia Gateway

    by Bruce D. Heald Ph.D. ...
    Of the several entrances to the White Mountains, none is more majestic than the Franconia Gateway. The gateway begins in the valley of the Pemigewasset River and reaches through broad meadows, between jagged mountains, alongside quiet pools and cascades of sparkling water, into the wilderness of Franconia Notch and beyond. Altogether, this region contains more historical secrets and hidden ... Read more

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  • Boston & Maine in the 20th Century

    by Bruce D. Heald Ph.D. ...
    Series series Images of Rail
    As the twentieth century dawned, the Boston & Maine Railroad Company controlled virtually all of the rail lines in New Hampshire, as well as much of the service in Maine and Massachusetts. Ultimately, the company operated more than 2,000 stations in northern New England. The train was the most important mode of travel, and the stations were the center of the community. Boston & Maine in the 20th ... Read more

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  • A History of the New Hampshire Abenaki

    by Bruce D. Heald PhD, Rejean Obomsawin, Chief Donald Stevens ...
    Series series American Heritage
    The native tribes collectively known as the Abenaki once thrived along the Granite State's great rivers.Comprised of the Penacook, Winnipesaukee, Pigwacket, Sokoki, Cowasuck, and Ossipee tribes, influences of these "men of the east" abound even today, from the boiling of sap for maple syrup to the game of lacrosse, and even traditional corn-and-bean succotash. Historian Bruce Heald has mined, ... Read more

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  • The Boats and Ports of Lake Winnipesaukee

    by Bruce D. Heald ...
    The Lake Winnipesaukee region has a long and well-deserved history as one of the most scenic and popular areas in New England. The lake's appeal lies in its stunning mountain ranges, its fleet of steamboats, and its colorful islands and port towns. Boats have been an integral part of the region's economy since the early settlement of the area, providing transportation for work and leisure. ... Read more

    $13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Classic Diners of New Hampshire

    by Bruce D. Heald ...
    Like the old soda fountain in the center of town or the local drive-in movie theater, diners evoke nostalgia and are a lasting symbol of the American dream. The hallmarks of the diner-good prices, quick service and comforting food in ample portions-create a melting pot of patrons. It is where friends and neighbors come to meet, families share memories, and businessmen break bread with tradesmen. ... Read more

    $11.05 CAD

  • A History of the Boston & Maine Railroad: Exploring New Hampshire's Rugged Heart by Rail

    by Bruce D. Heald ...
    Series series Brief History
    On June 27, 1835, New Hampshire chartered the Boston & Maine Railroad, and a juggernaut was born. By 1900, the B&M operated some 2,300 miles of track in northern New England, having taken over an astonishing forty-seven different railroads since its inception. The B&M loomed particularly large in the Granite State, where it controlled 96 percent of all tracks and was the primary conveyance through ... Read more

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  • Memories from New Hampshire's Lakes and Mountains

    Fence Building and Apple Cider

    by Bruce D. Heald ...
    Series series American Chronicles
    Since colonial times, when Yankee pioneers first planted villages and homesteads in New Hampshire s rugged hill country, the Granite State s rural settlers have cultivated a vibrant pastoral society. Bruce D. Heald offers a richly nostalgic recollection of the traditions, pastimes and storied names and locales that have helped New Hampshire s backwoodsmen carve out a unique identity. With stops to ... Read more

    $18.24 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Old Country Stores of New Hampshire

    by Bruce D. Heald ...
    Series series Landmarks
    Often hidden on the back roads and byways of the Granite State, country stores are an essential and beloved part of the state's character. Developed from trading posts as travelers settled throughout the state, they are recognizable for their vast array of merchandise and a fragrant blend of tobacco, spices and coffee. The country store became the center of the community, where residents could ... Read more

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  • Main Street, New Hampshire

    by Bruce D. Heald ...
    Series series Images of America
    The roots of many cherished American traditions may be found on the main streets of New Hampshire towns. Often the heart of a town's social, political, and economic life, main streets offer a sense of identity, dignity, and serenity. Through images, Main Street New Hampshire reflects the romance and nostalgia of the past and showcases the sights and memorials of several important New Hampshire ... Read more

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  • The Mount Washington Cog Railway: Climbing the White Mountains of New Hampshire

    by Bruce D. Heald ...
    Series series Transportation
    The surpsing story of the Cog Railway on Mount Washington, and how one eccentric man's dream paved the way. On July 3, 1869, the three-and-one-third-mile track leading to the summit of picturesque Mount Washington opened for public use. Once, only those daring enough to scale the 6,288 feet could enjoy the splendor of the scenery, but now everyone could journey to the summit using the invention of ... Read more

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