by Eleanor O'Donnell

Basch, Marty. ABOVE THE CIRCLE. Top of the World Communications, P.O. Box 731, Intervale, N.H. 03845. 1997. $14.95; plus $2.50 postage and handling. ISBN 0-9646510-1-7
Marty Basch loves riding his bike, and meeting people. During his 3,000 mile trip near and above the Arctic Circle, cycling through Iceland, Norway, Finland, and Sweden, he kept a journal on his laptop computer, sending weekly progress reports to the Conway Daily Sun. In his book, he writes with humor about the people he met, and the challenges he faced on that long journey.

Cutter, William Richard. NEW ENGLAND FAMILIES: GENEALOGICAL AND MEMORIAL. Third series. Clearfield Company, Inc., 200 East Eager Street, Baltimore, MD 21202. 1997. $200
Genealogists will welcome this reprint of the four volume set, which was originally published in 1915. Contains genealogical and biographical essays on approximately one thousand New England families.

Dickerman, Mike, with Steven D. Smith and John Dickerman. A GUIDE TO CRAWFORD NOTCH. Bondcliff Books, P.O. Box 385, Littleton, N.H. 03561. 1997. $12.95
This comprehensive guidebook contains the natural, social, and geological history of the Crawford Notch area. Provides information on the early settlers of the Notch, including the Crawford family, the hotels of the Notch, the story of railroading through the rugged mountain pass; the Willey landslide of 1826, the plant and wildlife of the region, and description of local hiking trails. Photographs of the grand hotels and the natural features of the area complement the text.

Downes, Anne Miller. THE PILGRIM SOUL. New illustrations by Gloria J. Laurie. Durand Press. 1997. $15.00 ISBN 0-9633560-9-7

The legend of Dolly Copp of the White Mountains is unfolded in this novel, originally published in 1952. This new edition is a reprint of the People's Book Club edition. The Lippincott edition had a more historically accurate final chapter. Both versions of the final chapter are included in the new edition, which also features illustrations by New Hampshire artist, Gloria J. Laurie.

Frost, April. APRIL FROST, TRAINING THAT WORKS FOR YOUR DOG. Lucid Media, P.O. Box 365, Etna, N.H. 03750. 1995. $19.95
Respected New Hampshire dog trainer, April Frost, has created a dog training video, that is both easy to follow and offers excellent tips and advice. Clearly organized, the video covers the basic commands that every dog should know, and demonstrates the teaching of skills critical to everyday life and safety.

Hall, Donald. PROSE & POETRY. Audio Bookshelf, 174 Prescott Hill Road, Northport, ME 04849. 1997. $23.95 ISBN 1-883332-26-5
Donald Hall performs many of his poems, and excerpts from six of his works of prose on two cassettes. Listeners will enjoy hearing the former Poet Laureate of New Hampshire reading from his works such as String too short to be saved, Seasons at Eagle Pond, and The Museum of clear ideas.

Plymouth Writers Group. WRITES OF PASSAGE: AN ANTHOLOGY OF TEACHERS' WRITINGS. Order from Meg Peterson, Plymouth State College, English Department, Plymouth, N.H. 03264. 1996. $11.45
Anthology of prose and poetry written by New Hampshire teachers.

Shaw, Lisa, editor. NEW HAMPSHIRE VS. VERMONT: SIBLING RIVALRY BETWEEN THE TWIN STATES. Williams Hill Publishing. 1997. $11.95 ISBN 0-9652502-0-2
This collection of provocative writings will continue to stir up the rivalry between the twin states. The writers include Senator Judd Gregg who defends New Hampshire in a tongue in cheek letter to Click and Clack on National Public Radio program, Car Talk; Donald Hall on why he hates Vermont; Mike Barnicle on why he hates New Hampshire; Donna Dubuc on the twin states' common dislike of Massachusetts; and Judson Hale, describing Vermont and New Hampshire as brothers who have had their differences, but are getting along in years.

Winn, Elaine B. HISTORIC HOMES OF HAMPTON FALLS. Hampton Falls Historical Society. Order from Hampton Falls Free Public Library, Exeter Road, Hampton Falls, N.H. 03844. 1997. $7.60; plus $2.00 postage.
Hampton Falls was incorporated in 1722, breaking away from the town of Hampton. There are many historic homes in Hampton Falls, and their fascinating histories are recounted in this forty page booklet. One of the most famous was Elmfield, which was built in 1787. The poet, John Greenleaf Whittier, penned his last poem there. He suffered a stroke and died while staying at the house in 1892. The historical society are planning to produce a second volume next year to include several more historic homes and public buildings.