by Eleanor O'Donnell

Boardman, Julie. When Women and Mountains Meet: Adventures in the White Mountains. Durand Press. 2001 $16.00 ISBN 0-9708324-1-9
This book introduces us to the first women settlers, the explorers, climbers, artists, scientists and conversationists who are part of the history of the White Mountains.

Conroy, Rosemary G., and Richard Ober, editors. People and Place: The First Hundred Years. Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests. Distributed by Bondcliff Books. 2001 $34.95 ISBN 0-97121202-0-9
Since its inception, the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests, working in partnership with other non-profit groups, helped conserve more than one million acres of land. This book recounts the Society's first century of service to the people of New Hampshire and features the conservation successes brought about by their intervention.

Duffy, Henry J., editor. Paul St. Gaudens (1950-1954), Ceramic Artist. Order from Eastern National Bookstore, Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site, RR 3, Box 73, Cornish, N.H. 03745. 2001 $35.00 plus $6.00 S&H. ISBN 0-967011337
Catalog of an exhibition at Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site in 2001. Includes a biographical sketch of the artist, who was the nephew of August Saint-Gaudens, and a resident of Cornish, N.H.

Eastman, David L. Outlaws in Vietnam: The Story of the 175th Aviation Company, 1966-1967. Peter E. Randall, Publisher. Order from author, P.O. Box 59, Center Sandwich, N.H. 03227-0059. $25.00 ISBN 0-914339-97-4
David Eastman, a young army aviator just out of flight school, was sent to Vietnam in 1966. In this book, he tells of his experience as a helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War. This anecdotal history of the 175th Aviation Company includes many photographs of the pilots and the helicopters taken by the author during his tour of duty.

Gibson, John. New Hampshire's Most Scenic Roads: 22 Routes Off the Beaten Path. Down East Books. 2001 $13.95 ISBN 0-89272-513-3
Explore New Hampshire's quiet roads. This guidebook will lead the way. Each route is described in detail, with notes on natural and man-made attractions, historic sites and local lore. An easy-to-follow map is provided for each route.

Heald, Bruce D. New Hampshire in the Civil War. Arcadia. 2001 $9.99. ISBN 7385-0919-1
Pictorial chronicle of the state's volunteer regiments that served in the Civil War years includes heroic battle scenes, maps, camp life, and men who served New Hampshire in battle.

Lange, Willem. Where Does the Wild Goose Go? University Press of New England. 2002 $12.95 ISBN 1-58465-190-3
Collection of autobiographical pieces describes trips Lange has taken, and also, metaphorically, the long journey of his own life. The author lives in Etna, N.H., and writes a weekly column for several New England newspapers.

Lockwood, Robert. History of the Canterbury Fair From 1959-1999. Publication sponsored by the Canterbury Historical Society. 2001 $10.00 plus $3.00 S&H. Make checks payable to Mary Ellen Fifield, Treasurer, 17 Welch Road, Canterbury, N.H. 03224.
In 1943 a disastrous fire destroyed several buildings in Canterbury, including the United Church of Christ. The Canterbury fairs held from 1959 through 1999 evolved from street fairs, bazaars, church suppers, etc. run by the Ladies' Benevolent Society as fund raising efforts to rebuild the church and parish house. The fair has become one of the premiere attractions of the summer tourist season.

Monniger, Joseph. A Barn in New England: Making a Home on Three Acres. Chronicle 2001 $23.95 ISBN 0-8118-2974-X
Monniger and his wife decided to move with his family to a barn in rural New Hampshire. His memoir recalls the excitement of moving in, the realization of the work involved in heating and remodeling the building, the pleasure of building a fence, putting in a garden, exploring the land and learning the history of the area.

Piotrowski, Thaddeus, editor. Indian Heritage of New Hampshire and Northern New England. McFarland & Co. 2002 $39.95 ISBN 0-7684-1098-1
Compilation of essays written by archeologists, explorers, and missionaries who were in direct contact with the Indians and scholars over the last three centuries. The author is a professor of sociology at the University of New Hampshire at Manchester.

Porter, John C. and Francis E. Gilman. Preserving Old Barns: Preventing the Loss of a Valuable Resource. UNH Cooperative Extension Service. 2001 $15.00
Published as a part of a statewide collaborative effort to preserve old agricultural structures, this book will be a valuable resource. Contains a history of barns, their architectural features, includes photographs of successfully restored barns, and instructions on structural repair and building maintenance.

Stephan, Sharon. One Woman's Work: The Visual Art of Celia Laighton Thaxter. University Press of New England. 2001 $30.00 ISBN 0-914339-95-8
Catalog of an exhibition held at Portsmouth Athenaeum in 2001, and which will be at the Museum of New Hampshire May-September 2002.

Smith, Steven D., and Mike Dickermann. The 4000-Footers of the White Mountains: A Guide and History. Bondcliff Books. 2001 $19.95 ISBN 1-931271-01-1
Some Appalachian Mountain Club members created the Four Thousand Footers Club in 1957 to entice hikers from the more popular trampled routes in the Presidential and Franconia Ranges to lesser-known peaks. This comprehensive guide to 48 peaks includes detailed descriptions of the trail approaches, historical highlights of the mountains, geographical features, and what can be seen from each of the summits.

Stone, Janet M. My Parents and Alzheimer's: A Daughter's Story. Vantage Press. 2001 $12.95 ISBN 0-533-13551-6 Janet M. Stone took charge of her parents' care during their final years. People who are facing similar challenges will find this book helpful. Through anecdotal stories she portrays her resolve to turn tragedy into vibrant life. The author lives in Haverhill, N.H.

Wasson, Joanne F. On the 125th Anniversary of the Deerfield Fair, Deerfield, New Hampshire: A History, 1876-2001. Order from the Deerfield Fair Association, P.O. Box 156, Deerfield, N.H. 03037. $12.00, plus $3.50 S&H.
The Deerfield Fair has grown in popularity through the years. This book summarizes the history of the fair and the Deerfield Fair Association. People involved with the fair, either participating in the events or working, contributed their reminiscences.

Winslow, Richard E. III. Do Your Job! An Illustrated History of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, 1800-2000. Published for the Portsmouth Marine Society by Peter E. Randall. 2000 $30.00 ISBN 0915819260
A comprehensive illustrated history of the shipyard, containing previously unpublished photographs. Prior to World War II there were approximately 4,000 workers, and 20,000 employees in 1943. Between 1941-1945 seventy-nine submarines were built. Since then the shipyard's struggle for survival has depended on Washington and the issue of military preparedness and declining military budgets. Winslow has written several books on maritime history in the Portsmouth area, including Portsmouth-built: submarines of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.

More books in the Images of America series:

Foynes, Mark C. Plaistow, Westville, and North Parish. Arcadia. 2001 $19.99 ISBN 0-7385-0943-4

Harvey, Janice Hugron. Around Newfound Lake. Arcadia. 2001 $19.99 ISBN 0-7385-0960-4

Surry History Committee. Surry. Arcadia. 2001 $18.99 ISBN 0-7385-0523-4