09.19.06
Historical New Hampshire
New Hampshire is a very historical place and I am ever amazed at the wonderful publication by the NH Historical Society, entitled “Historical New Hampshire.” The most recent issue is called, “Consuming Views: Art and Tourism in the White Mountains 1850-1900.” In it are marvelous painted views of the mountains that all New Hampshire residents know and love.
It is a wild area and most of the mountains are covered with trees. The cover painting shows a view of Echo Lake that is at the base of a high peak that once featured “The Old Man of the Mountain.”
Before seeing this journal, I had no idea that there was so much art associated with the White Mountains.
The White Mountains is certainly a tourist area these days, with its walking and bike trails, and its very special rock formations, such as The Basin. Most beautiful in the fall, people venture here from all over the world. It is not surprising to hear the person next to you, speaking Japanese.
Signs to watch for deer and moose are along the side of the roads. One day, toward dusk, we actually saw a bear eating something, on the other side the road’s guard rail, as we whizzed by.
For more information about the NH Historical Society, please visit their website: www.nhhistory.org. It may be possible to purchase a copy of this publication in their museum store. The thick catalog was sent to members and was created in conjunction with a current exhibit.
The leaves are turning. I love New Hampshire! Ah, peach pie…fresh apple cider…maple sugar candy…can’t be beat!
9/21/06: As an addendum to this post, I have been notified by a museum staff member that a hardbound version of this current Historical NH publication is now available. Copies can be purchased @$39.95 in the museum gift store, and members receive a 10% discount. The publisher, New England Press, is also distributing copies.
Anyone who joins as a member, between now and February 2007, will automatically receive a copy of the softbound edition. For membership information, please call: (603) 856-0621.
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