Indian Stream Republic

Indian Stream Republic
Author: Daniel Doan
Publisher: UPNE
Total Pages: 292
Release: 1997
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780874517682

A tale of struggle, survival, and independence in a disputed northern New England frontier.

New England Forests Through Time

New England Forests Through Time
Author: David R. Foster
Publisher:
Total Pages: 84
Release: 2000
Genre: Architecture
ISBN:

Over the past three hundred years New England's landscape has been transformed. The forests were cleared; the land was farmed intensively through the mid-nineteenth century and then was allowed to reforest naturally as agriculture shifted west. Today, in many ways the region is more natural than at any time since the American Revolution. This fascinating natural history is essential background for anyone interested in New England's ecology, wildlife, or landscape. In New England Forests through Time these historical and environmental lessons are told through the world-renowned dioramas in Harvard's Fisher Museum. These remarkable models have introduced New England's landscape to countless visitors and have appeared in many ecology, forestry, and natural history texts. This first book based on the dioramas conveys the phenomenal history of the land, the beauty of the models, and new insights into nature.

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Author: Boston (Mass.)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1688
Release: 1904
Genre:
ISBN:

International Dictionary of Library Histories

International Dictionary of Library Histories
Author: David H. Stam
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 586
Release: 2001-11-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 1136777849

Following the format of Fitzroy Dearborn's highly successful International Dictionary of Historic Places and International Dictionary of University Histories, the International Dictionary of Library Histories provides basic information for each institution - location and holdings - followed by an extensive (1,000-5,000 word) essay on its history as well as a Further Reading list. In addition, the dictionary includes introductory articles on the history of various types of libraries and a library history in various regions of the world. The dictionary profiles more than 200 institutions from around the world, including the world's most important research libraries and other libraries with globally or regionally notable collections, innovative traditions, and significant and interesting histories. The essays take advantage of the growing scholarship of library history to provide insightful overviews of each institution, including not only the traditional values of these libraries but their innovations as well, such as developments in automated systems and electronic delivery. The profiles will emphasize the unique materials of research in these institutions - archives, manuscripts, personal and institutional papers. The introductory articles on types of libraries include topics ranging from theological libraries to prison libraries, from the ancient to the digital. An international team of more than 200 leading scholars in the field have contributed essays to the project.