Brushes with the Literary

Brushes with the Literary
Author: Marcella Comès Winslow
Publisher:
Total Pages: 395
Release: 1993
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 9780807117613

This collection of letters written by American artist Marcella Come+a6s Winslow to her mother-in-law, author Anne Goodwin Winslow, reveals the activities and personalities of the Washington cultural scene.

Sandwich

Sandwich
Author: Joan Bark Hardekopf
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2008
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780738561554

Come take a look at the history of Sandwich from its beginnings in the mid-1850s to today. First known as Newark Station, the towns name was changed to Sandwich in 1856 by Congressman John Wentworth, after his hometown in New Hampshire. Wentworth was instrumental in getting the railroad to stop here. Sandwich, surrounded by the fairest and most fertile country, was advertised in 1892 as one of the most beautiful and prosperous cities in northern Illinois. Its agricultural implements, made by the Sandwich Manufacturing Company and Enterprise Company, were shipped worldwide. Sandwich is now known for its annual county fair, antique shows, and shopping.

Lost Towns of New England

Lost Towns of New England
Author: Renee Mallett
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2021-09-27
Genre: History
ISBN: 1439673659

New England is home to abandoned towns and forgotten main streets that once bustled with life and commerce. From villages sunk underwater to cities undone by the rise and fall of mill life, madness or just plain bad luck, these ghost towns offer a unique look into the rich history of the past. Get a glimpse into what early life was really like through historical accounts of abandoned villages. Discover the history behind the ruins of towns like Connecticut's religious community Gay City, the former New Hampshire resort town of Unity Springs and Massachusetts's famed Dogtown--before nature reclaims them entirely. Join local author Renee Mallett as she uncovers the heydays of some of New England's most fascinating lost towns.