{"product_id":"literary-new-hampshire-a-history-guide-paperback","title":"Literary New Hampshire: A History \u0026 Guide - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGary Crooker\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJoe Adamowicz\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew Hampshire's literary roots are long and rich, with names like Robert Frost, Celia Thaxter and Willa Cather beckoning book lovers. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTravel to Cornish and discover the connections between one of the state's premier novelists, Winston Churchill, and the British statesman of the same name. Experience north country beauty in Littleton, birthplace of Eleanor Porter, who introduced a new word into the English language. Learn how Newport native Sarah Josepha Hale became one of the most influential writers of her time. Follow young black novelist Harriet Wilson from Milford and the belated recognition of her groundbreaking book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Local author Gary Crooker reveals the stories and places behind these and many more lettered luminaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGary Crooker has worked as a journalist and author for fifty years in his native New Hampshire. He has been staff member of the \u003cem\u003eMilford Cabinet\u003c\/em\u003e (Milford, New Hampshire) and \u003cem\u003eMonadnock Ledger\u003c\/em\u003e (Peterborough, New Hampshire) newspapers. In 1994, he won Best Sports Story from the New Hampshire Press Association. He has worked as a columnist for the antique magazine \u003cem\u003eUnravel the Gavel\u003c\/em\u003e and for the children's magazine \u003cem\u003eFaces\u003c\/em\u003e. A resident of Wilton, he has served on that town's school board and zoning board, as town treasurer and has been involved with the community's Old Home Celebrations for forty-five years. He is the author of \u003cem\u003eNew Hampshire Old Home Celebrations \u003c\/em\u003e(Arcadia Publishing, 2009).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 8.96 x 6.13 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 10, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53487327346995,"sku":"9781467153782","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/DQ6BZHu5k49781467153782.webp?v=1781509605","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/literary-new-hampshire-a-history-guide-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}