History of the White Mountains: The history of the White Mountains from the first settlement of the Upper Coos and Pequaket

by Lucy Crawford

Excellent short history.

Genres: Nonfiction, History

209 pages, Hardcover

First published December 12, 1978

Reviews

[Kathy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Kind of disappointed since it was disjointed, skipping from place to place. Lucy (wife) seems to simply have recorded what Ethan told her about various events. Yes, it is a picture of a time and place, but I guess I was hoping to have more details about Lucy, her life and situation, also more about the trails Ethan pioneered.

[Jill · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although written by Lucy Crawford the book reads from a first person point of view of her husband. It is an interesting look at the hard lives of people living in the White Mountains during the early 1800s.

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hubs and I read this aloud to each other. The wording can be a bit challenging at times. Ironically, Lucy isn't actually talking - her husband Ethan is.

[June · Rating 1 out of 5]

Perhaps a better title would be "History of How I Single-handedly Exterminated the Bears, Wolves, Lynx, Mink and All Other Fur-Bearing Animals of the White Mountains. And I Would Have Taken Out The Indians, Too, Except Someone Else Beat Me To It." At least the book had pretty pictures...

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this for a talk I'm working on as an AMC volunteer

[Kay Ireland · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderful historical document, though clearly dictated to Lucy by Ethan.

[Mellanie C]

I registered a book at BookCrossing.com!
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