Monadnock Moments: Historic Tales from Southwest New Hampshire

by Alan F. Rumrill

What could writers Louisa May Alcott and Henry David Thoreau have in common with the inventors of barbed wire, margarine and the washing machine? They were all deeply moved by their time spent in the beautiful Monadnock region of southwest New Hampshire. Inspired by beloved local storyteller Fritz Wetherbee, Historical Society of Cheshire County director Alan F. Rumrill collected the stories of these notable people in his series, ""Monadnock Moments,"" broadcast on Keene radio station WKNE from 1985 to 2005. In this collection, Rumrill has gathered 100 of his most interesting vignettes and paired them with historic images, chronicling the lives of successful businessmen, politicians and soldiers, and spinning tales of disaster, murder and adventure that all had their roots in towns like Keene, Stoddard, Walpole and Jaffrey. Entertaining, informative, and often surprising, these snippets of history capture the essence of southwest New Hampshire.

128 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2009

Reviews

[Martine]

Interesting bits of historical local lore of the southwest region of NH. Those interested in history or local trivia may enjoy reading this book.

[Andrea Cheeney]

Wonderful short stories. A must read for anyone living in or with ties to Cheshire County NH