Author: Wallace Nutting

Publisher:

Published: 2015-07-27

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 9781332037605

Excerpt from Vermont Beautiful The state of Vermont through its secretary, Mr. Bailey, has issued illustrated pamphlets, from time to time setting forth in excellent fashion the attractions of the state. But it is believed that a fuller treatment, pictorially, with some description of the more beautiful sections will be desired by the present and former residents of Vermont as well as by its casual visitors. With this idea in mind the present book is offered to the public. It is the first of a series projected on the older or more beautiful states, which, if time and mood allow, may follow. For twenty years and more the author has joyed in Vermont journeyings, and in that period has passed five entire summers within the bounds of the state, besides touring scores of times through its delightful valleys. He would, however, disclaim exhaustive knowledge of any of its features, and if possessing it might withhold it, as information too minute may become uninteresting. He knows there are far more beautiful spots in Vermont than any one person can ever see. Anything that God has made has new facets of light still discoverable by the reverent. The author foresees disappointment to many persons because certain sections of the state are not more fully shown. It is obvious that one might extend such a work as this to several volumes, but in spite of some regions not being covered, the large number of pictures here included is far in excess of anything hitherto attempted. They are all original, and practically all are now published in book form for the first time. The majority of them have not been seen hitherto in any form, having been made within a year of the date of this publication. No effort has been made to supply a guide book, but rather the object is to present a book suitable for a gift. The thoroughly good guide of New England, by Sargent, has covered details not treated here. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.