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	Take My Picture! By Dorothy Crossley Dorothy Crossley saw half of the twentieth century from behind a camera lens. She traveled extensively and spent winters in northern New Hampshire and summers on Cape Cod. She observed historic changes in both skiing and sailing and met some exceptional personalities. No one ever said that being a photographer would be an easy career, and very few women became sports photojournalists in 1950. Most of her picture-taking activities were spent either rolling in a snow-bank or dodging saltwater spray. Here she shares some of her memories— the excitement, the humor and the adventures, the frustrations, challenges, and rewards, and the beauty that she found on both the ski slopes and the sea. "Her experiences at Mont Tremblant, at Cranmore and the Eastern Slope Inn, at Loon, Waterville, and Bretton Wods, and especially her many years at Cannon and Mittersill, are unique… Her collection of photographs are an important historical resource, and in artistic terms, speak for themselves.” —Jeffrey Leich, Executive Director, New England Ski Museum “Dorothy Crossley has contributed many fine skiing and scenic winter shots to the Associated Press Wirephoto Network over a period of many years… I think so much of Dorothy as a photographer that I asked her to help us out on our coverage of the America’s Cup Races.” —Don Guy, Associated Press New England Newsphoto Editor “Dorothy Crossley’s vivid images of sailing are remarkable in their ability as black and white still photos to capture the action, and frequently the drama, of sailboats plying wind-sculpted seas. Her work was instrumental in helping SAILING Magazine realize the promise of its motto— ‘the beauty of sail.’” —Bill Schanen, Editor & Publisher SAILING Magazine ISBN 0-9708324-4-3, Paperback. Suggested Retail: $33.00
	The Old Man's Reader: History & Legends of Franconia Notch - 2nd Edition edited and with an Introduction by John T. B. Mudge From the Introduction to the Second Edition of THE OLD MAN’S READER: “On the morning of May 3rd, 2003, two employees of the Franconia Notch State Park were conducting a routine inspection of the park. Everything was normal until they glanced up to the Cannon Cliffs above Profile Lake where, high above the Franconia Notch gateway to northern New Hampshire, the Old Man of the Mountain had for centuries made his home. On this morning the face was gone. In the middle of the night, under a shroud of fog and rain, the granite ledges that had formed this infamous profile had collapsed and were now no more than part of the talus slope at the base of Cannon Cliff. The Old Man had been created by nature, and it was nature that took him.” *** THE OLD MAN’S READER is a fascinating collection of writings inspired by the Old Man of the Mountain who for many centuries overlooked Franconia Notch in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. This expanded edition contains many popular pieces that may be read and enjoyed by all who visit and live in the White Mountains. The authors include: A president, three governors, a congressman, and many others. The contents: Historical guidebooks, a play, Indian legends, poetry, Edward Roth’s Christus Judex, Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Great Stone Face, and much more. Edited and with an introduction by John T. B. Mudge, the author of The White Mountains: Names, Places & Legends, a popular regional history and guide. “This is the ultimate profile of New Hampshire’s most famous profile, the Old Man of the Mountain” —Northern New Hampshire Magazine Hardcover. Suggested retail: $18.00
	*When Women and Mountains Meet - Adventures in the White Mountains* When Women and Mountains Meet - Adventures in the White Mountains presents the stories of some remarkable women who shaped the rich history of the White Mountains, including: The Austin sisters, the first women to climb Mount Washington Lucia and Marian Pychowska, intrepid explorers who made first ascents in the White Mountains when the region was an untracked wilderness Suzie M. Barstow, the first woman peak-bagger Emilie Klug, an endearing character who spent her vacations wandering alone on the Presidential Range Miriam Underhill, a White Mountain rock climber who became the world's foremost woman mountaineer Laura Waterman, Natalie Davis, and Debbie O'Neill, the first women to complete a winter traverse of the Presidential Range. Here you will meet pioneers, explorers, climbers, writers, artists, scientists, and conservationists---all women of courage who had an abiding love for the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Julie Boardman is a professional writer whose work has appeared in Appalachia, the Sierra Club Magazine, Connecticut Magazine, Connecticut Audubon, and many other publications. Since moving to New Hampshire in 1990, she has hiked extensively throughout New England and climbed the New England 4,000 footers. ISBN 0-9708324-1-9 Paperback Suggested retail: $16.00
	*Tales of the White Mountains by Nathaniel Hawthorne* Publication date: June 2001 Nathaniel Hawthorne, one of America's greatest writers, wrote four short stories about New Hampshire's White Mountains that are an important part of the literary history of that region -- The Ambitions Guest, Sketches from Memory, The Great Carbuncle and The Great Stone Face. Hawthorne, a student of New England history, incorporated into his writings a mythical America that portrayed a certain history, spirit, and romance of this young country -- a spirit and romance that the reader will find in Tales of the White Mountains. Chronicled in the Historical Epilogue is the 1826 Willey Disaster -- the source of not only Hawthorne's The Ambitious Guest but also other historical, literary, and artistic contributions to the history and culture of the White Mountains. ISBN 0-9708324-0-0 Hardcover Suggested retail: $15.95
	*History of the White Mountains* by Lucy Crawford First published in 1846, Lucy Crawford's History of the White Mountains is perhaps the most important book ever published about the White Mountains of New Hampshire. This is the genuine story of pioneers, of exploration, of growth and development, and of a family that made enormous contributions to the lonesome life in the mountains that surrounded their farm. In Lucy Crawford's own words, this is the story of the hardships and challenges that the Crawford family endured and of the simple rewards that they enjoyed as they explored and opened this wilderness for others to also enjoy. This new 1999 edition has an introduction by John T. B. Mudge. ISBN 0-9633560-8-9 Hardcover Suggested retail: $15.95
	*The Pilgrim Soul* by Anne Miller Downes The Pilgrim Soul tells the legend of Dolly Copp of the White Mountains of New Hampshire. As a young bride she moved with her husband Hayes to their homestead in the virgin forests of 19th century New Hampshire. Together, they built a farm, raised a family, and warmly opened their home to the many travelers who passed by their door. Anne Miller Downes has carefully written the story of Dolly Copp, the wife of Hayes Copp, an independent and pioneering farmer, the mother of three strong sons and one beautiful daughter, the farmwife who welcomed all who came to her door seeking help or lodging. It may be over a century since this pioneering woman moved from her homestead of fifty years but her welcome is ever-present at the Dolly Copp Campground in the White Mountain National Forest. Anne Miller Downes has re-created in novel form the New England historical legend of Hayes and Dolly Copp--Saturday Review ISBN 1-9633560-9-7 Paperback Suggested retail: $15.00
	*The White Mountains: Names, Places & Legends* by John T. B. Mudge This 224 page book identifies more than 200 places in the White Mountains- streams, mountains, trails and many other locations, and traces the history of the region from colonial days to present times. The book also includes reproductions of important photographs of the region. The author is a veteran hiker and long time visitor to the White Mountains who spends as much time as possible up there hiking the mountains that he loves. "And visitors to New Hampshire's mountains can settle arguments by consulting The White Mountains, Names, Places and Legends."--Yankee Magazine. "Again, congratulations, and thank you. I am sure your efforts (writing and publishing 'The White Mountains') were a labor of love that will be appreciated by many."--letter from South Natick, Mass. "The beauty of the book is that one can opt to read it alphabetically or simply open it anywhere"--Northern New Hampshire Magazine A little encyclopedia of everything you'd ever want to know about this well-loved mountain range.--Summit Magazine Congratulations on your magnificent achievement in condensing so much wonderful historical information into "The White Mountains, Names, Places and Legends." I have learned a great deal from it, and it is a valuable addition to my collection of White Mountains books and maps.--letter from Boston attorney ISBN 0-9633560-6-2 Paperback Suggested retail: $13.95
	*The Old Man’s Reader: History and Legends of Franconia Notch Edited* by John T. B. Mudge A fascinating collection of writing inspired by The Old Man of the Mountain overlooking Franconia Notch in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Many of these pieces have been out of print, difficult to find, or even forgotten for many years. The contents: Historical guidebooks, a play, Indian legends, Edward Roth's Ch ristus Judex, Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Great Stone Face and many more. Compiled and with an introduction by John T. B. Mudge, the author of The White Mountains: Names Places & Legends, a popular regional history and guide. "Mudge's treasury is a fine example of how a single, simple geographical entity-a mere accident of geology-has had an enduring impact on the human imagination."--Windswept The Mount Washington Observatory "I am thoroughly enjoying your book."--Letter from a Lieutenant in the US Navy aboard the USS Belleau Wood, off Japan "Many wonderful illustrations round out this interesting book and bring much more meaning to this famous New Hampshire landmark."--The Keene Sentinel "Certainly this book is a one of its kind collection, as no previous efforts that I know of have attempted to capture the mystique and aura of the Great Stone Face"--Mike Dickerman, White Mountain author "We are delighted to be able to add this volume to the Eisenhower Library book collection. President Eisenhower's speech on the 150th anniversary of the discovery of the Old Man of the Mountain was an important occasion and this book provides interesting background on the historic setting."--Dwight D. Eisenhower Library. "This is the ultimate profile of New Hampshire's most famous profile, the Old Man of the Mountain."--Northern New Hampshire Magazine ISBN 0-9633560-3-8 Paperback Suggested retail: $13.95
	*Hey, Lady! How Did you Get Way Up Here?-Climbing the 4000 Footers of New Hampshire* by Judy Fracher In July 1980 Judy Fracher set out on a day hike up Mount Washington. In 1992 she reached her goal of climbing all of the "4,000 footers" in New Hampshire. Fortunately, she kept a journal of her mountain adventures - the accomplishments, the friendships, the high points, and the setbacks. This book is Judy's story of that journey - lots of great hikes in the White Mountains. ISBN 0-9633560-4-6 Paperback Suggested retail: $12.00
	*Mapping the White Mountains* by John T. B. Mudge A history of the cartography of the white Mountains of New Hampshire with reproductions of maps from the 16th to the 20th century. One side of this piece is a reproduction of Franklin Leavitt's map of the White Mountains of 1871. The other side details the history of the mapping of the rugged White Mountains from when they were first put on a map in 1561 to the present day. There are many illustrations of early maps of the region. ISBN 0-9633560-1-1 Fold-out Suggested retail: $8.75

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	*The Last Will and Testament of an Extremely Distinguished Dog* by Eugene O’Neil Illustrated with paintings by John Martin Tracy Eugene O'Neill, winner of four Pulitzer Prizes and of the Nobel Prize for literature wrote this piece as a comfort to his wife in 1940 when the family dog died. This sentimental epitaph to his dog is unique among O'Neill's writing. This new edition is illustrated with the paintings of John Martin Tracy, one of the most important and influential dog artists of the 19th century. The Last Will and Testament of an Extremely Distinguished Dog is a literary and artistic masterpiece for all dog fanciers and will be of special comfort to those who are grieving through the loss of a beloved family pet. This edition includes brief biographical sketches of both O'Neill and Tracy which describes how the author and the artist related to the dogs that they lived with, wrote about and painted. "O'Neill was generally regarded as the foremost American playwright"--The New York Times "J. M Tracy was a painter to delight the heart of all sporting men, and those who have an innate love of dogs."--The New York Times ISBN 0-9633560-8-9 Hardcover Suggested retail: $18.00
	*Why Me...Why Not Me? My Battle with Parkinson's Disease* by Tess Follansbee Before she was thirty years old Tell Follansbee was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. This is her story of her life with this disease-the struggles, the hopes and the disappointments, the personal tragedies and triumphs, and the conflicting emotions that she has endured. Parkinson's Disease does not discriminate in the people it afflicts. And while the Parkinson's patient so personally suffers from the disease, its victims include the patient's entire family. The day that Parkinson's Disease will only be read about in history books can not come soon enough. ISBN 0-9633560-7-0 Paperback Suggested retail: $10.00

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