New England Books and Authors

"Forgotten Drinks of Colonial New England" 126 pages, Published by American Palate , © 2014 People have enjoyed imbibing longer than history has been recorded. When the settlers came to America, they brought beer, cider, and rum to be enjoyed. Bowls of punch were served at meetings and balls. Taverns had a wide variety of drinks travelers and locals could sip and enjoy while reading the latest mail and newspapers. The days of colonial America are fascinating to history buffs everywhere, but have you ever wondered about what was being served in the rooms where politics were being debated, and taxes weren't being paid? Corin Hirsch takes a peek at what was on the beverage menu in those days with her book "Forgotten Drinks of Colonial America" . "Forgotten Drinks" combines the best of both worlds with its chronicling of American history and a list of alcoholic recipes for the history buff and beverage connoisseur. Relive the days when the fastest news tr...

317 pages; Published by Scribner , ©2024 On February 29, 1704, the small village of Deerfield, Massachusetts was attacked by a band of French and Natives. What happened to the survivors and the long-term effects of the nighttime raid is the subject of James L. Swanson's "The Deerfield Massacre: A Surprise Attack, a Forced March, and the Fight for Survival in Early America". The Winter of 1703-04 was a typical one in New England: cold with lots of snow. It was the perfect time of year for settlers of Deerfield, Massachusetts to hunker down in front of blazing fires with mugs of ale or cider. Before turning in for the night, farmers gave a thought to the upcoming planting season. It wouldn't be long before crops would be planted, and fields would be sewn with what would be harvests that would feed the people of Deerfield for the following fall and winter months. As they went to bed, no one had any idea it would be the last night of rest for many. At the time, Deerfield ...