The encyclopedia of New England : the culture and history of an American region / edited by Burt Fei...
The encyclopedia of New England : the culture and history of an American region / edited by Burt Fei...
The encyclopedia of New England : the culture and history of an American region / edited by Burt Feintuch and David H. Watters ; foreword by Donald Hall.
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Publisher
New Haven, Conn. ; London : Yale University Press, 2005.
Date
2005.
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NQ974.003/1
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Language
English
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Physical content
xxiii, 1564 p. : ill., maps ; 29 cm.
Contents
Machine derived contents note: Contents -- Foreword, by Donald Hall 000 -- Introduction 000 -- How to Use This Book 000 -- Acknowledgments 000 -- Map of New England 000 -- Agriculture 000 -- Architecture 000 -- Art 000 -- Cities and Suburbs 000 -- Education 000 -- Ethnic and Racial Identity 000 -- F...
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Publisher
New Haven, Conn. ; London : Yale University Press, 2005.
Place of Publication
Connecticut
Date Published
2005.
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Summary
"What makes New England New England? What is the origin of the term "down east"? Which five sports were invented in New England? Why was tuberculosis thought to be spread by vampires? How have Native Americans influenced the culture of New England over time?" "Everything you've ever wanted to know about the longest-established cultural region in th...
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Full title
The encyclopedia of New England : the culture and history of an American region / edited by Burt Feintuch and David H. Watters ; foreword by Donald Hall.
Portion of title
New England : the culture and history of an American region.
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"A project of the Center for the Humanities at the University of New Hampshire."
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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NQ974.003/1
Record Identifier
74VM8qb7gvpZ
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ISBN
0300100272 (alk. paper)
9780300100273 (alk. paper)
DDC
974.003
MMS ID
991000064319702626
