New England Notebook (eBook)

Written by a native New Englander and WCVB on-air reporter, New England Notebook goes beyond the merely curious, though it offers plenty of intriguing tidbits, unusual museums, fascinating characters, and many pieces of trivia and little-known facts. A sweeping look at the first and the oldest, the biggest and smallest, and the unique offerings of the region.

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Looking to buy some medieval armour? In the mood for an orchestra of typewriters? Perhaps youd like to sift through handcrafted cashmere scarves while chatting up Indiana Jones lovely co-star? Know where to find Americas oldest baseball diamond, New Englands smallest town, or Grover Clevelands impossibly-young (and spitting-image) grandson (think about it)?New England Notebook offers the answers to these questions and more in a blend of the regions most singular and noteworthy nuggets of history, people, and culture. This is a collection of colorful facts, stories and anecdotes, plus a savvy selection of unusual eats, goods, services and events. Whether its finding a little-known museum of Titanic memorabilia, an underwater escape artist, or the smallest bar, both casual readers and dedicated lovers of all things New England will share a heartyand humoroussense of, Who knew?Written by a native New Englander and WCVB on-air reporter, New England Notebook goes beyond the merely curious, though it offers plenty of intriguing tidbits, unusual museums, fascinating characters, and many pieces of trivia and little-known facts.