Encyclopedia of New England

Newly published! The Encyclopedia of New England is a new reference work dedicated to New England's history and culture. Published by Yale University Press and edited by Burt Feintuch and David H. Watters the Encyclopedia contains (according to the publisher:

• 1,300 alphabetically arranged entries examining significant people, places, events, ideas,and artifacts

• Fascinating and little-known facts that rarely appear in history books

• More than 500 illustrations and maps

• Contributions from nearly 1,000 distinguished scholars and writers, including journalists, academics, and specialists from museums, industries, and historical societies

• 1.5 million words in 22 thematic sections, ranging from agriculture to tourism, each with an introduction by a leading specialist in the field