Vermont beautiful

Foreword

THE state of Vermont through its secretary, Mr. Bailey, has issued illustrated pamphlets, from time to time setting forth in excellent fashion the attractions of the state. But it is believed that a fuller treatment, pictorially, with some description of the more beautiful sections will be desired by the present and former residents of Vermont as well as by its casual visitors. With this idea in mind the present book is offered to the public. It is the first of a series projected on the older or more beautiful states, which, if time and mood allow, may follow.

For twenty years and more the author has joyed in Vermont journeyings, and in that period has passed five entire summers within the bounds of the state, besides touring scores of times through its delightful valleys. He would, however, disclaim exhaustive knowledge of any of its features, and if possessing it might withhold it, as information too minute may become uninteresting. He knows there are far more beautiful spots in Vermont than any one person can ever see. Anything that God has made has new facets of light still discoverable by the reverent.

The author foresees disappointment to many persons because certain sections of the state are not more fully sho,wn. It is obvious that one might extend such a work as this to several volumes, but in spite of some regions not being covered, the large number of pictures here included is far in excess of anything hitherto attempted. They are all original, and practically all are now published in book form for the first time. The majority of them have not been seen hitherto in any form, having been made within a year of the date of this publication.

No effort has been made to supply a guide book, but rather the object is to present a book suitable for a gift. The thoroughly good guide of New England, by Sargent, has covered details not treated here.

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Furthermore, it may be worth while to say that no consideration of any sort except matters of quaintness, beauty, or history has weighed with the author in the selections of pictures or the references in the text. No compensation, direct or indirect, has been received for advertising j all the author has said being just what he himself believes.

In regard to the history of Vermont, it has been so well done that it is unnecessary in a work of this kind to do more than glance at it. All the author pretends to do is to offer as many pictures of Vermont as are possible in this compass, together with such general and incidental observations on roads and natural features as may prove a pleasure or a convenience to a lover of the beautiful.

MY WIFE

WHOSE COMPANY ON VERMONT ROADS AND WHOSE INSPIRATION AND GOOD TASTE HAVE MADE THIS AND OTHER WORK OF MINE POSSIBLE ii