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New England notebook, one reporter, six states, uncommon stories, Ted Reinstein ; Project Editor: Tracee Williams

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New England notebook

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Ted Reinstein ; Project Editor: Tracee Williams

one reporter, six states, uncommon stories

Looking to buy some medieval armour? In the mood for an orchestra of typewriters? Perhaps you'd like to sift through handcrafted cashmere scarves while chatting up Indiana Jones' lovely co-star? Know where to find America's oldest baseball diamond, New England's smallest town, or Grover Cleveland's 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 region's 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 it's 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 hearty--and humorous--sense 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. -- Provided by publisher

The Oldest (What's So New about New England?) -- The Smallest (Big Is for Lone Star, Not Ocean State) -- The Places -- The People -- The Pastimes -- The Collectors -- The Craftsmen -- The Entertainers -- The Nerds (Wicked "Smaht") -- The Foods (Wicked Good) -- Postscript: A Big Book (No, Not This One)