Notes Made During an Excursion to the Highlands of New-Hampshire: And Lake Winnipiseogee (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

A. Gentleman Of Boston

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266196128 ISBN 13: 9780266196129

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

A quirky, reflective travelogue from a Boston gentleman

The book blends sharp wit with candid observations as the narrator journals an excursion to the Highlands of New Hampshire and Lake Winnipiseogee. It tilts between vivid scenery, humorous encounters, and earnest reflections on writing, memory, and the nature of life.

Across the pages you’ll find practical notes on travel and writing setup, plus lively scenes from inns and towns. A memorable interview with a ventriloquist reveals personal history, philosophy, and the temptations of show business, all told with a curious mix of humor and patience. The narrator also ponders material goods, the durability of old paper, and the ideas we carry from place to place.

• Quick sketches of people met on the road, including a ventriloquist and his backstory
• Personal thoughts on writing habits, choice of paper, and memory aids
• Anecdotes about travel life, inns, and local scenes along the lake
• Gentle philosophical reflections on science, existence, and nature

Ideal for readers of early American travel writing, humor, and thoughtful digressions about books, memory, and the road.

About this title

About the Author

Nathan Hale is the author and illustrator of the picture book "The Devil You Know", and the illustrator of "The Dinosaur s Night Before Christmas", "Animal House", and "Balloon on the Moon". He has also illustrated two graphic novels, "Rapunzel s Revenge" and "Calamity Jack" by Shannon and Dean Hale.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266196128
• ISBN 13: 9780266196129
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 190