"6 heliotype illustrations, one a portrait of Lowell and the others photographs around his home. There are two editions of this book, the other being [CAI N6505.6 L68 U63 1897] Hanson Collection 1897:13.

"Biography of a Massachusetts town, intertwined with the story of some of its residents. This town was destroyed along with some other area towns and now lies under Quabbin Reservoir"--Arch Bridge Bookshop.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1882.