| Lake Bomoseen: The Story of Vermont's Largest Little-Known Lake Contributor(s): Thompson, Donald H. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1596296194 ISBN-13: 9781596296190 Publisher: History Press OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2009 Annotation: "Lake Bomoseen"- the largest lake entirely within Vermont s borders- once attracted thousands of visitors each year. Its resorts and restaurants welcomed travelers of all stripes, from Walt Disney and Harpo Marx to humble groups of workers and families. Crowds flocked to beaches and picnic areas during the daytime, and headliners like Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong kept the Casino at the lake buzzing late into the night. Donald H. Thompson describes these and other glamorous moments in Lake Bomoseen's past and explains how the area has evolved since the last hotels and dance halls closed their doors. Carefully researched and accompanied by dozens of rare images, this is the definitive history of one of Vermont's finest spots. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - New England (ct, Ma, Me, Nh, Ri, Vt) - Nature | Ecosystems & Habitats - Lakes, Ponds & Swamps |
| Dewey: 974.37 |
| LCCN: 2009003230 |
| Physical Information: 0.39" H x 6.14" W x 8.99" (0.58 lbs) 160 pages |
| Themes: - Geographic Orientation - Vermont - Cultural Region - New England |
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| Publisher Description: Historic photographs document the history of one of Vermont's finest spots, Lake Bomoseen. Lake Bomoseen- the largest lake entirely within Vermont's borders- once attracted thousands of visitors each year. Its resorts and restaurants welcomed travelers of all stripes, from Walt Disney and Harpo Marx to humble groups of workers and families. Crowds flocked to beaches and picnic areas during the daytime, and headliners like Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong kept the Casino at the lake buzzing late into the night. Donald H. Thompson describes these and other glamorous moments in Lake Bomoseen's past and explains how the area has evolved since the last hotels and dance halls closed their doors. Carefully researched and accompanied by dozens of rare images, this is the definitive history of one of Vermont's finest spots. |
Contributor Bio(s): Thompson, Donald H.: - Since retiring from teaching high school social studies, Don Thompson performed first-person interpretations of such historical figures as Florida railroad baron Henry B. Plant. He has authored four previous books and resides in Parrish Florida. He is a member of the Egmont Key Alliance. |