Category Archives: New Hampshire Men

New Hampshire’s Pirates: Avast Ye Maties, Arrggh!

Posted on 7 July, 2006 by Janice Brown

Was New Hampshire a haven for pirates in years past… and did they bury treasure on our shores and islands? And what exactly do we find so charming about water-based thugs in tight pants? With another pirate movie always looming on … Continue reading →

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Amherst New Hampshire Physician: Dr. Matthias Spalding (1769-1865)

Posted on 5 July, 2006 by Janice Brown

In order to comprehend the importance of Dr. Spalding's actions…

one must first understand smallpox and medical practices of … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire’s Donald Hall: 14th U.S. ‘Poet Laureate’

Posted on 17 June, 2006 by Janice Brown

The newspapers and ezines are full of articles about our new Poet Laureate, Donald Hall. 

My question is…. what exactly IS a “Poet Laureate?” Continue reading →

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Exeter New Hampshire, African American Poet, James Monroe Whitfield (1822-1871)

Posted on 16 June, 2006 by Janice Brown

James Monroe Whitfield was born 10 April 1822 in Exeter, New Hampshire.

Little is known about his family and … Continue reading →

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Franconia New Hampshire Hotel Owner & Early Tourism Promoter: Richard Taft (1812-1881)

Posted on 8 June, 2006 by Janice Brown

Before Richard Taft arrived in the White Mountains, it was a pretty quiet place,

even during the summer… Continue reading →

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