Tag Archives: NH

Lebanon New Hampshire’s "Man Who Survived With A Hole in His Head": Phineas P. Gage (1823-1860)

Posted on 15 August, 2007 by Janice Brown

A great deal has been written about New Hampshire native, Phineas P. Gage.

He was the victim of a freak … Continue reading →

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Henniker New Hampshire Poet: Edna Dean Proctor (1827-1923)

Posted on 7 August, 2007 by Janice Brown

Edna Dean Proctor was born in Henniker NH in 1827, on Proctor’s Hill overlooking the Contoocook River. She was educated in early years at home by her mother, later at Mt. Holyoke Seminary and at Concord NH.  Her life’s professions … Continue reading →

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Gram’s New Hampshire Flower Garden

Posted on 5 August, 2007 by Janice Brown

Four of my blog friends have recently written articles about flowers and old-fashioned flower gardens.  Their stories made me fondly … Continue reading →

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Wolfeboro New Hampshire: Vacationland for French President Sarkozy?

Posted on 3 August, 2007 by Janice Brown

There have been several reports that French President Nicolas Sarkozy plans to spend a week or two in Wolfeboro New Hampshire,… Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Poem: 1807 Fisherman’s Song

Posted on 24 July, 2007 by Janice Brown

Mankind are all FISH: and I'll lay you a bet,
I prove that they all will come into the NET;… Continue reading →

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