Covered Bridge note cards

The illustration on the front of the cards of Jackson's famed covered bridge, also known as the honeymoon bridge, was created by Jackson artist Myke Morton. The inside of the card is blank.

10 cards, 10 envelopes - $10

A History of Jackson - Part I - 1771-1865

This book by Alice Warwick Pepper charts the early history of Jackson when settlers started to arrive immediately following the first land grants, made in 1771 by Governor John Wentworth, in the Jackson area. It is well illustrated with photographs, maps and family trees.

$25.00

The Oldest Houses in Jackson

This book by Alice Warwick Pepper tells about the twenty-six oldest houses in Jackson still in existence and built prior to 1860. Alice provides construction details and interesting stories of the original owners. There are "then and now" photographs of 23 of the houses and maps showing their locations.

$15.00

Dolly Copp and the Pioneers of the Glen

This reprint of George N. Cross' 1927 book chronicles the story of Dolly Copp, who settled in Pinkham Notch in the 1840's. Dolly's husband, Hayes Dodifer Copp, built their farmhouse to provide lodging and meals to travelers going north to Gorham and Randolph. Dolly is famous for her parting words to Dodifer - "fifty years is enough, I am leaving."

$10.00

Yesterdays - Lodging Places of Jackson and Their Recipes

This hard cover book, profusely illustrated, provides the histories of twenty-four early lodging places in Jackson, eight of which are still in business. There are dozens of recipes, cooking tips and old-time remedies along with stories about the owners. It is reprinted from Margaret Garland's 1978 work.

$25.00

Jackson Reminiscences

This reprint of the 1974 original was reviewed in the New York Times, which opened with "If you are lucky enough to find a copy of Remininscences of Jackson 1900-1950, a remarkable oral history of the New Hampshire village compiled by sixth graders...". Twenty-five elder citizens were intervied to capture their memories of people and events during the first half of hte 20th century. It is well illustrated with photographs of hte participants.

$15.00

Letters to my Grandchildren

This series of charming letters written by Doris Fernald Cotton of her memories of growing up in Jackson was compiled by her daughter, Alice Warwick Pepper. Doris was born in Jackson in 1906 and died in 2004, aged 98.

$15.00

Replace the Turf from Whence it was Hacked

This reminiscence of Victorian resort life and the beginnings of golf on the eastern slopes of the White Mountains was written by Kathi McGraw. Her husband Bob is the current golf pro at the Eagle Mountain House golf course.

$15.00