The Last of the Hill Farms: Echoes of Vermont's Past

Name: The Last of the Hill Farms: Echoes of Vermont's Past
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Book Synopsis: In 1968 the photographer Richard Brown fulfilled a romantic childhood dream when he moved to the Northeast Kingdom, a remote corner of Vermont just barely entering the twentieth century. There he encountered a way of life that was fast disappearing, a land of sheep, cattle, work horses, wood-burning stoves, and small family-run farms far removed from the industrial Northeast. Determined to record it before it disappeared, he saw a pastoral vision where, “for the briefest interval, a window opened and the spirit of Vermont’s past—granite hills cleared and formed, hard lives lived and lost, struggle and endurance, a harsh land made starkly beautiful by nature and man—was made palpable.” He saw the land and also a people whose “endless hours of backbreaking, monotonous work were spent with a quiet ferocity” and who believed their “age-old labors were a struggle waged against time itself – labors that might just hold modernity at bay.” And Brown did record it, with an 8 x 10” large plate view camera. Not only the hauntingly beautiful landscape but also the people who stayed and worked the stubborn hills and “did so with great but fierce attachment.” This is a great ode to an America that has passed before our eyes almost without comment or notice. It is a valiant, indeed a brilliant, effort to make the past tangible, to bring it back to life.

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In the enchanting book, "The Last of the Hill Farms: Echoes of Vermont's Past," Richard Brown takes us on a captivating journey to the remote corner of Vermont known as the Northeast Kingdom. Immerse yourself in a world where time seems to stand still, where traditional ways of life still exist amidst the fast-paced modern world.

Brown's photography is a testament to his deep love and appreciation for this vanishing world. With his 8 x 10" large plate view camera, he skillfully captures the breathtaking landscapes and the resilient people who call this place home. Through his lens, the spirit of Vermont's past comes alive, revealing the granite hills, the hard-won battles, and the indomitable spirit of its inhabitants.

With each turn of the page, you will be transported to a bygone era where sheep grazed, cattle roamed, and the sound of work horses filled the air. Lose yourself in the stories of small family-run farms, where wood-burning stoves provided warmth, and endless hours of backbreaking work were carried out with quiet determination.

"The Last of the Hill Farms" is not only an homage to Vermont's rich heritage but also a poignant reminder of the importance of preserving our cultural roots. It serves as a wake-up call to the realities of modernity encroaching upon the traditions and values we hold dear.

Join Richard Brown on this heartfelt journey through Vermont's past by getting your copy of "The Last of the Hill Farms" today. Experience the beauty, resilience, and unwavering spirit of a forgotten America. Let us honor our ancestors and embrace our own history. Order now and embark on a captivating adventure into a world on the cusp of disappearing.

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