The Unfolding History of the Berkshires

by David J. McLaughlin

A unique, full-color book organized around a series of timelines that tell this history of the Berkshires in a captivting way. Each module opens with two facing "gatefold" pages that include a summary of each of ten eras and illustrates this era with a stunning image, then opens to a 23.75" x 9" timeline. Each timeline contains events, stories, annecdotes and 3-4 mini biographies of promient players. The book also contains an original 3-D map of the region. The Unfolding History of the Berkshires is fully documented and indexed and contains travel tips, recommendations for further reading and highlights the libraries and Historical Societies available for further research. Over 150 images, both historic illustrations and full color contemporary photographs.

92 pages, Paperback

First published October 25, 2007

Reviews

[Jack · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great --- Excellent book of a timeline of the Berkshires. Learned a lot of great new facts like Lou Gherig hitting his first professional home run at Wachonah park, W.E.B DuBois was born in Gt. Barrington and many others.