Books published by University Press of New England

A journey through the history, biology, and culture of the misunderstood cormorant

The story of the Boston Marathon bombing through the eyes of those most intimately affected

An unparalleled look at America's Revolutionary War invasion of Canada

Brings together key writings by one of the most distinguished and renowned Jewish historians of our time

The first major study to examine the artistic output of Robert Walter Weir and his two sons, John Ferguson Weir and Julian Alden Weir

A guide to birding in the Granite State

A presentation of new and classic artifacts from the remains of a sutlers' house and other military sites along the Hudson River and Lake George, lavishly illustrated in full color

Points the way to all the tantalizing treats and terrifying treasures that remain tucked away in overlooked museums, private collections, and forgotten recesses of this very special region

Surviving the "Essex" tells the captivating story of a ship's crew battered by whale attack, broken by four months at sea, and forced-out of necessity-to make meals of their fellow survivors.

The first English translation of two stories from Rilke's earliest prose work.

The diary of a wife who, with their five-year old daughter, accompanied her husband on a three-and-a-half year whaling voyage.

A comprehensive book on the kinds of textiles the Shakers used, how they were produced, and their cultural and economic importance to the communities.

This bilingual edition of the 15th-century poet's work incorporates recent scholarship.

A highly readable history and almost encyclopedic reference work, with information on every pertinent aspect of farming and country life.

How Harry S. Truman overcame the doubters, the haters, and the do-nothing congress to recapture the presidency and save America

There are some two hundred TV markets in the country, but only one-Boston, Massachusetts-hosted a Golden Age of local programming. During TV's heyday, not only was Boston the nation's leader in locally produced news, programming, and public affairs, but it also became a model for other local stations around the country.

A lively, wide-ranging look at the connections inside the core group of avant-garde artists in Jazz Age Paris

The true story of the last Renaissance man

Inside one of New England's most infamous murders

An invaluable introduction to the arts and sciences for students, parents, and anyone curious about the nature of a liberal education

As a poet, author, and keen observer of life in 1870s Boston, Harriet Robinson played an essential - if occasionally underappreciated - role in the women's suffrage movement during Boston's golden age. Going to Boston will appeal to readers interested in both the history of Boston and the history of American progress itself.

Analyzes the intellectual evolution of Hans Kohn, pioneer of nationalism studies, revealing the centrality of the idea of the nation to the ideological struggles of the twentieth century

A literary celebration of the Northeast's wild places

An extensive study of fictional representations of Latin America in North American literature

Explores the legal justification for state-sanctioned violence

A look at a critical period in American Studies

An elegant homage to the many deserted buildings along the Hudson River-and a plea for their preservation.