Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-12-07
PICTURESQUE BURLINGTON.


Picturesque burlington Is before une pun
lie and it has been received by orr citizens
with tho highest satisfaction Our bindcry
has been doing its utmost to supply copies
but has not yet caught up with the demand
Advance orders for the book had preference
and as they are now nearly all filed we hope
TO be able very soon TO fill orders as fast as
they arc received. On Friday n new lot
will come down from the bndcry and those
who wish copies should order before this lot
is all gone.
The following extract from the introduc
tion of the book will explain the intention
of the author and publishers in issuing Pic
turcsque Burlington
In the preparation of Picturesque Bur
lington, the aim has been not merely to add
another to the publications about Buring
ton, but TO give n more comprehensive.
characteristic and attractive view Of the
city than has yet been attcmptcd-to place
in reach of the outside world n picture of
Burlington that would confirm its reputa
ton as one Of the lovelcst cities on the con
tincnt, and justify its well known title
Queen City of Vermont
"The opportunity for illustration in and
about Burlington is ample to fiji much
| larger volume; but handbook such as this,
must of necessity be limited in size. can
only claim. therefore that while the present
work is representative. it is by no means
complete in the sense of including all that is
worthy of illustration. The space limit had
to be kept always in view. the ideal had
often to be sacrificed to the practical, but
there was a steady aim at comprehensive
ness and accuracy"
Picturesque Burlington Is a large octave,
containing 3l4 pages and 10 illustrations.
1t is beautifully printed on the best quality
of enameled book paper, and every illustra
ton is made from original photographs by
the halftone process of engraving. It's con-
tents include the following seven chapters:
The Champlain Valley, Burlington, Bur
lington and its Institutions, Educational In
stitutions, University of Vermont. Drives
and Boatrides, Business Interests. The
chapter on the Champlain valley includes
its geology and Indian history in brief and
an account Of the many interesting features
of this historic lake The chapter on the
drives and boatrilcs, with map, viii serve as
residents. to tho charming drives and boat
rides about Burlington. The other chapters
will be fully understood from their tites.
Did it ever occur to the reader that Pic
turesque Burlington would make the most
appropriate holiday gift he could send away:
You cannot find hundsomer book: you
cannot in the whole range of merchandise
find a more appropriate Gift. 1t will make
an uncqualled gift from a resident of Bur
lngton to a friend who is not 50 fortunate
as to live in the Queen City.
The book will also be found of value TO
every resident of Burlington. We venture
to say that majority of citizens will find
much within its cover that is both interest,
ing and new to them, much that will per
haps stimulate their admiration for this
lovely city.
To show the estimation in which the book
is held we print herewith the opinions of
some of our prominent citizens:
FROM nov. Z. j. PHELPS.
have looked il over with much interest and
pleasure and can heartily congratulate both
author and publishers on their excellent work
which in my judgment does great credit tc
B. both.
WI VAN PATTEN, ESQ.
1t gives me pleasure to congratulate YOU on
the handsome appearance Of tho new book
"PicturesQuc Burlington" just issued by you
In text. Typography and illustrations il j. most
! satisfactory, and rs n history Of our city and
an accurate account of our present status. il is
very complete and interesting. am especially
pleased with the good printing of the large
number of fine hGlf-tOne engraVingS, which
show with Photographic accuracy the beauties
; OF our scenery. public institutions and privat,
= residences.
. HON. L. Il. TAFT.
"Picturesqle Burlington" is the most unique
i book Of its kind that ever saw.
II IL a charming volume, a work of art, anC
at the same time guide to the beautiful home
2 and views in and about our lovely city by tina
inland sca-Lakc Champlain.
CITY CLERK ALLEN.
am exceedingly pleased with the book. I'll,
, literary matter shows evidence of care and ac
curacy, and is no less interesting than the il
Illustrations are beautiful.
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS WHEELER.
The book max rs Il very handsome volum,
and is a credit to Burlington. II is almost su
pcrfuOus to add that the work OF its author
seems to me exceedingly well done.
PROF. j. l.. HILLS.
The book is the worthy exponent of an in
spring theme. II shoud make fr. ends FOR the
city and teach those who love her already &c
, be vet more proud of her beauty and he
, worth.
REV. DIX W. :. ROBERTS.
am much pleased with "Picturcsquc Bur
lngton." While il would be difficult 10 eXhibi
all the charming features OF the place in sin