Publications and Merchandise
The following items are available for purchase. All proceeds benefit the Historical Society of Amherst. Please click here for an order form.
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Amherst Historical Moments - $24.95
Robert H. Rowe and William P. Veillette
This beautiful hardcover book contains 41 fascinating tales of Amherst's history, along with 142 rare historical photographs and postcards. Amherst Historical Moments is a book that you will want to have in your collection. It’s a visual treat.
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Historical Sketch of Amherst - $15.00
John Farmer
A concise early history of Amherst that was originally written in 1820 by New Hampshire's preeminent 19th century historian, John Farmer. This handsomely bound 1972 reprint of the author's 1837 update, offers insight into Amherst's beginnings.
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New England Town Affairs: Or the Puckerbrush Papers - $10.00
Charles J. Lincoln
Former Amherst town counsel and municipal judge, Charles Lincoln, describes his book as containing "twenty-six hilarious tales of contentions among native New Englanders" (a.k.a. Amherst citizens). A humorous read for all, this 216 page book published in 1995 will be even more compelling for long-time Amherst residents who may be able to identify the real people behind the pseudonyms!
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Quest for Liberty - $10.00
Robert H. Rowe
Robert Rowe is a
retired judge and current member of the state legislature. His first novel,
Quest for Liberty, is set in Rowe's hometown of Amherst, New Hampshire. It
tells of two men pulled in different directions by the Revolutionary War.
One is an American soldier and the other a loyalist to the crown. Both are
real figures from the state's history. Rowe says he found out a lot of
interesting things about Revolutionary War era New Hampshire while doing his
research.
Amherst Town Reports - $3.00
Our Society has collected an excess of Amherst Town and School Reports, especially from the 1930s and 40s. These reports contain a variety of interesting information, including vital records. If you would like to obtain an original report from a specific year, please contact us for information on availability and condition.
Historical Society of Amherst Newsletters on CD-ROM (August 1966 - February 2004) - $20
This searchable CD, compiled by Society member and Newsletter Editor Bill Wichman, includes the complete text of Society newsletters from its first publication in August 1966 through February 2004. This CD will prove priceless for those doing research on Amherst, NH. For a flavor of what these newsletters include, please see the topical newsletter index on this site.
Historical Society of Amherst T-Shirt - $15
These T-Shirts are available in Denim Blue, Merlot and Green and in sizes Small, Medium, Large and X-Large.