A Hero of Ticonderoga
- 190 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Rowland E. Robinson Books
Once one of Vermont's most recognized authors, Rowland Evans Robinson is now largely unknown to contemporary readers. Initially an artist who drew cartoons for New York City newspapers, he returned to rural life and authored widely-read books. His writings often capture the essence of nature and farm life, and despite a progressive loss of vision to blindness, he continued to write with his wife's assistance, creating a body of work that speaks to the enduring appeal of the countryside.
Uncle Lisha's Shop
- 196 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Published in 1899, Uncle Lisha's Shop is a delightful collection of stories about life in rural New England. The book follows the day-to-day adventures of Uncle Lisha, a Vermont farmer, and his family and neighbors. With charming illustrations and engaging storytelling, Robinson captures the essence of small-town life in the late 19th century.
A Danvis Pioneer; a Story of one of Ethan Allen's Green Mountain Boys
- 220 pages
- 8 hours of reading
A thrilling historical novel about the American Revolution, as seen through the eyes of one of the Green Mountain Boys. Rowland Evans Robinson tells the story of the Danvis family and their courageous struggle for freedom, against the backdrop of the war that would define America. This is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American Revolution, and the heroic figures who fought to secure our independence.
Silver Fields
- 266 pages
- 10 hours of reading
Uncle Lisha's Shop. Life in a Corner of Yankeeland
- 188 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Rowland E. Robinson's classic memoir offers a charming and nostalgic look at life in rural Vermont in the late 19th century. With warmth and humor, Robinson tells the story of his boyhood spent working in his uncle's general store, where he encounters a cast of colorful characters and learns the ways of the world. An engaging tribute to a simpler time and a disappearing way of life.