Henry Putnam's collection of letters provides a charming and informative look at life in Brunswick, Maine during the mid-19th century. Written to a friend in New York, the letters describe the town's natural beauty, its cultural offerings, and the daily routines of its inhabitants. The letters also offer glimpses of Putnam's own life as a businessman and community leader. With its engaging prose and intimate insights, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Maine. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.