Book for a Christmas Gift

Lakemamma · 12-10-2014, 11:35 AM

Can anybody tell me the best book to get for a Christmas gift about the lake? I know there is lots out there just not sure which one to get.

Thanks,

Airedale1 · 12-10-2014, 12:21 PM

I would suggest, The Islands of Lake Winnipesaukee. A beautiful coffee table book.

http://www.amazon.com/The-Islands-Wi.../dp/1938905547

Phantom · 12-10-2014, 12:22 PM

Lakemamma -- being quite serious there are different types of "books" .... what are you looking for as a Gift

Historical
Table Top (oversized) Pictorial (agree with above- islands of Winni)

etc

salty dog · 12-10-2014, 12:24 PM

Bruce Heald has written many historical books on New Hampshire. His book "Lake Winnipesaukee" contains much more than just pictures. It is a wonderful history of the lake that really goes into detail about the Native American tribes that lived there long ago, to the early settlers and on up through the end of the 20th century. Here it is available at Amazon and they even have a signed copy in the used section. Happy shopping and Happy Holidays.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/0738523550/...I368E9RYN41MHJ

Lakemamma · 12-10-2014, 04:16 PM

Thank you everybody for your help.

That is perfect just what I was looking for in both those books. I new I could count on your help. And even better they are on Amazon.

Thanks:

mcdude · 12-11-2014, 08:06 AM

"The Gunstock Parish - A History oF Gilford" by Adair Mulligan is a very fine history book published by the Thompson-Ames Historical Society with lots of historical pictures.
http://www.amazon.com/The-Gunstock-P.../dp/091465974X

I have an extra unused copy if you'd like to make an offer!

Jeanzb1 · 12-11-2014, 02:56 PM

The Islands of Winnipesaukee is a GREAT coffeetable book! Hungry For Summer is a collection of recipes from the island residents! Both are wonderful books!

Busy Livin' · 12-11-2014, 04:55 PM

Andy Opel has 2 great books for young children...perfect for grandparents to read to little ones at the lake:

The Witches - A Winnipesaukee Adventure

The Weirs - A Winnipesaukee Adventure

Both are available on Amazon.

Jeanzb1 · 12-13-2014, 07:29 AM

And I have heard from two bookstores that Andy Opel has written another Winnipesaukee children's book that will be out this spring. The title is being kept a secret!

Rattlesnake Gal · 12-15-2014, 07:56 AM

I agree with McDude, The Gunstock Parish is a fantastic book! It can be purchased for a much more reasonable price at the Thompson Ames Historical Societyin Gilford though.

Another nice coffee table type book is The Lakes Region of New Hampshire.

aopel · 12-17-2014, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeanzb1

And I have heard from two bookstores that Andy Opel has written another Winnipesaukee children's book that will be out this spring. The title is being kept a secret!

Yes, Karel Hayes and I have a new book coming out next summer. We are still working on the title, though I can tell you that the book goes back in time and tells a story about the old lake - and of course the grandmother plays a central role!

I'll post a sneak peak at some of the pencil sketches later this month!

Thanks for sharing the books! - Andy

12-10-2014, 11:35 AM	#1
Lakemamma Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Meredith/Florida Posts: 148 Thanks: 156 Thanked 27 Times in 22 Posts	Book for a Christmas Gift Can anybody tell me the best book to get for a Christmas gift about the lake? I know there is lots out there just not sure which one to get. Thanks,

12-10-2014, 12:21 PM	#2
Airedale1 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Laconia Posts: 595 Thanks: 557 Thanked 1,569 Times in 274 Posts	I would suggest, The Islands of Lake Winnipesaukee. A beautiful coffee table book. http://www.amazon.com/The-Islands-Wi.../dp/1938905547 __________________ "The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit." Nelson Henderson (1865-1943)

12-10-2014, 12:22 PM	#3
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,934 Thanks: 450 Thanked 605 Times in 341 Posts	Lakemamma -- being quite serious there are different types of "books" .... what are you looking for as a Gift Historical Table Top (oversized) Pictorial (agree with above- islands of Winni) etc __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

12-10-2014, 12:24 PM	#4
salty dog Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Beverly Cove, Ma Posts: 359 Thanks: 288 Thanked 148 Times in 82 Posts	Bruce Heald/Lake Winnepeasukee Bruce Heald has written many historical books on New Hampshire. His book "Lake Winnipesaukee" contains much more than just pictures. It is a wonderful history of the lake that really goes into detail about the Native American tribes that lived there long ago, to the early settlers and on up through the end of the 20th century. Here it is available at Amazon and they even have a signed copy in the used section. Happy shopping and Happy Holidays. http://www.amazon.com/dp/0738523550/...I368E9RYN41MHJ __________________ I'd rather be relax'n at Winnipesaukee

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mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,367 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,057 Times in 495 Posts	"The Gunstock Parish - A History oF Gilford" by Adair Mulligan is a very fine history book published by the Thompson-Ames Historical Society with lots of historical pictures. http://www.amazon.com/The-Gunstock-P.../dp/091465974X I have an extra unused copy if you'd like to make an offer! __________________

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Lakemamma Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Meredith/Florida Posts: 148 Thanks: 156 Thanked 27 Times in 22 Posts	Thank you everybody for your help. That is perfect just what I was looking for in both those books. I new I could count on your help. And even better they are on Amazon. Thanks:

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Jeanzb1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gilford Posts: 552 Thanks: 628 Thanked 176 Times in 95 Posts	The Islands of Winnipesaukee is a GREAT coffeetable book! Hungry For Summer is a collection of recipes from the island residents! Both are wonderful books!

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Busy Livin' Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Melody Island Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Lake Stories for Children Andy Opel has 2 great books for young children...perfect for grandparents to read to little ones at the lake: The Witches - A Winnipesaukee Adventure The Weirs - A Winnipesaukee Adventure Both are available on Amazon.

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Jeanzb1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gilford Posts: 552 Thanks: 628 Thanked 176 Times in 95 Posts	And I have heard from two bookstores that Andy Opel has written another Winnipesaukee children's book that will be out this spring. The title is being kept a secret!

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Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,252 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,451 Thanked 1,349 Times in 475 Posts	Gunstock Parish & Another Nice Book I agree with McDude, The Gunstock Parish is a fantastic book! It can be purchased for a much more reasonable price at the Thompson Ames Historical Societyin Gilford though. Another nice coffee table type book is The Lakes Region of New Hampshire.

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