Local history/biography of Calvin Coolidge, his homes and neighbors in Northampton, Massachusetts.
When Calvin Coolidge is mentioned, some stereotypes come to mind—quiet, if not silent; frugal, if not cheap; dignified, if not wooden. This book will describe the thirtieth president’s seven homes in Northampton, the people he roomed with, and neighbors he encountered. Did those who knew him in this intimate way confirm or deny the commonly held beliefs? In the end, Calvin Coolidge, a complex figure in American history, will be humanized—his character, values and personality brought more in focus.
Margaret Kohel Evans invites her mother's grandchildren to a delightful visit with their grandmother, sharing charming memories of her across eighteen life themes.
