Download or read book The Hand of the Small-town Builder written by W. Tad Pfeffer and published by David R. Godine Publisher. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Northern New England in the late 19th-century saw an explosion of new home construction. The railroads had opened up the mountains to tourists while steamers regularly plied the coast. Families, both rich and poor, were eager to spend time in small villages where, close to nature, they would enjoy the blessings of a healthy climate.