Writer and editor Whitney offers a tribute to the citizens of New Hampshire in this collection of stories about some of the state's best-known newsmakers and significant historic events. Wide-ranging topics include the first incident in the Revolutionary War, Mary Baker Eddy, the first medical X-ray, the country's first and largest artist colony, pioneers in dog sledding, and the first warships built in North America. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)