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Adventures of a Deaf-Mute in the White Mountains (1865)

At the end of the Civil War, deaf and mute Henniker carpenter named William B. Swett decided to try his luck living and working independently in NH’s White Mountains. His 1874 book tells of his many adventures and experiences:

ADVENTURES of a DEAF-MUTE… (Cover & Intro Links) – Let’s kick off this series with a pin-up image of Mr. Swett in the Flume…
Swett 1: Adventures of a Deaf-Mute in the White Mountains – 1865: Deaf-mute Henniker native William B. Swett begins his journey to the White Mountains…
Swett 2: Concord Train Station – 1865: In which we meet a colorful local character…
Swett 3: Train to the Lakes – 1865: See? Travel really was more fun for everyone back then …
Swett 4: Wheel Trouble – 1865: Swett’s train ride to the mountains goes smoothly … until the wheels come off!
Swett 5: Spring Blizzard – 1865: A late-spring snow storm surprises Swett in his seat on the roof of the stage…
Swett 6: Profile House – 1865: Swett approaches his destination …
Swett 7: Signs & Gestures – 1865: Guests mix and meet in the Profile House dining room …
Swett 8: The Old Man of the Mountain – 1865: Swett gets his first glimpse of a rocky NH icon …
Swett 10: Snow-balling in June – 1865: The restorative powers of the White Mountains during the closing months of the Civil War…
“Almost an Accident” – Unsafe cannonades almost end in tragedy for guests at the Profile House…