Hidden History of Burlington, Vermont

Sitting on a hillside overlooking a spectacular lake and mountains, Burlington was destined to attract greatness, although much of its history has remained hidden.

It was the territory of the Alnôbak, who lived in concert with nature for thousands of years, and later the swashbuckling Green Mountain Boy Ethan Allen and his kin. Self—made tycoon Lawrence Barnes helped make the city the third—largest lumber shipping port in the country. The resilient Fanny Penniman created the first herbarium...