Revealed here is the forgotten story of a family of loyalists whose allegiance was both to the Crown and to their home of New Hampshire. An intriguing contribution to Atlantic History with a New Hampshire twist. Books know far more than they reveal. Rapt readers see vastly more in written words than their authors could ever imagine. Facts are widely rumored to be unbiased and objective, yet they are known to flirt gleefully with almost any suitor who will embrace them.
In evidence of these propositions stands the library of John Fisher, Jr. Fisher was a successful entrepreneur and public servant, like his namesake father. He was also a laconic chameleon who divulged almost nothing about his true feelings, allegiances, or real intentions, again, traits surely learned from observing how well they served his father. Fisher, Sr. Thomas Hardiman Jr. He has been Athenaeum keeper since and was previously curator of the Saco Museum. In addition to museum administration, Mr.
Hardiman has significant experience with the management, exhibition, and conservation of art and artifact collections and with the sensitive conservation of historic buildings. Visit www. Description Books know far more than they reveal.
About the Author Thomas Hardiman Jr.
