The Varieties of Historical Genres
A year-end reflection on diverse writers of history
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Reading Bernard DeVoto in the 21st Century
A mid-20th century writer's lessons for us.
The Transitory Nature of Local History
A trip to a local museum leads to musings on permanence and change
Opposing Monumental Conservation
"The most important piece of preservation legislation ever enacted."
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