The Green Mountain State

A History of Vermount

De: Daniel Hardy

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

A Sweeping History of the Great State of Vermount

From independent republic to progressive beacon, Vermont's story is unlike any other in American history. This comprehensive narrative traces the Green Mountains from their ancient geological formation through the Abenaki nations who first called them home, to the rowdy Green Mountain Boys who defended their land grants against New York, to the modern state that has become a laboratory for environmental protection and social innovation.

Vermont spent fourteen years as a sovereign nation with its own currency, postal service, and constitution—the first in America to abolish slavery. It contributed more soldiers per capita to the Union cause than any other state, weathered the catastrophic flood of 1927, and transformed itself from an agricultural backwater to a destination for both ski enthusiasts and back-to-the-land idealists. Along the way, it pioneered landmark environmental legislation, became the first state to recognize civil unions, and proved that small-scale, values-driven enterprises could thrive in a global economy.

Written in an engaging, accessible style that brings Vermont's colorful characters and dramatic turning points to life, The Green Mountain State explores how this small, stubborn place has maintained its distinctive identity while negotiating profound changes. From Ethan Allen to Bernie Sanders, from sheep farms to ski resorts, from town meetings to tech workers, this is the story of a state that has always insisted on doing things its own way—and in the process, has offered lessons about democracy, community, and sustainability that resonate far beyond its borders.