Good morning, The message which follows appeared on NORTHEAST-ROOTS-L this morning. I note that four of the case studies are for locales which had either a significant or a challenging-to-research Brooks population: Worcester, MA Carroll County, NH Rockingham County, NH Portland/Lewiston, ME I'm sure Googling would pull up more information on this book, presumably a new or very recent release, including "the review.". Chris ==================== A new book for those interested in social history......I have yet to read it but the review is excellent. The Poorhouse: America's Forgotten Institution by David Wagner Six case studies Worcester, Haverill, Carroll County, Rockingham County, Portland and Lewiston. Abby