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BERKSHIRE COUNTY. 
 
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 called, than is usual in any other county in the old Bay state, and perhaps in many other states. 
 
 It stretches across ttie state of Massachusetts from Vermont to Connecticut, and has the 
 state of New York for a western boundary. It has a history of which its people are proud. In 
 every crisis since the early days of the colony of Masachusetts Bay, the men of Berkshire 
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 In the early days of the Revolution Berkshire County was among the first to take decisive 
 action, and its brave men were always ready for duty in the field. As early as July 6, 1774, 
 
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a county congress was held at Stockbridge, at which were passed, unanimously, resolutions, called 
 later the “ League and Covenant,” their substance being that, until the English government 
 redressed the wrongs of the colonies, English goods should not be imported or consumed, and 
 this action was recommended to each town. The only copy of this document known to be in 
 existence, with the signatures attached, is carefully preserved in Lenox. Previous to this county 
 congress individual towns had taken action as early as 1768. 
 
 A stone erected in Great Barrington commemorates one of the earliest known instances 
 of armed resistance to English authorities in the colonies. After the Revolution was over, and 
 the question of the adoption of the Constitution of the United States hung in the balance, it was 
 the eloquence of a Berkshire County delegate which induced the state convention to take favor- 
 able action, so that Massachusetts came into line, resulting in the final success of that most 
 important document, so frequently alluded to by political orators who have never read it. 
 
 In the beautiful village of Lanesboro is Constitution Hill, which received its name from 
 its ownership by the man who made such a convincing speech. 
 
 There are now thirty-two towns in the county, many of them having names that are differ- 
 ent from those they started out with. In both the northern and southern parts of the county 
 were “Townships No. i. No. 2, No. 3,” and among the extinct names are Poontoosuck, Gage- 
 borough, Williamsburgh, Jericho, Ashuelot Equivalent, East Hoosuck, West Hoosuck, Par- 
 tridgefield, Bullock’s Grant, the Gore, Loudon, Bethlehem, Richmount, Yokuntown, Mount 
 Ephraim, Hartwood, New Seekonk, Richfield, New Plainfield, the Glassworks Grant and 
 others. The present names have an English sound in many cases. Pittsfield perpetuates the 
 name of Lord Chatham, and Lanesboro that of the Countess of Lanesborough, generally known 
 in her day as “lovely Lanesborough.” The same term can be truthfully applied to the town 
 itself today. Egremont, Sheffield, Great Barrington, Tyringham, Richmond and Lenox are 
 other examples, while American names of historic interest are Washington, Adams, Hancock 
 and Otis. Peru, Savoy and Florida suggest other climes. Florida has nothing whatever in 
 common with the state of that name, for its location on top of the Hoosac Range of moun- 
 tains, with the Hoosac Tunnel passing under it, does not make it a strictly winter resort. 
 
 The county has become famous for its scenery, and that is worthy of all the praise that 
 has been bestowed on it. 
 
 In the northern part or the county towers Greylock, 3,500 feet above the sea, the high- 
 est mountain in the state. It belongs to the state, and is in the hands of an able board of com- 
 missioners, who aim to acquire a large tract of land, and to preserve the forests. Greylock is 
 united with Saddle Ball at the southwest, by a ridge called the Saddle, the whole mountain 
 having formerly been called Saddle Mountain. There are several summits at lower levels,, 
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From the tower the view extends to Mount Tom and to Wachuset in Massachusetts, to 
 Monadnock and Mount Washington in New Hampshire, to Haystack and many peaks of the 
 Green Mountains in Vermont, to the Adirondacks, the Helderbergs and the Catskills in New 
 York, and at the south to Mount Everett and the mountains of northern Connecticut. 
 
 No one has ever yet been satisfied with one visit to Greylock. Among the experiences 
 of a lifetime may be reckoned the sight of 'a thunderstorm raging at a lower level, while the sky 
 above is clear and cloudless. It is not easy to describe the scene. Many thunderstorms, of 
 course, take in the summit, and are sufficiently fierce to be impressive. A visit to the summit 
 in the winter, when the trees are encased in ice and the iron work of the tower covered with 
 beautiful frost fringes, has great interest, and a few people, who are regarded as mild but harm- 
 less lunatics by their friends, make the trip every year. 
 
 The views are not the only attractions. The “ Hopper” is a very uncommon bit of 
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 feet below the top of the mountain, and the sides are very steep. It is open at one side, and 
 to look- down into it, and across it, from a point called “the bluffs,” never fails to arouse the 
 enthusiasm of the most indifferent observer. 
 
 Near it is another valley called the “ Heart of Greylock,” where three brooks unite to 
 form a beautiful waterfall, tumbling over steep, mossy banks. 
 
 The whole mountain, with its various summits, covers a good deal of territory. Geol- 
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 the glacial oeriod. There are many brooks flowing through deep ravines which are seldom 
 visited, but fully repay the explorer. One particular valley is called the “Bellows Pipe” for 
 obvious reasons. It is on the side towards Adams, which lies at the foot of Gre}dock to the 
 east, while to the northeast lies the enterprising city of North Adams, whose motto is, “ We hold 
 the western gateway.” 
 
 The summit can now be reached by good roads, at the north from North Adams, and at 
 the south from Pittsfield, through Lanesboro. The county has begun a road southwardly from 
 the tower by an easy grade, which will be one of the finest roads in the state, on account of the 
 views. When completed it will take the place of a part of the present road. 
 
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astic admirers. It is safe to say that every mountain summit in the county has its own peculiar 
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 as many stones for that purpose have been taken. Any reader who doesn’t know what a “ jamb” 
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 are the picturesque Wahconah Falls, which are very easy of access, and the ‘‘ Gulf” is a valley 
 with a tangle of boulders, through which winds a well shaded road. 
 
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 space. 
 
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 and the variety of scenery. 
 
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 and the number of summer homes owned by people from New York, Chicago, Boston and other 
 places is increasing every year. Lenox is so well known as one of the fashionable summer 
 resorts of the country that it does not need description or praise. The handsome cottages, or 
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The county has been fortunate in having, at one time or another, been the home of so 
 many men and women of prominence in the literary world, who have never failed to sing its 
 praises. 
 
 William C. Bryant spent several years of his life in Great Barrington, and his name will 
 always be connected with Monument Mountain. Jonathan Edwards will never be forgotten in 
 Stockbridge. Fanny Kemble’s love for Lenox is well remembered, with her remark so often 
 quoted, that if she “could be buried in the Lenox churchyard she would only ask to be permit- 
 ted to raise her head from the grave at times to see that glorious view.” Henry Ward Beecher 
 wrote his Star Papers at Lenox, and Catharine Sedgwick’s is an honored name. Nathaniel 
 Hawthorne spent a few years in a small red house near Stockbridge Bowl, as it may be called, 
 if one is in Stockbridge, but Lake Mahkeenac is the only name safe to mention if one is in Lenox. 
 
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 Washington. 
 
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 Holmes and Herman Melville. No stranger is ever allowed to get away from Pittsfield without 
 seeing the house which held the ‘‘Old Clock on the Stairs,” and having brought to his recollec- 
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 “Somewhat back from the village street. 
 
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 reputation for hospitality. 
 
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 not been forgotten by the many friends she made there during the last years of her life. 
 
 It must not be forgotten that Pittsfield and North Adams have each a thoroughly 
 equipped and well conducted hospital, which rank among the best in the country, so that if any 
 visitor brings any ailment from elsewhere, good care can be depended on. Of course it is not 
 admitted that diseases can have their origin in the county, although there may be cases of 
 accident. 
 
 Berkshire people leave home for a change of scene sometimes, but do not have to go for 
 a change of climate, for they can get that right at home, in common with the greater part of 
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 mer when one can dispense with a blanket are very few. 
 
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 prevail on the New England coast, and the mountain range at the west intercepts the damp- 
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At the county seat the elevation above. the sea is i,ooo feet at the railway station, while 
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places, but hitherto the men who have worked for wages have been the only ones to profit 
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 some qualities needed to mix with other sand. 
 
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 affording a good support to thousands of families, and the products go all over the world. 
 
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 the counties of Hampden and Franklin besides. In the year mentioned Berkshire County was 
 organized, and Great Barrington was made the shire town, and courts were to be held there 
 and in Pittsfield. Probate courts were held in the two towns named, and in Stockbridge. In 
 1782 it was decided to build a courthouse and jail at Lenox, but it was 1787 before courts were 
 held there, and 1791 before the jail came into use. The location proved, in later years, to be 
 unsatisfactory, and in 1868 Pittsfield was made the county seat, where all the courts are held, 
 and the jail is located, the sessions of the probate court sometimes being held in other towns. 
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 Pittsfield, and the southern district at Great Barrington. 
 
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 the surrender of Burgoyne at Saratoga, the English troops were sent through Williamstown, 
 Lanesboro, Pittsfield, Hinsdale and Peru, to Williamsburgh and Northampton, and the Hes- 
 sians were marched down to Greenbush and Kinderhook, entering the county from Hillsdale, 
 New York, and passing through Great Barrington, Monterey and Blandford, to Westfield and 
 Springfield, all on their way to Boston. Later they were marched across northern Connecticut 
 -on their way to Virginia. 
 
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 a battle was fought in Sheffield. 
 
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 participated in the battle of Bennington, and were in service throughout the war. They were 
 accustomed to sudden calls, which found them always ready. 
 
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 traitor, some time before his treachery was discovered. The county has furnished several 
 governors and lieutenant governors to the commonwealth, the last one being a worthy successor 
 to a long line of distinguished men, and a man of whom every one in the county is proud, regard- 
 less of party. While good crops are raised, after all, the best crop is men and women. Of 
 Berkshire County women, “None know them but to love them, none name them but to praise.” 
 While Massachusetts has long had the name of having an undue proportion of unmarried women, 
 ii is not Berkshire County that gives reason for such a belief, yet there may be possibly a few 
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 from the railroads for very little money. Sometimes, like one large estate in Washington, near 
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 hands. The principal settlement in the country has always been at Mount Lebanon, in New 
 York, only a short distance from the state line. Their numbers do not increase, but seem ta 
 lessen every year. They are most respected citizens, and their places are very interesting to 
 visit. The men do not vote, but they respect the law, and do not engage in litigation or com- 
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 today. The religious denominations all live in harmony, and do not seek to rival each other. 
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 The song birds are coming to their own again in great abundance, owing to the protection 
 given them by the laws. The first flower of the spring is the trailing arbutus, which grows in 
 profusion all over the county. Later the wild azalea is found, and the mountain laurel covers 
 many rocky hillsides with its showy blossoms. The ferns grow everywhere in great variety 
 and profusion. 
 
 The fishermen find the brooks well filled with trout, and the lakes with pickerel and other 
 fish. In one lake in Otis is a floating island, where one can stand on land, and dig a hole 
 through to the water and catch fish without any trouble. This statement can be sworn to if 
 necessary. The pickerel found in that same lake are of extra fine flavor. On all the lakes fish- 
 ing through the ice in the winter is a sport which has many followers. Game is growing more 
 plentiful every }'ear, owing to the good work done by the several clubs which are organized to 
 protect game, and which see that the laws relating to the catching of fish or shooting of game 
 birds out of season are observed. 
 
 To return to the scenery of the county, it is impossible, in this limited space, to enlarge 
 on the especial attractions of each town. Sage’s Ravine in Sheffield, Campbell’s Falls in New 
 Marlborough, the Soda Springs in Great Barrington are among the many which have not been 
 mentioned already. 
 
 Icy Glen, in Stockbridge, is easy of access, the path to it leading over Laurel Hill, which 
 gave the name to the Laurel Hill Association, which was perhaps the pioneer village improve- 
 ment society, and has served as a model for similar societies throughout the country. One of 
 the features of the summer life of Stockbridge is the annual torchlight parade through the glen, 
 and another event is a boat parade on the Housatonic river. Lenox usually has a “ tub parade,” 
 in which there is much rivalry in the decorations of the vehicles which appear in the parade. 
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 anything it is always up to date. Societies for every purpose under the sun are as numerous 
 here as elsewhere. 
 
 A county historical society has been in existence for many years, and its annual field 
 meetings, held in different places, are always well attended, and of a good deal of interest to 
 those whose tastes incline that way. A new society has been formed at North Adams, called 
 the Fort Massachusetts Historical Society, which has aroused much interest in the northern 
 part of the county. There is a county Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, and 
 two of the Daughters, and their efforts have resulted in having markers placed at the graves of 
 many Revolutionary soldiers in each town. A movement has been started at the county seat 
 to erect a memorial building, in which shall be placed tablets commemorating the services of 
 men who have served in every war, from the French and Indian, down to the present date. 
 
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This is believed to be the first action of the kind taken in the state, and probably in the whole 
 country. 
 
 Among the many societies which help to make Berkshire County a desirable place of 
 residence, are some that are literary, and papers have been produced of great ability. They 
 do not profess to be societies for mutual improvement, or to reform and enlighten the universe, 
 but their members seem to enjoy their meetings and rarely miss them. 
 
 The various societies connected with the churches do good work, and the temperance 
 societies save many men from their own weak wills, and give them moral backbone. One soci- 
 ciety is known throughout the United States, and that is the Agassiz Association, whose suc- 
 cess in carrying out its work is due to its president, Harlan H. Ballard, of Pittsfield, who has 
 rare qualifications for carrying out such a project. It is also due to him in great measure that 
 the library under his charge ranks so high. 
 
 About every town in the county has a public library, and the people have liberal ideas 
 and public spirit, although human nature is just the same as elsewhere. The real backbone of 
 Berkshire County is made up of people who are quiet and not self-assertive, and do their own 
 thinking. The ordinary visitor may not see them exploiting themselves, but will come across them 
 in private life, for they are not trying to reform the world, but to live their own lives, having due 
 regard for the rights of other people, and when an opportunity presents itself, try to do some- 
 thing to add to the happiness of the people. They are the salt of the earth, and there are a 
 great many of them in Berkshire County, and they do not go about labeled, but are of the kind 
 who “ do good by stealth, and blush to find it fame.” 
 
 That the men and women of wealth are public spirited is shown by the handsome church 
 buildings, libraries, hospital buildings, homes for aged women, summer homes for city waifs, 
 and many other things, which will serve as a monument to the generous giver in every case. It 
 would be invidious to name any particular town with its especial monuments of that sort, but 
 no visitor will stay very long in any town without learning the objects it is proud of. 
 
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 with New York, since the days of railways, have been more intimate than with Boston. In New 
 York is a Southern Berkshire Association, but nothing of the kind exists in Boston. It must 
 be remembered, however, that the latter city has been said to be “ not a place, but a state of 
 mind.” 
 
 Mount Everett, or the Dome, as the summit is called, has been alluded to, and is a place 
 of great resort from the southern part of the county. It is 2,624 above sea level, and the 
 view is extensive and very beautiful. A little to the southeast, in Salisbury, Connecticut, are 
 the Twin Lakes, named Washinee and Washining, with the mountains of Litchfield County 
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the mountains of Verntont m the distance. At the west the whole eastern ;>aiT of the Cat- 
 can b*’ seen, with <«.xasjonal glimpses of the Hudson River. Croing down the mountain to 
 H.- c.>f» visited. They are nearly on the state line. At one period 
 
 .i sjK t ai h- « ».Jr'ime .southwest corn<.i *>t the county, which was such a no man's 
 .an- a pnzc .r* ? ;i5<c; off there, as it wai- not in the jurisdiction of either ;n>e the 
 
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 ■ V . i wa-s originail> v/*\o v^ith (ireat Barim^ton, has beet. carWully 
 hv .Mr. Charlei^ \ ravior, who is '.till living. The county is 
 the late j h A. Smith, for he published man> interesting 
 - « ,o<lfrey Grc\ki» k i icld’s History and Holland's * 'AVsiern Mas- 
 
 r many specul ^rc- les have Ijeen printed by well kiv’wn writers 
 
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 T ,'Uces m wc-^u in New York in the Phelps and Gorham purchase and the Holland 
 puri - well as in Olvw and other stales were settled by Berkshire County pe<'ple. many 
 
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 of t * rndants hav< ^hown the .strength f>t character which had its foundation in the 
 
 Berkshn*- »«, and have »akcn a prominent part in public affairs. 
 
 enougli ha - been said about the lead Berkshire County has taken in many things, 
 but menTu^j. »nould be mact.^ uf the fact that one of the first agricultural societies in the country 
 was s^ato ; .'c. and it stOi hves and flourishes, 
 
 1 Ha and dairv pr Mjucts ot the countv are always in demand, on account of the uni- 
 form excc*v «s - of their / 
 
 ^ ,^rs were v-hed as early as (767. and there are several dailies and many 
 weeklies existence b itt- well ediird 3n«! furnish the news of the day promptly, and 
 
 -r.i-y huv v . o<^d influence .-*r^ public opinkm rhey arc ever ready to help forward every 
 *-.h 1 woji while they v' .etimes critical bhev are criticisetl themselves. t >f rhe aver- 
 je man. ' - *« elsewheir sure he can an editor }x>int,s on runnfinj a newspaper. 
 
 A** ' - ..ftwle is n»*t «» h. -fc.ry of the coun..^ n.i.ch has necessarily beer .>uitied, but it 
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 inridge, Ma<i..wK» Count) York, theme, m tiv Green Bay or ahore of Lake 
 
 Michigan hanging ^and there m - the United States for two town 
 
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and the mountains of Vermont in the distance. At the west the whole eastern part of the Cat- 
 skills can be seen, with occasional glimpses of the Hudson River. Going down the mountain to 
 the west, Bashbish Falls can be visited. They are nearly on the state line. At one period 
 there was a spot at the extreme southwest corner of the county, which was such a no man’s 
 land that a prize fight once came off there, as it was not in the jurisdiction of either one of the 
 three states which come together there. The place is now known as Boston Corner. 
 
 The valley of the Housatonic is quite wide below Great Barrington, and is occupied by 
 the historic old town of Sheffield, with its broad, elm shaded streets and its comfortable homes. 
 The history of the town, which was originally one with Great Barrington, has been carefully 
 and most interestingly written by Mr. Charles J. Taylor, who is still living. The county is 
 indebted to Pittsfield’s historian, the late J. E. A. Smith, for he published many interesting 
 sketches over the signature of Godfrey Greylock. Field’s History and Holland’s “Western Mas- 
 sachusetts” are authorities, and many special articles have been printed by well known writers 
 of ability. 
 
 Many places in western New York, in the Phelps and Gorham purchase and the Holland 
 purchase, as well as in Ohio and other states, were settled by Berkshire County people, many 
 of whose descendants have shown the strength of character which had its foundation in the 
 Berkshire Hills, and have taken a prominent part in public affairs. 
 
 Perhaps enough has been said about the lead Berkshire County has taken in many things, 
 but mention should be made of the fact that one of the first agricultural societies in the country 
 was smarted here, and it still lives and flourishes. 
 
 The fruit and dairy products ol the county are always in demand, on account of the uni- 
 form excellence of their quality. 
 
 Newspapers were published as early as 1787, and there are several dailies and many 
 weeklies now in existence, which are well edited and furnish the news of the day promptly, and 
 they have a decided influence on public opinion. They are ever ready to help forward every 
 good work, and while they are sometimes critical, they are criticised themselves, for the aver- 
 age man, here as elsewhere, is quite sure he can give an editor points on running a newspaper. 
 
 As this article is not a history of the county, much has necessarily been omitted, but it 
 must be remembered that the Indians occupied the land before ihe white men came and bought 
 them out. Some of the old deeds, with the Indian names attached, are quite interesting. 
 Many relics have been collected in different parts of the county. 
 
 The mission at Stockbridge was established in 1734, and when Stockbridge was made a 
 township, the Indians took part in town affairs, until about 1786, when they removed to Stock- 
 bridge, Madison County, New York, thence, in 1822, to Green Bay on the western shore of Lake 
 Michigan, exchanging their land there, in 1833, with the United States government for two town- 
 
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ships on Lake Winnebago and $25,000 in money. Five years later they settled in Shawnee 
 County, Wisconsin, and are now in the Indian Territory, where few remain of what was once the 
 great Mohican tribe, the aboriginal occupants of Berkshire County and the country as far west 
 as the Hudson river. 
 
 The Indian burial ground at Stockbridge is an interesting spot. 
 
 In 1676, in the closing events of King Philip’s war, it is considered quite certain that a 
 battle took place in what is now Berkshire County, but historians do not agree as to the locality. 
 
 The towns composing Sheffield and Great Barrington were purchased of the Indians as 
 early as 1722. 
 
 While New York at one time claimed the Connecticut river as her eastern boundary, she 
 failed to push forward settlers into the disputed territory at the right time, or the county might 
 have had a different history. The Dutch grant, known as the “Patent of Westenhook,” led to 
 many disputes, as it covered much of the county, but the claim was finally settled, although the 
 trouble over the boundary line between the two colonies sometimes resulted in bloodshed. 
 
 It is difficult to convey an adequate idea of the charm of Berkshire County by means of 
 printed words. It requires the work of the artist, who can depict a few, perhaps, of the great 
 number and variety of the beautiful bits of scenery. But not even an artist can reproduce the 
 glories of the autumn tints of the foliage. The country has a beauty of its own, even after the 
 leaves have fallen from the trees, for the hills seem to take on a purple tinge, while in the win- 
 ter the ice and snow form beautiful pictures. 
 
 Take Berkshire County at all seasons of the year and its people love it, and are always 
 ready to say a good word for it. They go away from it reluctantly, and return to it with joy. 
 
 ROLLIN H. COOKE. 
 
 Pittsfield, Mass., Sept, i, 1900. 
 
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