Susan Zizza

Turn of the Twentieth Susan Zizza

STEP back in time to the Turn of the Twentieth century world of photographer Glenduen Ladd, born in 1891. Over 70 images offer an intimate view of New England's northern tip and capture the peace and optimism of Ladd's era. These images, along with related archives, provide intriguing footnotes to this region's history, including tales of frontiersmen reminiscent of James Fenimore Cooper's Hawkeye; and a peek at the White Mountains grand hotels. "By rediscovering the photography and artwork of Glenduen Ladd, and publishing this lovely collection of her work, Susan Zizza has accomplished an important task: she has re-created the life of a small, vibrant North Country community, in all its richness. It's all here: hard work on the farm and in the woods, the busy life of the village, family celebrations, church history, even the Gibson Girl fashions of the day. Through the life of this one artist, Zizza has given us the life of her town and her milieu. It is a remarkable achievement" -Tom Slayton, editor emeritus, Vermont Life magazine