. Williamstown, the "Berkshire hills" and thereabout .. . lead from Williamstown to the salientpoints of the range. The drive to Bennington isdelightful, especially if one has good company. Theroad passes under the shadow of Mt. Anthony,whose height may be scaled if time permits. Thebattle-field of Bennington is near the village of NorthBennington, and is reached from Williamstown by railvia Hoosac Junction. Visitors will be interested inthe battle monument, over 300 feet high, and in otherpoints in the neighborhood. The occupants of a sightlyhouse on the very ground where the Provincials wont
. Williamstown, the "Berkshire hills" and thereabout .. . lead from Williamstown to the salientpoints of the range. The drive to Bennington isdelightful, especially if one has good company. Theroad passes under the shadow of Mt. Anthony,whose height may be scaled if time permits. Thebattle-field of Bennington is near the village of NorthBennington, and is reached from Williamstown by railvia Hoosac Junction. Visitors will be interested inthe battle monument, over 300 feet high, and in otherpoints in the neighborhood. The occupants of a sightlyhouse on the very ground where the Provincials wontheir victory can boast of living in two states, threecounties and four towns. Masons Hill is a moderateelevation on the north side of the Hoosac River, a con-spicuous object, appearing like a smooth roundedknoll. Going the other way the tourist can drivetwenty miles or more, through New Ashford andLanesboro, or through Hancock to Pittsfield, thecounty seat. A little further yet over the hills, to thesouthwest, lies the famous Shaker settlement of Leba-. l?c^-v
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