New Burlington (book)
First edition | |
| Author | John Baskin (writer) |
|---|---|
| Subject | Rural history |
| Genre | Non-fiction |
| Published | 1976 (W.W. Norton) |
| ISBN | 0-393-08366-7 |
New Burlington (full title: New Burlington: The Life and Death of an American Village) is a 1976 non-fiction book by John Baskin. The work documents the lives and histories of the residents of New Burlington, Ohio, in the year before the village was flooded by a reservoir. The book received broad critical acclaim, noted for its unique poetic and literary tone. It is recognized for its contributions to the fields of history and sociology. The book was a Book of the Month Club selection and an American Library Association Notable Books for Adults award winner.