As Maynard grew from a scattering of small hill farms to a booming center of industry and immigration, much of its colorful history was nearly forgotten. With a rollicking collection of his essays, newspaper columnist David A. Mark uncovers the hidden gems of the town's history. Learn why Babe Ruth shopped in Maynard during his Red Sox days and what they fed the animals at the Taylor mink ranch. Find out who is buried--and who is not--in the Maynard family crypt and which rock 'n' roll bands recorded in the studio upstairs from Woolworths on Main Street. Almost lost to time, these remarkable moments in history helped shape Maynard into the vibrant community that it is today.
David A. Mark lives in Maynard with his wife, Jean D'Amico, in their circa 1870 house. David's first book, "Maynard: History and Life Outdoors, " was published in 2011. When not writing, Mark is a science consultant. When not writing or consulting, Mark enjoys gardening and bicycling. Most of the content of this book and his last was written as a column for the Beacon-Villager weekly newspaper serving Maynard and Stow. For more information please visit www.maynardlifeoutdoors.com.