"COME SPRING"

Union's early history comes alive through this well-written and thoroughly researched historical novel about the pioneers Mima Robbins and Joel Adams. Author Ben Ames Williams based his work on the material and anecdotes in Sibley's History of Union, and on his own research. He claimed to have walked all the paths covered in Come Spring. A prolific writer of fiction, Williams published this work in 1940. In 1990 Union Historical Society celebrated the anniversary of publication with a symposium which was attended by Williams' family members. A young maple tree was planted on the Common with a memorial plaque and commemorative mugs with the Come Spring logo of flying geese were made by Union Stoneware.

A Come Spring quiz was generated which combines questions about details of the book's narrative with general knowledge questions about contemporary events, social customs and agricultural practices - a useful tool for history teachers.

The Historical Society has negotiated for the use of the copyright.

Come Spring Original Cover (click to enlarge)

Current Come Spring Cover (click to enlarge)

Inside Come Spring Cover (click to enlarge)

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