This book is a collection of speeches delivered at the annual meeting of the Vermont Historical Society in 1866. The speeches cover a wide range of topics, including Vermont history, politics, and culture, and offer fascinating insights into the events and issues of the day. The authors of the speeches, who are not named, were prominent figures in Vermont society and politics. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Vermont or the United States during the mid-19th century.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.