David Bain to Sign Copies of His New Book, “The

College on the Hill,” on Oct. 26 — New Illustrated

History of Middlebury College Offers a Rich Understanding of the

Individuals Who Shaped it Over 200 Years

David Bain will sign copies of his book, “The

College on the Hill,” a new illustrated history of Middlebury

College, on Tuesday, Oct. 26 from 12-1:30 p.m. in the Grille foyer

of Middlebury College’s McCullough Student Center, on Old Chapel

Road off Route 30. The book will be offered at a special, one-time,

pre-publication price of $25. The event is free and open to the

public. Free refreshments will also be available.

A fresh account of Middlebury College’s history,

“The College on the Hill” emphasizes the personal point

of view. The result is a rich

understanding of the story of the College and the individuals

who shaped it over 200 years. The oversized book is 464 pages

long with more than 600 photos. Middlebury College is publishing

“The College on the Hill” on the occasion of its Bicentennial.

David Bain is a writer, editor, reviewer, and member

of the Middlebury College English department. He is the author

of another new book, “Empire

Express: Building the First Transcontinental Railroad,” which

will be published in November by Viking and will be a main selection

of the Book-of-the-Month Club. His previous

books include “Whose Woods These Are: A History of the Bread

Loaf Writers’ Conference 1926-1992” (1993); Robert F. Kennedy

Memorial Book Award-winner, “Sitting in Darkness: Americans

in the Philippines” (1984); and “Aftershocks” (1980).

For more information, contact the public affairs

office at 802-443-5198.