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Review title: For the locals only
Product review: The problem with this book, and most of the others in this series, is that there is no overarching narrative to hold it together. When was Livingston founded? What prompted its growth? What differentiates it from the surrounding towns? So much of this information is left out. You don't even find out which of the famous colonial Livingstons the place was named after until 2/3rds the way through the book! The second-half of the 20th century section looks like a combination of people's photo albums. Why photos of the police chief or head librarian? I'm not saying they weren't important people but why are they spotligthed over others?Having said all that, there are some photos that illustrate the historic elements--the few existing--that make one realize how far back the place goes. One can seek out those structures that have endured time. But even then, there is no context to put them in. I suspect that residents of the place might find the book interesting, but not many others.
