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Aquatic Plants of Massachusetts, by Donald J. Padgett. – February 9, 2021. Aquatic Plants of Massachusetts is a comprehensive field guide to over 135 vascular plant species found in the aquatic habitats of Massachusetts. All the truly aquatic angiosperms, ferns, and fern-allies are included whether native or introduced, common or endangered. This guide includes identification keys and current nomenclature and family assignments. Aimed at students, botanists, naturalists, and ecologists, it is fully illustrated with color photographs, line drawings, and distribution maps.

Plymouth's Ninth Great Lot and the Six Ponds 1710-1967: A Chronicle, by Ruth Gardner Steinway. Paperback - Jan 1, 1976.        Local history of our neighborhood. Reprints available from Sam Chapin. Email: sgchapin05@gmail.com

Hike Plymouth!: Over 70 Great Walks among the Pines and Ponds of Plymouth, MA, and Surrounding Areas, 
by Dr. Frank Werny - Apr 7, 2011

The Bald Eagle: Haunts and Habits of a Wilderness Monarch, by Jon M. Gerrard and Gary R. Bortolotti - April 17, 1988. The Bald Eagle is a comprehensive description of the morphology, behavior, flight patterns, hunting, migration, nesting, development, and growth of bald eagles.

Native Plants for New England Gardens, by New England Wild Flower Society - March 1, 2018. Plants native to New England evolved to thrive in local conditions and survive harsh seasons. Native Plants for New England Gardens culls the expertise of the New England Wild Flower Society to help anyone create lovely, hardy gardens that will tolerate drought, resist disease and encourage biodiversity. This handy guide to 100 great native flowers, ground covers, shrubs, ferns, and grasses that will thrive in New England gardens features practical information accompanied by beautiful color photography. 

Native Plants for Homeowners and Planners of Plymouth County, compiled by Irina Kadis and Denise Stowell, for Southeastern Massachusetts Pine Barren Alliance - Feb. 2021. 65 pages with color pics. Excellent reference of local native woody plants, grasses, perennials. Free download.