Receive a limited edition early Champlain atlas!

Quadricentennial special!

The VHS is commemorating the 400th anniversary of Samuel de Champlain's exploration of Lake Champlain with a special offer of the limited edition facsimile of William Chambers' 1779-80 manuscript atlas of the lake.

Chambers' stunning work includes 31 detailed plates of small sections of the lake's shoreline, each rendered in black ink with blue and brown watercolor shading. Most plates include soundings and physical features, especially those that could be hazardous to sailors. This edition being offered to donors includes a 3' by 10' composite map of the entire lake, a map that was not included in the paperback edition of this facsimile. The plates are as much works of art as they are navigational tools. Since many of the place names used by Chambers are now obsolete, the facsimile includes a handy glossary for modern readers.

The original atlas, one of the Society's treasures, will be on display at the Fleming in Burlington from April 14 through September 29. Now, thanks to the generosity of J. Kevin Graffagnino, former VHS director and editor of the facsimile, we are making available 100 copies of the 1984 limited edition of this prized volume. Each volume is bound in dark blue ½ leather with a matching slipcase. These volumes are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

We are offering this collector's edition during the Quadricentennial for each new or increased donation of $400. To make a donation and receive this special book, please contact Jane Campbell, at 802.479.8516 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , or donate online by clicking here.