From The Gazetteer of the State of New Hampshire (in three parts), 
compiled from the best authorities, by Eliphalet Merrill and the Late 
Phinehas Merrill, Esq.,
Printed by C. Norris & Co. , Exeter, NH, ©1817, pg 7,

The Aurora borealis was first noticed in New Hampshire, December 11th, 1719.  
The aged people say it is not so common now as formerly.  It sometimes appears in the 
form of a luminous arch extending from east to west, but more commonly rises from a 
dark convexity in the north, and flashes upwards toward the zenith.  In a calm night, and 
in the intervals between gentle flaws of wind, an attentive ear, in a retired situation, may 
perceive it to be accompanied with a sound.  This luminous appearance has been observed 
in all seasons of the year; in extreme heat and cold and all intermediate degrees. The color 
of the streams is sometimes variegated with white, blue, yellow, and red, the lustre of 
which reflected from the snow, is an appearance highly beautiful and interesting.








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