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The fictional publication, Chit Chat, is a compilation of stories, musings, poetry, and paracosmic advertisements for the Nelson brothers’ other books and publications. The periodical meant "for the boys and girls" is published by William Little and Ethan Allen and serves as one of the most comprehensive publications in the Nelson Brothers' collection. Many stories in Chit Chat are released by chapter or volume in separate publications, persuading readers to purchase the next issue in order to complete the story.

The Nelson Brothers' Complete Geography of the World is an illustrative and descriptive explanation of their beloved imaginary world. The book contains maps of each continent and some illustrations even detail the agricultural production of each province within the continents. This book certainly helps readers gain perspective on the brothers' paracosm.

The Complete History of Big Continent provides extensive documentation of the Continent's original settlement, George and Ethan Allen's presidency, and battles with the surrounding continents.

Different Stories contains three stories: "The Fire--or a Brave Woman's Act," a story that highlights the heroics of a mother protecting her family from a fire; "Fire at the Station," a detailed account of the monetary losses after a fire in Allenstown; and "The Great Flood or My Adventure on the River," a story that features a dangerous flood, along with detailed descriptions of the "Hills Brys Damn."

This book, put together with a pin and complete with color illustrations, chronicles the actions of Eathan Allen and his family. Arthur introduces the other Allen family members (Eathan’s wife Mary, his 10 year-old son Jimmy, and his 9 year-old daughter Alice) before focusing on Eathan and his presidency on Big Continent.

Various scraps and print ephemera acquired with the Nelson Family Juvenilia Collection

The Five Years in the White Mountains volumes are very much books about New Hampshire life, though crafted as wilderness adventure tales. Volume I is written in the first person, and full of local detail about "Beachnutting and Blueberrying" as well as hunting, hiking, building shelters, etc. It is in a way a Robinson Crusoe story not on an island but at home.

The Five Years in the White Mountains volumes are very much books about New Hampshire life, though crafted as wilderness adventure tales. Volume II features the first chapter of a story called "Lost in the Mountains."

The Nelson brothers create three books with labeled pictures of flags from the boys' imaginary world. Naval defenses were a key aspect of the Continents' battles, as well as recreational yachting on the ocean surrounding each continent. These books serve as a visual aid to each of the continents and colonies' respective symbols on both land and sea.

Forests of Dixville is a realistic account of the boys' adventures while hiking the White Mountains in New Hampshire. The first two chapters are not included in the book, but chapters 3-4 outline riveting details of their excursion into the wilderness: a close encounter with a panther, hunting, and story-writing.