Time and the Town: A Provincetown Chronicle by Mary Heaton Vorse is a comprehensive biography and social history of the United States, focusing on the state of New England. This textbook, published by Rutgers University Press in 1991, delves into the life of Vorse and her impact as a social activist in the Northeast region. With 372 pages, this trade paperback is a valuable resource for those interested in American history, sociology, and urban studies, offering a unique perspective on the evolution of Provincetown over the course of a century.