Sketches of Fifteen Members of Worcester Fire Society by Isaac Davis
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"Sketches of Fifteen Members of Worcester Fire Society" by Isaac Davis is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book presents biographical sketches of notable members of the Worcester Fire Society, highlighting their contributions to the society and the broader community of Worcester, Massachusetts. This publication serves as a reflection on the impact these individuals had on local governance, law, and society, alongside the development of Worcester itself. The content
of the book includes detailed descriptions of the lives and achievements of fifteen distinguished members, ranging from governors and mayors to lawyers and physicians. Each sketch provides insights into their education, career paths, and notable accomplishments, as well as their roles within the Fire Society. Through these narratives, the book showcases the intertwining of personal history with civic duty, documenting the significant legacy these members left behind in their community and their contributions to various public offices and institutions. The work not only commemorates their individual tales but also paints a broader picture of the social fabric of Worcester during that period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Davis, Isaac, 1799-1883 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 07027753 |
| Title | Sketches of Fifteen Members of Worcester Fire Society |
| Alternate Title | Sketches of 15 Members of Worcester Fire Society |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Charlene Taylor, ellinora, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (archive.org/details/americana) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F001: United States local history: New England |
| Subject | Worcester (Mass.) -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 50762 |
| Release Date | Dec 24, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 230 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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