Historic Towns of New England by Lyman P. Powell
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"Historic Towns of New England" by Lyman P. Powell is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book serves as an insightful exploration of various significant towns in New England, highlighting their unique historical events, cultural developments, and notable figures. By focusing on locations such as Portland, Boston, and Salem, the work aims to capture the essence of each town, portraying how their legacies have shaped American history. The
opening of the book introduces the author's journey towards creating this collection. In a preface, Powell outlines his experiences leading educational excursions to historical sites, which inspired him to compile a series about American historic towns. He articulates the enriching impact of guided pilgrimages to significant locales, emphasizing their educational and patriotic value. By reflecting on the historical fabric of these towns and the contributions of their prominent citizens, Powell sets the stage for a detailed examination that aims to elevate public interest in the past, making a compelling case for the importance of local history in shaping national identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Editor | Powell, Lyman P. (Lyman Pierson), 1866-1946 |
|---|---|
| Title | Historic Towns of New England |
| Series Title | American historic towns |
| Contents | Introduction / by G.P. Morris -- Portland / by S.T. Pickard -- Rutland, Mass. / by E.D. Mead -- Salem / by G.D. Latimer -- Boston / by T.W. Higginson -- Revolutionary Boston / by E.E. Hale -- Cambridge / be S.A. Eliot -- Concord / by F.B. Sanborn -- Plymouth / by Ellen Watson -- Cape Cod towns / by Katharine L. Bates -- Deerfield / by G. Sheldon -- Newport / by Susan Coolidge -- Providence / by W.B. Weeden -- Hartford / by Mary K. Talcott -- New Haven / by F.H. Cogswell. |
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Produced by Greg Bergquist, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F001: United States local history: New England |
| Subject | New England -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 49067 |
| Release Date | May 28, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 960 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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