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A Narrative History of South Scituate-Norwell, Massachusetts

A Narrative History of South Scituate-Norwell, Massachusetts

Merritt, Joseph Foster

Hardcover

19th Century United States HistoryFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1258464721
ISBN13: 9781258464721
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Sep 1 2012
Pages: 282
Weight: 1.20
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Narrative History Of South Scituate-Norwell, Massachusetts by Joseph Foster Merritt is a comprehensive historical account of the town of Norwell, Massachusetts, formerly known as South Scituate. The book covers the period from the town's earliest settlement in the 17th century to the mid-20th century, tracing the town's development from a small agricultural community to a bustling suburban town. The author begins by discussing the early settlers of the town, including the Native Americans who lived in the area before the arrival of European settlers. He then goes on to describe the town's early years, including its involvement in the Revolutionary War and its growth as a center of shipbuilding and trade in the 19th century. The book also covers the town's social and cultural history, including its churches, schools, and notable residents. The author provides detailed accounts of the town's many historic buildings and landmarks, including the Old Oaken Bucket Homestead, the James Library, and the Norwell Historical Society. Throughout the book, the author draws on a wealth of primary sources, including diaries, letters, and town records, to provide a vivid and engaging portrait of life in Norwell over the centuries. Overall, A Narrative History Of South Scituate-Norwell, Massachusetts is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of this fascinating town, and a must-read for anyone who calls Norwell home.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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