History Of Great Barrington, Berkshire County, Massachusetts (1882) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781437011241)

""History Of Great Barrington, Berkshire County, Massachusetts"" is a book written by Charles James Taylor and first published in 1882. The book provides an in-depth look at the history of the town of Great Barrington, located in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. The author covers the town's early settlement and development, including its founding in the 18th century and its growth into a thriving agricultural and commercial center. The book also delves into the town's involvement in the American Revolution, as well as its role in the abolitionist movement and the Underground Railroad. The author provides detailed accounts of notable events and figures in the town's history, including the construction of the Housatonic Railroad and the life of prominent residents such as William Cullen Bryant and W.E.B. Du Bois. Overall, ""History Of Great Barrington, Berkshire County, Massachusetts"" offers a comprehensive and engaging exploration of the town's rich and varied past, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of Massachusetts or the United States as a whole.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.

Author: Charles James Taylor
ISBN-10: 1437011241
ISBN-13: 9781437011241
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 08/18/2008
Pages: 532
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.09lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.31d