The History Of Haverhill, Massachusetts: From Its First Settlement In 1640 To The Year 1860 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163311448)

""The History of Haverhill, Massachusetts: From Its First Settlement in 1640 to the Year 1860"" is a comprehensive account of the early days of Haverhill, Massachusetts, written by George Wingate Chase. The book chronicles the town's founding and development over a period of 220 years, from its earliest days as a small agricultural community to its emergence as a thriving industrial center in the mid-19th century.Chase's work is based on extensive research into primary sources such as town records, church records, and personal diaries and letters. He provides detailed descriptions of the town's early settlers, their daily lives, and the challenges they faced in carving out a new life in the wilderness. He also documents the town's role in key events in American history, including the French and Indian War, the American Revolution, and the War of 1812.In addition to its historical content, ""The History of Haverhill, Massachusetts"" is an important source of genealogical information for anyone tracing their family roots in the area. Chase includes extensive lists of early settlers, their descendants, and other prominent figures in the town's history.Overall, ""The History of Haverhill, Massachusetts"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the early history of New England and the development of American society and culture.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: George Wingate Chase
ISBN-10: 1163311448
ISBN-13: 9781163311448
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 712
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.06lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.42d