02226cam a22003133u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500009001051000039001142450027001532640051001803000047002313360026002783370026003043380036003305000031003665080049003975201250004465340045016966530049017416530063017908560042018539990017018951861UtSlPG20260610133050.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF0011 aAldrich, Thomas Bailey,d1836-190713aAn Old Town By the Sea 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-03-22  aProduced by Susan L. Farley and David Widger  a"An Old Town By the Sea" by Thomas Bailey Aldrich is a historical narrative that captures the essence of Portsmouth and its surroundings, written during the late 19th century. The work intertwines poetic reflections with historical detail, presenting an exploration of the town’s rich past, notable figures, and the picturesque landscape along the Piscataqua River. Through a blend of personal reminiscence and local history, Aldrich paints a vivid portrait of life in this coastal town.  At the start of the narrative, the author expresses a longing to escape the restlessness of urban life for the serenity of the river, contrasting the bustling city with the tranquility of summer shores. He introduces readers to Captain John Smith, highlighting his explorations and contributions to the region's history. As the chapter unfolds, the town itself is depicted in rich detail, focusing on its early settlers, maritime heritage, and the remnants of its once-thriving trade. Aldrich accentuates the appearance of various landmarks and the atmospheric qualities of Portsmouth, inviting the reader on a journey through both time and place, rich with picturesque descriptions and historical anecdotes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPortsmouth (N.H.) -- Social life and customs  aNew Hampshire -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-177540uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1861  c43972d43972