02326cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000090011910000290012824500270015726400510018430000470023533600260028233700260030833800360033450000310037050801100040152012900051153400450180165300430184665300510188985600430194099900170198328013UtSlPG20260610133635.0mcr n260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a01011536  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF0011 aLunt, George,d1803-188510aOld New England Traits 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2009  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2009-02-06  aProduced by Roger Frank, Darleen Dove and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"Old New England Traits" by George Lunt is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative captures the essence of life in an old New England town, exploring the customs, traditions, and notable individuals of the time. It provides a reminiscence of both personal experiences and broader historical themes that shaped the character and community of early New England settlers.  The opening of the book sets a nostalgic tone, recounting vivid memories from the author’s childhood during harsh winters and community events. An ancient mariner, Tom Trudge, highlights the spirit of camaraderie as he helps dig out Lunt's family home after a snowstorm, emphasizing the warmth of neighborly support in the past. We are introduced to the town's rich history, its picturesque setting by a noble river, and the lingering influence of prominent families and historical figures that molded its legacy. As he reflects on the simplicity and severity of character among New England's early inhabitants, Lunt invites readers to consider the romantic nature often overlooked in colonial life. This combination of personal anecdotes and historical observations creates a tapestry of life that is both engaging and thought-provoking. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aNew England -- Social life and customs  aNewburyport (Mass.) -- Social life and customs40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28013  c68922d68922