02839cam a22003373u 4500 49067 UtSlPG 20260610134128.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 F001 Powell, Lyman P. (Lyman Pierson), 1866-1946 Historic Towns of New England Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier American historic towns Release date is 2015-05-28 Introduction / by G.P. Morris -- Portland / by S.T. Pickard -- Rutland, Mass. / by E.D. Mead -- Salem / by G.D. Latimer -- Boston / by T.W. Higginson -- Revolutionary Boston / by E.E. Hale -- Cambridge / be S.A. Eliot -- Concord / by F.B. Sanborn -- Plymouth / by Ellen Watson -- Cape Cod towns / by Katharine L. Bates -- Deerfield / by G. Sheldon -- Newport / by Susan Coolidge -- Providence / by W.B. Weeden -- Hartford / by Mary K. Talcott -- New Haven / by F.H. Cogswell. Produced by Greg Bergquist, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Historic Towns of New England" by Lyman P. Powell is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book serves as an insightful exploration of various significant towns in New England, highlighting their unique historical events, cultural developments, and notable figures. By focusing on locations such as Portland, Boston, and Salem, the work aims to capture the essence of each town, portraying how their legacies have shaped American history. The opening of the book introduces the author's journey towards creating this collection. In a preface, Powell outlines his experiences leading educational excursions to historical sites, which inspired him to compile a series about American historic towns. He articulates the enriching impact of guided pilgrimages to significant locales, emphasizing their educational and patriotic value. By reflecting on the historical fabric of these towns and the contributions of their prominent citizens, Powell sets the stage for a detailed examination that aims to elevate public interest in the past, making a compelling case for the importance of local history in shaping national identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified New England -- History American historic towns https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49067 89905 89905