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Catalog Number/Object ID |
2001-010-070B |
Object Name |
Book |
Title |
History and Traditions of Marblehead |
Caption of Image |
Cover of Road's History |
Summary/Description |
Samuel Roads' book on the history of the town of Marblehead from its founding to 1897. This is a second edition with additional material. Chapter I Indian History " II The First Settlers " III Incorporation of the Town " IV Superstitious Beliefs " V Old Meeting-house Enlarged " VI Contest with the Crown " VII The Minute Men " VIII Departure of the Marblehead Regiment for Cambridge " IX Commodore Manly in Schooner Hancock " X Attempts to Restore Prosperity " XI Negro Slavery in Marblehead " XII Depredations of British Cruisers " XIII Sacrifices Made by the Town " XIV The Fishing Industry " XV Industrial Development " XVI Old Fishing Vessels " XVII Election of Abraham Lincoln " XVIII Marblehead Sailors in the Navy " XIX Improvements in the Shoe Business " XX New Steam Fire Engine Purchased " XXI History of Marblehead Great Neck " XXII Old Houses and Landmarks " XXIII First Congregational Church " XXIV St. Michael's Church " XXV Second Congregational Church and other Churches There is a index with about 1900-2000 entries of which about 1600 are names od persons in this book. The rest are organizations and locations such as houses etc. |
Subjects |
Marblehead Historians Historic buildings Historic sites |
Author |
Roads |
Publisher |
N. Allen Lindsey & Co. |
Published Date |
1897 |
Published Place |
Marblehead |
Catalog date |
2009-06-12 |
Physical Description |
Brown hard cover with gold embosed printing "The History and Traditions of Marblehead" 7.25" X 11.25" 600 pages |
People |
See photos of index, Roads, Samuel, Jr. |
Search Terms |
Road's History and Traditions of Marblehead |
Lexicon category |
8: Communication Artifact |
Lexicon sub-category |
Documentary Artifact |
Collection |
Marblehead Town History |
Condition |
Excellent |
Number of images |
20 |