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  • The Underground Railroad in Connecticut

    de Horatio T. Strother ...
    This account of fugitive slaves traveling through Connecticut "includes many stories from descendants of the underground agents . . . a definitive work." — Hartford CourantHere are the engrossing facts about one of the least-known aspects of Connecticut's history—the rise, organization, and operations of the Underground Railroad, over which fugitive slaves from the South found their way to freedom ... Leer más

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  • The Unredeemed Captive

    A Family Story from Early America

    de John Demos ...
    Nominated for the National Book Award and winner of the Francis Parkman Prize.The setting for this haunting and encyclopedically researched work of history is colonial Massachusetts, where English Puritans first endeavoured to "civilize" a "savage" native populace. There, in February 1704, a French and Indian war party descended on the village of Deerfield, abducting a Puritan minister and his ... Leer más

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  • The Boston Mob Guide

    Hit Men, Hoodlums & Hideouts

    de Beverly Ford, Stephanie Schorow ...
    Explore the backrooms and seedy hangouts throughout the real story of Boston's gangster past in this true crime history guide.The capture of notorious mobster James "Whitey" Bulger closed an infamous chapter in Boston history, yet the city's criminal underworld has a long and bloody rap sheet that stretches back to the beginning of the twentieth century. Journalists Ford and Schorow reveal the ... Leer más

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    Disponible también en: Audiolibro

    Disponible también en: Audiolibro

  • Historic Crimes & Justice in Portsmouth, New Hampshire

    de Dr. David Ferland ...
    The first courts handled crimes like lying, idleness and card playing with punishments that ranged from fines to public whipping to death by hanging. Constables kept order until Portsmouth's first police officer took up the shield in 1800. But no force could keep all crime at bay. The court sentenced the beautiful, educated Ruth Blay to hanging on shaky evidence that she might have killed her baby ... Leer más

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  • American Legends: The Boston Tea Party

    de Charles River Editors ...
    *Discusses the myths and legends of the Tea Party in an attempt to separate fact from fiction. Did the Tea Partiers dress up as Mohawks? Did Sam Adams lead the Tea Party?*Includes contemporary accounts of the Tea Party in the newspapers and accounts written by those claiming to have participated. *Discusses some of the aspects of the Tea Party that remain unclear"The people finding all their ... Leer más

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  • Boston's West End

    de Anthony Mitchell Sammarco ...
    Series series Images of America
    Within these pages, author Anthony Mitchell Sammarcobrings to life the history of Boston�s West End�thearea of the city bound by the Charles River and Storrow Drive as well as North Station, City Hall Plaza, and Myrtle Street. Once a thriving, energetic, and diverse neighborhood, the West End was slated for complete removal following World War II. In over 200 marvelous photographs, this collection ... Leer más

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  • Glastenbury

    The History of a Vermont Ghost Town

    de Tyler Resch ...
    The curious history of a tiny town that all but disappeared . . . Includes photos!Founded by a famously scheming New Hampshire governor, Glastenbury struggled for over a century to break triple digits in population. A small charcoal-making industry briefly flourished after the Civil War, yet by 1920 Glastenbury counted fewer than twenty inhabitants.The end came officially in 1937, when the state, ... Leer más

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  • A New England Prison Diary

    Slander, Religion, and Markets in Early America

    de Martin J. Hershock ...
    In 1812, New Hampshire shopkeeper Timothy M. Joy abandoned his young family, fleeing the creditors who threatened to imprison him. Within days, he found himself in a Massachusetts jailhouse, charged with defamation of a prominent politician. During the months of his incarceration, Joy kept a remarkable journal that recounts his personal, anguished path toward spiritual redemption. Martin J. ... Leer más

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  • Country Stores of Vermont

    A History and Guide

    de Dennis Bathory-Kitsz ...
    Series series History & Guide
    Each Vermont country store carries its own particular stock of special wares and memorable characters. From the Connecticut River to Lake Champlain, country stores and their dedicated owners offer warmth against the blizzard, advice and a friendly ear or a stern word. Neighbors meet and communities are forged beside these feed barrels and bottomless coffee urns. Author Dennis Bathory-Kitsz returns ... Leer más

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  • In Search of Motif No. 1

    The History of a Fish Shack

    de L.M. Vincent ...
    Motif No. 1, a red fish shack, sits at the end of a granite pier in Rockport, Massachusetts. How did a humble fish house painted by numerous artists, including Aldro Hibbard, Anthony Thieme, Emil Grupp and Harrison Cady, become an icon? Author L.M. Vincent examines the shack's colorful history from its origins to the present day to answer the question. His exploration of this symbol of coastal New ... Leer más

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  • Amherst and Hadley, Massachusetts

    de Daniel Lombardo ...
    Series series Images of America
    Images of America: Amherst and Hadley, Massachusetts is an educational and entertaining volume that will delight residents, visitors, and lovers of history everywhere. Once part of Hadley, the town of Amherst is known the world over as the home of celebrated poet Emily Dickinson. This photographic portrait of Emily's surroundings reveals the beautiful landscape that inspired her art, and also ... Leer más

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  • Medfield's Dwight-Derby House

    A Story of Love & Persistence

    de Electa Kane Tritsch ...
    Constructed in 1651, the Dwight-Derby House stands as the centerpiece of the Medfield town common and at the heart of the town�s history. Contained within the walls of this 350-year-old time capsule are the stories of two prominent families: the Dwights and the Derbys�united in their deep connection to the home. To this day, the house remains a testament to the dedication and fortitude of the ... Leer más

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