{"product_id":"a-brief-history-of-old-bethany-groff-9781596294813","title":"A Brief History of Old Newbury: From Settlement to Separation","description":"In the first ten years of its settlement, the town of Newbury\u003cbr\u003ewitnessed murders, kidnappings, earthquakes and a plague of caterpillars. The century that followed--marked by religious conflict, Indian uprisings and public scandal--\u003cbr\u003eproved no less challenging to the early Puritan community.\u003cbr\u003eIn 1640, Massachusetts Governor John Winthrop noted, As\u003cbr\u003epeople increased, so sin abounded. But through the turmoil, Newbury's citizens harnessed the region's abundant natural resources and developed a thriving community. Author Bethany Groff introduces the compelling personalities that shaped the history of Old Newbury up until 1764, when Newburyport received its independence from the mother town. From the scandalous exploits of Dr. Henry Greenland to the courageous and sacrificing acts of founding families like the Emerys, Dummers and Pikes, A Brief History of Old Newbury provides a captivating glimpse into the verve of this\u003cbr\u003eearly New England town.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Bethany Groff\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1596294817\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781596294813\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e History Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/01\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.60h x 6.70w x 0.40d","brand":"Bethany Groff","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44078473511167,"sku":"9781596294813","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a48822e2-83e6-4a10-9b38-834bb240bae8.jpg?v=1685475720","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-brief-history-of-old-bethany-groff-9781596294813","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}