Colonial Times On Buzzards Bay (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780548095683)

""Colonial Times On Buzzards Bay"" by William Root Bliss is a historical account of the early settlement of the Buzzards Bay region in Massachusetts during the colonial period. The book covers the period from the arrival of European settlers in the late 1600s to the American Revolution in the late 1700s. Bliss provides a comprehensive overview of the region's history, including the interactions between Native American tribes and the colonizers, the establishment of towns and villages, the growth of the fishing and whaling industries, and the role of the region in the Revolutionary War. The book is based on extensive research, including primary sources such as letters, diaries, and official documents, as well as secondary sources such as historical accounts and academic studies. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of colonial America, particularly the Buzzards Bay region of Massachusetts.Buzzard�������s Bay Is Located In The Southeastern Section Of Massachusetts, And Consists Of More Than 280 Miles Of Coastline. A Reflection Of The Life And Spirit Of Colonial Times, This Work Has A Distinct Flavor All Its Own. Beginning With The First Settlers On The Shores Of Buzzard�������s Bay, The Author Describes The Interesting Nature Of These Hard Working, Fair-Minded And Frugal People. He Follows Their History Up Until The Coming Of A Railroad Into The Same Region. A Number Of Different Resources Were Utilized In The Preparation Of This Work. They Include: The Records Of The Rochester Propriety, Beginning In The Year 1679; The Agawame Book Of Records, Beginning In 1685; The Records Of Rochestertown, Beginning In 1694; The Records Of The Church And Town Wareham, Beginning In 1739; The Diary And Account Book Of Israel Fearing Of Agawame From 1720-1754. There Can Be Found Within The Covers Sixteen Chapters On The Following Topics: The Lands Of Sippican; The Agawame Plantation; Colonial Farmers; The Squire; The Birth Of A Town; The Town�������s Mind; Impressments For The King; The Town�������s Meeting-House; A Sunday Morning In 1771; The Town�������s Minister; The Town�������s Schoolmaster; Town Life In The Revolution; Town Life After The War; The British Raid; The Town�������s Bass-Viol (The Controversy Over An Instrument - Whether Or Not It Should Be Used During Worship Services); And Final Transformations. Clearly Written And Interesting, This Work Contains Illustrations, A Map And A New Full name And Subject Index.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: William Root Bliss
ISBN-10: 054809568X
ISBN-13: 9780548095683
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/25/2007
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d