Dedham: Historic and Heroic Tales from Shiretown (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781596297500)

This New England community has made national headlines for the notorious Sacco and Vanzetti trial; it has hosted Presidents Washington, Jackson and Lincoln, among other leaders; and it played a formative role in the establishment of the Animal Rescue League. In popular culture, Dedham made its mark as the setting for several notable films and works of fiction. Author James L. Parr gives a fresh take on Dedham's famous moments and also weaves in lesser-known stories of its heritage and traditions. This town has accumulated some eccentricities, from the legendary apparitions that haunted the cemetery for most of October 1887 to the still-active, two-centuries-old Society in Dedham for Apprehending Horse Thieves. Explore the intricate microcosm of American history that belongs to this charming New England town.

Author: James L. Parr
ISBN-10: 1596297506
ISBN-13: 9781596297500
Publisher: History Press
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2009
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.50d