Reminiscences Of Concord: Or Personal Recollections Of Seventy Years (1901) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781120690876)

Reminiscences of Concord: Or Personal Recollections of Seventy Years (1901) is a book written by Abial Rolfe. The book is a memoir of Rolfe's life in Concord, Massachusetts, spanning over seventy years. It is a unique perspective on the town and its history, as Rolfe was born and raised in Concord, and witnessed many of its significant events firsthand. The book is divided into chapters, each one focusing on a particular aspect of Concord's history. Rolfe describes the town's early settlement, its role in the American Revolution, and the literary and intellectual figures who lived there, including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, and Louisa May Alcott. He also discusses the town's prominent families, its schools and churches, and its social customs and traditions. Throughout the book, Rolfe provides personal anecdotes and stories that give readers a glimpse into daily life in Concord during the 19th century. He also includes illustrations and photographs that help bring the town's history to life. Overall, Reminiscences of Concord: Or Personal Recollections of Seventy Years (1901) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Concord, Massachusetts, or in the daily life of New Englanders during the 19th century.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: Abial Rolfe
ISBN-10: 1120690870
ISBN-13: 9781120690876
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 11/21/2009
Pages: 124
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.39lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.26d