Three Lectures On The Early History Of The Town Of Falmouth: Covering The Time From Its Settlement To 1812 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432672898)

""Three Lectures On The Early History Of The Town Of Falmouth"" is a book written by Charles W. Jenkins, which provides a comprehensive account of the early history of the town of Falmouth. The book is divided into three lectures, covering the time period from the town's settlement to the year 1812. The first lecture focuses on the early settlement of Falmouth, discussing the arrival of the first settlers and their struggles to establish a community in the harsh New England wilderness. The lecture also covers the town's early economic development, including its reliance on fishing and shipbuilding.The second lecture delves into the town's role in the American Revolution, discussing the various battles and skirmishes that took place in and around Falmouth. The lecture also highlights the town's contributions to the war effort, including its role in supplying troops and materials to the Continental Army.The third and final lecture covers the period of Falmouth's growth and expansion in the early 19th century, including its transformation into a thriving commercial center. The lecture also discusses the town's cultural and social development during this time, including the establishment of schools, churches, and other community institutions.Overall, ""Three Lectures On The Early History Of The Town Of Falmouth"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the early history of one of New England's most important towns, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the region.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: Charles W. Jenkins
ISBN-10: 1432672894
ISBN-13: 9781432672898
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/01/2007
Pages: 132
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d