Discover Roxbury's rich past through its people, places, and pivotal moments. This book gives you clear portraits and maps that bring history to life.
From early settlers and famous leaders to long-forgotten streets, the work gathers stories, timelines, and illustrations that illuminate how the town grew.
Along with biographical sketches and place-by-place notes, it includes lists of residents and estates from the 1820s, linking old landmarks to today’s geography.
Ideal for readers of local history, genealogy enthusiasts, and anyone curious about Roxbury’s heritage.
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Anbieter: Forgotten Books, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive and engaging historical account of Roxbury, an influential town in the development of the United States. From its humble beginnings as a Puritan settlement, Roxbury quickly emerged as a hub of intellectual and political activism, playing a pivotal role in the American Revolution. The author meticulously traces the evolution of Roxbury from a frontier outpost to a thriving center of commerce, exploring its social, economic, and political dynamics. The narrative is enriched with fascinating anecdotes and insights from prominent figures who shaped Roxbury's destiny, including William Pynchon, Eliot, and William Heath. Through a lens of rigorous research and vivid storytelling, this book illuminates Roxbury's enduring legacy as a cradle of American independence and a testament to the indomitable spirit of its people. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330824726_0
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Anbieter: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, USA
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781330824726
Anbieter: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Vereinigtes Königreich
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781330824726
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Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330824726
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Zustand: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 494 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 25863446/2
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