History Of Saco And Biddeford With Notices Of Other Early Settlements, And Of The Proprietary Governments In Maine (1830)

The book titled ""History of Saco and Biddeford: With Notices of Other Early Settlements, and of the Proprietary Governments in Maine"" was written by George Folsom and published in 1830. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Saco and Biddeford, two towns located in the state of Maine, USA. The author also includes information about other early settlements in the region and the proprietary governments that existed in Maine during the colonial period.The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a specific period in the history of the region. The first chapter provides an overview of the Native American tribes that inhabited the area before the arrival of European settlers. The subsequent chapters cover the arrival of the first European settlers, the establishment of the towns of Saco and Biddeford, and their growth and development over time.The author also provides detailed information about the social, economic, and political conditions that prevailed in the region during different periods. He discusses the role of agriculture, fishing, and trade in the development of the towns and the challenges that the settlers faced in their daily lives.In addition to the history of Saco and Biddeford, the book also includes information about other early settlements in Maine, such as York, Kittery, and Wells. The author provides details about the proprietary governments that existed in Maine during the colonial period and their impact on the development of the region.Overall, ""History of Saco and Biddeford"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Maine or the early history of the United States. It provides a detailed and comprehensive account of the development of two important towns in the region and their contribution to the history of Maine.Including The Provinces Of New Somersetshire And Lygonia.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.