Publisher's Synopsis
The New England Historical and Genealogical Register is an annual publication from the New England Historic Genealogical Society in Boston. This volume was edited by Henry Fitz-Gilbert Waters, noted genealogist and respected scholar. As any student of history knows, the subject of local history in particular is an ever-changing field of study; each year new information comes to light that affects how scholars and historians view past events and interpret the cultural and social impact of said events. Therein lies the impetus for a publication like this register which stands out not only as a text that brings obscure facts to the public but also as one on the cutting edge of historic discoveries.
The register explores a wide range of topics that connect with New England and its deep and complex history, including articles on historic and important families in the New England area and essays on specific individuals of note. This book also compiles a vast amount of lectures, addresses, and reports given during the year of publication that relate to New England or those that could potentially be of interest to any historians in New England. Finally, the publication includes vital records of towns across New England, detailing relevant information such as population, notable residents, and industries; and covers a plethora of historic groups and societies in the United States.
The 60th volume of The New England Historical and Genealogical Register, edited by Henry Fitz-Gilbert Waters contains a well-spring of information for the history scholar and historian. This book proves to be an interesting read for anyone with a curiosity about the history of New England, the state of affairs in various towns and cities of New England, and the associations and groups active in the area. Furthermore, this publication is a great resource for amateur researchers and academic historians alike, providing vital information on the region along with a hefty dose of entertainment for readers with only a passing interest in U.S. history.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
