A Brief History of Old Newbury: From Settlement to Separation - Hardcover
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Languages:EnglishPublisher:History Press Library EditionsISBN-13:9781540218803ISBN-10:1540218805UPC:9781540218803Book Category:HistoryBook Subcategory:United StatesBook Topic:State & LocalSize:10.00 x 7.00 x 0.44 inchesWeight:1.1111Product ID:SCVZ4HV1B4
In the first ten years of its settlement, the town of Newbury
witnessed murders, kidnappings, earthquakes and a plague of caterpillars. The century that followed marked by religious conflict, Indian uprisings and public scandal
proved no less challenging to the early Puritan community.
In 1640, Massachusetts Governor John Winthrop noted, As
people increased, so sin abounded. But through the turmoil, Newbury s citizens harnessed the region s abundant natural resources and developed a thriving community. Author Bethany Groff introduces the compelling personalities that shaped the history of Old Newbury up until 1764, when Newburyport received its independence from the mother town. From the scandalous exploits of Dr. Henry Greenland to the courageous and sacrificing acts of founding families like the Emerys, Dummers and Pikes, A Brief History of Old Newbury provides a captivating glimpse into the verve of this
early New England town."
witnessed murders, kidnappings, earthquakes and a plague of caterpillars. The century that followed marked by religious conflict, Indian uprisings and public scandal
proved no less challenging to the early Puritan community.
In 1640, Massachusetts Governor John Winthrop noted, As
people increased, so sin abounded. But through the turmoil, Newbury s citizens harnessed the region s abundant natural resources and developed a thriving community. Author Bethany Groff introduces the compelling personalities that shaped the history of Old Newbury up until 1764, when Newburyport received its independence from the mother town. From the scandalous exploits of Dr. Henry Greenland to the courageous and sacrificing acts of founding families like the Emerys, Dummers and Pikes, A Brief History of Old Newbury provides a captivating glimpse into the verve of this
early New England town."
Languages:EnglishPublisher:History Press Library EditionsISBN-13:9781540218803ISBN-10:1540218805UPC:9781540218803Book Category:HistoryBook Subcategory:United StatesBook Topic:State & LocalSize:10.00 x 7.00 x 0.44 inchesWeight:1.1111Product ID:SCVZ4HV1B4
Groff, Bethany: - Bethany Groff is the Regional Site Manager for Historic New England s North Shore properties. A native of Newbury going back eight generations, Bethany can trace her roots to Tristan Coffin, one of the earliest settlers of the region. Her personal affiliations include the American Association of Museums, the New England Museum Association, the North of Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism and the Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce.
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