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History of the Connecticut Valley in Massachusetts
by SYLVESTER, N.R
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
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1879 Connecticut Valley in Massachusetts SLAVERY Algonquin INDIANS Pilgrims 2v
A rare 1879 illustrated survey of Connecticut Valley in Massachusetts. Written by N.R. Sylvester and S.W. Durant, this work covers the history of the Massachusetts counties of Franklin, Hampshire, and Hampden focusing on the founding fathers of Massachusetts, prominent men and women, war and military activity, natural features and scenery, and city growth throughout. However, the most interesting parts of this work also describe:
· the rise, growth, and decline of slavery in Massachusetts
· the impact of Native American Indian tribes in New England – tribes such as the Algonquin, Agawams, and Sokwakik peoples
o customs, wigwams, corn and agriculture
· early explorers and settlers in America
o John Cabot
o Columbus
o Ferdinand and Isabella
o Pilgrims at Plymouth
Item number: #23398
Price: $499
SYLVESTER, N.R.
History of the Connecticut Valley in Massachusetts
Philadelphia: Louis H. Everts, 1879. First edition.
Details:
· Collation: Complete with all pages; 2 volumes
o Vol. I – 563, [1]
o Vol. II – [6], 565-1111, [1]
o Heavily illustrated throughout
· Language: English
· Binding: Leather; tight and secure
· Size: ~12in X 30.5in (9.25cm x 23.5cm)
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- Bookseller
- Schilb Antiquarian Rare Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 23398
- Title
- History of the Connecticut Valley in Massachusetts
- Author
- SYLVESTER, N.R
- Format/Binding
- Leather; tight and secure
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Louis H. Everts
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia
- Date Published
- 1879
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- 1879 Connecticut Valley in Massachusetts SLAVERY Algonquin INDIANS Pilgrims 2v, rare, antique, old, first edition, 1st state, provenance, signed, inscribed, dust jacket, vellum, manuscript, engravings, illustrations, leather, plates, maps, antiquarian
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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