Author: Worthington, Erastus
Title: The History of Dedham : From the Beginning of Its Settlement in September 1635 to May 1827
Description: Boston, MA, Dutton and Wentworth, 1827. Softcover. Text block with penned inscription from author's descendant, Chelsea Worthington. (3) 4-146 pp. Chiefly text. "Some facts related in the following sketch will appear trivial. I am not certain that a sufficient reason can be given for extending the history of a town of no considerable extent, to so many pages. Several considerations, however, have prevailed over this doubt. It has appeared to me that a town like Dedham, having its first settlement at an early date, having copious materials for an history, and nearly resembling a much larger extent of country around it, in its character and past transactions, might be properly selected for a full historical and topographical description. The history of a town, although much of it must necessarily have only a local interest, may yet be so arranged, that it may afford some views of society, not exhibited in more general histories. It may bring us nearer the homes, and enable us to see more distinctly the doings of the inhabitants. It may assist us in tracing the origin of manners and customs, and in judging of the influence of laws and public proceedings, on the character of the people." - Preface. Fair, boards fallen off, only textblock - spine still sewn together, text block complete and in fair shape, some foxing and staining of pages .

Keywords: History ; Dedham Massachusetts ; ; History - American


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