1879 Connecticut Valley in Massachusetts SLAVERY Algonquin INDIANS Pilgrims 2v

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
  • customs, wigwams, corn and agriculture
• early explorers and settlers in America
  • John Cabot
  • Columbus
  • Ferdinand and Isabella
  • 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
  • I – 563, [1]
  • II – [6], 565-1111, [1]
  • Heavily illustrated throughout
• Language: English
• Binding: Leather; tight and secure
• Size: ~12in X 30.5in (9.25cm x 23.5cm)

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