The New England Gazetteer: Containing Descriptions of All the States, Counties and Towns in New England: Also Descriptions of the Principal Mountains, Rivers, Lakes, Capes, Bays, Harbors, Islands, and Fashionable Resorts Within that Territory. Alphabetically ArrangedI.S. Boyd and W. White, 1839 - 512 pages |
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... bridge on Hudson's Brook , in this town , is a curiosity worthy the notice of travellers . The waters of this brook have worn a fissure from 30 to 60 feet deep and 30 rods in length , through a body of white marble , or limestone , and ...
... bridge on Hudson's Brook , in this town , is a curiosity worthy the notice of travellers . The waters of this brook have worn a fissure from 30 to 60 feet deep and 30 rods in length , through a body of white marble , or limestone , and ...
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... bridge , uniting the east and west parts of the town is a fine structure . It was built in 1799 ; is 520 feet in length , and cost $ 28,000 . The town rises by an easy ascent on both sides of the river to a level surface ; it is well ...
... bridge , uniting the east and west parts of the town is a fine structure . It was built in 1799 ; is 520 feet in length , and cost $ 28,000 . The town rises by an easy ascent on both sides of the river to a level surface ; it is well ...
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... bridges , and on which , at the foot of the falls , about a mile from the city , are numerous mills . The bridge across the Penobscot , 100 rods above the mouth of the Ken- duskeag , is about 440 yards in length . It cost $ 50,000 . The ...
... bridges , and on which , at the foot of the falls , about a mile from the city , are numerous mills . The bridge across the Penobscot , 100 rods above the mouth of the Ken- duskeag , is about 440 yards in length . It cost $ 50,000 . The ...
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... bridge . wamkeag , a tributary of the Pe- The soil of the town is of a fertile , nobscot . sandy loam , and quite productive . Large quantities of sea - weed are collected on its shores . A large In the county of Lincoln , is situ ...
... bridge . wamkeag , a tributary of the Pe- The soil of the town is of a fertile , nobscot . sandy loam , and quite productive . Large quantities of sea - weed are collected on its shores . A large In the county of Lincoln , is situ ...
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... bridge over the Amo - ufactures , and about 7,000 sheep . noosuck , of 350 feet in length , built in 1307. The soil on the hills is generally a reddish loam , on a bed of marl , or hard pan . In the val- leys , it is alluvial . About ...
... bridge over the Amo - ufactures , and about 7,000 sheep . noosuck , of 350 feet in length , built in 1307. The soil on the hills is generally a reddish loam , on a bed of marl , or hard pan . In the val- leys , it is alluvial . About ...
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Page 1 - I seized upon. They were all of one nation, but of several parts, and several families. This accident must be acknowledged the means, under God, of putting on foot and giving life to all our plantations.
Page 16 - Mills, can furnish Machinery complete for a Mill of 5000 Spindles in four months; and lumber and materials are always at command, with which to build or rebuild a Mill in that time, if required. When building Mills, the Locks and Canals Company employ directly and indirectly from 1000 to 1200 hands.