The New England Gazetteer: Containing Descriptions of All the States, Counties and Towns in New England ...I.S. Boyd, 1829 - 400 pages This is a book titled "The New England Gazetteer." It contains descriptions of all the states, counties, and towns in New England. It also describes principal mountains, lakes, rivers, capes, bays, harbors, islands and resorts within New England. The book was published in 1839 by Israel S. Boyd and William White. The inside front and back covers include genealogical information on members of a European-American family with the surname "Brown" as well as information relating to Native place names. |
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... Providence has blessed the editor with health , and with numerous friends , in all parts of New England ; yet , after a long period of devotedness , he is mortified that his work is not more complete . It will be perceived that there ...
... Providence has blessed the editor with health , and with numerous friends , in all parts of New England ; yet , after a long period of devotedness , he is mortified that his work is not more complete . It will be perceived that there ...
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... Providence . That part of the United States denominated NEW ENGLAND , compri- ses SIX STATES , SIXTY ONE COUNTIES , and TWELVE HUNDRED AND Their extent , divisions , and population at several EIGHTY TOWNS . periods , are as follows : No ...
... Providence . That part of the United States denominated NEW ENGLAND , compri- ses SIX STATES , SIXTY ONE COUNTIES , and TWELVE HUNDRED AND Their extent , divisions , and population at several EIGHTY TOWNS . periods , are as follows : No ...
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... Providence , R. I. , 8 N. W. from Taunton , and 28 S. from Boston . A branch of the Pawtucket rises here , and several other rivers pass through the town . It possesses a fine water power . It was first settled , 1644 , and incorpo ...
... Providence , R. I. , 8 N. W. from Taunton , and 28 S. from Boston . A branch of the Pawtucket rises here , and several other rivers pass through the town . It possesses a fine water power . It was first settled , 1644 , and incorpo ...
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... Providence , R. I .; 260 N. E. from Hartford , Ct .; and 595 miles N. E. from Washington . Augusta is situated at the head of sloop naviga- tion on Kennebec river , 43 miles from the sea . The town lies on both sides of the Kennebec ...
... Providence , R. I .; 260 N. E. from Hartford , Ct .; and 595 miles N. E. from Washington . Augusta is situated at the head of sloop naviga- tion on Kennebec river , 43 miles from the sea . The town lies on both sides of the Kennebec ...
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... Providence , and in 1835 , 4,200 , and in 1837 , 4,523 . about 7 miles N. by W. from Bris- Incorporated , 1780. An attempt tol . Population , 1830 , 612 . was made by a missionary to settle this place , and preach to the fisher- men ...
... Providence , and in 1835 , 4,200 , and in 1837 , 4,523 . about 7 miles N. by W. from Bris- Incorporated , 1780. An attempt tol . Population , 1830 , 612 . was made by a missionary to settle this place , and preach to the fisher- men ...
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