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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... built vessels and navigated the sea , and carried on the usual mechanic arts . They made provision for protection against the Indians and the French . They organized a plan of civil government ; they established by law a system of ...
... built vessels and navigated the sea , and carried on the usual mechanic arts . They made provision for protection against the Indians and the French . They organized a plan of civil government ; they established by law a system of ...
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... built in the United States ; tonnage , 122,987 tons ; of which 389 were built in New England , meas- uring 51,983 tons . FISHERY . This important branch of industry , and one of the great- est sources of wealth to the American people ...
... built in the United States ; tonnage , 122,987 tons ; of which 389 were built in New England , meas- uring 51,983 tons . FISHERY . This important branch of industry , and one of the great- est sources of wealth to the American people ...
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... built in Worcester co . Until 1837 , this town had been called Ward , in hon- or of General Ward , of the revolu- tionary army . It was incorporated in 1778. Population , 1837 , 1,183.1799 ; is 520 feet in length , and Auburn is a ...
... built in Worcester co . Until 1837 , this town had been called Ward , in hon- or of General Ward , of the revolu- tionary army . It was incorporated in 1778. Population , 1837 , 1,183.1799 ; is 520 feet in length , and Auburn is a ...
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... the natur- dinary high water mark . It is built al advantages of the place . with cribs of timber , bolted and including , the guard gates . The gates are of 3 NEW ENGLAND GAZETTEER . ment, aided by a Lieut. of the same ...
... the natur- dinary high water mark . It is built al advantages of the place . with cribs of timber , bolted and including , the guard gates . The gates are of 3 NEW ENGLAND GAZETTEER . ment, aided by a Lieut. of the same ...
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... built of heavy oak timber , and in the most substantial manner , revolving in stone coins , with which stone and On The walls on the banks of the river , above and below the Dam , extending about 500 feet , are of the same height as the ...
... built of heavy oak timber , and in the most substantial manner , revolving in stone coins , with which stone and On The walls on the banks of the river , above and below the Dam , extending about 500 feet , are of the same height as the ...
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