Ipswich Revisited - Couverture souple

Varrell William M

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0738545007 ISBN 13 : 9780738545004

Editeur : Arcadia Publishing (SC), 2006

Synopsis

Founded in 1634, Ipswich is one of the oldest towns in America. It currently has more First Period houses still lived in than any other community in the United States. It was originally the home of Colonial governors, renowned furniture makers, sea captains, and the Heard family, who were giants in the China trade. Added to the early settlers were immigrant millworkers and millionaires who built summer mansions. As nearby towns with broader rivers and deeper harbors became commercial successes, Ipswich went into decline. It was this "hibernation" that enabled Ipswich to maintain its earliest homes, spectacular scenery, and local charm.

Through more than two hundred vintage images, Ipswich takes the reader on an exciting journey through the history of this unique town. It presents the town's creative artists, the lives and occupations of its everyday citizens, beautiful landscapes, the mills and the country stores, and the ships and shipwrecks that met the Ipswich coast.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Founded in 1890, the Ipswich Historical Society operates two historic museums--the 1677 Whipple House and 1800 Heard House--offers a variety of educational programs for all ages, and maintains an outstanding collection of paintings, furniture, personal items, rare books, and manuscripts. William M. Varrell, a trustee of the Ipswich Historical Society, generously contributes his vast knowledge of local history and extant photograph collections to publications and lectures.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Date d'édition: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0738545007
• ISBN 13: 9780738545004
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 128
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible