Explore the early records that shaped Springfield from its beginnings to the 18th century. This volume compiles official town records alongside a historical review and biographical notes about Springfield’s founders, offering a grounded look at local governance, land use, and community life.
Delve into the day-to-day affairs that built a colonial town: town meetings, land grants, road and meeting-house decisions, and the evolving roles of town officers. The book weaves together primary records with narrative context to illuminate how residents organized, fought for resources, and shaped their common future.
Ideal for history readers, local researchers, and anyone curious about how a New England town grew from its earliest days.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers an exclusive glimpse into the founding and evolution of Springfield, Massachusetts, drawing from the original town records kept for over a century. The author carefully examines the motivations of William Pynchon, founder and leader of the settlement established in 1636. Through meticulous research, the author traces the town's growth from its humble beginnings to its development into a thriving community. The book further explores the lives of the town's early families, providing genealogical records and shedding light on the intermarriages that shaped the community's social fabric. It also delves into the establishment of schools and the evolution of religious beliefs, highlighting the vital role these institutions played in the town's development. The author's deep dive into the town's history allows readers to gain a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and triumphs that shaped Springfield's identity and legacy. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331058151_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331058151
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331058151
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