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An Account of the Celebration of the Fourth of July, 1881, at Mason's Point, Lake Bomoseen (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Currier, John McNab

 
9781334680250: An Account of the Celebration of the Fourth of July, 1881, at Mason's Point, Lake Bomoseen (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Step back to an 1881 Independence Day celebration on Lake Bomoseen, told through contemporary notes and speeches.


The book documents a day organized by the Rutland County Historical Society and nearby communities, with the island christening as a centerpiece. It combines detailed descriptions of the crowd, the weather, transportation logistics, and the careful planning that went into making the day run smoothly. Expect the rhythm of public events, from opening exercises to historical addresses, interwoven with prayers, music, and commemorative verse.



  • Firsthand accounts of the day’s ceremonies, crowds, and setting on the lake shore

  • Lists of organizers, officials, and participants that shaped the occasion

  • Addresses and poems that capture local history and patriotic spirit

  • Context about 19th-century civic celebrations and regional heritage


Ideal for readers who enjoy local history, Civil War–era memory, and the everyday life of American commemorations.

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