Step back in time with a detailed account of Manchester’s birth, its veterans of the frontier, and its steady growth into a village.
This edition presents an 1875 address that traces the town’s beginnings, its ties to revolutionary history, and the path from settlement to a developing community. It offers a close look at how early leaders, local conflicts, and militia duty shaped Manchester’s landscape and people, with emphasis on preserving a sense of shared public spirit and local heritage.
Readers will encounter the town’s shifting fortunes through vivid snapshots of landmarks, land ownership, courtly and civic life, and the everyday decisions that helped Manchester endure through challenging times. The narrative blends moments of triumph with the realities of wartime disruption, settlement, and the slow, steady expansion of the village footprint.
Ideal for readers interested in local history, 19th‑century civic life, and the ways small towns remember and honor their beginnings.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of the town of Manchester, Vermont, from its founding in the mid-18th century to the end of the Revolutionary War. The author traces the town's development from its humble beginnings as a frontier settlement to its role as a center of resistance to British rule. The book also explores the social and economic life of the town during this period, shedding light on the daily lives of its inhabitants. Through meticulous research, the author paints a vivid picture of a community struggling to establish itself in a hostile environment. The book is a valuable contribution to the history of Vermont and the American Revolution, offering a unique perspective on the experiences of ordinary people during a tumultuous period. 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 9781334684753_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334684753
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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-9781334684753
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)