History Of The City Of Lawrence (1868) - Jonathan Franklin Hayes Chesley

The History of the City of Lawrence is a book written by Jonathan Franklin Chesley Hayes in 1868. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Lawrence, Massachusetts, from its early settlement in the 17th century to the time of publication. The author covers various aspects of the city's development, including its growth and expansion, its industrialization, and its role in the American Civil War.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different period in Lawrence's history. The first chapter provides an overview of the city's early settlement and the challenges faced by its early settlers. The following chapters explore the city's rapid growth in the 19th century, including the establishment of its textile industry and the construction of its famous mills.The book also covers the city's involvement in the American Civil War, including its role in the Underground Railroad and the contributions of its soldiers to the Union Army. The final chapters of the book discuss the city's post-war development, including its expansion into new industries and the challenges faced by its growing immigrant population.Overall, the History of the City of Lawrence is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Lawrence, Massachusetts, and its role in American history. The book provides a detailed and engaging account of the city's development, and its insights into the challenges faced by its early settlers and its growing immigrant population make it a fascinating read for anyone interested in American history and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

EAN: 9781436874045