A Turnpike Lady: Beartown, Vermont, 1768-1796

By Sarah N. Cleghorn

Book Overview

""A Turnpike Lady: Beartown, Vermont, 1768-1796"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Sarah N. Cleghorn. The book is set in the late 18th century and focuses on the life of a woman living in Beartown, Vermont during the early years of the town's development. The main character is a woman who is referred to as the ""Turnpike Lady"" because of her involvement in the construction and maintenance of the town's turnpike road.The book provides a detailed account of the challenges and hardships faced by the early settlers of Beartown, including the harsh winters, the struggle to clear the land for farming, and the constant threat of Native American attacks. The Turnpike Lady is portrayed as a strong and resourceful woman who plays a vital role in the community, using her skills and knowledge to help her neighbors and ensure the success of the town.Throughout the book, Cleghorn paints a vivid picture of life in rural Vermont during the late 18th century, describing the customs, beliefs, and daily routines of the people who lived there. She also explores the social and economic changes that took place during this time, including the rise of the textile industry and the growth of trade and commerce.Overall, ""A Turnpike Lady: Beartown, Vermont, 1768-1796"" is a fascinating and engaging look at a little-known period of American history, and a tribute to the strength and resilience of the early settlers who helped to shape the nation.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163777706
• ISBN13: 9781163777701
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"