Ancient Pemaquid: A Historical Review (1857)

By J Wingate Thornton

Book Overview

Ancient Pemaquid: A Historical Review is a book written by John Wingate Thornton in 1857. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Pemaquid, a small coastal town in Maine, from its earliest days to the mid-19th century. Thornton's writing style is engaging and informative, and he draws on a wide range of sources to paint a vivid picture of the town's past. He covers topics such as the early Native American settlements in the area, the arrival of European explorers and settlers, the establishment of Pemaquid as a trading post and fishing village, and the town's role in the American Revolution. The book also includes detailed descriptions of the town's buildings, landmarks, and natural features, as well as profiles of some of its most prominent residents. Overall, Ancient Pemaquid: A Historical Review is a fascinating and valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Maine or the early days of the United States.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: 1104018314
• ISBN13: 9781104018313
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"