Description And History Of Newton

By Jonathan Homer

This classic local history book opens a window onto the history of Newton, Massachusetts, revealing the layered story of a community shaped by fields, turnpikes, churches and schools. Every street tells a story. Written in 19th century New England by Jonathan Homer, it unfolds as a vivid town history narrative, following the town's growth from its colonial and early America origins into a distinctive chapter in Massachusetts town development and civic and social history, and into the broader patterns of a young nation. For readers seeking a dependable New England history reference, Homer's careful account serves as a rich resource for local historians, teachers, and anyone engaged in genealogy and town research. Names, institutions and neighbourhoods are set in context, making it an essential companion to other New England town histories and a natural cornerstone of any Massachusetts local history series or collection, especially for those drawn to the history of Newton Massachusetts and its place in regional life. Long recognised for capturing the character of its era and its people, this work offers rare insight into how a New England community remembered and recorded itself. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. Equally suited to the casual browser and the serious collector, this enduring volume keeps the living past of Newton close at hand.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354442145
• ISBN13: 9789354442148
• Release Date: February 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 34 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"