Essex

by Dawn Robertson and Kurt A. Wilhelm

Book Overview

Essex is nestled on the Atlantic coast within beautifully preserved hills, forest, fields, and wetlands--but the serene landscape belies the town's rich history. According to tradition, the first Essex boat was built in an attic around 1660. Eventually, this shipbuilding industry would create a thriving town as it developed into one of the largest producers of fishing schooners in the country. By its incorporation in 1819, Essex was a renowned community...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738572799
• ISBN13: 9780738572796
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.4" x 9.1"