Pembroke

by Lianne E.H. Keary

Book Overview

Bordered by three rivers, Pembroke is located just south of Concord in one of the fastest growing areas of the state. Like many towns in New England, Pembroke started out as an agricultural settlement and developed into a thriving mill town. Cotton cloth, paper, glass, and bricks were produced in the village's mills, mostly by French Canadian immigrant labor. Among other things, Pembroke is known as the residence of the reputed inventor of the revolver...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738537624
• ISBN13: 9780738537627
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.6" x 9.3"