The School History Of Worcester (1899)

By: Chenoweth, Caroline Van Dusen

Book Overview

The School History Of Worcester is a book written by Caroline Van Dusen Chenoweth in 1899. The book provides a comprehensive history of Worcester, a city located in central Massachusetts, from its early settlement to the end of the 19th century. The author covers various topics such as the Native American tribes that inhabited the area before European settlement, the arrival of the first European settlers, the growth of the city's economy and industries, and the role of Worcester in the American Revolution and the Civil War.The book also provides information on the city's educational institutions, including the founding of Worcester Academy and the establishment of the Worcester Public Schools. The author highlights the contributions of prominent Worcester residents, such as abolitionist Abby Kelley Foster and inventor Elias Howe, and describes the city's cultural institutions, such as the Worcester Art Museum and the Worcester Music Festival.Overall, The School History Of Worcester is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Worcester or the development of cities in the United States. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to readers of all ages and backgrounds.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: 1120925061
• ISBN13: 9781120925060
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 174 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"