A Gazetteer Of The State Of Massachusetts (1890)

A Gazetteer of the State of Massachusetts is a historical book written by Elias Nason in 1890. The book provides a comprehensive description of the state of Massachusetts, its geography, history, and culture. It covers various aspects of the state, including its natural resources, industries, towns, cities, and notable landmarks. The book is divided into different sections, each covering a particular topic related to the state. The first section provides an overview of the state's history, including its early settlement, the American Revolution, and its role in the Civil War. The second section covers the state's geography, including its rivers, lakes, mountains, and forests. The third section is devoted to the state's economy, including its agriculture, manufacturing, and commerce. It provides detailed information on the state's various industries, such as cotton and woolen mills, shoe factories, and shipyards. The fourth section covers the state's towns and cities, providing a brief history of each and highlighting their notable features. The fifth section covers the state's educational institutions, including its colleges and universities, as well as its public schools. The book also includes a section on the state's notable landmarks, such as Mount Greylock, Walden Pond, and the Boston Common. It provides information on each landmark's history, significance, and accessibility. Overall, A Gazetteer of the State of Massachusetts is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history, geography, and culture of Massachusetts. It provides a detailed and comprehensive overview of the state, its people, and its landmarks, making it an essential reference for historians, geographers, and anyone interested in the state's rich history and culture.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.