Ancient Middlesex

Ancient Middlesex is a historical book written by Levi Swanton Gould in 1905 that provides a detailed account of the county of Middlesex, Massachusetts, from its early settlement to the time of its publication. The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of Middlesex County's history. The first section of the book discusses the geography and topography of the county, including its rivers, lakes, and hills. The second section provides a detailed history of the county's settlement, from the arrival of the first European settlers to the establishment of its towns and cities. The third section of the book is dedicated to the county's political history. It provides brief biographical sketches of the men who have served the county officially since its settlement, including governors, senators, and other politicians. The fourth section of the book covers the county's military history, from the Revolutionary War to the Civil War. It includes detailed accounts of battles and campaigns fought by Middlesex County soldiers, as well as information about the county's military organizations and leaders. The fifth and final section of the book is dedicated to the county's social and cultural history. It includes information about the county's schools, churches, and other institutions, as well as details about the daily lives of its residents. Overall, Ancient Middlesex is a comprehensive and informative historical book that provides a detailed account of the county of Middlesex, Massachusetts, and its rich history.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.