History Of The Town Of Fitchburg, Massachusetts

""History of the Town of Fitchburg, Massachusetts: Comprising Also, A History of Lunenburg"" is a historical book written by Rufus Campbell Torrey and originally published in 1865. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Fitchburg, a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, from its early settlement to the mid-19th century. It also includes a detailed history of Lunenburg, a neighboring town, and its development over the years.The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a different period in the history of Fitchburg and Lunenburg. The first chapter describes the early settlement of the area by European colonizers, including the establishment of the first permanent settlement in Fitchburg in 1748. Subsequent chapters cover the town's growth and development, including its incorporation as a town in 1764, its role in the American Revolution, and its expansion during the 19th century.Throughout the book, Torrey provides detailed information about the people, places, and events that shaped the history of Fitchburg and Lunenburg. He also includes numerous anecdotes and personal stories that provide insight into the daily lives of the town's residents.Overall, ""History of the Town of Fitchburg, Massachusetts: Comprising Also, A History of Lunenburg"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of this region of Massachusetts. It provides a detailed and engaging account of the area's past, and sheds light on the people and events that helped to shape it into the community it is today.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.