History Of The Town Of Whately, Massachusetts

The book ""History Of The Town Of Whately, Massachusetts: Including A Narrative Of Leading Events From The First Planting Of Hatfield, 1660-1871"" is a historical account of the town of Whately, Massachusetts, written by Josiah Howard Temple and published in 1872. The book covers the period from the town's first settlement in 1660 to the year of publication, 1871. The author provides a detailed narrative of the town's founding and development, including its early struggles with Native American tribes, its role in the American Revolution, and its growth as a center of agriculture and industry. The book also includes biographical sketches of prominent citizens, descriptions of local landmarks and institutions, and accounts of significant events such as fires, floods, and epidemics.Overall, ""History Of The Town Of Whately, Massachusetts"" is a comprehensive and informative resource for anyone interested in the history of this small New England town, as well as the broader history of Massachusetts and the United States.With Family Genealogies.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.