Worcester Legends

Worcester Legends is a historical book that delves into the early history of Worcester, Massachusetts, and its surrounding areas. Written by William Andrew Emerson and originally published in 1905, the book is a collection of stories, incidents, anecdotes, and reminiscences that provide a fascinating glimpse into the region's past.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of Worcester's history. The first chapter, for example, is devoted to the Native American tribes that once inhabited the area, while subsequent chapters explore the early settlers, the growth of the city, and various important events that occurred throughout its history.Throughout the book, Emerson provides detailed descriptions of the people, places, and events that shaped Worcester's early years. He also includes numerous illustrations and photographs that help to bring the stories to life.Overall, Worcester Legends is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in the history of Worcester, Massachusetts, or early American history in general. It offers a unique perspective on the region's past and provides valuable insights into the people and events that helped to shape it.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.