Reminiscences of Worcester, from the Earliest Period, Historical and Genealogical. With notices of early settlers and prominent citizens, and descriptions of old landmarks and ancient dwellings, accompanied by a map and numerous illustrations.

Title: Reminiscences of Worcester, from the Earliest Period, Historical and Genealogical. With notices of early settlers and prominent citizens, and descriptions of old landmarks and ancient dwellings, accompanied by a map and numerous illustrations.
Author: Caleb A. Wall
Publisher: Tyler & Seagrave, Worcester, MA
Published: 1877
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Edition: 1st edition
Number of Pages: 392
Catalogs: New England, Massachusetts, American History
Description: Illustrated. Contains fold-out map of Worcester, Massachusetts. Original brown cloth binding with gilt lettering on spine. Former pest-damage at sine hinges. Spine is also frayed at both ends. Hinges are weak. Brown glazed endpapers with ownership penciling, otherwise free of marks. Frontispiece depicts a view of Main Street, Worcester, in 1836. The map shows the oldest roads and locations of earliest settlers. Map has a few small tears. Illustrations scattered throughout, mostly of homes and historic buildings; some of these illustrations are protected by tissue. Contents include early history and settlements, genealogical records, ecclesiastical history, schools, municipal officers, burial grounds, courts and courthouses, Washington and Lafayette in Worcester, ancient dwellings, hotels, post offices, railroads and depots, printers and newspapers, and more. Hardcover, good condition, 392 pages, octavo.