History of the Connecticut Valley in Massachusetts, With Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of Some of Its Prominent Men and Pioneers #230745

The History of the Connecticut Valley in Massachusetts, which has been in course of preparation during the past twelve months, is at length completed, and placed in the hands of the people. The compilation of a work covering such a large extent of territory, and treating of events trans piring through the lapse of two hundred and forty-three years, as can be readily understood, is a labor of extraordinary magnitude, involving a heavy outlay, and requiring a vast amount of research, the exercise of impartial judgment, and the most critical discrimination. The subjects treated cover a wide range, — from the adventurous life of the pioneer of 1636, through every branch of human experience, industry, and knowledge, to the wonderful physical and intellectual development of the present day.