Legendary Locals of Salem

Since 1626, Salem has had a rich history. Time has seen this small city that was founded by Puritans adapt and push forward. It has been the capital of the colony; the site of the witchcraft trials of 1692; a thriving seaport; home to Revolutionary War privateers and soldiers; an East India Seaport that opened trade with China; an industrial center; and a tourist destination. Each age has produced people of influence. They walked the city's lanes, wharves, and streets as they pursued their dreams--people such as Roger Conant, Salem's Puritan founder; Anne Bradstreet, the first American poetess; Judge Sewell, the remorseful witchcraft judge; Elias Derby, the first American millionaire; Samuel McIntyre, the architect who changed the face of Salem; Nathaniel Hawthorne, a great American author; and Frank Benson, the noted impressionist painter. Ordinary people were and are legends, such as Caroline Emmerton, a philanthropist who sought to save Salem's heritage; David Goss, a historian and activist for Salem's past; Pep Cornacchio, an extraordinary civic volunteer; and Joan Boudreau, a preservationist restaurateur; as well as countless others. Legendary Locals of Salem celebrates the eclectic and noteworthy figures that have shaped and continue to shape the community.

A propos de l'auteur

Local historians and authors Jerome M. Curley, Dorothy V. Malcolm, and Nelson L. Dionne present images drawn from historical archives and current sources.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Jerome M Curley, Jerome M. Curley, Nelson L Dionne, Nelson L. Dionne, Dorothy Malcolm, Dorothy V. Malcolm
• Edition: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre de poche
• Sortie: 07.10.2013
• EAN: 9781467100809
• ISBN: 978-1-4671-0080-9
• Pages: 128
• Dimensions: 163 mm x 231 mm x 10 mm
• Poids: 299 g
• Thème: Legendary Locals
• Catégories: Littérature > Littérature (récits) > Correspondance, journaux intimes; Littérature spécialisée > Histoire > Autres