Author: John Farmer

Publisher:

Published: 2015-08-04

Total Pages: 300

ISBN-13: 9781332130696

Excerpt from A Gazetteer of the State of New-Hampshire The citizens of New-Hampshire are now presented with a new Gazetteer of the State, compiled from original and authentic materials, and embracing the following subjects: I. A general view of the State of New-Hampshire, comprehending the boundaries and area; divisions; face of the country; soil and productions; climate; health and longevity; mountains; lakes and rivers; canals; turnpikes and bridges; geology and mineralogy; government and laws; revenue and expenses; militia; population; manufactures and commerce; literary institutions; education; manners and customs; religion; societies; banks; statehouse; penitentiary; curiosities; Indians, and history. II. A general view of the Counties, topographical and historical; with statistical tables, exhibiting the number of meeting-houses, school-houses, taverns, stores, mills, factories, &c., in each. III. A general description of Towns, and of all the mountains, lakes, ponds, rivers, &c., comprehending 1. A concise description of the several towns in the State, in relation to their boundaries, divisions, mountains, lakes, ponds, &c. 2. The early history of each town; names of the first settlers, and what were their hardships and adventures; instances of longevity, or of great mortality; and short biographical notices of the most distinguished and useful men. 3. A concise notice of the formation of the first churches in the several towns; the names of those who have been successively ordained as ministers, and the time of their settlement, removal or death. Also, notices of permanent charitable and other institutions, literary societies, &c. It is unnecessary to offer an apology to the public for the appearance of a work, the utility of which, if well executed, no one will question. We rather claim indulgence, that so long a period has elapsed, since we first announced our intended publication. To have completed it at an earlier period, was originally our intention; and it was not until several months of diligent inquiry had passed, that we understood the difficulty of the task in which we had engaged. Though in many cases, we have had prompt and able assistance, the difficulty of procuring the necessary information in others, has caused ho inconsiderable anxiety and delay. Few men are intimately acquainted with the early history of their own towns - the generation active in the first settlements having passed away, and little pains being taken to preserve their history. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.