Bethel, Maine
Bethel, Maine

Author: Stanley Russell Howe

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2009-07-01

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 162584316X

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The town of Bethel had a tumultuous birth, caught in a land battle between France and Britain in the late seventeenth century. This hardy Maine town was originally called Sudbury Canada, and its rugged settlers weathered the hardships of nature and devastating Indian raids. With the growth of agriculture, more and more families began settling the rich intervales along the Androscoggin River until, in 1796, they were incorporated as the town of Bethel, Maine. In this detailed and comprehensive history, Stanley Russell Howe outlines the importance of the railroad to the towns growth, its postCivil War industrialization, the birth of Gould Academy and the rise of modern tourism spawned by Sunday River Ski Resort. From the famous Indian healer Molly Ockett to Dr. True, first historian of Bethel, the characters from Bethels past are sure to inspire the residents of today.

The History of Bethel, Maine
The History of Bethel, Maine

Author: Nathaniel Tuckerman True

Publisher:

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 270

ISBN-13:

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True's history is recognized as one of the earliest and most significant efforts of its type to appear in Maine before the Civil War.

History of Bethel, Formerly Sudbury, Canada, Oxford County, Maine, 1768-1890
History of Bethel, Formerly Sudbury, Canada, Oxford County, Maine, 1768-1890

Author: William Berry Lapham

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2022-10-27

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781016129367

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Historic Tales of Bethel, Connecticut
Historic Tales of Bethel, Connecticut

Author: Patrick Tierney Wild

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2011-01-11

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 162584137X

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Bethel, Connecticut, was settled as early as 1700 in the rolling hills of northern Fairfield County. Rooted in hat manufacturing, the town offered many residents employment in the factories of the Hickocks, Judds and Benedicts. Bethel is also the birthplace of celebrated showman P.T. Barnum, who became an international celebrity yet never forgot his hometown. Now most noted for its picturesque downtown, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Bethel retains its small-town appeal while still offering accessibility to both New York City and Hartford. Join town historian Patrick Tierney Wild as he recounts the trials and triumphs that have given this New England town its charm, from the tumultuous days of the American Revolution to the early decades of the fast-paced twentieth century.

Studies in the Land
Studies in the Land

Author: David Clayton Smith

Publisher: Psychology Press

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 254

ISBN-13: 9780415932103

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First Published in 2002. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.