Old Powder House Somerville, Massachusetts
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Matthew E. Thomas
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Published: 2013-11-05
Total Pages: 230
ISBN-13: 1625847203
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn the turbulent history of colonial New England, more than two hundred powder houses were built to store gunpowder, guns and armaments. Even the spark from a metal shoe nail could ignite their contents, so they often sat in remote sections of town. These volatile storehouses played a vital role in earning and preserving American independence. It was, after all, to a powder house in Concord, Massachusetts, that the British army marched in April 1775 to seize colonists' gunpowder. The British were thwarted, and the colonists' defense of the powder house ignited the Revolutionary War. Add to this the duels, murders, public hangings and tragic explosions that checkered the history of these structures, and the reader will discover a fascinating and forgotten aspect of our New England heritage. Using meticulous research, Matthew Thomas narrates the colorful histories of New England's powder houses as he resurrects their historical significance in early American history.
Author: Herbert E. Hill
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Published: 1885
Total Pages: 28
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Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser
Published: 2010-01-01
Total Pages: 288
ISBN-13: 1601631073
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHistory's Mysteries is an absorbing and meticulously researched exploration of the archaeology, history, and mysteries of 35 ancient places worldwide. Haughton's book takes the reader on an unforgettable journey, from the 8,000-year-old stone circle of Nabta Playa to India's magical Taj Mahal; from Rhode Island's controversial Newport Tower to the enigmatic Royston Cave in the UK; from the strange medieval castle-village of Rennes-le-Ch�teau to the massive ancient walled city of Great Zimbabwe. Using the latest archaeological evidence, History's Mysteries explores: The incredible archaeological discoveries at the 11,000 year-old sanctuary of G�bekli Tepe in Turkey. The heated debate over the 47-million-year-old 'Ida Fossil'--could it be the missing link in our evolutionary history? The reality behind controversial ancient artifacts such as the Iron Pillar of Delhi, the Oak Island Treasure, and Egypt's "Dendera Lamps." What really happened to the Neanderthals? With 36 photographs and illustrations, this is the perfect reference work for those fascinated by the great mysteries of ancient history.
Author: Blair Belton
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Published: 1900-01-01
Total Pages: 34
ISBN-13: 1482465388
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAbigail Adams holds an honored place in American history, not only for being a First Lady of the United States, but for the invaluable letters she left behind. Through her writings, people today can experience what it was like to be a woman, a mother, and an American in the early days of the United States. This fascinating look at Abigail's life uses primary sources to expose the wit, intelligence, and opinions of this early advocate for women's rights. Sidebars, fact boxes, and a timeline further provide evidence that this "founding mother" is a must-know.
Author: Charles M. Skinner
Publisher: Lulu.com
Published: 2009-02-15
Total Pages: 302
ISBN-13: 1409265374
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMyths and legends collected from all over the USA.
Author: Edward Augustus Samuels
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Published: 1897
Total Pages: 700
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Published: 1884
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Cheri Farnsworth
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2020-06-11
Total Pages: 153
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKCemetery spooks, haunted historic homes and Native American legends figure prominently in this collection of eerie in tales from the Bay State. From the beaches and cliffs of the Atlantic coast and the historic streets of Boston to the beautiful Berkshires come a variety of stories and legends, including the phantom canoe of two dead Mohegan lovers, the haunted Danvers Lunatic Asylum whose former residents never really left, and eyewitness accounts of UFOs sightings that date back to the mid-1800s.