Download or read book Dorchester and Its People written by Gladys Julian Stallard and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Dorchester Book Classic Reprint written by and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-03-07 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Dorchester Book S time goes on, and the long-honored name Of Dorchester becomes more and more merged into the less distinguished epithet of Wards I6, 20 and 24, it is well to pause for a moment and look backward, to recall the distinct individuality which raised the town to the proud position it held before the voracious municipality claimed it as a part of Greater Boston. The rapid growth of Dorchester has filled its limits with a new people, who have played, and are playing, their part well in the more recent development, but who have naturally been but slightly acquainted with the individual, characteristics which not only made the town famous. But even extended its influence throughout the country. In establishing the first town government, and in founding the first free public school, supported by a direct tax upon the people, Dorchester earned its right to preeminence among the early settlements. We all remember the devout Christian who called attention to the divine foresight in providing that the greatest harbors and the largest rivers should be located near the most prominent cities. It was a lack of this foresight on the mortal side which pre vented Dorchester from being the metropolis and Boston the suburb; for Dorchester Bay proved inadequate to the commercial requirements of the early settlers, and a month after the landing a portion of the pioneers established themselves at Shawmut, as Boston was first called. Thus Dorchester, although the first settlement in what is now Suffolk County and the largest town in New England, contributed to the Shawmut settlement the nucleus from which grew the city which finally swallowed it up. In 1666 the town included all the territory of the present towns of Milton, Dedham, Dorchester Heights, Washington Village, Hyde Park, Canton, Stoughton, Sharon, Foxboro, and a part of Wrentham - a site thirty-five miles long, and running to within one hundred and sixty rods of the Rhode Island line. It is a severe portrait which the first two years of the colony present to us. The New England of two hundred and seventy years ago did not offer a kindly settlement to the brave emigrants who sought to break into its austerity. The ground had to be cleared before even the rude huts could be erected, the trees felled before a space could be found to plant the seeds necessary to prevent starvation. On the coast the settlers found nothing to break their desolation. Wet meadows and oozy creeks prevented them from going in one direction, while unfordable tide-water rivers interfered with their progress in another. Utterly ignorant of the character of the country, it is not strange that imagination added to the real terrors which surrounded them, and made them feel that safety was nowhere to be found. Added to this was the terror of rattlesnakes, with which the country swarmed, and of dangerous animals that prowled about by night. The Indians, too, whose disposition toward the white men was entirely unknown, were a source of anxiety night and day. 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.
Download or read book Appeal to the People of Dorchester written by Dorchester Relief Society (Dorchester, Mass.) and published by . This book was released on 1882 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Dorchester Days written by Eugene Richards and published by Phaidon. This book was released on 2000-10-30 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A photographic portrait of small town America in the 1970s.
Download or read book History of Dorchester County Maryland Classic Reprint written by Elias Jones and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-14 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from History of Dorchester County, Maryland This fragmentary collection of local history and biography is only a glimpse at the interesting events occurring in Dorchester County from its origin, two hundred and thirty-three years ago, to the present day. In compiling this local record, references to State events and people have been frequently made in order to explain the cause and effect of local acts which have had their influences in county affairs. Especially has it been the purpose to note the names of the promoters of the county as well as to mention their deeds. In this fast age of book and newspaper literature when every inmate of the American home must daily read the current his tory of the world as it transpires, there is no reasonable excuse why a history of Dorchester County Should not be published. It has been the desire of the author to give a truthful narration of the events treated, and while the diction may not be all that could be desired, it is set forth as an earnest effort, to which the reader is asked to bestow that indulgence which the work merits. If due credit has not been given, either by reference or quotation, for any language used in this book, it is an act of unintentional omission. 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.
Download or read book Annals of the Town of Dorchester written by James Blake and published by Palala Press. This book was released on 2018-02-14 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. 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. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.
Download or read book Dorchester written by Anthony Mitchell Sammarco and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2005-01-19 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ease of transportation via the Old Colony Railroad revolutionized Dorchester in the period between 1850 and the Civil War and brought a residential building boom that lasted the next seven decades. The town was annexed to the city of Boston in 1870, and by the turn of the century, Dorchester was one-fifth of the entire city. By the time of the Great Depression, the three-decker, Dorchesters unique contribution to American architecture, was a trademark of the community. Dorchester, part of the Then & Now series, places vintage images alongside contemporary photographs to explore the history of this communitys public schools, places of worship, transportation, streetscapes, and historic houses.
Download or read book Originally from Dorchester written by Gerard Healy and published by LifeRich Publishing. This book was released on 2014-09-22 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The lessons author Gerard Healy learned growing up in Bostons neighborhood of Dorchester prepared him well for the life that followed. His parents, teachers, kind neighbors, true friends, and the culture of Dorchester provided Healy with a solid base of values. Trial and error would fill in the gaps. The stories in Originally from Dorchester narrate the good, the bad, and beauty of life there in the mid-60s. A story of place and time, it chronicles a young boys struggle for identity against the competing forces of peer and gang pressure. A predominantly Irish working-class neighborhood, Dorchester held everything including brutal street fighters, true friends, intimidating nuns, and protective neighbors. Carrying the spirit of adventure with him always, Originally from Dorchester shares the lessons learned from family and friends that Healy has carried with him as hes roamed far beyond the towns borders. It explores the complex relationships of adolescent peers, the struggle to break free of intimidating violence, and the saving value of friendship.
Download or read book History of the Town of Dorchester written by Dorchester Antiquarian and Historical Society (Dorchester, Boston, Mass.) and published by . This book was released on 1851 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Dorchester written by Anthony Mitchell Sammarco and published by Arcadia Library Editions. This book was released on 2000-02 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Dorchester Volume II, local author Anthony Mitchell Sammarco continues his detailed look at this diverse town that he began in Volume I, which the Boston Globe hailed as a best-seller. Founded in 1630 by Puritans, Dorchester has experienced spectacular growth over the last few centuries; the Old Colony Railroad and later the Red Line provided impetus for the quick development of this "streetcar suburb." From a town of twelve thousand residents in 1870, when it was annexed to the city of Boston, to one hundred thousand at the turn of the century, Dorchester became home to a quarter of a million people by 1930. The development of the town in the period from 1870 to 1920 saw architects, builders, and residents all working to create a pleasant place to live and work. Dorchester's evolution from a farming community to a vibrant, buzzing town can be seen in the unique form of American architecture developed in Dorchester--the "three decker," built between the 1890s and World War II, and popular among people of all classes and economic means. The influx of immigrants from countries around the world has given Dorchester a diverse and colorful character, which is the source of pride for many of its residents.
Download or read book Dorchester Day written by Dorchester Historical Society (Dorchester, Boston, Mass.) and published by . This book was released on 1907 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Souvenir Program Celebration Dorchester Historical Society of the Two Hundred and Seventy Eighth Anniversary of the Settlement of Dorchester in the Year 1630 on Savin Hill Saturday June 6 1908 written by Dorchester Historical Society (Dorcheste and published by Palala Press. This book was released on 2016-05-24 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. 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. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.
Download or read book No Greater Glory written by Dan Kurzman and published by Random House Trade Paperbacks. This book was released on 2005-08-09 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sinking of the Dorchester in the icy waters off Greenland shortly after midnight on February 3, 1942, was one of the worst sea disasters of World War II. It was also the occasion of an astounding feat of heroism—and faith. As water gushed through a hole made by a German torpedo, four chaplains—members of different faiths but linked by bonds of friendship and devotion—moved quietly among the men onboard. Preaching bravery, the chaplains distributed life jackets, including their own. In the end, these four men went down with the ship, their arms linked in spiritual solidarity, their voices raised in prayer. In this spellbinding narrative, award-winning author and journalist Dan Kurzman tells the story of these heroes and the faith—in God and in country—that they shared. They were about as different as four American clergymen could be. George Lansing Fox (Methodist), wounded and decorated in World War I, loved his family and his Vermont congregation—yet he re-enlisted as soon as he heard about Pearl Harbor. Rabbi Alex Goode was an athlete, an intellectual, and an adoring new father—yet he too knew, the day Pearl Harbor was bombed, that he would serve. Clark Poling (Dutch Reformed), the son a famous radio evangelist, left for war begging his father to pray that he would never be a coward. Father John Washington (Catholic), a scrappy Irish street fighter, had dedicated himself to the church after a childhood brush with death. Chance brought the chaplains together at a Massachusetts training camp, but each was convinced that God had a reason for placing them together aboard the Dorchester. Drawing on extensive interviews with the chaplains’ families and the crews of both the Dorchester and the German submarine that fired the fatal torpedo, Kurzman re-creates the intimate circumstances and great historic events that culminated in that terrible night. The final hours unfold with the electrifying clarity of nightmare—the chaplains taking charge of the dwindling supply of life jackets, the panic of the crew, the overcrowded lifeboats, the prayers that ring out over the chaos, and the tight circle that the four chaplains form as the inevitable draws near. In No Greater Glory, Dan Kurzman tells how four extraordinary men left their mark on a single night of war—and forever changed the lives of those they saved. Riveting and inspiring, this is a true story of heroism, of goodness in the face of disaster, and of faith that transfigures even the horror of war.
Download or read book Dorchester Day written by Dorchester Historical Society (Dorchester, Boston, Mass.) and published by . This book was released on 1909 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Souvenir Program Celebration Dorchester Historical Society of the Two Hundred and Seventy Eighth Anniversary of the Settlement of Dorch written by Dorchester Historical Society and published by . This book was released on 2018-02-08 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Early History of Dorchester and the Surrounding Area written by William C. Milner and published by . This book was released on 1932 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Dorchester written by Patrick Gale and published by . This book was released on 199? with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
