1874 Gazetteer of the State of Massachusetts

Compiled by the Rev. Elias Nason, this book gives a good description of the State of Massachusetts(geology and mineralogy, mountains, bodies of water, climate,civil divisions and population, manufactures and commerce, government, education, etc) and lists in alphabetical order each city, town, village with background material. The preface states " the Massachusetts of to-day (1874) is by no means the Massachusetts of 1860." Numerous illustrations. The name E.D. Porter, No. Leverett, Mass inside
cover.
Book located on shelf above drawers, left unit, wooden cabinet, room 1a

Year (or year range)
1874
Approximate era
1851-1900