Project Gutenberg 2021-09-28 Public domain in the USA. 159 Seymour, M. W. (Morris Woodruff) 1842 1920 Seymour, Morris Woodruff Historic Litchfield address delivered at the bi-centennial celebration of the town of Litchfield, August 1, 1920 Charlene Taylor, Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Historic Litchfield" by M. W. Seymour is a historical account written during the early 20th century, specifically in the early 1920s. The book serves as a record of the two-hundred-year history of the town of Litchfield, detailing its founding, key events, and contributions to broader social movements, particularly in regard to temperance and abolition. It captures the spirit, challenges, and triumphs of the community over the centuries. Seymour's address, delivered at the town's bi-centennial celebration, highlights Litchfield's significant role in various important historical events, including its participation in the Revolutionary War, the abolition of slavery, and the establishment of the first law school in the English-speaking world. He recounts the town's founding by early settlers, its civic and social achievements, and the prominent figures associated with its history, including religious leaders and notable citizens. The narrative emphasizes Litchfield’s influence on the principles of freedom and reform, rooted in its founding Puritan values, while also celebrating the dedicated service of its residents in both local and national contexts. Through rich anecdotes and historical accounts, Seymour honors the legacy of Litchfield and encourages future generations to uphold the community's traditions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 53.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Litchfield (Conn.) -- History F001 Text Category: History - American 54783 2025-09-26T08:41:05.929032 text/html 31523 2024-10-18T16:25:09 text/html 340518 2025-09-26T08:41:07.867015 application/epub+zip 339205 2025-09-26T08:41:06.462056 application/epub+zip 87697 2025-09-26T08:41:06.226019 application/epub+zip 371675 2025-09-26T08:41:09.113062 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 363374 2025-09-26T08:41:07.632000 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 112308 2022-09-29T20:37:42.807194 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 46123 2025-09-26T08:41:05.813032 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 26214 2024-10-18T16:25:09 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16213 2025-09-26T08:41:09.232012 application/rdf+xml 19077 2025-09-26T08:41:06.299036 image/jpeg 2683 2025-09-26T08:41:06.262012 image/jpeg 323584 2025-09-26T08:41:05.942025 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia