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Adams, Charles Francis
1835
1915
Adams, C. F. (Charles Francis)
Adams, Charles F. (Charles Francis)
Adams, Charles Francis
1866
1954
Nash, Gilbert
1825
1888
06015414
Wessagusset and Weymouth
$aMorocco :$bThe Weymouth Historical Society,$c1905.
Weymouth historical society, publication no. 3.
Wessagusset and Weymouth, by Charles Francis Adams, Jr. -- Weymouth's first twenty years, by Gilbert Nash -- Weymouth thirty years later, by Charles Francis Adams[, III].
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"Wessagusset and Weymouth" by Charles Francis Adams, Jr. is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work focuses on the early settlements of Weymouth and Wessagusset in Massachusetts, specifically detailing the challenges faced by the settlers, their interactions with Native Americans, and significant events from its establishment in the early 17th century to the eventual development of the town. At the start of the address, Adams provides a backdrop of Weymouth's historical importance, noting its status as one of the oldest settlements in Massachusetts. He discusses the early European settlers, their struggles for survival, and the dire circumstances they faced during harsh winters, including a severe shortage of supplies and conflicts with Native Americans. The narrative highlights characters such as Thomas Weston, whose ambitious plans for colonization led to various challenges, including famine and violent engagements with Indigenous peoples. Through rich detail and context, the opening portion sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the trials and tribulations faced by these early settlers in their quest for stability and community in a new world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/wessagussetweymo1904adam
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Weymouth (Mass.) -- History
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