Project Gutenberg 2004-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 141 Whitcomb, Harriet Manning Annals and Reminiscences of Jamaica Plain This eBook was produced by Charlie Rosenberg "Annals and Reminiscences of Jamaica Plain" by Harriet Manning Whitcomb is a historical account written in the late 19th century, reflecting on the history and significant events of Jamaica Plain, a neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts. The book is a detailed exploration of the area's past, offering insights into its transformation from an agricultural community to a well-regarded suburban area, while also celebrating its natural beauty and the distinguished individuals who have lived there. Within this text, Whitcomb weaves together personal reminiscences and historical facts, highlighting the lives of notable figures and the evolution of various landmarks. She recounts stories about early settlers, including William Curtis and other influential families, and documents significant events that shaped the community's identity, such as the Revolutionary War and the establishment of local institutions. The narrative emphasizes a sense of nostalgia, reflecting on the charm of old-fashioned places and the significance of preserving local history as it forms the backbone of the community’s character. Whitcomb’s work serves not only as a celebration of Jamaica Plain’s legacy but also as a reminder of the importance of community and heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Jamaica Plain (Boston, Mass.) -- History F001 Text Category: History - American 93195 2025-10-03T09:58:19.501750 text/html 93016 2025-01-10T22:19:44.096787 text/html 123018 2025-10-03T09:58:24.991728 application/epub+zip 121914 2025-10-03T09:58:22.700714 application/epub+zip 91065 2025-10-03T09:58:21.578741 application/epub+zip 291763 2025-10-03T09:58:26.581718 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 285284 2025-10-03T09:58:24.302789 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 249226 2022-09-04T04:18:11.389074 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 83245 2025-10-03T09:58:19.278753 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 78411 2020-12-30T05:45:35 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16388 2025-10-03T09:58:26.696695 application/rdf+xml 19565 2025-10-03T09:58:22.076724 image/jpeg 4195 2025-10-03T09:58:21.825718 image/jpeg 31906 2020-12-30T05:45:35 application/octet-stream application/zip 122857 2025-10-03T09:58:19.510742 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