HISTORY of OLD BROAD BAY and WALDOBORO by Stahl (1956 First, HC/DJ) Maine 2 Vols

Description: HISTORY of OLD BROAD BAY and WALDOBORO Two (2) Volume Series Complete by Jasper J. Stahl 1956, First Editions, The Bond Wheelwright Co., Portland, Maine. 2 Volumes: 597 and 566 pages respectively. Volume 1 - The Colonial and Federal Period In the first volume the author describes the conditions under which these lands were explored and settled, who the early settlers were; their struggle for land and subsistence; their constant…vigilance against warring Indians; and their final emergence into an era of well-being to become Waldoboro. Volume 2 - The Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries In this volume Professor Stahl tells the…story of the decline of the Lutheran church in Waldoboro;…the rise and fall of the Reed “machine”; the Federalist attitude during the War of 1812; the rise and fall of the shipbuilding industry; the growth of the village; the rise of religious sects; the mid-century fires…; the improvement of the school system; the influx of new industries; and the impact of World Wars upon Waldoboro. Also included is the unpublished diary of a young Civil War soldier. Enhanced by 51 full-page illustrations on glossy paper. Hardcover books (2 volumes) in Very Good condition, tight and solid with no marks except owner’s name and info on inside front cover. Pages are clean and white. Green cloth with gilt titles on the spines are clean and bright with negligible wear. Dust jackets are in Very Good condition with mild sun-darkening of the spine; small chips at spine ends; now protected by mylar covers. Visit My Store (See Below) or Check "Popular Categories" for More Items of Interest.

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