| Legendary Locals of Andover, Massachusetts Contributor(s): Dalton, Bill (Author), Dalton, Katharine (Author) |
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ISBN: 1467100978 ISBN-13: 9781467100977 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback Published: November 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - New England (ct, Ma, Me, Nh, Ri, Vt) |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2013933407 |
| Series: Legendary Locals |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6.4" W x 9.1" (0.85 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Geographic Orientation - Massachusetts - Cultural Region - New England |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: When Samuel F. Smith wrote the lyrics to America in 1832, he said he was inspired by Andover s beauty, which is reflected in his second stanza: I love thy rocks and rills, Thy woods and templed hills. Conservationists such as Alice Buck and Harold Rafton have kept Andover beautiful, and innumerable others made Andover a unique and extraordinary town. From Martha Carrier, defying her accusers to the moment of execution, to all the townspeople who fought in our nation s wars, Andoverians have never lacked for courage. Former slaves such as Salem Poor, a hero of Bunker Hill, made many contributions. Teachers such as the Stack sisters and Ted Boudreau kept Andover s standards high. Philanthropists like Sarah Abbot, Benjamin Punchard, and Yvon Cormier contributed to Andover s youth. Literary talent such as Harriet Beecher Stowe and Mary McGarry Morris make life poignant and interesting. Jay Leno keeps America amused. Businesspeople like Samuel Phillips Jr. and William Wood created wealth and jobs, and smaller businesses through the years added to local lore and traditions. These pages are filled with the stories of people who created the admirable, complex tapestry that is Andover." |
Contributor Bio(s): Dalton, Bill: - Bill Dalton is a former town moderator and selectman, and he is a longtime columnist for the Andover Townsman. Katharine Dalton is a grant writer and former executive director of the Autism Foundation of Georgia. |